Mark

My Passion & How I Inspire

To get the most out of each session I like to create an environment where the tutee is comfortable with informal dialogue and feels like they can discuss any misunderstanding irrespective of triviality - in time, this approach will reveal exactly how the tutee learns (for example, maybe more of a visual learner). I am also a believer in engendering underlying principles as much as possible - delivering facts without context are likely to diminish in the memory. I try, as much as possible, to employ the Socratic method of learning – really enjoy seeing the pupil develop healthy, objective cynicism.

The pace of the session is very much governed by the pupil; some areas are resilient to comprehension and I recognise that such difficulties can be caused by irrational mental terror more than actual ability. If this is the case then a different approach is necessary.

I often try to finish the session with at least one real exam question to assess understanding.

Lastly, although the success of the objective is ultimately measured in exam performance I do like to try to engender a passion for what they are learning - natural science is one of the finest disciplines!