I focus on making sure that my students absolutely understand the basic concepts of a topic the whys along with the whats and the hows.

I have a very friendly manner for teaching my students. As a father of five teenage and twenty something daughters I know what is needed to foster success in education. I find that encouragement can help build confidence that is so often absent in very capable students. Finding this avenue to foster achievement is what […]

I tailor my lessons to suit the students unique circumstances, ability and learning objectives. This flexible approach, combined with my engaging and personable character have allowed me to succeed in helping students significantly improve their academic performance and secure entrance to many leading public schools and universities. Whilst I understand the importance of adhering to […]

I am a well-prepared tutor, and adopt a planned and practical approach to tutoring, with an ability to provide students with clear learning objectives, as well as assess and evaluate their progress. I can adapt to the student’s preferred learning style, and incorporate a range of interactive teaching strategies to promote student participation and independent […]

Depending on what is being taught and the learner at hand. First, trying to assess how the student learns and use this as a basis to improve results. If it is basketball related, looking at the weaknesses of the player and improving what would be necessary to compete at the appropriate platform in which the […]

I view my role as a tutor as part teacher, part coach and part cheerleader! My approach to tutoring is personalised, as no two students are the same. I ensure my tutorials have a relaxed and informal approach but very objective. Initial consultations are designed to understand my students’ needs and learning technique before making […]

From the outset I like to establish the stated goals students have to ensure we are working towards the same objective so we can be both be satisified with the results in the end. My focus when it comes to tutoring is clear – I tend to ensure my students get enough exam practice and […]

As a student in university I struggled with the shift, from the demands of A Levels versus the demands of further education. In the final year of my undergraduate degree I made a lot of changes in how I approached my work. I realised that in further education, it is not enough to simply be […]

I spend time understanding the student’s grasp of concepts before I plan my lessons. I like leading students to that light bulb moment that makes them want to learn more and do well!

I passionately believe that tuition should be focused on what the student needs in order to pass the exam/ attain their desired mark for their essay. I always create tuition materials (slides, handouts, activity sheets and essay plans) that are tailored to my student’s exact course syllabus and school/university requirements. I see my role as […]