Hello, I’m Harry, a qualified and experienced secondary science teacher with 9 years of classroom teaching experience. I specialise in Physics, teaching it through to A Level, while also teaching Biology, Chemistry and Physics to GCSE level.

Throughout my teaching career, I have developed a strong belief that every pupil has the ability to make progress and reach their full potential. My role as a tutor is not simply to help students learn content, but to help them become more confident, independent and resilient learners.

My lessons are structured around clear explanations, questioning, retrieval of prior knowledge, worked examples and guided practice, followed by opportunities for students to apply their understanding independently. I regularly check for understanding and identify misconceptions so that they can be addressed before they become embedded. Where appropriate, I use exam-style questions to develop both subject knowledge and the ability to apply that knowledge in unfamiliar contexts.

I place a particular emphasis on developing genuine understanding rather than encouraging students simply to memorise answers. In Science, this means helping pupils understand the underlying concepts, make connections between different areas of the curriculum and develop the mathematical and problem-solving skills needed to succeed in examinations.

Whether you are looking for support with GCSE Combined Science, GCSE Biology, Chemistry or Physics, or A Level Physics, I can tailor sessions to suit your needs. This could include building confidence in a particular topic, addressing gaps in knowledge, preparing for upcoming assessments, developing exam technique, or providing structured support throughout the academic year.

Most importantly, I want students to feel that Science is something they can succeed at. With the right explanations, practice and encouragement, I believe every student can make meaningful progress

Throughout my teaching career, I have taught all three sciences — Biology, Chemistry and Physics — to GCSE level, including Combined Science, while specialising in Physics through to A Level. This breadth of experience has given me a strong understanding of how pupils develop their scientific knowledge and skills as they progress through secondary education, as well as the common misconceptions and barriers that can prevent students from making progress.

For the past five years, I have held the position of Head of Physics, with responsibility for leading the Physics curriculum and supporting the development of teaching and learning within the subject. This has involved curriculum planning and sequencing, assessment, monitoring pupil progress, supporting colleagues with subject knowledge and pedagogy, and ensuring that pupils have the knowledge and skills required to succeed at GCSE and A Level.

I understand that students learn in different ways and that sometimes a lack of confidence, gaps in prior knowledge or misconceptions can make a subject feel much more difficult than it actually is. I therefore take an individualised and adaptive approach to tutoring, starting from each student's current level of understanding and building from there. I am experienced in teaching students across a wide range of abilities and starting points, and I have high expectations for all learners. I believe that appropriate support and scaffolding should help students become increasingly independent, rather than creating dependency. My aim is for students to leave each session feeling that they understand something better than they did before — and, importantly, that they are capable of understanding it.