Friendly, positive and supportive tutor with 12 years’ full-time experience.

First-class Cambridge Natural Sciences, teaching science and maths from GCSE to A-level.

Experienced in university and Oxbridge applications, school and university entrance tests, interviews and undergraduate teaching.

I strive to build confidence and independence in academic work for exams and beyond.

Most meaningful to me is when I feel I am making a difference: forming supportive and meaningful relationships with students, where their confidence improves and they recognise their real potential.

GCSE and A-level sciences and maths (all major boards, including international)

IB Science

Undergraduate chemistry and biology

School entrance tests (including Winchester, Eton and Westminster)

University applications: personal statement and interview (including Oxbridge)

University entrance tests (ESAT/NSAA, BMAT)

Essay writing

Prepared syllabus-specific and concise science notes for revision

Thinking and scientific skills beyond the syllabus

Long-term academic mentoring

Examples of Success include:

Guiding many students to secure places at Oxford or Cambridge.

Preparing student for the Winchester Election, securing a scholarship and the best science mark in his cohort.

Advising two students on their essays for the Peterhouse College Essay Prize, with both winning awards.

Teaching student the entire IGCSE physics syllabus, achieving grade 9.

Helping student disinterested in the the sciences move from a grade 5/6 in his Year 10 mock exams to a grade 9 in his IGCSE exams, before teaching him A-level physics and maths.

I tailor my approach to the needs, goals and personality of each student

I explain difficult ideas clearly, breaking them down without oversimplifying

I use encouragement and praise generously, because confidence is central to academic progress

I help students build resilience, self-belief and a more positive attitude towards learning

For approaching exams, I focus closely on the requirements of the exam board and teach students how to answer questions in a way that scores marks

When exams are not approaching, lessons can involve deeper discussion of scientific ideas, helping students develop curiosity, communication skills and critical thinking skills

Homework is provided on request, often to consolidate the lesson content

I advise on study skills, revision methods and independent learning strategies

I am available via email and messaging in between lessons to answer any questions