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Over 12 years as a full-time tutor
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All major exam board covered
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How I approach tuition

I have a proven teaching structure to make sure you truly understand every topic, and get enough practice with exam technique from day one. We also periodically revisit material so you don’t forget old topics and previous lessons.

Fundamentals

Start with getting a solid grip on any missing fundamentals for every topic.

Problem-solving

Introduce problem-solving skills right from the start, so you're 100% ready come exam time.

One topic at a time

Work on one topic at a time until it is understood, not just memorised.

Past paper questions

End each lesson by doing past paper questions from your exam board.

Revisit Old Topics

Begin practicing questions at random from multiple topics once you have mastered them.

Get Exam Ready

Bring it all together using full mock exams and marking them during sessions.

Top questions from parents

In Maths, integration is challenging to begin with. As it is taught later on, it becomes a topic that many struggle with.


There are so many methods. Knowing how to do each one is hard enough. Knowing which one to use is even harder.

We learn and practice each method. Then I will teach you a method for knowing which one to use.

In Physics, Quantum topics like the photoelectric effect and wave/particle duality are new and unfamiliar. This makes it difficult to learn. I use familiar concepts like energy to help it seem less alien.

The most ‘popular’ Chemistry topic is organic mechanisms. I have a great way of helping you understand them. Those arrows will make sense soon!

Ideally September or October. At the start of the new school year.
This way, you can get as high a grade as you want. Only your effort will limit you. Not your current ability. You should have 1 lesson a week. Maybe 2 a week if you want to FULLY cover 2 or 3 subjects.

If you have left it later than this:

  • 3-4 months before an exam.
  • The holidays, summer, half terms.
    I can advise you on how many lessons a week and hours of homework you will need to reach your goals.
  • Finally, occasional lessons anytime during your course.For capable students before interviews, entrance exams, or competitions. Or when hitting a tricky topic.

The earlier you realise you need help the better.

Students usually see a good improvement, with most seeing a 1 to 3 grade increase. E.g. from a C to an A would be a 2-grade increase.

I have seen greater improvements than this several times. Most of my students end up getting 7-9s.

I have put students in many universities.

The most famous ones you will know are Harvard, Cambridge, Oxford, UCL, St. Andrews, Edinburgh, LSE, ICL, Durham, Manchester and of course my home town of Newcastle Upon Tyne.

I can help with preparation for interviews and exams. I have covered them with many students. Competition is fierce, hard work goes without saying, but I can help swing the odds in your favour.

Weekly lessons throughout the last or both years of the A-Level are my usual advice. I don’t offer fortnightly lessons at a fixed day/time. But you can book ad-hoc lessons any time with my online booking system.

If you a lot of help with 1 subject, but only a bit for 1/2 others, 1 lesson a week is OK. To cover two or more subjects fully, 2 lessons a week are needed.

More than 1 lesson a week is advisable if you really need a decent boost, or if you start tuition later in the year, especially near exams.

Sometimes pupils are so busy during term time, they can only fit lessons in during holidays. Here we do a concentrated block of lessons, usually 2 or more a week. This requires genuine work and dedication between lessons.

A-Level Maths

Find out more about A-Level Maths tuition here. Answers to frequently asked questions, common mistakes made by pupils, and more.

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Browse our revision resources on all of the important topics.

A-Level Physics

A-Level Physics is about facts, principles, understanding and calculations. See previous Physics students reviews, FAQs and blogs here.

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Browse our revision resources on all of the important topics.

A-Level Chemistry

Information specific to A-Level Chemistry tutoring can be found here. Find out where marks are often lost, answers to common questions, and see feedback from past students.

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Browse our revision resources on all of the important topics.

All Major Exam Boards Covered

Techniques for every question type, specific to your exam board from a university examiner.

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