Brian (Tutor)

 Electronics (gcse, degree, adult-learner, a-level)

 Maths (primary, ks3, gcse, adult-learner)

 Physics (gcse, adult-learner, a-level)

My full time occupation is spent as a Senior Principal Engineer within a large Communications company. I am 44 years of age and live in Uxbridge, West London with my wife. I can offer tutoring at the students home or at a predefined venue particularly if more than student attends.

I value an approach where i form a learning contract with the student. The objectives of this are to have a well defined plan of what we are going to achieve and to set commitments on both sides. I do this by setting up a clear experience in the students mind of what it will be like to achieve their learning goals and using that as a motivator for real progress. In my experience motivation is one of the greatest keys to achieving.
I also like to use analogies and the occasional use of metaphors as aid for understanding and retention. I have had great success with this approach.
I have a mobile whiteboard and flip-chart, the sheets of which can be left with the student for reflection and again, acting as an aid for retention.

Availability: Weekday evenings and weekends.

Willing to travel: 15 miles

Experience: I have approximately 12 months experience with students of ages 11-18 covering Mathematics, Physics, Electronics and Psychology. I also run courses in a subject called Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) where the emphasis is on developing skills to optimise the learning experience (eg short and long term memory retention techniques). I have been running these course for around 5 years now.

Qualifications: BSc Physics (2.1 hons)
MSc Microwaves and Optoelectronics

CRB Check: Yes

Has References: Yes

Will Tutor Online: No