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Alexander
Alexander
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Leeds, Yorkshire
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Member Since: 11/12/2020
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My Qualifications

BA
University of Cambridge
Natural Sciences
Delay due to strikes  (2023)
A Level
Woodhouse Grove School
Further Maths
A*  (2019)
A Level
Woodhouse Grove School
Maths
A*  (2019)
A Level
Woodhouse Grove School
Physics
A*  (2019)
A Level
Woodhouse Grove School
Chemistry
A*  (2019)
ABRSM
Woodhouse Grove School
Associate of the Royal Schools of Music - Saxophone
Merit  (2019)
Other
Woodhouse Grove School
Level 3 Certificate in Financial Studies
A*  (2018)
DipABRSM
Woodhouse Grove School
Music Performance (Clarinet)
Pass  (2018)
AS LEVEL
Woodhouse Grove School
French
A  (2017)
GCSE
Woodhouse Grove School
10 GCSEs (or equivalent qualification)
10 A*s or equivalent  (2017)



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Information about Alexander

- Full-time further maths tutor with a Cambridge science degree and a strong background in mathematics.
- I specialise in teaching maths, further maths and physics A levels, and have previously guided students through successful applications to a variety of maths and physical science courses at prestigious universities, including Oxbridge.
- For school-level tuition, I am experienced in teaching one-to-one and in small groups at all levels of maths, physics and chemistry: from primary, KS3 and GCSE all the way through to A-level and beyond.
- Friendly and professional, I care about helping you achieve your goals and will tailor lessons according to your needs.

*Contact me for a free Zoom consultation to discuss your tuition requirements in detail.* I offer any/all of the following:

Curriculum-focussed tuition:
• A focus on the understanding of underlying concepts rather than the rote learning that is often experienced in classrooms. This decreases the need for memorisation and instead leads to deeper knowledge and enjoyment of the subject, more motivation and confidence, the ability to solve much harder questions more independently, better academic outcomes in the short and long term, and eventual fluency across the whole curriculum.
• Advice on exam technique and mark maximisation to ensure your grades are the best possible reflection of your progress. Although exam nerves will always be present (and having some nerves is good), I can make exams feel less scary and more enjoyable.
• Whatever level the student is starting from, I teach at their own pace and find a way of thinking that works for them. Typically I find that students improve much faster than they expected to over the course of our lessons, as well as enjoying their subjects more than before, and this shows in their exam marks!
• I dedicate substantial amounts of time to each student on top of lessons, including writing and setting extra questions as needed, marking work, providing my own model answers and other helpful resources, researching and planning, keeping records of what is taught, and issuing feedback reports where requested. I am reachable via email to respond promptly to any academic queries that arise between lessons.
• I offer both targeted help with specific topics/questions of difficulty, and holistic teaching of the entire curriculum, as well as anything in between.

Tuition beyond the curriculum:
• Pushing beyond A*s and into preparation for competitions such as maths, physics, astrophysics and chemistry Olympiads, and many other similar papers. I offer guidance on how to navigate and prioritise amongst the myriad of competitions it is possible to enter, as well as thorough tuition to prepare for them.
• Teaching more advanced topics, as well as addressing real-world applications of concepts from the curriculum and placing them into wider contexts.
• Helping the student find and further explore areas of specific interest to them, providing or recommending extra resources, and guiding the student through their own research.
• Advice on important academic decisions such as A level choices, and insight into how these might affect any future study.
• Recommendations of masterclasses, lectures, open days, summer schools, and other enrichment activities to attend.
• Exploring beyond the curriculum is enjoyable and worthwhile, both in its own right and to reinforce examined topics. It also helps you make informed choices about further study, prepares you for topics you’ll encounter later, and can play a crucial part in strengthening any future university applications.

University application support:
• It is never too early to start thinking about this, but lots can be done to improve your chances of success whatever stage you are at. I provide thorough preparation for applying, and guidance throughout the admissions process.
• Previously I have prepared students for applications to, amongst others, Cambridge for maths and natural sciences, Oxford for physics, and Imperial College London for materials science and engineering.
• Advice on choice of university course, choice of college where relevant, and how to maximise the likelihood of success. I offer up-to-date insight into how the admissions process works and what studying at a top university is like.
• Personal statement support.
• Tuition to prepare for university entrance exams including STEP, MAT, TMUA, NSAA, PAT, and ENGAA. Please enquire about tuition for other entrance exams.
• Comprehensive preparation for university admissions interviews for any maths or physical science course, including providing mock interviews and feedback.

Availability: - Currently accepting new students on a short-term basis until the end of the calendar year.
- I am usually able to accommodate the student’s preferred timetable, and can often book lessons at short notice.
- Contact me to arrange a free consultation so I can better understand your tuition requirements. I’m always happy to offer advice on how best to achieve your goals regardless of whether you go on to take lessons with me or not.

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: When my university labs closed during the COVID-19 pandemic I took a year away from my own study to work full-time as an online tutor. In that time I worked with students from the ages of nine to nineteen, both in the UK and around the world, helping to deepen their understanding and enjoyment of maths and science, improve their grades and their confidence, and gain the tools they needed to succeed in the next steps of their life. In many cases this meant successful entry to their dream university course.

I loved this work so much that, after graduating, I resumed my career as a full-time tutor. I now have hundreds of hours of experience across various platforms, including Tutor Hunt.

Key Qualifications:
• BA Natural Sciences – Peterhouse, University of Cambridge, 2023
• 4 A*s in A level maths, further maths, physics and chemistry, 2019
• Merit in British Mathematical Olympiad Round One, 2018
• Winner of a place on the Senior Physics Challenge, Cambridge Quantum Mechanics Summer School, 2018
• Gold in UK Chemistry Olympiad Round One, 2019

Other Qualifications:
• DipABRSM level 4 diploma, 2018
• ARSM level 4 diploma with merit, 2019
• A* in level 3 Certificate in Financial Studies, 2018
• A in AS level French, 2017
• 10 A* or equivalent GCSEs, 2016-2017

A little about me: I was captain of my college boat club at Cambridge, wrote my undergraduate dissertation on dark matter (and whether we ought to believe it exists), and my interests include chess, music and sport.

I have an up-to-date enhanced DBS certificate.

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We have a total of 3 review(s) for Alexander.

Jane (Mrs)
13/05/2021

5/5 Rating

My son used Alexander for Maths & Further Maths and was really pleased with Alex’s tutoring. He was really helpful and knowledgeable beyond Maths. Thank you Alex for all your help.


{d} (Mr)
04/05/2021

5/5 Rating

I had Alex as a tutor to help improve my confidence with A-level Further Maths. After a few months of tutoring, my confidence has definitely improved and I`m feeling more confident for my assessments. Alex was always helpful and I`d recommend him as a tutor.


Ashish (Mr)
15/04/2021

5/5 Rating

The maths lessons from Alexander has immensely helped my child in his preparations for GCSE next year. Not only is his fundamentals are getting stronger but my child is also enjoying the lessons and mathematics in particular. Hence as a parent I am delighted and would highly recommend Alex.


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