Ed

I’m Ed, an enthusiastic engineer with a passion for computational modelling and simulation. I graduated with first-class honours in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Manchester, where I achieved stellar grades. Currently, I am completing my MPhil in Scientific Computing from Cambridge, exploring the mathematical techniques and algorithms used to model air and water. I am a member of Clare Hall, where I was awarded a scholarship for my outstanding undergraduate performance. This September, I will begin my PGCE at the University of Oxford, from which I will become a fully qualified teacher.

Availability: Please reach out to discuss specific availability. Generally, I am available on weekday evenings or weekends.

Please note that a standard session is 50 minutes, so if it runs over it will not encroach on other bookings.

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: Having started tutoring before university, it has become an integral part of my life. I`ve had the pleasure of helping a diverse range of students from various ages and backgrounds, with many achieving excellent grades including grade 7, 8, and 9 at GCSE level and grade A at A-level. Spanning more than four years, I have provided over 2,000 hours of tuition, and I have enjoyed every minute.

My tutoring style aims to foster independence and critical thinking. Mathematics, perhaps more so than other subjects, requires repeated practice of methods and techniques. Therefore, I encourage my students to find and bring their own practise material to cover during sessions, typically focusing on areas they find challenging. This responsibility improves engagement, provides a greater sense of satisfaction, and develops crucial skills required for self-study and revision. For each problem, I ask my students to explain their methods, ensuring they fully understand each step and its importance. I rarely simply give away the answer; instead I help my students explore different ways of thinking about the question, building a deeper understanding that enables them to better recall knowledge under exam conditions.

My specialist areas include algebra, calculus, mechanics, and numerical methods. With strong roots in engineering, I enjoy bridging the gap between school and the real world by providing additional context on how these concepts are utilised.

My experience includes various school curricula, including Edexcel, AQA, OCR MEI, and the Irish Leaving Cert.

DBS Check: Yes