Damian
My Qualifications
Oxford University
Secondary Education (Science)
Pass (1997)
University of Reading
Organic Chemistry
PhD (1995)
University of Reading
Chemistry with Mathematics
2.1 (1991)
Verification Status
Information about Damian
I enjoy tutoring Chemistry and drawing out what my tutees know, which is often more than they think! My aim is for tutees to learn how to apply the subject rather than just memorising facts.
Willing to travel: 5 miles
Experience: ***PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ENQUIRE ABOUT ONLINE TUITION***
Experienced former science teacher / head of department in well known independent schools in North and South London, specialising in teaching chemistry to GCSE, IGCSE, IB, A-level, Oxbridge entrance and Olympiad standard.
Currently an educational consultant for two major awarding bodies and mathematics solutions provider in over 20 schools in Kent.
Private tutor for over 20 years.
DBS Check: Yes
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Feedback For Damian (25)
Reema (Dr)
25/03/2024
Unconventional lessons do aid my progress in inorganic chemistry
dan (Mrs)
17/03/2024
Excellent tutor. The child feels very helpful. we will continue studying with Dr Damian.
Ioannis (Mr)
12/03/2023
Excellent!
Deborah (Ms)
12/01/2023
A thoughtful and patient approach to tutoring chemistry. Quite quickly over the first few lessons he understands how a student approaches the subject and breaks it down in their terms. Thank you, thank you. Deborah
Tahsien (Mr)
20/11/2022
Good, helpful teacher.
Randeep (Mr)
11/07/2022
Excellent tutor - really helped my son progress and developed his confidence in the subject.
Loshana (Mrs)
11/06/2022
My daughter found tutorials with Dr Damian very helpful. Thanks
Frances (Miss)
14/05/2022
One of my favourite tutors!! I really learned a lot from the lessons🥺;
jacqui (Mrs)
06/04/2022
My daughter had one on line lesson with Damian. He was well organised and friendly but she still felt I`ll at ease throughout the lesson. She has ADHD and the on line lesson did not work for her. She is quite visual and needs to see what is being taught and requires more interaction. Damian spoke most of his lesson so lost Rachel`s concentration early on.
Tutors Response :
Hello Jacqui
Thanks for taking the time to post feedback.
I don`t believe that I had been made aware of Rachel`s ADHD prior to the session and would have tried to tailor the online lesson accordingly if I did - but nevertheless thanks for this feedback, it is something for me to bear in mind in the future, if tutees indicate that they have specific learning needs and styles that need accommodating.
My kind regards & best wishes for Rachel`s success at A level
Damian
Abdo (Mr)
27/03/2022
Mr Damian is absolutely the most fun chemistry teacher I couldve had. While it is a subject I enjoy engaging with, Mr Damian makes the lessons all the more enjoyable and engaging. He makes a point of actually breaking down whats happening and makes it much easier to apply the concepts in other points in the specification. He has taught me more inorganic chemistry in a few lessons than I have learned at school and he really does go above and beyond with providing study material outside of lesson time.
Rachel ()
27/03/2022
Well organised and reliable tutor with very good subject knowledge
Manish (Mr)
23/03/2022
My son always looks forward to Damian`s lessons. He explains the tricky topics with ease, gives homework to reinforce the concepts and follows it up with review and feedback in next lesson. Very organised and knowledgeable tutor, would recommend happily.
Joanna (Mrs)
02/03/2022
I would highly recommend Damian. Damian is very patient, calm, and is an excellent tutor.
Selim (Mr)
20/02/2022
My son is really enjoying his chemistry lessons and is already improving and feeling more confident with the subject.
Tutors Response :
Thank-you Selim, this is very kind. Your son is a hard worker and deserves to do well.
Jne (Mrs)
05/09/2021
An excellent and highly experienced tutor who took time and care to ensure his pupil had understood and applied both the foundations and more difficult elements of the subject. Highly recommended.
Marisa (Mrs)
16/06/2020
Damian tutored my daughter A level Chemistry during Year 12. The lessons were very beneficial and as a result she became much more confident and capable in Chemistry. Damian made Grace a real priority; he genuinely cared whether or not she did well and how she felt. Damian definitely went above and beyond. He provided much more time than we paid for; lessons didnt end the minute 60 minutes were up and Damian always encouraged my daughter to email him during the week if she needed help before the next tutoring session. Damian was punctual, reliable and friendly. He was also flexible with the sessions. The tutoring fees were extremely good value for money. I felt safe leaving my daughter in his care and I cant recommend Damian highly enough if you are considering getting a tutor for your child. A real gentleman!
Jacqueline (Mrs)
23/04/2020
Damian has been great and has really helped my son`s understanding of chemistry. He is patient and explains things well. He also provides helpful feedback at the end of sessions and listens and responds to requests e.g. leaving work to complete as follow up to the lesson.
Gill (Mrs)
09/01/2020
Very responsive, knowledgeable and great at developing confidence in the subject matter
Amanda (Mrs)
27/09/2019
My son has been seeing Damian for about 3 months on an adhoc basis for A level Chemistry.
He has found Damian to be knowledgeable, patient and very helpful. He has given really great help and advice and my sons confidence has really improved.
Highly recommended.
Claire (Mr)
16/06/2019
Thanks for your help Damian. Excellent tutor! 5 *
Andrey (Mr)
19/03/2019
My son was preparing for his A-level and was extremely happy with Damian`s tutoring. This is what he has written:
Damian was an excellent tutor. One of the greatest chemistry teachers I have met, with great passion, interest and knowledge beyond the syllabus which nevertheless is very helpful in understanding every concept. He comes to great lengths to explain everything little detail if it unclear and helps to solidify them. He was extremely helpful for my A-Levels and I would, and do greatly recommend him to anyone struggling on the course.
Claire (Mrs)
28/02/2019
Damian is really friendly and my son is progressing well
Wendy (Miss)
24/01/2019
My daughter started lessons recently for A level chemistry. She is very happy so far with the lessons.
Johaan (Mr)
25/10/2018
My son is having chemistry tuition with Damian currently and I can see that he has already instill some good practice and confidence in him. He is very knowledgeable and an approachable tutor. I recommend Damian without any doubts.
Thisari Tennakoon
Ifey (Mrs)
17/10/2018
Very personable,enthusiastic and knowledgable tutor.My 17 year old son enjoys his time with Dr Damian and appreciates his teaching style.He is finding him very helpful as he helps him to expand upon his A level chemistry knowledge.The topics that they have covered has helped him to fully understand the topics.
I would highly recommend Dr Damian.
Alex (Mr)
07/09/2018
Have found a good partnership with Damian. Knowlegeable, helpful and patient.