Sean

I am currently about to enter the 4th year of my MPhys course at Durham University.
I have a passion for my degree and I think that the joy of physical science problem solving is one that can be easily lost in a school environment. A key benefit of the one on one format I hope to leverage is teaching students how the tools that they learn work. This enables them to approach exams and further levels with more confidence, whilst also making the subject more enjoyable.

I believe that the subjects that I am looking to tutor are genuinely enjoyable if they are presented in the proper way and students are able to explore where their curiosity takes them. Which provides enjoyment and a great sense of achievement
For older students, however, I do not want to undermine the importance of being properly prepared for public examinations. The beauty of maths and physics is that the amount of rote learning is much less than other subjects and practising problem solving and understanding concepts is the key to success, this provides much more engaging revision. If you are struggling with teaching yourself a new topic or just didn`t find that you `got it` in class, it can be incredibly demoralising. This is where a second explanation or some targeted understanding can help out. moreover, with regular meetings, we can increase the efficiency of your study and I can teach you some tips on self-assessment and identifying in what manner you can help yourself, which is a vital skill the higher up the educational ladder you climb.

For younger students, my approach is to build a strong foundation of basic skills. In conjunction with exploring more intricate concepts in a guided but ambitious manner. I believe that many students are capable of going far beyond the scope of their syllabuses, with the right guidance and encouragement.

Willing to travel: 8 miles

Experience: I have experience tutoring for GCSE as an academic mentor at school with both maths and physics. I have also helped lower-level undergraduates with topics of concern.
I additionally have tutored and helped multiple A-level students, of varying abilities gain confidence and improve their grades.