Jake

After graduating from Cambridge in 2013 I have worked as a research scientist developing high performance materials and as a software developer for the world`s leading market research agency. Despite these being fulfilling jobs I found the tutoring I was doing alongside them more rewarding and have recently begun tutoring full time.

Through the 7 years I spent studying maths and physics, particularly through my degree, I spent a lot of time considering what makes a good teacher and use this to inform my teaching style. My working life has also required me to understand and explain complex concepts, which has also improved my tutoring.

Availability: Weekdays and Weekends, daytime or evening. 50% Discount on first lesson.

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: I began teaching while at school, running homework clubs for younger students and acting as a maths teaching assistant at a local primary school. Progressing to university, I found an outlet for my interest in discussing science and maths by writing for several university publications, in addition to some casual tutoring when I returned to my home town of Leeds. I was a member of the CHaOS roadtrip which aimed to introduce science to children in fun and engaging ways. When I graduated I started tutoring formally in regular, weekly sessions which has allowed me to develop and refine my teaching style. I have also spent the last year doing some charity work with the Access Project which provides free, high-quality tutors to underprivileged children.

I am keen to emphasise that I try to offer moral support as well as academic. Exam periods can be a stressful and challenging time in a young person`s life and so I like to make sure that my students are happy and comfortable with everything that is happening, as well as successful.