Jamie

** Oxford University - First Class Honours **
** Full-time Science and Maths Tutor **
** FIRST LESSON FREE **
** 1000+ hours of teaching and mentoring experience **

What my students have said...

Lisa H., Mother of a Science GCSE student:

"Jamie was punctual, friendly, well-prepared and organised.

...His tutoring style is upbeat, supportive and encouraging.

.... I would not hesitate to recommend Jamie."

Diane R., Mother of a Chemistry GCSE student:

"The feedback from Rose is that she was able to substantially progress in her understanding and that James was able to explain the more difficult concepts in a way that was very helpful to Rose. Certainly, Rose thought the sessions had been very beneficial."

Emily H., Mother of Maths/English 11+ ISEB student:

"Jamie has been tutoring my 10 year old son Felix this year leading up to Felix`s entry into year 6. Jamie is always punctual, polite and extremely personable.

He and Felix laugh together whilst working on tasks and I think this along with Jamie`s guidance has helped to increase Felix`s confidence immensely.

Furthermore, Felix`s grades in his school report this year reflect an increase of understanding in both English and Maths.

I would personally recommend Jamie as a tutor and I think that he has a natural ability to bring out the best in both adults and children."

My Approach:

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. As a brief introduction,I am a full-time, professional tutor with an approach that has helped students of all abilities reach their full potential. I specialise in teaching Chemistry and Physics to pupils preparing for GCSE, A Level and other high level Science qualifications. In addition, I have acted as a mentor to students applying to Oxbridge and other leading UK universities.

My focus is always on each individual’s needs and in this way I have helped numerous students make sense of subjects that were previously a mystery to them. Both parents and pupils alike have described me as ‘enthusiastic, ‘passionate’ and ‘inspiring’ – a reflection of the energy and professionalism I endeavor to bring to all of my sessions.

There are several key principals essential to successful private tuition that I use as a guide for all my sessions:

1) Strong student-tutor relationship - Every student has their own individual needs and effective communication is the first step to helping them.

2) Baseline assessment – At the beginning of any placement you must establish the starting point how much does the student already know? This does not necessarily mean setting a test or an exam.

3) Structured programme based around the relevant curriculum - Both the student and parents should know what the aim of the sessions are and how we will get there.

4) Adaptable teaching methods – Original and creative techniques are key to helping students understand what are often very difficult, abstract topics.

5) Positive learning atmosphere - Tutorials should be enjoyed and learning can be an incredibly rewarding and interesting activity. Mistakes are absolutely acceptable and an integral part of the learning process.

6) Regular, honest feedback - It is important that the student and the parent both entirely understand how much work there is still to do and if we are on track.


I find that the most successful tutor placements are when I am able to build a long term understanding of the student and their needs. As such, I offer the first session free of charge to all prospective students.

If you have any questions queries or would like to schedule a session, please don`t hesitate to get in touch.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Availability: Weekdays / Weekends (anytime)

Willing to travel: 10 miles

Experience: Qualifications, Achievements & Publications

2012-2013 Chartered Financial Analyst Institute
¥ Passed Level I examination.

2013 Author, Synthesis of Flame Retardant Polypropylene/LDH-Borate Nanocomposites
¥ Chemical research paper published in the journal Macromolecules (American Chemical Society).

2008-2012 Balliol College, Oxford University, Oxford, UK
¥ MChem in Chemistry: graduated with First Class Honours in both Bachelors and Masters degrees.
¥ Awarded the Andrew Pang Scholarship (2009) and Michael Freeman Bursary (2011) for academic achievements.

2003-2008 Mill Hill School, London, UK
¥ AEA (Advanced Extension Award): Chemistry (Distinction).
¥ 3 A-Levels: Chemistry (A), Mathematics (A) and Physics (A).
¥ 5 AS-Levels: Chemistry (A), History (A), Latin (A), Mathematics (A), Physics (A).
¥ 9 GCSEs, all at grade A*.

Work & Teaching Experience

2008-Present Private Tutor, London/Oxford, UK
• Full-time private tutor, working one-on-one with pupils in-person and online. The subjects and levels that I have experience in tutoring are as follows:
- Chemistry (GCSE, A level, Advanced Placement (US Curriculum))
- Physics (GCSE, A level)
- Maths (11+,13+, GCSE, A Level)
- Biology (GCSE)
- English (11+)

2014-2015 Mentor, The UK Career Academy Foundation, London, UK
• Volunteer mentor to an A level student meeting on a monthly basis.
• Role involved providing advice and support on University applications, employment and pastoral issues.

2013-2015 Associate, Special Situations Group (SSG), Morgan Stanley, London, UK
¥ SSG analyst assessing private and public side opportunities through fundamental value and process analysis.
¥ Strong organisational, communication and technical skills required to manage investment process from opportunity sourcing through to execution.

2008 Group Leader/Activity Instructor, Camp Beaumont Day Camps, London, UK
¥ Responsible for planning and executing sport-specific training sessions and managing a team of instructors.


Hobbies

Outside of tutoring, I love to play sport and spend time with friends. Whether it`s playing rugby or going skiing, you can bet that I`ve tried it! I’ve also ben fortunate enough to travel to a number of places including the Indian Himalayas, Brazil, Argentina and Indonesia.