Rory

I have experience supporting learners with Physics and Maths up to A-level as well as Biology and Chemistry up to GCSE. I am passionate about applying Science and Maths to understand the natural world around us. I also love exploring the outdoors and playing music. My breadth of interests help me to relate to my learners.

Tutoring Experience

I have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). I bring the techniques honed during my time in the classroom to make learning effective in my tutoring sessions. I have delivered over 300 hours of one-to-one and small group tuition.

I have a Masters (MEng) Degree in Mechanical Engineering with Study Year Abroad in Colombia and I have worked as a Renewable Energy Engineer. I encourage learners to go beyond the curriculum and explore how Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) can be applied to real world issues such as Climate change.

Tutoring Approach

Each learner has specific strengths and weaknesses, learns in a different way and at a different pace. My sessions are adapted to the learner’s needs and are roughly structured as follows.

During the first session, I use an informal assessment to understand the learner’s goals and aspirations. Together, we will establish how we are going to achieve these goals and aspirations by considering the learner’s preferred method of learning and prior knowledge.

Bulk learning sessions sessions involve the use of diagrams, videos and real life examples to understand scientific and mathematical theory. This will be followed by an I do, We do, You do activity, which provides scaffolding for the learner to approach exam questions with increasing independence.

Revision sessions involve the use of mindmaps, quizzes and exam questions to cover topics in a concise and efficient manner.

I encourage a high level of learner engagement. I ask that learners give me frequent feedback - tell me if any information is unclear and let me know what you like and dislike about the sessions. This helps me tailor the sessions for the learner.