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Matthew B
Enthusiastic Teacher Looking To Make Chess Fun !
Current Availability:Morning and Afternoon on Monday as well as 20:00-21:00Morning and Afternoon on TuesdayMorning on ThursdayThe following times on Sunday:10:15-11:15 13:00-14:00 17:25-18:25*I live in the North West of England and can cater in-person tutoring for students within 10 miles of where I live!*Family Discount: offering discounts on brothers/sisters of family members I am currently tutoring. --------------------------------------------------------------------------Can I please ask all people looking for tutoring to look at my availability prior to requesting a booking. I have had too...
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£24/hr
5.0
Aazaad S
Energetic Chess tutor
I have recently graduated from the University of Leeds with ambitions to start a Ph.D. in Physics. I received an average of a first in the Maths modules I completed during my degree and a high 2.1 in my Physics modules; I received an Upper-Second Class overall. The modules I chose to study over the course of my degree were taken to simultaneously challenge myself academically and also to allow myself to have knowledge of a wide scope of subjects in order to be a more competent teacher. Multivariable calculus, matrices and operators, statistics, modeling, and linear regression are some of the mathematical...
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£39/hr
5.0
Madara O
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I am a Doctor of Psychology with research and teaching experience at university for B.A., M.A. Ph.D. level students and professionals. I am specialised in Clinical Psychology (reading disability/ dyslexia), though I have good knowledge in other fields of psychology, as well as research methodology and data analysis (preferably with SPSS). I would love to help people with the knowledge I have in individual live one-to-one sessions or on Skype. I can also recommend literature on a particular subject and send something I already have in my database. The other thing I can teach you is to play chess....
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£19/hr
4.8
Mamun A
✅ Experienced|9 years|Proven result Chess |SAT|KS2/3|11+
Dear Parents and Students,I’m Mamun — an highly experienced private tutor with over 9 years and 12,000+ hours of tutoring experience across online and in-person platforms. I hold a bachelor’s degree from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and specialise in Maths, English, and Science from Primary through GCSE level, including 11+, Grammar & Private School Entrance Exams.📍📚 My Teaching ApproachMy lessons are clear, structured, and results-driven. I focus on helping students build confidence through:✅ Simple, step-by-step explanations ✅ Continuous assessment and progress tracking ✅ Custom lesson...
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£44/hr
4.9
Alastair T
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Hello! I’m Alastair, a doctor and Imperial College London graduate with a background in cardiac physiology. I’m passionate about making science engaging, approachable, and enjoyable for learners of all ages.What I TeachI tutor Biology up to A-level/IB, as well as Chemistry, Physics, English, Maths, and ICT to the same level. I also teach university-level topics in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and health sciences, drawing on both my medical and academic experience.Who I Work WithI support school-age students, adult learners, and healthcare professionals, including nurses and medical students. Whe...
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£40/hr
4.9
Paul P
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I educate pupils in the local area around Plymouth on a daily basis.I teach English, Maths, Science other other subjects,I also specialize in learning difficulties and disabilities (ASD, ADHD, Asperses, & dyslexia/dyspraxia). Apart from classroom teaching and tutoring I've also been a curriculum coordinator for people with ASD.The role involved designing a unique syllabus/curriculum and managed a group of educators. I have over 10 year’s main stream teaching experience in a classroom environment and five years as a tutor/specialist.I’ve taught Music, English, Science, Maths, Art and Primary (KS...
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