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£37/hr
4.6
Gladys G
Experienced GCSE & A Level Mechanics Teacher
I have been a classroom teacher since 2010: as a trainee teacher, classroomteacher and as asupply teacher to primary and secondary schools in the UK.I am currently teaching via Tutorful Online Classroom. I inquire about learning goals, I find out the learner's current attainment (sometimes liaising with the school or college or reading school report or discussing with parents) and together we draw up a scheme of learning.I believe in supporting, motivating and preparing students to achieve in public examinations.I have a flexible approach to teaching that takes into consideration different learning...
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£139/hr
5.0
Peter T
Examiner and Mechanics Specialist, Guaranteed Progress
I specialise in teaching Mathematics and Physics from key stage 2 to 5 and up to a Degree level. I possess a mature and constructive eclectic teaching approach with excellent ability to communicate and have effective working relationships between students and parents. I am a confident and hard working individual. I enjoy using my own initiative in all aspects of academic work, but above all, what inspires me the most, is the satisfaction of getting positive results from my students.
I am aware that students and parents are crucial to a responsive student attitude and therefore I am very passionate a...
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£39/hr
4.9
Kevin H
Patient and flexible Mechanics tutor
After an engineering career in Electronics and Computing,I became a teacher first of all in 2007.I worked in Further and Higher Education at my local College. I taught Electronics, Maths and other Engineering course modules at Level 3 (BTEC/A Level) and Level 4 (Foundation degree).I left the College in 2012 and went back into the real world of industry until recently.Although I had come to it quite late, I realised that teaching was the best job I had ever had.But now rather than put myself at the mercy of the government and the education system, I decided to try this avenue for getting my teaching...
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£50/hr
5.0
Will M
Passionate about Mechanics - and keen to pass it on.
I firmly believe that everyone is capable of good mathematics - and try to create interest in the subject by finding relevance for the pupil and using a wide range of approaches and techniques for learning. I have many years of experience in teaching Mathematics, including working at both Private and State schools, providing home tuition and homeschooling my own children.I haveBatchelors and Masters degrees in Mathematics from Oxford University and a teaching qualification (PGCE).My "style" of teaching is to first understand the pupil's level of knowledge and approach to problems, then devise a...
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£17/hr
4.7
Warmate W
Enthusiastic Mechanics tutor
* PhD Mechanical Engineering candidate* MSc Mechanical Engineering (Oil and GasEngineering with Management option) * Classroom Teacher over a decade.I'm a self-taught, self-motivated tutor therefore, bringing the "How to understand a subject " is easily transferred to students. This is sandwiched with building pupils' self esteem and competitiveness. The sciences has been known to be scary to many. Accordingly, educators have shaped the curriculum to suit teaching and learning particularly as it affects the nation. Different methodologies has been submitted to proffer suitability for a dynamic...
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£59/hr
5.0
Amirhossein S
Experienced, Professional, Qualified, & Top Mechanics Tutor
Current PhD Student at University of Strathclyde Empower Your Learning Journey – For Students of All AgesWith over 15 years of experience in Machine Learning, Data Science, Physics, Maths, Science, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Accounting, and Computer Software subjects, and currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Strathclyde, I specialise in transforming complex topics into engaging, enjoyable learning experiences. Whether you’re a parent seeking the best support for your child or an adult learner aiming to advance your professional skills, I'm committed to helping you achieve your goa...
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