Tom - Maths tutor - Livingston
Tom - Maths tutor - Livingston

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Tom

  • Rate RM203
  • Response 2h
  • Students

    Number of students accompanied by Tom since their arrival at Superprof

    47

    Number of students accompanied by Tom since their arrival at Superprof

Tom - Maths tutor - Livingston
  • 4.9 (7 reviews)

RM203/h

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  • Maths
  • Physics
  • Further Maths

Tom - West Lothian-Edinburgh - SQA National, GCSE, GCE and IB Maths & Physics-Degree Qualified & STEM Registered -MS Teams.

  • Maths
  • Physics
  • Further Maths

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About Tom

- What kind of experience do you have? Tutor with over 15 years adult training and tutor experience. Experience covering SQA and GCE examination boards assessment and curricula. Was trainer at college where I obtained my Assessors Certificate in Electronics Engineering. Have provided tuition in National 4/5 through to Advanced Higher, as well as GCSE/iGCSE, A-Level, IB. Also tutored mature students and undergraduate level University and Colleges. - Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate? I have an up-to-date PVG Membership, same as Enhanced Disclosure. - Where and with whom did you train? I obtained my Degree at Edinburgh University as a mature student. I passed my PGCert in IT (with distinction) at Napier University. - Do you belong to any professional organisations? Member of Institute of Physics. - Tell me about some of your current students. Most of my students are mainstream school leaving (higher and advanced higher) and some I have given tuition in earlier years. I am familiar with SEN requirements if relevant.

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About the lesson

  • Secondary
  • SPM
  • Form 6
  • +4

    • levels :

    Secondary

    SPM

    Form 6

    STPM

    Adult education

    Diploma

    Bachelor

  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

Experienced and well-qualified tutor in secondary, adult and university Maths, Physics. With a positive attitude and engaging personality, I get on well with my students. - Which subject(s) do you teach? Physics and Mathematics, GCSE or Scottish Nationals A-Level or Highers Further/Higher (university) Adult/Casual learner - Tell me about your qualifications. B.Sc. Hons Physics, PGCert ICT, MIP, Assessors Qualification (D32/33) Advanced Microsoft Office C&Guilds eQual - How much do you charge? For 121 normally charge a fixed fee upwards from £35/hr but can offer discount for regular clients. I charge upwards from £60 for a 2hr session in any one sitting. I can accommodate more students in a lesson and will offer a discount where possible. I am flexible with my client payment arrangements. I also tutor ONLINE service which is cheaper than the 121 rate. - Where do you teach? Usually travel/drive to client's home but sometimes use other venues, e.g. libraries and local college campus if this is what suits the client more. Districts I cover mainly West Lothian and Edinburgh regions: Livingston, Falkirk, Shotts, Wishaw, Penicuik, South Queensferry (I don't cover Fife sorry). - When are you available? Available generally from 12 noon Mon-Fri and work right up to 9pm. Weekend Saturdays and Sundays from 10am through to 7pm. I also provide tuition over the school holidays, summer and Easter recess. - Which ages and levels do you teach? I generally only teach senior students, S3 and above at school. I also tutor young adults (17+) and more mature students at college or university. My university tuition is in U/G Year1 and Year2 only. Post-graduates may be considered depending on what it is they need lessons. - Which qualifications do you prepare your students for? School leaving certificates: National5, Higher, Advanced Higher, GCSE, GCE, IB and University Entrance (e.g. STEP). - Describe your arrangements for online tutoring. I tutor by pre-arranged time using Microsoft Teams- these are generally free to use for the client (except for my tuition fee of course). It only requires a desktop, laptop or tablet and a reasonably good internet connection speed for the session. We agree a day-time for the session and I txt by sms to your phone just before to initiate the lesson. Payment is usually by Bank Draft (BACs) or Paypal. - Do you have a personal message for students? It is of the utmost importance that the student gets all the support and encouragement to advance their career and enter further/higher education in their chosen fields. Any tutoring I give will always put the student's interest first above all other considerations. I will also encourage the student to look further than the restricted options in the curriculum and take a genuine academic interest in their subject.

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Rates

Rate

  • RM203

Pack rates

  • 5h: RM1013
  • 10h: RM2025

Travel

  • + RM2

online

  • RM192/h

Details

Adult learners (ABE) may receive 25% discount depending on subject level, e.g. college entrance or general interest. (Does not apply to university entrance tests).

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Learn more about Tom

  • 1) When did you develop an interest in your chosen field and in private tutoring?

    Around 2010 I moved over full time to tutoring

  • 2) Tell us more about the subject you teach, the topics you like to discuss with students (and possibly those you like a little less).

    I teach Physics and Mathematics (sometimes engineering-related topics but as these are usually more varied I tend not to do these)

  • 3) Did you have any role models; a teacher that inspired you?

    I was inspired by my undergraduate professor while at university (who actually won a Noble Prize in physics. He was a mature and approachable chap with whom students got on well with, old-school as they say.

  • 4) What do you think are the qualities required to be a good tutor?

    Understanding what the student does not understand, knowing what particular barriers they may have in achieving their subject outcomes. A good tutor will have curricula knowledge and up to date (IT) communication skills.

  • 5) Provide a valuable anecdote related to your subject or your days at school.

    If you are going to correct your teacher, just make sure you are sure:
    Many a time said "oh! sir, you made an error there". Only to find out he was correct. That can be embarrassing; all said a good tutor will be grateful for pointing out any mistakes in their presentation.

  • 6) What were the difficulties or challenges you faced or still facing in your subject?

    Physics covers a vast, rapidly changing field across many disciplines. Trying to keep up and be contemporary is not an easy thing.

  • 7) Do you have a particular passion? Is it teaching in general or an element of the subject or something completely different?

    I enjoy coding and programming but I certainly would not want to tutor in it, more just to relax.

  • 8) What makes you a Superprof (besides answering this interview questions :-P) ?

    Available day, night 24-7 for students whom need urgent assistance, having a streamlined communication and organised system for tuition delivery.
    In a word, flexibility.
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