Patrick's Feedback

Thanks so much for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. It is very useful to me, and also to other potential clients. I always do my utmost at all times to be professional, prepared, available and accessible, as well as down-to-earth, encouraging and friendly! It is a pleasure working with your son, and he has, after 4 sessions, started making real progress with the Mechanics component of A-Level Applied Maths, moving on from the necessary "starter" material to full-on (and often quite hard) exam-type questions. It has also been a pleasure clarifying some important concepts for him in terms on his Welsh-medium education (e.g… the important distinction between VELOCITY and SPEED ~ "cyflymder" and "buanedd" in Welsh; and DISPLACEMENT and DISTANCE ~ "dadleoliad" / "pellter"). I very much look forward to carrying on with out journey, and helping him to achieve his goals in the most effective way, using methods suited to him, his needs, and learning style. HWYL FAWR! // CHEERS!

Thanks so much for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback! I agree that sometimes learners CAN get rather put off and disillusioned when preparing for exams. Even when they understand everything well, there can be questions of how to interpret what exactly is required, and how to go about applying their knowledge to get all the marks. It is GREAT to help a student to plan, gain understanding, fill in knowledge-gaps, practise answering questions -- and then see her/him grow in confidence and skill. Your feedback is both useful to me and to other potential clients. Once again, THANKS -- I look forward very much to moving forwards and helping your daughter to do as well as she possibly can, and deserves, to do in the upcoming GCSEs. CHEERS!

Thanks so much for leaving feedback! It's always wonderful to help someone make "great improvements" -- both in marks gained, and -- perhaps more importantly, in understanding (and also thus enjoyment and appreciation of the subject). It is also a joy and an honour to help someone succeed when they are learning through the Welsh language, and so keeping the language alive! There are indeed some specific words to get used to -- e.g. the meaning of "mynegi" ("to express"), in a maths context. I do strive to be highly prepared and ready with materials -- worked examples, worksheets, and past exam paper questions (always with answers). I am also prepared to "go the extra mile" to help out if needed (as appropriate) -- as an immediate example, typing up fully worked-through answers to exam questions over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend when requested since the Mark Scheme was unclear! I look forward to our continued journey together through the world of "Mathemateg / Maths" ! Hwyl fawr -- a Diolch!

First of all: very many thanks for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. I really appreciate it. it is great to know that I am succeeding in helping your son with his CGSE Welsh preparation for upcoming exams, especially the "Speaking" component. I always tailor my materials and methods to the individual learner. I must say it's a pleasure working with your son. We quickly got to know each other, and I really feel we are working together excellently now. It is quite apparent he's gained confidence very quickly, and is now engaging really well with the "topics for discussion" (such as "My Area" / "Sports Leisure" / "Alcohol and Drugs" -- in Welsh of course!). I think he's finding that it's not necessary to "be perfect all the time" and that he's beginning to "speak out", say what's on his mind, and interact with his peers. Let's keep up the momentum, and keep on talking to each other -- J. will, I am confident, go from strength to strength. And, it's a privilege for me -- and wonderful for him -- to be playing our own small part in keeping Cymraeg / Welsh alive! HWYL am y tro! // CHEERS for now!

Thanks so much for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. I do work very hard to adapt to each student's individual needs. I am sorry you had some confusion about the means of tutoring -- my profile is set up to indicate that I am ONLY offering ONLINE TUITION at the present time. Having said that, I feel that the session went very well -- I would compliment your daughter on her work-ethic, preparedness and prior knowledge. She asked highly specific and targeted questions which meant I was able to make the very best use of the time and give her the best support possible. We attacked several in-depth questions in Organic Chemistry, specifically on "Spectroscopic Techniques and Structure Determination." These can be quite challenging, and she did very well (with a few prompts here and there to "show the way"). It was a pleasure to work with her. I do wish her all the very best -- I think she deserves to do very well! THANKS AGAIN!

Dear Justina! Thanks so much you and your daughter for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. It is a great pleasure to work together on A-Level Chemistry, Biology and Maths. It's an even greater reward when, a little bit down the line, we see the learner succeeding and attaining her / his own personal goals and feeling that great sense of achievement! I look forward very much to carrying on working together. As you know, I am always happy "in between" sessions to answer questions / pass on information / have a chat about how best to move forward, so do be in contact at any time. Thanks again! Patrick.

Thanks so much for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. It has been very enjoyable working with you on Welsh conversation and exam technique. The fact that this has helped you with the WJEC Welsh for Adults Sylfaen Exam is really great to hear. You have made excellent progress so far, and are well on track to succeed in your goal to master Cymraeg! I look forward to continuing with you on the "Language Journey" to CANOLRADD and beyond. All the very best!

Thanks so much for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. It is very helpful for me to be able to judge how I am doing, and also invaluable to other potential students! It's really great to be able to share how things appear from a "client's point of view" -- obviously, you (and every learner) has his/her unique viewpoint. It is important for me to be able to learn all the time and be flexible and adaptable -- which I very much strive to do. And -- all the hard work aside -- it is wonderful to hear you say that the learning is "enjoyable" As you know, you are ALAWAYS welcome to ask questions and get me to explain whatever you like / do things in different ways -- whatever works best for you! DIOLCH YN FAWR! // THANKS VERY MUCH!!

Thank you so much for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback, Gwyn. It is always most appreciated. I really work hard to do everything in the most suitable way for each individual learner, and am so pleased this is working so well for you. Your language-skills are developing from session to session. Keep on practising over and over -- it works! You are really getting "into your stride"! I look forward very much to carrying on with the "taith iaith / language journey" together. Hwyl fawr, a diolch! / Cheers, and thanks!

Annwyl Lisa! Diolch yn fawr iawn! I really appreciate the fact you've taken the time and trouble to leave feedback. This is very useful to me, and to other prospective clients. I immensely enjoy helping people -- at any level -- with their Welsh-language skills. It is such a pleasure to see people getting involved, using the language -- and having fun! It's great to hear you'll be getting to use the language in a residential course soon. And, I *love* being able to share the joy of reading some Welsh literature ("Wythnos yng Nghymru Fydd") with someone at the appropriate level to do this, as we have been able to do together. I hope to be able to carry on working you in the future. Pub hwyl! Patrick.

Thank you so much for taking time and trouble to leave feedback. I really appreciate it! I aim to be well-organized and professional as this both my students and myself -- but also to be open, friendly, and accessible. I always make clear that I am happy to be available "in between" to help out: I'd much prefer to "sort things out" when they arise, so that the learner has the best possible chance of understanding the topic(s) clearly and then working on actual exam questions. I am very glad B is enjoying our sessions and looking forward to continuing. It is a pleasure interacting with him, and I am delighted to be able to carry on with our joint efforts, helping him to "nail it" in Biology A-Level. All the very best to you both. Cheers! Patrick.

First of all -- THANK YOU SO MUCH for taking the time, and the trouble to leave this feedback. It is an absolute pleasure working with your daughter -- in both Physics, and Welsh language. I do very much appreciate your comments about my organization and my professionalism. Above all, I work extremely hard to adapt to the individual learner and provide her / him what she / he needs, in the most effective way, adapting my methods and materials as needed. As well as that, I try my very best to get the important learning points across, give the student a good chance to practice and ask questions to me -- and also, HAVE FUN, and ensure that student knows that she / he is constantly learning and improving. I love teaching science and maths -- and it is a particular honour for me to be teaching the Welsh language so successfully. I have a huge commitment to keeping Welsh alive, and helping people actually to SPEAK IT and USE IT. So, once again, MANY THANKS for your feedback. I look forward to doing a great deal more excellent work with your daughter.

Thank you very much for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. It is always greatly appreciated. I work very hard to provide the best service for the students I work with, so the the work we do in every session is relevant, targeted, helpful, and fun. I look forward to carrying on with out explorations of GCSE Physics together! Thanks once again!

Thanks so much for leaving the feedback. It is very helpful for me to receive it, and also helps other prospective clients. Just to say I am always prepared to be adaptable, to do things in the best way for the student, to be available as needed, and to provide appropriate materials. I look forward very much to our learning more maths together. Any time you need a hand, you know you can always get in touch to ask a quick question, and I'll be more than happy to help out in between the scheduled sessions. Take care, Patrick.

Thank you very much for leaving feedback: I really do appreciate it! I think it's true to say that in many ways "learning is a journey" and we've been travelling the education path for quite a few months now -- and it's great that we're approaching the destination. I love what I do, work hard at it, and it's a privilege -- and great fun -- to be part of this process. I look forward to pursuing our explorations in coming weeks and months! Take care for now, Patrick.

I'd like to sa**Contact Detail Removed**ge "thank-you" for taking the time and trouble to put the feedback on here. It is really helpful both to me and to other potential clients. I work hard to keep up-to-date with the content of each syllabus and the style and nature of the exams. I do also pay particular attention to each tutee's "learning style" and needs, and am always ready to adapt what I do to provide results most effectively. I like to use all the time in each session as effectively as possible, and yes, I certainly aim to prepare as thoroughly as possible. Please remember that I am happy to be available "in between" sessions to help out, too, as I'd prefer to "get things sorted" there and then so that the learner can get on with studying as easily as possible. And, to finish -- I think we're both really enjoying the sessions, and the journey together into the fascinating world of A-Level physics! I look forward to moving on. Thanks again!

Thanks so much for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. I really appreciate it, and it makes a real difference. Everybody is different, with different needs and learning styles, and I love working with each student to help him/her get to grips with each topic in the ways that are most relevant and useful. I also love the personal contact and seeing someone "get it," and grow in confidence towards education and learning in general. I'm looking forward to continuing our journey through the fascinating world of science together -- it's great that I am able to help with some Biology as well as Physics! CHEERS! Patrick.

Thank you both VERY MUCH -- I really appreciate you taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. Like we discussed at the beginning when we were getting to know each other, and planning, I am more than happy to be available and "go the extra mile" to help. It is a pleasure working with you, you know you can drop me a message any time, and i will really do my best to help sort things out ASAP! Now that we are well underway with our sessions, we can "keep up the momentum" and get to grips with all the aspects you need. I am enjoying the interaction very much, and looking forward to helping another learner towards the success he deserves! Take care for now, and see you for the next session at the usual time in a week! CHEERS very much, Patrick.

Thank you so much for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. It is a pleasure working with M. and I am very glad that we are working together so that he can achieve his aims in the best possible way. I am looking forward to working on further topics together, and helping him to deepen his understanding. Once again, many thanks, it is much appreciated!

Thank you so much for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback, I really appreciate it! It is a pleasure working with this young GCSE-level learner. We soon found the best way to work together to meet her needs -- I agree that, sometimes, it does take a bit of time trying things out and adjusting them to get the best results -- especially doing "listening exercises" over Zoom, but we soon figured things out between us! With all the people I teach, I really do work hard to listen carefully and think about what they say, adapt what I do, and respond to their individual needs, so the process involves constant learning and growth for me, too! As I always stress, I am available at any time to receive questions and requests for help on specific topics -- you just need to let me know, and I will respond as soon as possible. I am looking forward to continuing pour "journey into Welsh" together. I love the Welsh language, and it is a pleasure and a privilege. Thanks once again! DIOLCH a HWYL FAWR!

Many thanks for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. It is very much appreciated. I always strive to work with individual learners to help them achieve their goals in the best way for them, learning deeply, and having fun on the way! I very much look forward to continuing our "language journey" together! CHEERS / HWYL!

Well, thanks so much for your thoughtful feedback, James. I really appreciate this, as I work very hard at all times to support learners to achieve their goals in the best way for them, and this means that I am constantly adapting how I work to fit in with each student's individual needs. It is a privilege and a pleasure introducing you to the Welsh language, and it's wonderful that, despite the fact we're working online and meeting once a week, you are having fun, as well as making steady progress at a sensible pace. I look forward very much to continuing our "language journey" together. Thanks once again!

Thanks very much! I very much appreciate your feedback. I really love the Welsh language, and immensely enjoy guiding someone on their "language journey". I always try and be well-prepared, but also aim to be flexible and responsive to the learner's needs, bearing in mind that different people have different needs, skills, problems, and ways of learning. It's a real pleasure working with you, and I'm looking forward to progressing and discovering more about this lovely language. All the very best! Patrick.

First of all: Thank you so much for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback! I always work hard alongside my clients to help them achieve their goals in whatever way is best for them. So, I do make sure I am prepared, and have plenty of material available to help out, whether notes, practice questions and answers, or past exam papers. It`s important to be flexible too, to be able to respond to changing needs from session to session. Every topic is different too, as is every learner, and I aim to be sensitive to everyone`s individual needs and responsive to their enquiries. It is a pleasure and a privilege helping others succeed, and I enjoy what I do immensely. And, whilst education and exams are a serious business, on top of this, I always seek to engage with the person as a person, and find some fun in learning. Thanks once again, and I look forward to helping again in future, if needs be!

Dear Dennis!

Many thanks for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. I really appreciate it. It has been a pleasure working with you so far. I enjoy the opportunity to learn about cultures and education systems around the world, and am very glad to be able to help out. I look forward to working with you in future. All the very best, Patrick.

I am really pleased to have been able to help you, Rhidian! You have excelled yourself with your exam results -- and all this with a global pandemic raging! I am sure you will be able to use all the skills you've developed to do extremely well at Oxford, to contribute fully, and to enjoy the experience. Thanks so much for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback here -- that is very much appreciated. And, stay in touch! I am always ready and willing to help -- if I can! All the very best, CHEERS! Patrick.

I was very happy to be able to work effectively with your son so that he achieved what he deserved in his GCSE Maths. Taking things slowly to start with, and then being able to respond to his needs and work through exam papers later on, as well as doing topic-by-topic practice was very useful. Thanks very much for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback -- I always appreciate this! I wish him all the best for the future!

Thanks so much for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback so quickly. It is really appreciated!

Everyone is different, and I think every one could do with a bit of study help and support at some time or other.

It is a pleasure for me to use my skills to help a student to discover the best way to understand different ideas in new and creative ways in order to achieve his or her goals in the most effective way possible.

I look forward to carrying on the journey into GCSE Maths -- maybe you could do me a favour by checking your e-mails for the latest materials I've sent for the next session?

All the very best, and thanks again!

Thanks so much for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. This is very much appreciated! It is always a pleasure to work with each individual student, to help them find the best way for them to achieve their goals, and then watch them succeed. I look forward to more adventures in the world of Chemistry to follow! All the very best, Patrick.

Thanks very much for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. It is much appreciated! I am always very glad to work with learners to achieve their goals in the best way for them. I'm working very successfully by SKYPE right now, so if I can be of any more help in this way, don' hesitate to get in touch. All the very best!

Thanks so much for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. It's a pleasure to be working together on GCSE Chemistry. Let's carry on to make real progress over the next couple of months! Anything else I can do to help, please just let me know. All the very best, Cheers, Patrick.

Dear Katie! Many thanks for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. I very much appreciate this. Having spent my career working in education, I enjoy what I do immensely, and strive very hard so that the learners I am working alongside can achieve their own individual goals in the best way for them. Perhaps just as important as the detailed subject-knowledge you are gaining about Statistics, is the fact that you are becoming more competent overall, and are gaining confidence in understanding the background to the problems, their application in real-life situations, and how these topics fit in with other important areas of Maths. I look forward to exploring the rest of the syllabus with you in due course!

Thank you so much, Christopher! It is an honour to work with you, and a joy that someone such as yourself is so interested in learning out beautiful language of Cymraeg / Welsh, and that I can be part of your "taith iaith" ("language journey"). We shall "dat ati" ("stick at it"), and slowly and surely, we shall get there together! -- Keep an eye out, as I've just sent you some homework via e-mail ;-) HWYL FAWR, a DIOLCH yn FAWR IAWN! Patrick

Thank you very much! I always work hard to find the best means of studying so that the individual student can achieve his or her goals in the best way. And I am ready to "go the extra mile" myself, where needed! It is a pleasure and very enjoyable to be working on Welsh Language and Literature. I am sure we will work together to progress even further over the coming weeks. All the best, Patrick.

Thank you very much for your feedback, Ashleigh! It was a pleasure working with you, and I am glad that YOU succeeded with the University-level Organic Chemistry in the exam -- I enjoyed very much working with you, and being part of the process.

Most people find some things unclear and confusing to start off with. I am happy i was able to make things clear and straightforward -- this means that you have not just "passed the exam" but have also gained the skills to understand the topics in the future too, and so make a success of your degree. All the very best, Patrick.

Thank you very much for the feedback. I am very happy to be able to work together with you to achieve your goals in a way that is suitable for you. I look forward to continuing the process.

Thank you very much for the feedback. I am very happy to be able to work together with you to achieve your goals in a way that is suitable for you. I look forward to continuing the process.

Many thanks for your feedback. It is a pleasure to be providing tuition and working together to achieve well-targetted educational goals.

I am very glad to have been of help. It is especially pleasing that teaching through SKYPE (with a few exchanges through the postal service) has been a great success. Leo has proved an excellent student: we have worked together to meet his learning needs, and I have been glad to adapt my methods and approaches to suit him. All the very best, Patrick.

Thanks to both of you for this useful feedback,which I much appreciate.

I aim to make working together an enjoyable experience for students and for me. I am glad that you note that I am "flexible" as well as that I "work at a fast pace" -- in working fast with this particular student (Joe), I am giving him what he requires, asks for, and can cope with -- It's a complex and intensive subject-area. I look forward to continued studies.

I am happy to work more slowly and gently where either the topic, the level, or the student, requires! I am sure Joe would tell everyone that I go away and look thinks up myself between sessions sometimes, too, and am very willing to "get stuck in" do some work as well.

Once again, CHEERS! Patrick.