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Sunil

Sunil

Cambridge graduate provides 1-on-1 tutoring in your own home, or online tutoring, for maths, physics or chemistry - A-Level or GCSE. Tailored to the student's needs and the syllabus. I believe very much in getting a firm understanding of the basics of the subject, as a lack of solid foundations is the reason why many students struggle.

If you want to work with somebody who knows these academic subjects inside-out, who really cares about you getting the results you need, and who will go the extra mile to help you (and your child) succeed, then please get in touch.

I am a Cambridge graduate (from St Catherine's College, Cambridge). My degree was in Natural Sciences, which includes a range of science subjects: I personally studied Physics, Chemistry, Crystalline Materials, Maths, and Experimental Psychology.

During and immediately after my degree, I did some voluntary teaching work in a secondary school, and also interviewed hundreds of primary school students to collect data for a developmental psychology research study.

After leaving university, I have worked in the world of business, particular in areas relating to computer software (I have programming and software development skills), most recently educational software.

I also have experience helping out in a Pitman Training Centre, where I supervised students who were taking Pitman courses in IT subjects such as using a PC, using the Internet & email, word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office.

In December 2011, I became a parent when my son was born.

In 2011-2012, I tutored an 11-year old boy (principally in maths and verbal reasoning) to take the entrance exams for 2 private schools in his area. He passed both with flying colours. It was as a result of this experience that I decided to focus more on tutoring.

As of 2013, I am currently tutoring a number of GCSE, AS and OCR students. For my first GCSE student of 2013 (in January), I was asked to help with only a couple of weeks left to go before the exam - despite the limited time available, the student went from an E in the school mock (before my tutoring), to a B in the GCSE exam.

I currently work in developing and marketing computer software, principally software related to education.

Note: I work flexible hours, so provided we arrange lessons in advance, I can usually adapt my schedule to suit your requirements.

Tutoring Experience

Tutoring experience:

  • I am the author of several maths and science books (available on Amazon and elsewhere) including on Kindle, in paperback and hardback.

  • Tutored GCSE & A-Level students during 2014 for Maths, Physics, Chemistry. Students achieved good grades (A*, A, B in GCSE maths), and an A* (including 100% in one exam!) in Chemistry.

  • Tutored 4 GCSE Maths Students for exams 2013 (Grades achieved by students = A-star, A, A, B - the B was up from a D in mock prior to my tutoring)

  • Tutored 3 GCSE Physics Students in 2013 (Grades achieved by students = A, A, B - the B was up from a U in the mock prior to my tutoring)

  • Tutored 4 GCSE Chemistry Students in 2013 (Grades achieved by students, A-star, A, B, C - the B was up from an E in the mock prior to my tutoring, and the C up from a D in the mock prior to my tutoring)

  • Tutored 1 student for OCR Computing coursework in 2013 (student achieved Distinction in all 3 sub-topics)

  • Tutored an 11-year old boy (principally in maths and verbal reasoning) in 2011 to take the entrance exams for 2 private schools in his area. He passed both with flying colours.

  • Other students currently under tuition for 2014 GCSE, 11+, and Army Officer Numerical Reasoning Exam.

Other relevant experience:

  • Voluntary teaching work in secondary school & interviewed hundreds of primary school students as part of a developmental psychology study.

  • Supervised students in IT subjects in a Pitman Training Centre.

  • Developed and marketed educational software.

  • Training other people in business / software.

Tutoring Approach

I Cambridge graduate provides 1-on-1 tutoring in your own home, or online tutoring, for maths, physics or chemistry - A-Level or GCSE. Tailored to the student's needs and the syllabus.

I believe very much in getting a firm understanding of the basics of the subject, as a lack of solid foundations is the reason why many students struggle.

I always aim to make the material as interesting as possible for students, which not only helps them focus, but also helps with understanding. For example, when teaching maths concepts, I try to use examples that are relevant to the student's other interests.

I like to help students work methodically and step-by-step through questions/problems until they are able to easily solve themselves without help. In maths and verbal reasoning for example, I teach simple repeatable processes that students can master to get the right answers (and to show their working so as to get partial credit even if they make a mistake).

I know I am not the cheapest tutor on this website, but I think I offer outstanding value for money. If you want to work with somebody who knows these academic subjects inside-out, who really cares about you getting the results you need, and who will go the extra mile to help you (and your child) succeed, then please get in touch.

I am the author of several maths books (available on Amazon and elsewhere) including on Kindle and in paperback.

Note: I work flexible hours, so provided we arrange lessons in advance, I can usually adapt my schedule to suit your requirements.

LanguagesEnglish (British)
AvailabilityWeekends, Weekdays (all times)
References Available On File

Qualifications

St Catharine's College, Cambridge1993MastersMA CANTAB
St Catharine's College, Cambridge1990BachelorsBA Hons
Bedford School1986School5 A Levels - Math, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Maths
Bedford School1984School12 GCSEs

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