Tutor profile - Howard

Not just a qualified teacher with a Doctorate and First class Physics degree, but a published scientist and founder of 2 tech start-ups. If you want to achieve academic excellence to prepare you for science & technology in the real world, Howard is your man!

He provides real motivation to his students as they see the real-world application of the subject matter. Combining that with his knowledge of pedagogy from classroom teaching and tutoring, he meets the student where they are at in their educational journey and walks with them.

His light-hearted and friendly demeanour put his students at ease as they enjoy grappling with tough challenges and gain satisfaction in their completion.

School teaching experience:
- Science and Maths teacher North Cambridge Academy
- Physics teacher at Hills Road Sixth Form College
- Computing and Physics teacher at the British School of Sofia

Individual tutoring experience:
- School tutoring with Swavesey Village College in Cambridgeshire
- University tutoring at the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University
- Homeschooling in Oxford

Approach:
• Student-centred: By first understanding where the student is at, I tailor my approach to their needs.
• Confidence is key: I often meet pupils whose confidence was damaged by the classroom environment and thus offer plenty of encouragement and meaningful support.
• Practice makes perfect: Using well selected exercises that meet the pupil at their point in the learning journey and guide them forwards.
• Motivation is crucial to unlocking the effort required to succeed. Knowing why it is important and how it is used in the real world can really help.
• Genuine enthusiasm for the subject matter - passion is contagious!
• Instil a love of learning by making the whole process enjoyable.