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Dr Hugh Scott - Chemistry, Physics and Maths Tuition in Bishop's Stortford

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Bishop's Stortford (CM23) View on map
Last Logged In: 03 Nov 2011
Sex: Male

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B.Sc. Chemical Physics, Edinburgh University
Ph.D. in physical / analytical chemistry
CRB from Anglia Ruskin University, 2009
Association of Science Education

Subjects

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A-level Chemistry £20.00/hr
A-level Physics £20.00/hr
GCSE Chemistry £20.00/hr

GCSE Physics £20.00/hr
Key Stage 3 Science £20.00/hr

Personal Message: Please contact me if you have any questions.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach Chemistry and Physics.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I have a B.Sc. in Chemical Physics, and also a Ph.D., both from the University of Edinburgh.
What kind of experience do you have?: I worked for over 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry as an applied scientist, using chemical, physical and statistical techniques. Part of my job involved teaching these techniques to other scientists.
How much do you charge?: I charge £20 per hour.
Where do you teach?: I am based in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

I prefer to teach from home, but I am willing to teach at the student's home, provided it is within easy reach (about 15 minutes), and there is a suitable place for teaching.
When are you available?: I generally teach after school, but I am often free during the day for pupils with free periods. Please contact me to discuss my current availability
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I generally teach A level and GCSE students.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: I will work with students taking A level Physics or Chemistry, and GCSE Physics or Chemistry for any of the examination boards, and also for the International Baccalaureate. I will also work with students taking GCSE Science.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: I have a CRB obtained from 2009, obtained through Anglia Ruskin university.
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: I am member of the Association for Science Education
Where and with whom did you train?: I trained in secondary education with Anglia Ruskin university.
Do you have a personal message for students?: So much of physics and chemistry is to do with understanding the main concepts. Once you have mastered these, the detail is much simpler tp grasp.

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Scientific Vocabulary and Particle Theory

Two things that scientists do which make life difficult for learners: 1 Make up new words for new concepts (like electron or photosynthesis) 2 Use existing words in specific scientific ways (like cell, which has different specific meanings in both biology and physics, which have little to do with prison!) In many ways the first is easier...