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Personal Message

My approach is to assess the pupil's needs, strengths, and weaknesses carefully at the outset in order to develop a set of goals based on this assessment. The aim is to provide well-structured and clearly presented instruction, which if the student is able and well-motivated will generally lead to progress. If the pupil is poorly motivated and/or has acquired unhelpful learning habits then may need to vary the approach in order to re-engage their interest and/or find a level at which they can perform successfully, and then build on this accomplishment.

For relaxation: I listen to jazz and blues.

Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
I am able to offer English (primary only), maths, physics and ICT from primary up to 'A' level, general science (biology, chemistry, and physics) up to GCSE level, and psychology at 'A' level and university level. A number of my past students have been following courses in IGCSE Maths or Science or the IB in Maths or Physics. My specialist areas in psychology at university level are developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, personality and intelligence, and research methods.

I am a Chartered Psychologist and can carry out educational and psychological assessments of both children and adults who are experiencing learning or language difficulties (however, I do not undertake remedial teaching).

Tell me about your qualifications.
BSc (Hons) in Electrical Engineering. Imperial College
MS in Electrical Engineering. New York University
PhD in Psychology. Cambridge University

What kind of experience do you have?
I have a dual background in Electrical Engineering and Psychology and retired in 2007 after 20 years as a University lecturer. At different stages in my career I taught both Software Engineering/ Artificial Intelligence and Psychology. I have been tutoring (maths, general science (GCSE), physics (A level), ICT, and psychology (A level and University level) since March 2008. My tutees range in age from 6 years to 30+

How much do you charge?
Travel Fees
Up to 7 miles: no charge
8 to 15 miles: sliding scale between £2 and £5
I prefer not to travel further than 15 miles, but would not rule out provided session was at least two hours.

Where do you teach?
I can teach either in the student's home or my home (Chislehurst, Kent/ London Borough of Bromley). See above for how far I am able to travel

When are you available?
Weekdays and weekends (am and pm).
I am available during the Christmas/New Year holiday 2010/11.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
Ages: 5 years to adult
Levels: KS1 to KS5 + FE/HE

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes.

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
The British Psychological Society (Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow)