Tutor Profile

Caroline

Private Physics Tutor in Alton

I teach Physics and Astronomy.

I am a Chartered Physicist and Member of the Institute of Physics.

I am a member of The Tutors Association.

My PhD at UCL was in the spectral analysis of stars: "Abundance Analysis of Normal and Mercury Manganese Type Late B Stars from Optical Spectra".

I hold a DBS Certificate.

As a tutor I have a good track record of satisfied clients. I tutor students from GCSE Physics and Astronomy up to and including undergraduate level Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.

I am a member of the Institute of Physics professional standards panel and the Chartered Physicist Steering Board..

I am committed to Continuing Professional Development through the Institute of Physics.

Teaching Experience

I have fourteen years professional experience of tutoring, ten on First Tutors, eight years on Spires.

I teach online and in person.

I am a specialist in tutoring GCSE Physics and Astronomy, A Level Physics, and undergraduate Astronomy and Astrophysics students.

100% of my students have gained Grade 7 and above, 45% Grade 8 and above, 15% Grade 9. My A Level students increase their grades by 1-2 letters on average.

Students studying Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics have worked with me at a range of levels and exam boards:

GCSE: OCR, AQA, Edexcel---- A-Level: AQA, OCR A, OCR B, Edexcel--- International Baccalaureate Higher Level--- Oxford Physics Aptitude Test--- Undergraduate (Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics): students from University of Southampton, University of Kent, Royal Holloway, University of Glasgow and Imperial College

Tutoring Approach

In my experience practice at problems is the key to success in Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy and Astrophysics.

I set and mark homework as requested to build students' independence and confidence.

I tailor the problems and content to individual students experience and level.

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Qualifications

Chartered Physicist

Professional · Institute of Physics · Accepted · 2001

Astronomy

Doctorate · University College London · Pass · 1998

Astrophysics

Bachelors · University College London · 2(1) · 1992

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LouiseFirst Tutors

Caroline has been a wonderful A level physics tutor for my son during year 12 and 13. Thank you so much for all your help and support over the last 2 years.

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Thank you so much Louise. It has been a joy tutoring your son. He has always been reliable, turning up on time, courteous, and committed to learning. Good luck for the future!

HelenaFirst Tutors

Thorough and well prepared, Caroline responded to our requests to go through PAT papers. She had gone through papers/exams in advance and had helpful insights - a really useful, targeted session - thanks!

Tutor response

Thank you, I am very pleased to hear that the session was useful.

SimonFirst Tutors

A fantastic tutor. Always on time and flexible; the sessions was never cut short and the time promised is delivered. Most impressive was her preparation and homework is programmed to be completed between sessions. Brought my son's AS-level up from E, to a C at A-Level; his [private] school declared that he would not get more than a D. Very strongly recommended.

Tutor response

Thank you, a pleasure!

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