Tutor Profile

Friendly, positive and supportive tutor with 12 years’ full-time experience.

First-class Cambridge Natural Sciences, teaching science and maths from GCSE to A-level.

Experienced in university and Oxbridge applications, school and university entrance tests, interviews and undergraduate teaching.

I strive to build confidence and independence in academic work for exams and beyond.

Most meaningful to me is when I feel I am making a difference: forming supportive and meaningful relationships with students, where their confidence improves and they recognise their real potential.

Teaching Experience

GCSE and A-level sciences and maths (all major boards, including international)

IB Science

Undergraduate chemistry and biology

School entrance tests (including Winchester, Eton and Westminster)

University applications: personal statement and interview (including Oxbridge)

University entrance tests (ESAT/NSAA, BMAT)

Essay writing

Prepared syllabus-specific and concise science notes for revision

Thinking and scientific skills beyond the syllabus

Long-term academic mentoring

Examples of Success include:

Guiding many students to secure places at Oxford or Cambridge.

Preparing student for the Winchester Election, securing a scholarship and the best science mark in his cohort.

Advising two students on their essays for the Peterhouse College Essay Prize, with both winning awards.

Teaching student the entire IGCSE physics syllabus, achieving grade 9.

Helping student disinterested in the the sciences move from a grade 5/6 in his Year 10 mock exams to a grade 9 in his IGCSE exams, before teaching him A-level physics and maths.

Tutoring Approach

I tailor my approach to the needs, goals and personality of each student

I explain difficult ideas clearly, breaking them down without oversimplifying

I use encouragement and praise generously, because confidence is central to academic progress

I help students build resilience, self-belief and a more positive attitude towards learning

For approaching exams, I focus closely on the requirements of the exam board and teach students how to answer questions in a way that scores marks

When exams are not approaching, lessons can involve deeper discussion of scientific ideas, helping students develop curiosity, communication skills and critical thinking skills

Homework is provided on request, often to consolidate the lesson content

I advise on study skills, revision methods and independent learning strategies

I am available via email and messaging in between lessons to answer any questions

Qualifications

Natural Sciences MSci

Masters · Cambridge University · 2011

Natural Sciences MA

Bachelors · Cambridge University · First · 2010

Reviews

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First Tutors

Dan has been a great tutor supporting my daughter with extrance exams, interview prep and Chemistry more generally. He is super organised, explains the subject in detail and really helped with opitmising the approach to be successful. All the support has been super appreciated.

Tutor response

Thank you so much for this, Chris. I enjoyed working with Sophia from the first lesson, and she will now go on to have great success in the future I’m sure!

First Tutors

Daniel is an exceptional tutor who goes beyond the call of duty to help your child. He helped my son achieve an A* in A level Chemistry by exhaustive coverage of the curriculum and rigorous question practice. He also provided invaluable support in my sons successful Oxbridge application including detailed guidance with his personal statement and useful ideas in expanding his knowledge beyond the syllabus in particular areas of physical chemistry. He also helped us as parents with any questions we had with the process. We recommend him in the highest regard.

Tutor response

Thank you so much for your kind feedback, Dini! It has been an immense pleasure to work with you all from the start. And so happy with the final result, with a very bright future now ahead to look forward to!

First Tutors

My daughter didn't have a great time at school and ended up being homeschooled on and off from Year 8. After her very poor experience with quite a number of teachers, I can safely say that Daniel is by far the best tutor my daughter has ever had! And she really likes him! Dan is efficient, extremely understanding and is never in a rush to finish the lesson. He goes over and above what any tutor normally does and will take extra time to speak with me, as the parent, as well as with my daughter. My daughter and Dan have created an excellent rapport and she has enjoyed every lesson with him. My daughter had already taken 3 A levels but then decided she wanted to do Medicine which meant she needed to take another 2 A levels (Bio & Chem) in just one year as well as apply via UCAS for university. A lot of work but achieved comfortably, due to Dan's diligent planning and excellent guidance in each and every way. My daughter is awaiting her results but I feel confident she will be able to achieve her dream of studying Medicine - with a conditional offer at Cambridge, and her back up as Imperial College London. Unusually, my daughter wants to keep in touch with Dan going forward and we have already met up with Dan and enjoyed a lovely out together! Thank you so much Dan for looking after our daughter so well! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Tutor response

Thank you so much, Katie, for your extremely kind review! It goes without saying how much I have enjoyed working with Serena, but most rewarding of all is how this has led to such a great relationship with you both. I truly value that we continue to stay in touch and look forward to seeing you both again soon!

First Tutors

Dan is a wonderful tutor!5 stars definitely!My son needed help for GCSE’s exams in Science and Mathematics and Dan helped him to get very good grades.Also he knows how to make the student feels confident and comfortable during lessons.Now my son is working with Dan for A levels and I trust they will do a great job together!Thank you,Dan!

Tutor response

Thank you, Roxana! From the very start it has been a genuine pleasure working with Rares, and I look forward to continuing over the summer with his A-level studies!

First Tutors

Daniel has been an excellent Biology tutor for my daughter who is in her Sixth Form. He has a very personable style of teaching and tailored the lessons around my daughter's ability. He is clearly knowledgeable and thorough in his teaching. Would highly recommend.

Tutor response

Thank you for your kind review, Grace! I have very much enjoyed working with Lisa on her EPQ-style assignment, and look forward to continuing to work with her on her personal statement, as well as other aspects of the university application process. Thanks again!

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