Tom S.

• The University of Oxford, chemistry
• Bath / Oxford

Tom is a 3rd year undergraduate, reading at Brasenose College, Oxford for a Masters (MChem) in Chemistry. Prior to university, he was a student at Winchester College, with exemplary examination record. He achieved straight A*s at IGCSE, A-Level, and two D1's at Pre-U. He has a large amount of experience teaching, and really enjoys his subjects.

            My tutoring approach is relaxed and informal. I encourage the student to think for themselves, and to really engage with the subject. I prepare extensively beforehand, and believe that each tutorial should be structured to meet a specific student's requirements. I will guide students through tough problems and get them to challenge their current understanding of the subject. Gaining a clear understanding is essential to success in examinations, and will also make the studying more rewarding.     I am passionate about my subjects, and tutorials will be fun, engaging and productive.      I am happy to tutor all school ages, though am particularly familiar with GCSE/IGCSE and A-level/Pre-U. I am also keen to help students taking the Eton Kings Scholarship/Winchester Election papers, and those making Oxbridge applications in Chemistry.     A-Level/Pre-U/IB  Focused work around specifications and subject syllabus. Work mostly on past papers, though I will also help to provide better structure to revision and improve your overall understanding.     GCSE/IGCSE  Help understanding syllabus topics and run through of past papers. Effective revision is essential at this stage. I will work with you to help plan your revision better, and run through key ideas, explaing them in a way that is clear to every student.     Eton Kings Scholarship/Winchester College Election  Experience going through both school's application processes. Advice tailored to individual students, I can help familiarise students with past papers and prepare them for interview.

            4 months teaching English as a foreign language, to children, university students, and adults. Over 60 hours of 1-to-1 tutoring experience in London and Oxford. A semester working in the science department of an elementary school on the Upper East Side of New York.

            Wide range of sport, such as Modern Pentathlon for the university, Tennis and Football for college, and Real Tennis and Cross Country. Enjoy going to talks and debates, music, socialising and volunteering. Spend vacations travelling, and studying abroad, such as in Sao Paulo last summer.