Luke
University of Oxford
Physics and Philosophy
2nd Year
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6About Me
My friendly and inventive teaching style focusses not only on content, but also on developing the crucial analytical and problem-solving skills – often neglected by schools – that are necessary for success both in exams and the wider world. Furthermore, having achieved top grades in the A-level and GCSE subjects I teach, I am also familiar with the exam board requirements and peculiarities that must be understood to get a high score.
I also achieved a top score in PAT and achieved top 5 in BPhO, going on to represent the UK in the International Physics Olympiad. This gives me a deep understanding of what is required to achieve at the highest level of physics and maths, and I am excited to pass this insight, skill and inspiration on to students.
I live in Warwickshire, UK, and am currently in second year studying Physics and Philosophy at Oxford
My teaching style
A deep understanding of a subject arises only from active participation of the students, so I teach through questions, leading my students towards the answer whilst allowing them to think concepts through and ask their own questions in return. This process is the only way true knoweldge of a subject to sink in, and it also increases students’ confidence, as they can see how they arrived at the answers themselves!
PAT – Doing well in the PAT requires a unique method of thinking grounded on a solid and interconnected basis of understanding. This is more the model of learning at university, and especially at Oxford, but is not taught in school. In my PAT tuition, I aim to bring out these skills and perspectives alongside a focus on past questions to increase familiarity and confidence.
ENGAA – Again, this unique exam requires a unique style of preparation, mainly due to the incredibly short amount of time allotted for so many short questions. I prepare students with all the key concepts, and use lots of past questions for practice.
My past experience
I have three years experience tutoring maths and physics (including PAT and ENGAA) both in-person and online.
My Proudest Achievements
This would have to be representing the UK in the International Physics Olympiad!
I teach
- Physics
- Maths
- Maths
- Physics
- Oxbridge Interview (Non-Medicine)
- PAT
My Results and Achievements
- Bronze Medal in International Physics Olympiad
- Top 5 in BPhO
- Offer from Oxford
- Offer from Imperial
- Offer from Manchester
- Offer from Lancaster
- Offer from Durham
- Full marks in EPQ
- Achieved 11 9s at GCSE
- A*A*A*A* at A-Level