Premium Maths and Physics Tutoring
Personalised individual tuition in:
A-level Mathematics
A-level Further Mathematics
A-level Physics
GCSE Further Mathematics
I aim to help students to develop their knowledge and insight of mathematics or physics to allow them to approach exam questions with confidence and to help them achieve the best outcomes possible.
About Me
I am a qualified teacher with a Postgraduate Certificate in Further and Higher Education, and over 20 years of experience helping students succeed in maths and physics.
My academic journey began at the Royal Belfast Academical Institution, where I studied A-levels in physics, chemistry, mathematics, and further mathematics. I then earned a scholarship to Christ’s College, University of Cambridge, graduating with an honours degree in Natural Sciences, specialising in physics and theoretical physics. I later completed a PhD in laser plasma physics at Queen’s University Belfast, conducting experimental work at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory near Oxford.
Before moving into education full time, I spent two decades in the UK nuclear power industry, developing robotic systems for inspecting and repairing nuclear reactors. I began teaching as an Associate Lecturer in science with the Open University, and went on to tutor maths and physics at colleges in Belfast and London. Most recently, I spent 10 years as a senior tutor at MPW College London, teaching A-level maths, further maths, and physics.
I now live in Canterbury with my wife Juliet (also a physicist!) and our cat Lucy. We have three grown-up children. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy tennis and growing jungle-style gardens.
Tutoring Services
- Most tutorial sessions are of one hour duration, but longer sessions can be arranged if desired.
- Tutorials can be either online via Zoom or, for local students, face-to-face at my home in Canterbury.
- Most parents/guardians choose to pay by bank transfer, either after each individual session or monthly, although payment in cash is also welcome. If monthly, I will send an invoice detailing the sessions held during the previous month and what was covered in each session.
- I encourage students to keep up regular sessions, but I realise that other priorities mean that sessions may sometimes need to be cancelled or rescheduled. If this is the case, just let me know by text or WhatsApp as soon as possible. I do not charge cancellation fees.
Testimonials
“Dear Richard, thank you so much for getting us through round 2 of A-levels… Couldn’t have done it without you.”
D and A, Year 13 physics students.
“Dear Richard, thank you so much for your help over the last year with maths and physics. It’s made such a difference and helped immensely with my exams!”
S, Year 13 maths and physics student.
“Hello Richard, I’ve been meaning to say thank you for all your help tutoring W. He really did find your lessons invaluable.”
Mother of A-level physics and maths student.
“Hi Sir, I just wanted to let you know that I finished my last exam today…. I wanted to thank you for all the help you’ve given me. You’ve not only saved my further maths but also inspired me to become a better mathematician.”
S, A-level maths and further maths student.
“To Richard, thank you very much for being my Tutor over the last few months, I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to guide me through! See you in the skies!”
W, A-level physics and maths student, applicant for commercial pilot training.
“Thank you very much for an amazing year and for being a wonderful mentor who…further enhanced my love for the field of mathematics.”
M, Year 13 maths student.
“Dear Richard, thanks you for all your help over the last few months!”
E, Year 13 maths student.
“A* We are in! Thank you!”
Mother of maths student A, who won a place at Magdalen College Oxford to study PPE.
“Best maths teacher ever!”
Birthday card from Year 12 A-level maths class.
Contact
If you think I can help you or your young person or student, and would like to discuss your requirements, please contact me via text or WhatsApp on:
+447793 559889
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We can then arrange a time for a call.
