Richard F.
Experienced Science and Maths GCSE and A-level Physics tutor
About
I'm a full-time Science and Maths tutor with over 15 years teaching experience. I have a 1st degree in Astrophysics and QTS. I taught in a grammar school for a number of years before deciding to tutor full-time. I have taught a wide ranges of students of varying ages and abilities
I'm an enthusiastic tutor who thoroughly enjoys helping young people achieve their potential. I have over 15 years experience teaching a wide range of abilities and ages.
I'm very calm, patient and perhaps a bit eccentric. I am very passionate about the subjects I teach. I thoroughly believe in a "little but often" approach so that newfound understanding is maintained. I have always been told I am able to quickly build a good rapport with my tutors. I feel this is important as students need to feel comfortable enough to ask questions and to make mistakes so that they can learn from them.
Subjects & pricing
Languages
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- BSc (Hons) Astrophysics · University of Leeds · First-class (1st) · 2010 University of Leeds · First-class (1st) · 2010
Teaching qualification
- PGCE Science · University of Leeds · 2011 University of Leeds · 2011
- QTS · Gravesend Grammar school · 2012 Gravesend Grammar school · 2012
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jaz
Richard helped my son with all sciences and Maths GCSE. He tailored the lessons specific to my son’s needs and my son achieve his desired grades in all subjects. Richard communicated very well with my son, making the lessons fun and enjoyable and I would recommend him 100%.
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Jody
Richard has really helped my daughter in specific areas of physiics that she needed a different perspecive on. Would recommend!
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Xu
Richard is the best science tutor, even he is specialised in Physics, he is super good for chemistry and biology as well as maths. My daughter said that it only took Richard 2 lessons to make her understand the topic that she couldn’t figure out for the whole term. Definitely recommend
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Abigail
I would highly recommend Richard for anyone studying A-Level Physics especially aiming for A*/A. He is an enthusiastic and engaging teacher who’s explanations helped me to understand Physics beyond A Level and gave me the confidence to approach difficult problem solving question. Thank you Richard
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Alex
Richard provided adhoc support to my daughter for her GCSE physics exam last summer. The support was totally tailored to her needs and she found it very beneficial, getting a higher grade as a result. Thank-you.
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Joanna
Richard was punctual and friendly and put my son at ease. He was flexible and easy and to contact and took a real interest in how to best support my son through his GCSE exams. We will be using Richard again for our daughter.
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Giselle
Richard is as an excellent tutor and has tutored my daughter triple science this year. She has not only developed her knowledge but has grown in confidence. He is always on time and developed an outstanding relationship with my daughter. I am planning to ask Richard to tutor my son next academic year and I would highly recommend him
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Grace
From start to finish Richard gave our daughter confidence in her own maths abilities. He gave her so many different ways to work out a maths problem to suit her own ability in a way that made sense to her, this was a complete revelation for our daughter who had always struggled to make sense of maths! Our daughter gained the mark she required and has currently completed her first year at university! We cannot recommend Richard enough his abilities, skill and passion to inspire confidence are second to none.
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Caroline
Very pleased with all aspects from initial communications to actual tutoring.
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Jo
Richard has just finished tutoring my son in preparation for his Triple Science GCSE exams and proved an excellent choice. He is reliable, very approachable, really well organised and goes that extra mile in his preparation for the sessions. My son enjoyed being tutored, consolidated his knowledge and improved his exam technique. We would highly recommend him.
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Yetunde
Richard has been very helpful; he is friendly and committed to efficient training
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Victoria
Richard is a very good tutor. Richard encourages and supports our daughter who is working towards her Physics GCSE. Our daughter has remarked on a number of occasions she feels more confident in Physics because of the tutoring Richard provides. As parents we feel that her confidence has improved and she has a better understanding of Physics. Our daughter's grade in Physics has also improved and I do believe this is due to Richard's patience and effective tutoring. We are impressed with Richard and have asked him (in addition to Physics GCSE) whether he would be available to tutor and support our daughter in her final year of Maths GCSE from September 2015.
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Michelle
Richard build a good relationship with my son. He was engaging and made lessons interesting. My son wished that Richard worked at his school as he was sure that he wouldn't have needed additional lessons if he had such a great teacher. I highly recommend Richard to anyone.
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Eddie
Inspires confidence. Immediately built a strong rapport with our daughter, a grammar school student studying for her GCSE. Comes very well prepared, and either suggests work to be done, or listens to suggestions and rapidly acts upon them. Our daughter has actively enjoyed learning with Richard. Trustworthy. I would recommend Richard very highly as a Physics tutor.
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Heather
Richard has been tutoring my son in Chemistry, Biology and Physics. He explains his subjects well and is punctual, professional and very reliable.
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Renee
Richard has made my son believe in himself and is more confident. He is patient, soft spoken and improves on my son's weaknesses. I am looking forward to his final result!! Thank you