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Luke

STEM Oxbridge Admissions Consultant; A-level/IB/(I)GCSE Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Economics; 11+, 13+, 16+

Westminster Online In-person· up to 100mi 14 yrs experience Joined May 2026 DBS verified

About

I am a full-time private tutor & education consultant with 14 years (10,000+ hours) of experience and an Aerospace Engineering with Economics graduate (MEng & MA) of the University of Cambridge (Pembroke College), where I especially enjoyed papers in Aerocoustics, Flow Instability, and Turbulence & Vortex Dynamics. My 1st class results include Electrical Engineering, Materials, Thermofluid Mechanics, Heat & Mass Transfer, and Partial Differential Equations & Variational Methods. I received my Economics and Business training to Masters level via the Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, with my research thesis pertaining to the cascade effect and its implications for vertical integration in the aerospace industry supply chain. Moreover, I am a full member of The Tutors Association (a governing body that protects the professional integrity of the industry).

Throughout university, I was an Undergraduate Scholar of The Institution of Civil Engineers, The Institution of Mechanical Engineers and The Society for Underwater Technology. Additionally, I have attended the Teach First Summer Institute, where I was exposed to the latest in education theory and pedagogical techniques. I am passionate about education and feel I have the creativity, patience, experience and pedagogical knowledge to deliver a high quality tutoring service to a wide range of age groups and abilities. My main subjects are Maths, Physics, Economics and Chemistry, which I tutor to all school levels (A-level, IB, GCSE, IGCSE etc.), 11+, 13+ and 16+. Additionally, I tutor Engineering, Maths, Physics and Economics to undergraduate level on a case by case basis. Moreover, I have experience supporting successful applications to Oxbridge for courses such as Engineering, Natural Sciences, Physics, Economics and Computer Science (including preparation for the Oxford PAT, Oxford MAT, TSA, Cambridge CSAT, Cambridge EngAA, Cambridge NSAA, and STEP). As of the 2021/2 admissions cycle, my success rates are as follows: Cambridge - 43%, Oxford - 41%, Imperial College London - 87%, at least one Russell Group secured - 98%.

In my capacity as an educational consultant at Oxbridge Applications, I am in a unique position to offer advice and guidance to pupils regarding funding for university courses, finding internships and demystifying the process of applying to British Universities (especially Oxford and Cambridge). Moreover, I tutor and consult for 19 leading London firms with global reach, in addition to this site. This has allowed me to gain much experience of the 'virtual learning environment' (Zoom, Skype, ClassIn, Miro, Teams, Scribblar, Conceptboard, Bitpaper etc.), over 8,000 hours to be exact. It is exciting to follow the beneficial impact that the emergence of the metaverse will have on interactive tutoring. It is my belief that the most important quality a tutor must possess is an appreciation of the individual requirements, needs and aptitudes of each of their pupils. Furthermore, I ensure that I identify and develop the natural learning style of each of my students, enabling them to achieve their intellectual potential. This is supported by marking of past papers, notes on exam strategy, and the regular setting of homework.

Additionally, I submit a comprehensive written report to both student and parents after each session and encourage my clients to contact me out of hours if they have any questions or concerns. Moreover, I have an excellent academic record (I achieved 97% in Physics A-Level, 94% in Maths and the top Further Maths mark in my school) and undertook professional internships at a variety of international firms throughout my university career. Professionalism and reliability are the backbone of my service. I have held numerous positions of responsibility including that of CAMbassador (university access officer) and University Collegiate Tennis Captain.

Away from academics, my main interests include racket sports (tennis, badminton, squash etc.), sailing and writing a patent for a novel whistling mechanism I developed at Cambridge.

Oct 2012 – present: Oxbridge Applications: Educational Consultant & Tutor:

• Designed and delivered the "School of Ideas" Engineering masterclass (including writing workbooks), aimed at Y11 and Y12 pupils preparing to apply to Oxbridge.

• The masterclass consists of three distinct sessions: Underlying Theory, Design and The Wider Context, enabling the students to be pushed intellectually in the conventional sense, work in professional teams to win a fictional contract for the design of the spoilers of an F1 car, and finally appreciate the inseparable issue of ethics in engineering, all skills that form the basis of a stellar Oxbridge Engineering application.

• Candidates consistently rate the masterclass as ‘excellent’.

• Designed and conducted multiple mock interviews and group tutoring seminars across the country since October 2012. Jan 2011 – Jun 2013: University of Cambridge Admissions Office: CAMbassador (university access & outreach officer)

• Worked with school pupils from socio-economically deprived schools as they participated in access activities at Cambridge (such as the popular ‘CSI: Cambridge’ event), giving them a taste of high-level academics.

• Contributed to presentations on successful applications delivered to audiences of hundreds.

• Regularly attended the Edinburgh ‘Oxford & Cambridge Student Conference’ in an official capacity, advising Scotland’s most promising pupils on course choice, academic requirements and choice of college at Cambridge, as well as dispelling or clarifying myths surrounding the application process.

University : - University of Cambridge - BA (Hons) Aerospace & Aeothermal Engineering [II.1]

- University of Cambridge - MEng Aerospace & Aerothermal Engineering

- University of Cambridge - MA (Hons) Aerospace & Aerothermal Engineering

School : Edinburgh Academy

A Levels - Physics [A] - Maths [A] - Mathematics – Further [A] AS Levels - Chemistry [A]

Prizes and Scholarships :

Scottish Standard Grade: 1,1,1,1,1, 1,2 (Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Maths, Physics, Spanish, PE) Scottish Intermediate 2: A,A (English, Spanish)

St. Thomas of Aquin's Certificate of Achievement in Physics

2006 Scottish Higher A1,A1,A1,A1,A1 (Chemistry, Maths, English, Physics, Spanish)

Air League Educational Trust Engineering Scholarship (2009)

Air League Educational Trust Flying Scholarship (2009)

RAF Pilot Aptitude Test Strong Pass (127/180, cut-off for selection: 112)

Cambridge University Engineering Department Structural Design Prize 2010

Pembroke College, Cambridge Book Prize 2011 (for 1st class results in Materials, Thermofluid Mechanics & Electrical Engineering)

Undergraduate Scholar (2009-2013 inclusive) of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the Institution of Civil Engineers, and the Society for Underwater Technology.

Subjects & pricing

Maths

Further Maths

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

Computer Science

Engineering

English

English Literature

English Language

Economics

11+ prep

13+ prep

Oxbridge prep

  • GCSE £170/hr

    AQA · Edexcel · OCR · WJEC · CCEA

  • A-level £170/hr

    AQA · Edexcel · OCR · WJEC · CCEA · oxford-aqa

  • University £170/hr

Languages

  • English Native

Qualifications

Higher education

  • MEng Aerospace & Aerothermal Engineering (with Economics) University of Cambridge · 2:1 (Upper second) · 2013
  • MA Aerospace & Aerothermal Engineering (with Economics) University of Cambridge · 2:1 (Upper second) · 2016

Pre-degree (A-level, GCSE, IB…)

  • A-level Further Mathematics A · 2008
  • A-level Physics A · 2008
  • A-level Mathematics A · 2008
  • Scottish Higher Chemistry A · 2007
  • Scottish Higher English Language and Literature A · 2007
  • Scottish Higher Mathematics A · 2007
  • Scottish Higher Physics A · 2007
  • Scottish Higher Spanish A · 2007

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  • Liam

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    Luke has been an excellent tutor for us! He is incredibly knowledgeable and very articulate, helping our student maximally for preparation for the Cambridge Engineering interview

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  • Natalie

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    Luke is a great tutor. He has been working with my daughter on A level Physics, Maths and Further Maths. He has identified areas of weakness and is working with her to improve these. He is reliable and thorough, he takes time outside of lessons to prepare and sets some homework too. My daughter thinks he is a good teacher and is confidant he can help her through these tough subjects. He takes time to discuss Ines's progress with me and is articulate and engaged. Highly recommended!

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  • Carol

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    Luke very quickly build up a good rapport with my son. He is extremely reliable, well-organised and pitched his lessons at suitable level. Luke quickly identified the areas that needed extra attention and helped to establish excellent study techniques.

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