David
KS2 - GCSE Maths and Science - 16 Yrs Tutoring Experience - Chartered Engineer
About
About Dave:
A former lecturer at Middlesbrough College who is also a Chartered Engineer, Company Director and MSc Graduate, with 30+ years experience, gained predominantly by working for world-class pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, at varying levels of seniority, in areas of Quality, Compliance, Validation, Instrumentation and Electrical. I have a great ability to make the subjects enjoyable for any age of student.
Tutoring Experience:
Engineering involves a significant amount of Maths, Science and IT, therefore I'm able to motivate students to achieve good grades in these subjects. I have many past students who have gained a better understanding and grades due to my friendly approach.
I certainly benefited from private tuition delivered by an industry professional as a young student, which helped to lay the foundations of my career. I have been a tutor since 2009 and I'm a former lecturer at Middlesbrough College in Electronic and Electrical Engineering. I've tutored students with various leaning difficulties, some for a number of years.
Tutoring Approach:
I always make the subject suit the audience by tailoring my lessons to the requirements of the student. I always try different approaches to ensure a good level of understanding. Significant improvements have been made by my students, as shown in their Grades. One student went from an F to a Grade C, just missing out on a B. Another went from a U to a Grade 5 in 5 months.
Subjects & pricing
Maths
Physics
Chemistry
Combined Science
Science
Computer Science
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AQA · Edexcel · OCR · WJEC · CCEA · Cambridge
ICT
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AQA · Edexcel · OCR · WJEC · CCEA · Cambridge
Languages
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- MSc Engineering · Manchester University · Pass · 2008 Manchester University · Pass · 2008
Vocational / professional
- CEng · InstItute of Engineering and Technology · Competent · 2008 InstItute of Engineering and Technology · Competent · 2008
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William
Unfortunately due to Timing flexibility we couldn't Proceed with any lessons with David. He was great to quickly get back to us, clear with his requirements.
David replied
It's a shame that after agreeing a time, I was unable to accommodate your changes. I wish you and your children all the very best for the future.
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Davinia
David provided weekly tutoring sessions for my son who also has a diagnosis of Aspergers Syndrome. David was very punctual with his sessions. He was very patient with my son and improved his knowledge and confidence. I would definitely recommend David for GCSE maths tuition
David replied
Thank you for your feedback. It was a pleasure
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Neeta
My teenage daughter really feels very comfortable to be tutored by David. She finds him friendly, gentle and easy to talk to. We have only just started weekly tutorials but really looking forward to her future sessions.
David replied
Thank you for the feedback, it's an absolute pleasure.
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Warintorn
David has taught my son for Combined Science tuition. He is very patient and talented. Makes the lessons very enjoyable for my son. Great tuition given. May need you again in near future.
David replied
Thank you for your feedback, it will be a pleasure to teach your son again.
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Suzanne
David has been my 10 year old son's math tutor for 5 months. My son had no confidence and was really struggling in his maths lessons at school. David has been excellent. He has patience and has a great way of explaining maths in order for my son to understand. My son has come on leaps and bounds. He is actually enjoying maths, is enthusiastic about the subject and is performing at a much higher standard. He would not have achieved this if it was not for David. David has a good structure of learning and I would highly recommend his services to anyone having difficulty with maths
David replied
I'm so pleased with his progress and it's been an absolute pleasure.