Garrie
Maths, STEM & Engineering Tutor (University & Secondary School), 15 Years’ Experience, 1st Class Honours Degree in Aeronautical Engineering
About
Personal Profile:
Hello! I'm Garrie, a full-time tutor of Maths, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry and Computing at University and Secondary School level, offering tuition both online and in-person in the Greater Glasgow area.
I am a full-time tutor, with a background in academic teaching and research, having previously held posts as Research Assistant / Teacher at the University of Glasgow's School of Engineering.
I graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2011 with a first class B.Eng. (Hons) in Aeronautical Engineering, finishing at the top of my class. I also previously conducted postgraduate research and teaching duties at the University of Strathclyde.
I am deeply passionate about my subject and the fields which underpin it. I enjoy sharing that passion with others, and helping them to comprehend these subjects in a way that is hopefully inspiring and interesting to them.
Tutoring Experience:
Having tutored for over 15 years, I've helped 500+ students improve their grades and achieve the exam results they were hoping for. I've helped students from across the globe, including high school students sitting Scottish SQA qualifications (Nat 5, Higher, Advanced Higher, HNC and HND, etc), AS/A levels from various UK exam boards (AQA, OCR, Pearson/Edexcel and WJEC Eduqas), and University students from Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineering departments across the UK. I also prepare students for entrance exams to top schools/universities, and help mature students prepare to return to education after a break.
In my previous roles I lectured course modules and supervised student projects in a top 100 global university in my role at the University of Glasgow's School of Engineering. I taught subjects of all levels across the engineering disciplines (aerospace, mechanical, electronics/electrical) - from foundation years, undergrad, up to postgrad MSc/Masters level, and have an excellent reputation and feedback within the School of Engineering.
I also taught in my role as a research student at the University of Strathclyde, providing tuition and guidance to Mechanical Engineering undergrads during lab demonstrations and tutorials.
Teaching Approach:
Each student has individual needs and learning styles, and I aim to tailor my approach to match the student, and give them some control over how they want to be taught.
Students will have a say in what they learn from me, and how we approach it, helping me to identify their strengths and weaknesses, and structure a learning programme that complements them.
I intend for my students to gain a solid foundation and interest in their subject, and develop their own revision skills to improve their capacity for independent learning - it isn't just about passing the exam, but about nurturing an interest the subject and developing skills for the future.
I believe that the best way to learn is to enjoy yourself while doing it, so I aim to keep the sessions engaging for the student.
Subjects & pricing
Maths
from £55/hr
Physics
from £55/hr
Chemistry
from £55/hr
- £55/hr
- £65/hr
Computer Science
from £55/hr
- £55/hr
- £65/hr
Electronics
from £55/hr
Engineering
from £55/hr
- £55/hr
- £65/hr
- £70/hr
Discount
Block of 5 hours of lessons: 5% off
Block of 10 hours of lessons: 10% off
Languages
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering · University of Glasgow · First-class (1st) · 2011 University of Glasgow · First-class (1st) · 2011
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Cristian
Thank you for all the help and support over the last two years. The high improvement in Physics grade allowed us to secure the first choice Uni place.
Garrie replied
Hi Cristian, Thank you so much for the feedback - I'm so glad I was able to have a positive impact for your daughter! I hope she enjoys university! All the best for the future. Garrie
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mary
A brilliant tutor. Garrie understands his subject thoroughly and is an exceptional teacher/tutor. He prepares comprehensively for lessons, generates understanding of the most complex subjects really quickly and most importantly builds confidence. I will recommend Garrie without question. Thank you Garrie and thank you FirstTutors for helping us to find him.
Garrie replied
Hi Mary, Thank you so much for your kind feedback, I'm glad to hear your son was able to get so much benefit from our sessions! All the best for the future, Garrie
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Joanne Louise
Garrie has been fantastic preparing my son for his university exam. He now has the understanding and confidence he needed. Highly recommend
Garrie replied
Hi Jo, Thank you so much for your feedback, I'm glad I was able to offer your son the help he needed! All the best for the future. Kindest regards, Garrie
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Paul
Garrie was really helpful. He explained complex concepts clearly and was patient with my questions. I highly recommend him.
Garrie replied
Thanks for the feedback! Glad I was able to make a difference for you. Kindest regards, Garrie
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Theresa
We have found Garrie to be professional, punctual and accommodating. Thank you for the tuition of our son who is studying A Level Electronics. We look for to continuing to work with you.
Garrie replied
Thank you so much for the feedback, Theresa. Glad I've been able to make an impact for your son.
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Diana
Garrie replied
Thank you for the kind feedback Diana!
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Joseph
Unreliable, overrated.
Garrie replied
Hi Joseph, Thank you for your feedback, though I am surprised to be hearing this from you in March of 2024 more than 4 years after the single lesson we had in November of 2019, after which I did not hear from you again. All the best for the future, Garrie
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Hannah
Garrie replied
Thanks for the kind feedback Hannah - I'm glad I was able to help your student get the grades they needed!
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Ross
Very helpful and explains material in detail
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Kasim
Garrie replied
Thank you for the feedback!
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Mary
Garrie replied
Thank you for the feedback!!
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dauood
Garrie replied
Thank you for the feedback Dauood, glad I was able to help!
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Elaine
I booked Garrie for firstly a one off session - then went on to book a block of 5 sessions for my son leading up to his higher maths exam. The entire process was extremely easy to navigate. Its been an eye opener for my son to recieve one to one teaching and hes found it incredibly useful - having no distractions and concentrating on exactly the what hed been struggling with. Garrie has been professional throughout the whole process - and always communicated easily. Our last session - the day before the exam was an online meeting - due to covid - and my son expressed that it was just as good - even when hed been a bit hesitant. Thanks Garrie - just results now!
Garrie replied
Hi Elaine, Thank you so much for your feedback. I'm glad I was able to help you and your son at short notice and give him the focus he needed on his areas of concern. It's nice to hear he found the online session to be just as good as in-person sessions! Kindest regards, Garrie
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Shivraj
He is a great teacher. My son is very confident now. Thanks Garrie for your hard work and helping him.
Garrie replied
Thanks so much for your feedback Shivraj. I'm happy to have been able to make the impact you were hoping for. Kind regards, Garrie
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David
Garrie replied
Thank you for your feedback David!
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Zoe
Very knowledgeable on what I need to know. Efficient and effective.
Garrie replied
Thank you so much for the feedback Zoe. Glad I've been able to help you with what you need!
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Angela
My daughter only had 2 lessons as they were online… Face to face lessons suit her better.
Garrie replied
Hi Angela, Thanks for the feedback, and my apologies that the arrangement didn't work out for you. I hope you've had success securing the help that works for you and I wish you all the best for the future. Kindest regards, Garrie
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Dina
Garrie is excellent he teaches my son Engineering Mathematics and my son says he is a miracle!
Garrie replied
Thank you so much for the kind feedback!
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Mhairi
Garrie was great with my son. Gave him lots of help and confidence. Will definitely use him again if he comes across areas of maths and engineering he is finding difficult.
Garrie replied
Thanks so much for the kind feedback Mhairi. All the best!
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Craig
Garrie has been helping me with my Mathematics for Engineering units over the last year, and has been absolutely excellent. For example, Maths 5 is the highest level Maths unit currently covered at college level in any college in the whole country. I scored 100% in my assessment, this would never have happened without Garrie's help. I will be progressing to year 3 of the B.Eng. Electrical Engineering degree come September, and have full confidence in my ability to complete the course knowing I have Garrie's assistance with the electrical theory units. I would thoroughly recommend Garrie to anyone, his knowledge and understanding, and ability to convey information in an easy to understand and relatable way is tremendous.
Garrie replied
Thanks is so much for the feedback Craig. Really happy to hear you've did so outstandingly well in the assessment - 100%!! Look forward to working with you for uni!