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Asma

PhD, MSc, BSc Physics 1st Class Imperial College, 18 years tutoring experience, Examiner

Cambridge Online In-person 18 yrs experience Joined May 2026

About

For parents seeking exceptional academic results combined with genuinely inspiring teaching, I offer a rare combination of elite academic achievement, examiner expertise, and over 18 years of proven tutoring success.

Educated at both University College London and Imperial College London, with a PhD-level background in Image Processing and Computer Vision, an MSc in Computing Science, and a First Class Honours degree in Physics, I specialise in transforming students’ confidence and performance in Maths and Science at every level from KS3 through to A-level and Oxbridge preparation.

As an A-level Maths and (I)GCSE Science examiner, I understand exactly what exam boards are looking for and how top-performing students secure the highest grades. My students are taught not only what to learn, but how to think, solve problems independently, and develop the analytical skills required for long-term academic success.

Over the past 18 years, 99% of my students have achieved substantial improvements, with many increasing by 2–5 grades within months of starting tuition. Parents consistently describe my lessons as transformational, highly personalised, and confidence-building, supported by extensive verified testimonials.

Before dedicating myself fully to education, I spent 13+ years working as a Senior Quant Analyst at prestigious investment banks and hedge funds, including AllianceBernstein in Mayfair and Investcorp in Bahrain, developing sophisticated financial models and investment strategies. This real-world analytical experience enables me to teach Maths and Science with exceptional depth, clarity, and practical insight.

My teaching philosophy is simple: every student can excel when taught in a way that matches their personality, learning style, and potential. I create bespoke lessons tailored to each student, combining rigorous exam preparation with encouragement, structure, and intellectual curiosity. The result is not only higher grades, but students who become far more confident, independent, and motivated learners.


Academic Qualifications

  • PhD Research in Image Processing & Computer Vision — University College London

  • MSc Computing Science — Imperial College London

  • BSc Physics (First Class Honours) — Imperial College London

  • Four A-levels at A* equivalent standard: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and Urdu

  • Recipient of the Outstanding Student of the Year Award at Ellen Wilkinson School, London

Research & Analytical Expertise

My doctoral research focused on developing advanced image-processing techniques to assess the severity of psoriasis through quantitative analysis of blood capillary structures, in collaboration with St George’s Hospital, London. The project successfully achieved an 80% diagnostic success rate and strengthened my expertise in mathematical modelling, analytical thinking, and problem-solving at the highest academic level.


Schools Taught

City of London, The Perse Cambridge, Stephen Perse, Oundle school, Cheltenham Ladies, British School Cairo, British School Kuala Lumpur, Doha British school, Cothill house, Haberdashers, Hills road Cambridge, Comberton Village college, CVC, Impington VC, King's College Cambridge, King's Ely and many more.

Some of the top schools my students have gained entry into include: Eton, Westminster, St. Paul's, Ley's Cambridge, Stephen Perse, The Perse school, Hill's road Cambridge, Wellington

PASSION FOR TEACHING

My passion for teaching began during my doctoral studies, where I taught and mentored undergraduate students and discovered how deeply rewarding it is to unlock a student’s confidence and potential.

Over nearly two decades of tutoring, I have learned that academic success is rarely about intelligence alone. Most students simply need teaching that is adapted to how they personally learn. Some require structure and discipline, others need confidence rebuilding, while high-achieving students often need intellectual challenge and refinement to reach top grades.

This is why every lesson I teach is carefully tailored to the individual student. I focus not only on mastering content and exam technique, but also on developing resilience, independent thinking, and genuine enjoyment of the subject. Many parents tell me their children become noticeably more confident and motivated within just a few weeks of starting lessons.


Subjects & pricing

Maths

  • KS3 £80/hr
  • 13+ £80/hr
  • GCSE £80/hr

    AQA · Edexcel · OCR · Cambridge

  • IGCSE £80/hr

    Cambridge · Edexcel · oxford-aqa

  • AS-level £90/hr

    AQA · Edexcel · OCR · Cambridge · oxford-aqa

  • A-level £90/hr

    AQA · Edexcel · OCR · Cambridge · oxford-aqa

Further Maths

  • GCSE £80/hr

    AQA · Edexcel · OCR · Cambridge

  • IGCSE £80/hr

    Cambridge · Edexcel · oxford-aqa

Physics

  • KS3 £80/hr
  • 13+ £80/hr
  • GCSE £80/hr

    AQA · Edexcel · OCR · Cambridge

  • IGCSE £80/hr

    Cambridge · Edexcel · oxford-aqa

Chemistry

  • KS3 £80/hr
  • 13+ £80/hr
  • GCSE £80/hr

    AQA · Edexcel · OCR · Cambridge

  • IGCSE £80/hr

    Cambridge · Edexcel · oxford-aqa

Biology

  • KS3 £80/hr
  • 13+ £80/hr
  • GCSE £80/hr

    AQA · Edexcel · OCR · Cambridge

  • IGCSE £80/hr

    Cambridge · Edexcel · oxford-aqa

Combined Science

  • GCSE £80/hr

    AQA · Edexcel · OCR · Cambridge

  • IGCSE £80/hr

    Cambridge · Edexcel · oxford-aqa

Languages

  • English Native
  • Hindi Fluent
  • Punjabi Fluent
  • Urdu Fluent

Qualifications

Higher education

  • MSc Computer Science Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine · Pass · 1989
  • BSc (Hons) Physics Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine · First-class (1st) · 1986

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