How my lessons work
1) Diagnostic & plan
We start by identifying topic strengths and gaps, common misconceptions, and exam‑technique issues using questions and examination past papers. We will make a clear plan with short, achievable targets.
2) Teach for understanding
I break complex ideas into manageable steps, linking concepts to the maths you actually need (algebra, logs, exponentials, vectors, graphs, uncertainties).
3) Guided practice → independence
We move from modelled examples to exam‑style problems, building the habit of showing full structured working and using correct terminology.
4) Targeted assignments
Where needed, I set small Isaac Science assignments for targeted practice on specific topics, with tracked progress.
4) Regular feedback
You’ll receive precise, actionable feedback after each session so improvements stick. [How I teach]
Formats and Availability
- Online: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (after school/early evening)
- In‑person (Essex): Saturdays in Wickford and nearby (by arrangement)
- Lesson length: 60 minutes
- Homework & feedback: A clear timetable of past examination papers and/or Isaac Physics assignments reviewed together the following session.
To confirm availability and the best plan before your next assessment or mock:
A-level Physics Tuition
What Parents and Students Value
- Experienced: 40+ years teaching Physics (11–18) with proven outcomes
- Exam‑board aware: AQA, OCR, Edexcel content and styles
- DBS checked and professional
- Calm, encouraging approach that builds confidence quickly
- Organised resources in OneNote you can revisit throughout the course
Exam Technique that wins marks
- Reading the command word and targeting the mark scheme
- Laying out working for method marks (even when the final number is tricky)
- Conversions, units, significant figures, and rounding discipline
- Structuring 6–10 mark long answers with definitions, laws, and linked reasoning
- Efficient use of formula sheets and data tables
- Time management: question triage and checkpoints
Topics I commonly cover at A-level
- Measurements & uncertainties (significant figures, error propagation)
- Mechanics (kinematics, forces, moments, energy, power)
- Materials (stress–strain, Young modulus)
- Waves & optics (superposition, diffraction, interference)
- Electricity (circuits, resistivity, internal resistance, potential dividers)
- Further mechanics & thermal physics (SHM, circular motion, gas laws)
- Fields (gravitational, electric, magnetic; flux; potential)
- Nuclear & particle physics (radioactivity, fission/fusion, quarks/leptons)
- Space and Astrophysics
- Turning points / optional modules (as per board specification)
- Maths for Physics (vectors, exponentials/logs, calculus basics for motion, linearising data)
- Microsoft Teams – high‑quality live lessons with screen‑sharing and chat for quick questions.
- Microsoft OneNote – a shared private notebook of notes, diagrams, derivations, past‑paper solutions, and homework you can access any time.
- Isaac Science (Isaac Physics) – structured problem sets that build reasoning, fluency, and exam stamina with progressive challenge.
- Active revision strategies – Learning from mistakes; The Leitner Box - spaced learning; Two Slow one Fast.
(These tools give you permanent, organised resources and targeted practice — so revision time is efficient, not overwhelming.)
Tools that make learning stick
Who I teach
- Year 12 (AS) and Year 13 (A2)
- All major exam boards: AQA, OCR, OCR (A/B), Edexcel, CAIE
- Students aiming to secure or lift grades (from C/B to A/A*)
- Students returning after mocks who need a targeted recovery plan
- Students bridging GCSE → A‑Level who need to consolidate their GCSE knowledge and strengthen their maths skills
Confident, exam‑ready A‑Level Physics — tailored 1‑to‑1 support online or in Essex
A‑Level Physics can feel demanding: multi‑step calculations, precise definitions, and long‑answer reasoning under time pressure. With 40+ years of classroom experience, I help students build secure understanding, strengthen mathematical fluency, and turn exam technique into consistent marks.
Ready to improve your A-Level Physics grade?
We’ll discuss goals, availability, and create a plan. If it suits you, we’ll schedule the first session right away. [other contact details]
- Do you follow my school’s exam board?
Yes — I align lessons to AQA, OCR, OCR A/B, or Edexcel, WJEC/EDUQAS, CAIE, and set past-paper practice, adapt examples and past questions accordingly.
- I’m struggling with the maths. Can you help?
Absolutely. Many grade jumps come from fixing the maths for physics: algebra, indices, logs, vectors, graphing, gradients/areas, and uncertainty handling.
- Can you help after poor mocks?
Yes. We’ll triage gaps, rebuild key topics, and practise targeted exam questions with timed drills to rebuild confidence quickly.
- Do you set homework?
Rather than traditional homework, I coach purposeful independent study that we agree together and review weekly:
Year 13: a past paper each week, then a full debrief at the next tutorial to strengthen timing, structure and mark‑scheme fluency.
Year 12: brief, regular tasks from the Daily Workout series (with built‑in answers and optional video walkthroughs) from A Level Physics Online.
Any year: for topic‑specific practice, I set short, trackable assignments on Isaac Science and use the data to plan the next tutorial.
Everyone: we use simple strategies from The A Level Mindset so time invested becomes measurable progress—not just more hours.
Result: students know exactly what to do between sessions, why it helps, and how much time to spend—so independent study becomes consistent, focused and confidence‑building.