Aidan Smurthwaite

Hello! I am a Law student at Newcastle University, specialising in: Property Law (Contract, Land, Equity & Trusts); Commercial law; and Counter-terrorism Law. I studied Chemistry, Biology, and History; achieving excellent results. I also have two years of teaching experience through the RAF Air Cadets, teaching BTEC Aerospace Studies.


PART I: MY APPROACH TO CONTENT

My philosophy is simple: understanding beats memorisation. A-Levels are content-heavy, and trying to memorise everything is overwhelming, and near impossible. Instead, I help students grasp the core principles of a subject so they can apply logic to solve problems- a method that not only improves performance but also makes revision more manageable and meaningful, as the students can use this solid understanding to logically answer questions without needing to resort to pre-learned bullet-points.

That said, I know every student learns differently. That’s why my sessions are adaptive and tailored to individual needs, whether you're a visual learner, prefer structured notes, or thrive through discussion.

PART II: EXAM TECHNIQUE

Success in A-Levels isn’t just about knowing the content- it’s just as much about knowing how to approach the exam. I offer:

(i) Walkthroughs of past papers;
(ii) Marking and feedback on practice answers; and
(iii) Content lessons designed around exam questions



The dual focus on understanding and technique helps students feel confident, prepared, and in control.




RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

I spent 2 years as a qualified instructor cadet in the RAF Air Cadets.

I taught, among others: BTEC Aerospace Studies; history; first aid; and radio communications.

These lessons were in-person to a class of usually 10-30 cadets at a time; each lesson lasting 2-3 hours.


SUBJECTS TAUGHT:

A-Level Chemistry (AQA)
A-Level Biology (AQA)
A-Level Law

SUBJECTS STUDIED:

A-Level Chemistry (AQA) - A*
A-Level Biology (AQA) - A*
A-Level History (OCR)- A*
L.L.B Law (currently studying)