Aly

I like to run interactive sessions, explain concepts visually and work through lots of exercises and problem-solving to help understand the concepts better. I'm patient and always happy to keep running through challenging topics until my students are comfortable with them. I prefer a friendly and casual environment to interact with my students, rather than being formal. I've taught GCSE, IB, AP and A-level Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, as well as university teaching. I'll sometimes set some homework to help consolidate what we've done in the lessons, and spend the beginning of the next lesson going over through things before moving on. I also like to focus a lot on exam technique and running through past exams, to make sure students have the confidence and knowledge to perform well on their exams, but I always emphasise the need to understand concepts deeply and not just to learn for the sake of passing exams. I also like to offer advice on careers, universities, especially for my older students, to help them transition and feel comfortable with making the move from school to university. I know that these big changes can be overwhelming so I emphasise the need for pastoral support as much as academic support, because I believe the two go hand-in-hand.