Jan Dik

I am a qualified secondary school Computer Science teacher with three years of active classroom experience, having successfully completed my Early Career Teacher (ECT) induction. In addition to my daily classroom teaching, I have over a year of experience delivering high-impact online tuition specifically tailored for the GCSE curriculum. I specialise exclusively in the OCR (J277) exam board specification, providing focused academic intervention that helps students bridge the gap between classroom learning and actual exam performance.

My approach to online tutoring is highly structured, exam-centric, and outcome-driven. I do not offer generic programming or coding lessons; instead, every session is built directly around the rigorous requirements of the OCR specification. We focus heavily on breaking down the strict mark schemes for both Component 1 (Computer Systems) and Component 2 (Computational Thinking, Algorithms and Programming). I place a strong emphasis on helping students master algorithm logic, flowcharts, and exam pseudo-code, areas where GCSE students frequently lose crucial marks due to exam anxiety or a lack of structured practice.

Every lesson is fully customised to the individual student's needs, utilising interactive digital whiteboards, live debugging exercises, and targeted exam questions. I provide regular feedback, structured homework assignments, and continuous progress tracking to ensure long-term retention of technical concepts. By fostering an encouraging, low-stress learning environment, I help students overcome exam anxiety, build confidence in their problem-solving abilities, and achieve their full potential on exam day. I am fully dedicated to supporting my students throughout their entire academic journey to ensure their complete success.