Rafe

Hi, I'm Rafe. I'm currently studying Physics at Imperial College London, and I'm committed to helping students reach their fullest potential.

I previously studied IB, achieving 44/45 overall (with 7s in HL Maths (AA), Physics and Chemistry), so I understand what it takes to navigate the pressures of high-stakes exams. Before that, I studied a mix of GCSE and IGCSE subjects - overall, I got eight 9s and two 8s in my GCSEs. Previously, I participated in an in-school mentoring program, in which I tutored GCSE level students in STEM subjects, helping them boost their final grades and overall performance. I was also involved in CCF (cadets) at school where I made the rank of Sergeant which taught me valuable leadership, communication and teaching skills, but my favourite moments are much quieter: it’s those "lightbulb moments" when a concept finally clicks for a student.

Depending on your personal situation, I can provide specific help adapted to you - whether that’s help in understanding and teaching you content, revision sessions, or helping you with exam preparation, exam technique and bridging the gap between ‘knowing content’ and ‘acing an exam’ - my teaching style adapts to each individual student and their needs.

I'm a big believer that every is student is unique and has potential - I tailor my lessons to enable students to fulfil that potential by adapting each lesson to the student's learning style, goals, and areas of focus.

At the start, we’ll identify what you want to achieve – for example, moving up a grade boundary, improving exam technique, or building confidence with tricky topics – and use this to create a clear plan for our sessions.

A typical lesson begins with a quick check in on how you’re finding the topic and a short review of any work set previously. We then focus on a small number of key ideas, breaking them down into manageable steps and working through examples to show how they appear in real exam questions. Practice is a big part of my approach. We’ll regularly use past paper questions under light timed conditions so that, by exam season, you’re used to both the style and pace of the papers. Practices is also a key part of monitoring progress. Practice - either in the sessions or as 'homework' - allows students to consolidate their learning, as well as helping to identify gaps so lessons can be focused on the areas that require the most attention.

Above all, I aim to create a relaxed, supportive environment where questions are always encouraged. I want students to leave each session feeling more confident, more prepared, and with a clear idea of the next steps to reach their full potential.