I am finishing my PhD in experimental physics and my lessons are aimed at science and maths students at GCSE and A level

I have three and a half years of teaching experience at a university level and I have recently started tutoring. I have greatly enjoyed these experiences which has enabled me to become a competent teacher and given me valuable lessons in how to interact with different students to get the best out of them. It is important for me to build the students' confidence so that they can take ownership of their own growth and that they feel comfortable asking questions so we can work together to reach their goals. I have found that empathetic communication key to this work, particularly in the lead up to exams where some students can find the workload highly stressful.