Mr Thomas Collier

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I am an exceptionally enthusiastic tutor with experience teaching at all ages and a range of levels. After achieving 16 GCSE’s and 6 A-levels in my hometown of Plymouth, I moved up the A38 to Exeter where I obtained my MPhys (Physics with Astrophysics) 1st Class. I am currently studying for a PhD in Theoretical Physics at the University of Exeter.

Tutoring experience

Alongside my research, I have tutored undergraduate students in a range of Maths and Physics modules. I have also been working at INTO Exeter over the past two years, teaching AS-level Foundation Maths and Physics classes to international students from hugely diverse backgrounds. Beyond academia, I have been an assistant instructor in local Shotokan Karate and Tae Kwon Do clubs. Additionally, I have extensively taught skiing on the Plymouth dry ski slope, with budding skiers aged from 5-year-olds up to retirees!

Approach to tutoring

I bring a broad portfolio of attributes to my tutorials, with bags of youthful energy and versatility to spare, I aspire to engage my students and challenge them at an ideal pace. The most successful tutor should make learning feel as easy as possible, and I achieve this through tailored problem solving while highlighting real-world applications. It wasn’t so long ago that I was a student myself after all, and this helps me to empathise with my tutees and convey my passion for Maths and Physics!

Qualifications

YearCourseGradeInstitution
2015MPhys Masters in Physics with Astrophysics1st ClassUniversity of Exeter
2011A-Levels: Further Maths, Physics, General StudiesA*, A, ADevonport High School for Boys
2010A-Levels: Maths, Spanish, FrenchA*, A, BDevonport High School for Boys
2011GCSEs10 A*'s, 6 A'sSt Boniface's College

Availability:Weekdays (daytime and evening) / Weekends
Tuition location:Your home only (up to 3 miles away)
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