Hi, my name is Josh, I'm I’m looking for GCSE Y11 or 6th form students to tutor either 1 to 1, or as a group (which in my experience is usually more successful) with not just subject-specific advice, but navigating life as a young teenager more generally, university admissions advice (especially Med), how to get work experience/an actual job (and write a CV!), but most importantly, helping my students find themselves.

I finished my A Levels in 2023 and took a gap year, where I worked in Wycombe Hospital as a TSW in the Theatre surgical team part time, and I went solo-travelling in Peru this October- truly life changing!

My teaching style:
Whilst I do not offer the sheer subject speciality that degree-level tutors will possess, I believe that the best way to approach academia is to make your work ‘play’, and therefore fundamentally my priority would be to find what learning style works for you individually. Once that’s established, I would tailor my teaching methods accordingly and we would work to target your specific needs.:

Chemistry (achieved A*)
Chemistry is known for being one of the most brutal subjects, especially for the grade boundaries at A-Level, however I believe that if you have a really thorough understanding of the basics, you put yourself in good stead for success. The trick comes from developing a specific way of thinking, which only comes from consistently and carefully interrogating the content you are given and plugging in any knowledge gaps alongside the specification. And for organic, if in doubt, draw it out!

Psychology (achieved A*)
My biggest takeaway and advice for anyone taking Psychology is that you need to get to grips with the sheer volume. Unless you’re taking Biology, Psychology will be your most content-heavy subject, which means that you need to be prepared to condense and memorise a large amount of information for the exam - and practise your time management!

However ultimately, the exam is what matters the most, so at its core, all of the work will be focused around the exams. This means lots and lots of practise questions, exam-specific advice, homework to be completed in timed conditions, and most importantly accountability - operation Grade A/A*!