Computer Science & Physics Tutor
Computer Science Support for Schools
Computer Science and Physics Tutor | Support for Schools
I am an experienced A Level and GCSE Physics and Computer Science tutor, with more than 30 years of teaching and school leadership experience, and five years of dedicated one‑to‑one tutoring. I also support schools looking to strengthen their Computer Science provision—whether they need curriculum guidance, help for newly qualified or retraining teachers, or additional support for students. In recent years I’ve worked closely with several schools on the Computer Science A Level NEA (AQA and OCR) and have developed targeted workshops for both GCSE and A Level students. I now also offer summer revision and catch‑up sessions in both Physics and Computer Science.
After graduating in Applied Physics, I began my career in the advanced research lab at Rolls‑Royce in Derby. The Physics was fascinating and the engineering environment inspiring, but I soon realised I wanted a role with more day‑to‑day interaction with people. After a year, I completed a PGCE and entered the teaching profession. Over the past three decades I’ve been a member of a Senior Leadership Team, a Director of IT, and a teacher of Physics and Computer Science in five different schools. Between teaching posts, I spent nearly five years in industry with RM PLC, Deloitte Consulting and Dan Computers before returning to education.
Technology has transformed dramatically over this period. Alongside my continued love for Physics teaching, I developed expertise in IT and Computer Science. Watching the evolution from early coding to IT and back to modern programming has given me a valuable historical perspective on today’s GCSE and A Level Computer Science courses.
My programming experience includes Python, VB.NET, Java and C#. Earlier in my career teaching IT, I enjoyed combining Computer Science with creative digital tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Flash (Animate) and Fireworks. Many students loved the blend of coding and design and went on to careers in digital marketing. A significant number of my A Level Computer Science students pursued Computer Science degrees and now work in tech or finance, while many Physics students have followed engineering or scientific pathways.
Since becoming freelance in October 2021, I have tutored students in Physics and Computer Science at both GCSE and A Level, and supported several schools—including the British School of Brussels and my former school, Queen’s College—by mentoring teachers and working with A Level learners.
If you are looking for an A Level Computer Science tutor, A Level Physics tutor, GCSE Computer Science tutor or GCSE Physics tutor, I’d be delighted to help. Please get in touch!
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