GCSE
Physics and Astronomy. OCR, AQA, Edexcel and Edexcel International GCSE.
Physics & Astronomy Tutor
Understand the science. Build confidence in solving problems.
Specialist tutoring since 2012 in GCSE Physics and Astronomy, A Level Physics, and university level Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics.
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I have 14 years of professional face to face tutoring experience and eight years online. My teaching focuses on understanding ideas and practising problems rather than rote learning.
A Level & IB
Physics across AQA, OCR A and B, Edexcel, Eduqas, WJEC, Cambridge International and International Edexcel. International Baccalaureate Higher and Standard Level.
University & entrance exams
Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics at undergraduate and postgraduate level, plus Oxford Physics Aptitude Test preparation.
100%of my GCSE students have achieved grade 7 or above
45%have achieved grade 8 or above
1–2 gradesaverage improvement for my A Level students
15% of my GCSE students have achieved grade 9. I have supported students around the world and undergraduates at Southampton, Glasgow, Kent, Liverpool and Imperial College.
About me
I am a Chartered Physicist and Member of the Institute of Physics, and a member of The Tutors Association. My PhD was in the spectral analysis of stars: Abundance Analysis of Normal and Mercury Manganese Type Late B Stars from Optical Spectra.
I hold a DBS certificate and serve on the Institute of Physics professional standards panel and Chartered Physicist Steering Board. I keep up to date with continuing professional development and enjoy public science lectures.
I have built up a good track record on the Spires online tutoring platform and on Tutordex via First Tutors. I am seeking to help local students in addition to my national and international clientele.
Areas of expertise
- Vector calculus and mathematical methods
- Advanced classical mechanics and quantum physics
- Electricity, magnetism and relativistic electrodynamics
- Atomic and nuclear physics
- Positional astronomy
- Stellar structure and evolution
- Stellar atmospheres and radiative transfer
Hourly rate
£65 per hour
For GCSE, A Level, undergraduate and postgraduate tutoring.
Contact Dr Caroline O’Brien
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