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I am a keen physics PhD student, passionate about sciences and maths: an experienced tutor, I give entertaining lessons tailored to students’ needs.
| Recent Students: 11 |
| Total Hours: 84 |
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| All-time Students: 11 |
| Total Classes: 89 |
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| Recent Students: 11 | Total Hours: 84 | Last Online: |
| All-time Students: 11 | Total Classes: 89 | Signed Up: |
I am currently studying for a PhD in Particle Physics at the University of Edinburgh; I have a master’s degree in physics from the University of Durham, and I received 10 A*s at GCSE and A*A*AA at A-Level (Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry). I have had a passion for the sciences- and learning in general- for as long as I can remember. I love physics because it provides links between tiny atoms and huge galaxies, and physics concepts appear in so many other disciplines; I find it very exciting that I am learning equations that can predict the origins and future of the universe.
Education and sharing knowledge is important to me- having worked as a private tutor and personal statement editor in the past, I listen to feedback from my students and aim to make lessons both challenging and fun and aim to instil a thorough understanding of topics rather than just promoting the memorisation of information. Studying doesn’t have to be boring!
I understand that the university application process and any exams are very stressful times for students, and so promote self-care, taking regular breaks, and remembering that one’s grades are important but should not be prioritised over one’s mental wellbeing.
2021 - present – Undergraduate Teaching Assistant – University of Edinburgh, UK
Teaching assistant for undergraduate modules: I have taught both small groups and larger workshop classes.
Further responsibilities have included preparing tutorial material, marking and giving feedback for assignments and class tests.
2018 - 2023 – Private Tutor – MyTutor
Online tutor of Mathematics and Sciences at GCSE and A-Level and adviser on university
applications/personal statements. The role has aided my organization and communication skills; I have been
able to increase students’ self confidence and develop their academic ability.
2020 - 2021 – Coronavirus Tutoring Initiative
Tutor of mathematics and the sciences at GCSE and A-Level, for students whose education has been interrupted by COVID-19 and would otherwise not be able to access private tutoring. As an experienced tutor, I was part of the team organising the project, and contributed advice, resources, and helped to present a webinar to train new tutors who wanted to volunteer with the scheme.
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths at GCSE and A-Level (all UK exam boards)
- Personal statements for UK university admission
Brilliant lesson, my tutor provided excellent guidance and helped me understand difficult questions and broke them down in detail for me.
The class ran smoothly, we went over different topics covered in revision sessions and went over a few past paper questions to guide me and help me understand in detail.
"Holly is simply a wonderful teacher and has worked really hard to help my daughter in science. My daughter comes down from her room each time and says what a great lesson she's had and Holly writes a report after each lesson summarising what was done and any issues. Would definitely recommend."
- Richard, parent of a student
"Holly is very patient and good at explaining complicated concepts in a very simple way!"
- Aman, parent of a student
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2021-present - PhD in Experimental Particle Physics - University of Edinburgh
2017-2021 - Master's in Physics (MPhys) - University of Durham
2015-2017 - A*A*AA A-Levels (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics) - Brighton, Hove, and Sussex Sixth Form College
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