Jacob B.

My name is Saffron, and I am a 2nd year Neuroscience student at the University of Manchester. Getting into this course at a Russel Group University required stellar GCSE and A Level grades which I was able to achieve through thorough and dedicated studies and personal teaching. I believe that active learning through frequent recall, question and answer sessions and flashcards is the best way to retain information. Combining this with practice paper questions from the start of teaching guarantees success. I am well versed in working with primary and secondary school students through 1 to 1 teaching and am committed to creating an interactive, personalised, and enjoyable lesson plan catered to every pupil's learning style. The University of Manchester 2024-2028 Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience The University of Manchester 2022-2024 Certificate of Healthcare Sciences Mill Hill School: A Levels 2020-2022 Biology (A*), Chemistry (A), Mathematics (A) Parmiters’ School: GCSEs 2015-2020 8 A*s, 2 As: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Spanish, History (9)

Subjects taught: Psychology Educations levels taught: GCSE / Scottish Nationals, A-Level / Scottish Highers, UG Psychology My Teaching Style: I'm a tutor because I love helping people to learn and succeed, and this is reflected in my approach to tutoring. I adapt lesson style and content to your needs. We can go through specific subject areas, study skills and exam skills as required. I can vary how the material is delivered according to the situation and what works for you. I will teach and do lecture notes where appropriate, or take a more "coaching" style if that suits you and the situation better. We can even do more seminar/discussion style lessons as you become more comfortable with the material. At the heart of all of the above is making sure that we are working together so that you can achieve your goals. I know that you are probably already having lessons in school or at home, and my goal will be to complement those existing lessons rather than replacing them so that you can get the best value out of our time together. Specialisms: I am able to cover all aspects of the curriculum but I am particularly focused on skills. Psychology is a little different to other subjects covered at A-Level - not only do students have to learn a lot of information and produce it under exam conditions, but there is also a need to analyze and evaluate what has been learned so that they can write clearly, concisely and insightfully about that information. As well as teaching the syllabus content, I can help improve a student's thinking and writing skills so that they can go into exams with more confidence. I have also developed my coaching skills so work with students to help them improve their own problem-solving capabilities so that they can identify how they can study more effectively. A bit about me: I'm a PhD-qualified tutor who, over the course of my career, spent time working as a researcher, consultant and analyst across different industries. In all of those other roles, the part I enjoyed most was training, teaching and coaching people, so I am working towards making that my full-time career. Working in industry has taught me the importance of always turning up prepared and ready to work, using clear, prompt and honest communication and making sure that whoever I am working with knows that I am working in their best interests. The same will apply when we work together. In my spare time I love to play football and follow a lot of sport. I am learning to play guitar (very slowly) and enjoy listening to music, going to gigs when the opportunity arises. I love learning and am always doing some course or another - I'm currently studying to teach English as a foreign language and working towards accredited coach status. PhD Psychology - University of Leeds MSc Occupational Psychology - University of Sheffield BSc Psychology - University of Sheffield A-Levels - Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Sociology (all A grade) Teaching Experience: Delivered MSc lectures on Psychology Research methods Lead seminars, labs and one-to-one sessions with Undergraduate Psychology students on a variety of topics within Psychology I have worked in a number of roles as an Improvement Consultant, Client Services Analyst and Academic Researcher. A common thread in all those roles was coaching and teaching colleagues and communicating complex information to a range of people who did not necessarily share the same background. This means that I can work effectively with anyone as their tutor.

I am a First-Class Computer Systems Engineering graduate. Mathematics and Computing have been central to both my academic journey and professional experience. With 11 years of teaching and tutoring experience across GCSE and A-Level, I have developed a strong understanding of the UK curriculum and the common challenges students face. I enjoy helping students move from confusion to clarity by breaking complex topics into structured, logical steps. Beyond improving grades, my goal is to help students build confidence and develop deep, sustained understanding. I believe Mathematics and Computing should feel logical and empowering — not intimidating. I completed my BSc in Computer Systems Engineering at the University of Westminster, graduating with First-Class Honours. My degree gave me a strong foundation in programming (Python, C++, C, VHDL and Assembly), embedded systems, microcontrollers, hardware design and robotics. During my studies, I led and contributed to several technical projects, including designing FIR filters using VHDL, programming PIC and MBED microcontrollers, and developing software systems in C++ and Python. I was also recognised with academic excellence awards for my performance. Prior to university, I completed my A-Level certification at Ahmadu Bello University, studying Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics, and earlier obtained my secondary school leaving certificate at Livingstone College . Alongside my academic background, I have over 11 years of experience teaching and tutoring GCSE and A-Level Mathematics, as well as several years teaching Computing. I have worked in UK secondary schools as a Teaching Assistant supporting STEM subjects and SEN students, and as an online tutor delivering structured, results-driven lessons. My specialisation lies in Mathematics and Computer Science, particularly breaking complex, abstract ideas into logical, manageable steps that build deep and lasting understanding.

🎓 **Looking for a knowledgeable and experienced Computer Science, Maths, and Coding tutor?** **You've come to the right place!** With **5+ years of experience** teaching students from the **UK, Middle East, and the US**, I offer **tailored lessons** at all levels—from **coding for kids** to **undergraduate-level programming**. 📚 **Courses I Specialize In**: 1️⃣ **GCSE Computer Science** (OCR, AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, WJEC) 2️⃣ **A-Level Computer Science** (OCR, AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, CAIE, WJEC) 3️⃣ **KS2 & KS3 Computer Science** 4️⃣ 🐍 **Python Coding for Kids** 5️⃣ 💻 **BTEC IT** (Level 2 and 3) 6️⃣ **National 4 & 5 Computer Science** (SQA – Scotland) 7️⃣ 👨‍💻 **Programming Fundamentals & OOP** * Languages: **C, C++, C#, Java, Python** 8️⃣ 🌐 **Web Development** * Tools: **HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery** 9️⃣ 🗃️ **SQL / MySQL Basics** 🔟 ➕ **KS2 & KS3 Maths** 🧠 **Teaching Philosophy**: I believe that **every student learns differently**. I focus on: ✅ **Understanding your learning style and pace** ✅ **Student-centered guidance** ✅ **Clear explanations** ✅ **Real-life examples** ✅ **Hands-on coding exercises** ✅ **Regular assessments for progress tracking** ✍️ **Experience Highlights**: 🔹 Authored **challenging GCSE and A-Level Computer Science questions** for **OCR** 🔹 Contributed educational content for **Seneca Learning**, UK’s popular e-learning platform 📩 **Ready to start your learning journey?** Let’s unlock your full potential in **Computer Science, Programming, and Maths**—together! **Feel free to get in touch. 🚀** I hold a Master's degree in Computer Science (MSCS). To further enhance my skills and knowledge, I have obtained several certifications. These include a Software Development Life Cycle Specialization from the University of Minnesota, as well as certifications in Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python) and Python Data Structures from the University of Michigan. Additionally, I have acquired certifications in Responsive Website Basics: Code with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as Responsive Web Design from the University of London. These educational achievements have equipped me with a solid foundation in computer science and practical expertise in various programming languages.