A bit about Iñigo

I specialize in physics, in particular cosmology (Master's level). However, I can deliver lessons in other areas such as mathematics and science in general (up to year 9 level for biology, year 11 chemistry, and year 13 physics). 3 years ago, started tutoring family members while still in uni. I eventually branched out to external students when I finished my degree. I am a very curious person, I like to learn about science and also spread that knowledge and enthusiasm. I am diligent and responsible, I will always make sure my work is done on time, especially if another person depends on it (which is the case in tutoring). First I make an assessment of the material that the student is doing in school/college/university. Then I try to clarify any concepts that the person may not have understood in class, and finally, cover some exercises with them. This is always the greatest part of the lesson. I really think doing exercises is the most important part, so I try to do as many as possible with the students, always asking them questions and seeing what their mental processes are. I put emphasis on the students applying critical thinking since this is always the key to mathematics and science. I love the subject itself, so I really enjoy talking about the topics. Spreading knowledge and possibly enthusiasm about maths or science is extremely fulfilling for me. I really like the feeling when someone finally understands how to solve a problem thanks to me, since it means they have acquired a new skill. I get to focus all my energy on that single student, so I can cover exactly the gaps in their understanding. In comparison with a full class of pupils, it is preferable because there is less uncertainty about the speed of the teaching since I must adapt to whatever speed is needed by the student in particular. I will spend as much time as possible explaining a concept, in proportion to its importance with respect to the rest of the material. In other words, I adapt to the student's learning pace, but I know how to prioritize the important information and problem types. I believe they like how patient I am and how I guide them to the correct answer. They enjoy this because I do not tell them the answer, but rather help them get there by themselves. I try to make them feel like they can do the problems also when I am not there. There was this kid I was tutoring who had just failed an end-of-term test and after 3 tutoring sessions with me, he passed the retake of that same paper. I am a master of physics with 1st class honors in theoretical physics. I do not possess any teaching qualifications but have done an internship in a secondary education school as a teacher's assistant. I also speak fluent Spanish and B1 level French I saw how fulfilling it was to help people understand complicated concepts when these were explained with simpler words and thought that this could apply to science in general. I love solving problems, so helping someone learn how to do that is exciting Reading (fiction, science, and anthropology), sports (bouldering, volleyball, basketball), video editing (I have a youtube video on maths that I filmed and edited myself), also playing chess and videogames. I can teach mathematics and physics to any level up until the first year of university (preference for secondary education, A-levels, and university). Can teach general science until year 9. Can teach chemistry up until year 10 or 11.