A bit about Paul A

I am an experienced Science and Maths tutor who has worked in education for twenty years. Whilst Science and Maths are my professional passions, I love to run and enjoy marathon running and trail running. Physics, Chemistry and Maths. Although I love a bit of Geology too! Never the same way. I always try to let the direction of the lessons be governed by the needs of the student at that time. It's never a case of a one size fits all approach. Each individual lesson is different. Over twenty years ago. Before I even had internet at home! I am passionate about my subjects. If I can see just a drop of that passion being realised in someone else then I'm happy. Its always student-centric with me. I like the student to drive the direction and theme of the lesson and I like to facilitate that. Didactic and controlled lessons don't work 1-2-1. Helping others reach their potential. Learning can be hugely frustrating at times. If I can help path the way a little to enable students to achieve at the very best level they can, then this is so rewarding. Perfection is not a target. Persistence is your strongest weapon. Always look forward. I don't deliver material in a controlled and didactic way. I embrace mistakes and encourage others to make them. That is how we learn. If we didn't make mistakes we'd be doing something wrong. I was nominated for UK Teacher of the Year in 2008 Masters in Education 2 x BSc (Hons) and I'm working towards my PhD I could lie and say it was my "calling" but thats not true. I had no idea what I wanted to do when I finished my degree. Teaching seemed a good stop gap, but became my vocation! Running. Lots of it. The longer the better. I've taught all the UK boards plus IB and some European curricula too.