Redlands Coaching
Online Tutoring for GCSE and A level
"Tim is a truly likeable personality. He is organised and reliable, but he is also spontaneous"
David Kirk, former Housemaster at Uppingham School
Tim has been teaching for over 30 years. He has coached adults and teenagers in various capacities during his career. He became a qualified teacher in 1989 and has taught Maths, Science, English and French to GCSE. He has also taught Maths and Physics to A-level and beyond. He is a member of The Coaching Academy, and also enjoys coaching people in business as well as students of all ages.
About me ...
My first teaching experience was working in Zimbabwe at the age of 18 in a rural school. I had classes of over 50, and my oldest students were 25. Some of them had been fighting in the ‘bush’ during the war of independence. I have a degree in Engineering Science from Exeter University, and also qualified as a chef when I was 23.
My PGCE teacher training was in ‘Maths with English’ (for secondary schools). I have subsequently been working in several UK boarding schools, most recently for 7 years at Uppingham School near Leicester.
I am currently working as a Performance Coach, as a Member of The Coaching Academy. I am also involved in teaching GCSE and A levels on a freelance basis. I teach at Cherwell College Oxford, and Greene's Tutorial College Oxford, with mush of my work being online. My teaching and coaching work has recently evolved- I am now happy to coach/teach online, and this has opened up some exciting opportunities
Although I trained as a secondary school teacher, I am pleased to help with 11+ preparation for primary school students.
My Ethos
I have taught in 3 continents, and some of the best schools in the UK.
Teachers need to have an excellent working knowledge of their subject. More importantly, they need to inspire their students and achieve an excellent rapport with them. This is where I believe my success lies.
Private tuition allows the time needed to develop this chemistry . Whether it be a high-flyer who is keen to secure a top grade, or a student who is really struggling with a subject, I can target my teaching to bring out the best.
"As the exam approached Tim was able to cover practice papers with my daughter and offered advice on exam technique.
Hence I would recommend Tim as an excellent tutor."
Term-time Availability:
My availability for September 2024 is as below. I am also avalable to teach in the school holidays, and, occasionally, in the evening: My availability often changes as the academic year progresses.
(as at September 2024). May availability changes a lot after September, so please ask as the information below may not be up to date.
Monday:
Morning: available
Midday: available
Early Afternoon: unavailable
Late Afternoon: unavailable
Tuesday:
Morning: available
Midday: available
Early Afternoon: available
Late Afternoon: unavailable
Wednesday
Morning: unavailable
midday: unavailable
Early Afternoon: available
Late Afternoon: unavailable
Thursday:
Morning: available
Midday: available
Early Afternoon: available
Late Afternoon: unavailable
Friday:
Morning: available
Midday: available
Early Afternoon: available
Late Afternoon: available
Saturday:
please ask