Keith Thornicroft's Tutor Profile (see if Keith is in your area!)

Maths
Up to 11 years (primary) - £20.00p.h.
11+ (secondary) - £20.00p.h.
GCSE or Standards - £20.00p.h.
A-Level or Highers - £20.00p.h.

Physics
Up to 11 years (primary) - £20.00p.h.
11+ (secondary) - £20.00p.h.
GCSE or Standards - £20.00p.h.
A-Level or Highers - £20.00p.h.

Chemistry
Up to 11 years (primary) - £20.00p.h.
11+ (secondary) - £20.00p.h.
GCSE or Standards - £20.00p.h.

Craft and Design
Up to 11 years (primary) - £20.00p.h.
11+ (secondary) - £20.00p.h.
GCSE or Standards - £20.00p.h.
A-Level or Highers - £20.00p.h.
Further/Higher (University) - £20.00p.h.
Adult/Casual learner - £20.00p.h.

Personal Description: I am a graduate in Engineering from Brunel University, going on to do a Masters in Aerospace Engineering this September. Before I embarked upon University life I completed a full craft apprenticeship and went on to lecture at Warwickshire College.

My degree called for a very high level of maths and sciences so I am fully able to accommodate all students needs up to University level.

Tutoring Experience: I became a part-time lecturer at a further education college in 2001, where I taught an engineering drawing class. The subject is full of complex geometry and I enjoyed the preparation for each lesson and the challenge of teaching. At the end of my first year my colleagues thought that I had a natural ability and approached me with the offer of a full-time teaching post. The teaching responsibilities covered a range of disciplines found within engineering such as material science, maths, physics, technology and practical workshop activities. Another essential part of the role was external NVQ assessment in collaboration with local companies such as Land Rover, Jaguar, Aston Martin and Rolls Royce.

Tutoring Approach: I have an open and supportive style to my teaching and believe it is important to make the student feel at ease during any period of learning. A tutor must centre the lesson around the student group or individual's capabilities, this can be achieved by highlighting an objective set in a particular curriculum, assessing prior knowledge and finally guiding them though to meet the objective.

Qualifications:

• BEng in Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics
• HNC in Mechanical Engineering
• NC in Engineering
• City & Guilds 2290 Level II & III, NVQ Levels II & III, A1 Assessor's Award and EMFEC Levels I & II

Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
References Available: Yes
CRB Check: No