Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Psychology
A Natural Sciences graduate from Nottingham who went on to study Psychology at UCL, Jonny uses regular, specific positive feedback to build students’ motivation and resilience.
Jonny graduated in Natural Sciences from the University of Nottingham, specialising in Chemistry, Biology and Psychology, and went on to an MSci in Psychological Sciences at University College London. At Nottingham he researched the efficacy of psychotherapeutic medication and reviewed evidence on virtual reality therapy for weakness after stroke. At Manchester Grammar School he achieved 7 A*s at GCSE, including all of the sciences.
Jonny tutored GCSE and A-level students in Maths, Biology and Chemistry during his degree, and has taught students of a wide range of ages and abilities in the UK and abroad. His own school experience gives him a strong understanding of the exam specifications and of what it takes to achieve top grades and thrive at a Russell Group university.
Jonny’s teaching draws on his study of developmental and social psychology and adolescent mental health. He gives regular, specific feedback on where a student has excelled, which strengthens the relationship and boosts motivation, and ends each session by asking students to identify a few positives so they learn to take pride in their work and cope well under stress. Where appropriate, he goes beyond the syllabus to prepare students for interviews and university-level science.
