Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Entrance Exams
A First-Class Cambridge Natural Sciences graduate who trained as a therapist, Patrick combines deep conceptual teaching with real attention to students’ confidence, motivation and exam mindset.
Patrick graduated from the University of Cambridge with a First-Class BA and an MSci in Natural Sciences, coming 7th of 610 in his first year and top of his year in Materials Science in his second. At St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School in Slough he achieved six A*s at A-level. Realising the process of learning mattered more to him than the content, he moved from science into teaching and then training as a therapist.
Patrick started teaching at 13, volunteering with a charity that taught children with learning difficulties to swim, and went on to coach students aged 4 to 21 with and without learning difficulties. He has tutored Maths, Physics and Chemistry up to A-level, taught Year 9 chemistry in the classroom, provided SEN literacy support and English as a foreign language, and prepared students for 11+, 13+, 16+, Common Entrance and Oxbridge interviews, including many students from China and Japan.
Shaped by his coaching background, Patrick puts students in the driving seat, guiding them through problems with successive questions rather than simply giving information, and simplifying topics to their level. Drawing on his therapy training, he assesses each student’s needs and pays particular attention to the emotions behind confidence, motivation and exam mindset, helping students who are struggling work through stress or low self-esteem.
