Murray

I have been educated to a Ph. D level in synthetic organic chemistry and have done a post doctoral fellowship in Organic Synthesis at the University of Nottingham in the UK. I have published 7 international papers in chemistry in peer review journals. I have also majored in mathematics and physics at University and enjoy an A-grade in University Mathematics during my first and second year. I have worked in the chemical industry for many companies over 15 years and my industrial experience in chemistry bridges the disciplines of prostaglandin synthesis, polypeptide and protein synthesis, stereoselective synthesis, instrumental chemical analysis including UV, IR, MS, GC, NMR, and HPLC spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques. I enjoy to share and equip my students with the practical aspects of chemistry and physics as the insight gained in these topics can only come from industrial experience. It has to be remembered that science in essence is a practical subject and academic performance in science is directly proportional to insight into scientific principles.

Tutoring Experience

8 Years experience in Chemistry and Mathematics tuition at University level in South Africa where I completed my Ph.D in chemistry at the prestigious University of Stellenbosh in South Africa. In the United Kingdom I currently have 11 years experience in teaching science at KS4 level (higher and foundation tier, all examination boards and current 9-1 grading system). I also teach the GCSE statistics module in Edexcel. In addition I have 10 years experience in teaching Chemistry and Mathematics at A level in examination boards OCR Gateway, OCR Salters, AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas. I also have 7 years experience in teaching Biology at A level in examination boards Edexcel, OCR, AQA and Eduqas. I have 7 years experience in teaching mathematics and science at Key Stage 3 (years 7-8) and Key Stage 2 (years 5-6). I also teach mathematics for the years 7+, 11+ and 13+ private school entrance examinations. I enjoy mathematics, much of my time spent is looking at and solving complex mathematical equations and a solid mathematical background does help to more effectively do chemistry, physics, statistics and mechanical mathematics. I also enjoy reading on the forefront of chemical innovation and research.

Although no tutor can guarantee grade 9 results in GCSE and A grades at A level, I do have a very good track record where all my students improved at least 2 grades or more. Not one of my students have ever been refused University clearance since I have started private tuition in 2013. I have taught hundreds of students over the past 10 years and requests for my help has constantly improved year on year. I have a series of references from past students which can be accessed on this site.

Tutoring Approach

I simply care about my students and care about their future aspirations in life. I try and immerse myself in the life and aspirations of my students and I try my best to feel how they feel about their studies. This better equips me to help them at their pace and obtain the best results they are capable of. For me the big reward in tuition is to see my students achieve good to excellent grades and become the best they can be. There is not much more in life more satisfactory. My lesson duration is normally 75 minutes for the stated fee of 1 hour.