About Thomas
Hi, I am Thomas! I am a second-year Aerospace Engineering student at the University of Bath, with five A* A-levels in Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and EPQ. I tutor Maths, Further Maths, and Chemistry at GCSE and A-level, helping students build confidence through thoroughly understanding the content rather than just memorising it.
My approach is calm, supportive, and tailored to each student. I focus on breaking down difficult topics into clear, manageable steps and adapting explanations to suit how each student learns. Having tutored peers throughout Sixth Form, I understand the pressures students face and aim to make lessons feel encouraging and productive.
I am also DBS certified and have experience working with primary-aged children in an after-school setting, which has helped me develop strong communication skills and a patient, positive teaching style. Outside of tutoring, I am involved in Formula Student with Team Bath Electric and play competitive hockey.
In conversation with Thomas
What inspired you to become a tutor?
I have always enjoyed helping others understand things that once felt difficult to me. I tutored peers throughout Sixth Form, which gave me a real understanding of the pressures students face, particularly around exams. That experience showed me how rewarding it is to help someone go from struggling with a topic to feeling genuinely confident in it, and it is what drew me into tutoring.
What is your academic background?
I am a second-year Aerospace Engineering student at the University of Bath. I achieved five A* grades at A Level, in Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry and the Extended Project Qualification. I tutor Maths, Further Maths and Chemistry at GCSE and A Level, drawing on that strong subject knowledge to help students build genuine understanding rather than relying on memorisation.
How would you describe your teaching style?
My approach is calm, supportive and tailored to each student. I focus on breaking down difficult topics into clear, manageable steps and adapting my explanations to suit how each student learns best. Having tutored peers throughout Sixth Form, I understand the pressures students face, and I aim to make every lesson feel encouraging and productive rather than stressful.
What other experience do you have working with young people?
I have experience working with primary-aged children in an after-school setting. That experience has helped me develop strong communication skills and a patient, positive teaching style, which I bring into my tutoring with older students as well.
What do you enjoy doing outside tutoring?
Outside of tutoring, I am involved in Formula Student with Team Bath Electric, and I play competitive hockey. Formula Student in particular ties in closely with my degree, since it involves applying engineering principles to design and build a racing car as part of a team.
What do you hope students gain from working with you?
I hope students gain real confidence in Maths, Further Maths and Chemistry, built on genuinely understanding the content rather than memorising it. I would also like them to feel that lessons are calm, supportive and productive, so that they leave each session feeling more capable and less anxious about their exams.