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Tom
- Rate $81
- Response 24h
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Students4
Number of students Tom has taught since their arrival at Superprof
Number of students Tom has taught since their arrival at Superprof

$81/h
Cambridge Mechanical Engineering grad. Specialist in Oxbridge admissions test preparation. TMUA, MAT, ESAT, PAT and STEP
Lesson location
- online
Recommended
Tom is a respected tutor in our community. They have been highly recommended for their commitment and the quality of their lessons — an excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Tom
My own academic journey has been incredibly fulfilling and provided me with exciting opportunities. The learning process itself was transformative - I developed a deep passion for my subject, honed my problem-solving skills, and built the confidence to tackle complex challenges.
Now, I find great joy in guiding my students on their own academic journeys and helping them progress towards their goals. Seeing their understanding grow, their grades improve, and their confidence blossom is immensely rewarding. I know the skills and mindsets they develop through our work together will serve them well not just in their immediate academic pursuits, but throughout their lives.
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
As a Cambridge Mechanical Engineering graduate with extensive tutoring experience, I am familiar with the challenges of preparing for an Oxbridge admissions test. My approach typically begins with a diagnostic test to identify strengths and weaknesses in both content knowledge and test-taking skills. Based on these results, we focus on improving specific weak areas, whether it's particular topics or general test-taking strategies. We systematically work through the syllabus, ensuring a deep understanding of all required material. Regular practice tests and problem sets are a crucial component of my approach. They help build familiarity with question types, fluency with the content and can help identify weaknesses.
Review
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Perfect! Excellent, clear, methodological. Very happy with Tom's help. He was instrumental both for my daughter's Personal Statement, as well as ESAT revisions.
Perfect! Tom is a great tutor. He explained the concepts clearly and really built my daughter's confidence. We're looking forward to more sessions! Thank yo
- It was great to meet Sophie and get started on her ESAT preparation. She was able to apply the sequences content we covered together to admissions level questions which was great to see. To do well in the admissions test she needs to continue to develop her fluency with the content through a mixture of targeted topic practice and times admissions test practice. For each paper she does (ENGAA, NSAA, PAT) she should do it under timed conditions, then complete any questions she did not manage to do in the time, then mark it and try to find her mistakes. Any questions that she is still unhappy with after looking at the markscheme we could go through together.Tom's response :
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Recommendations
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I had the pleasure of working with Tom during a two-week intensive Oxbridge preparation camp, and I can't recommend him enough as a tutor. Tom is an incredibly diligent worker and experienced tutor, offering insightful inputs that improved my own teaching. He designed an engaging course for the students that kept them interested and motivated throughout the camp.
What really stood out to me was the solid advice and encouragement Tom gave to students regarding their personal statements for university applications, which really showcased his expertise regarding admissions preparation.
Tom has a strong presence and really knows how to connect with the kids. They respected his authority and genuinely appreciated his advice.I have worked with Tom for the past year supporting a year 8 student in developing the foundational skills to begin tackling his upcoming GCSEs. The student has excelled over the course of the year, going from a fairly low-level student, to topping his class in both English and Mathematics. The student also now shows a demonstrable gusto for learning, always completing homework on time and thoroughly, and always mentions how much he enjoys Tom's sessions! I have also had the pleasure of working with Tom to support students with their Oxbridge admissions as part of the 'Leading Education' team. Tom has been great in this role. He focuses on bringing out students' passions and clearly and concisely explaining what they need to do to excel in all aspects of admission preperation. I cannot recommend Tom enough!
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Rates
Rate
- $81
Pack rates
- 5h: $405
- 10h: $810
online
- $81/h
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