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Academic Tutors
Dr Jon Phelan
MA, MA, PhD. Director of Studies in Philosophy, University of Cambridge
Dr. Jon Phelan explores the philosophy of literature, focusing on its nature, moral value, and epistemology. His recent work examines how literary criticism can cultivate ethical virtues. With over a decade of teaching experience at Cambridge, he currently supervises aesthetics.
Dr Charles Roddie
MA, PhD. Director of Studies, Governing Body Fellow, University of Cambridge
Charles Roddie earned a BA in mathematics from Cambridge and a PhD in economics from Princeton. He has lectured on microeconomics, industry, and mathematics at Cambridge and Oxford. His research focuses on game theoretic models of reputation and the evolutionary analysis of social preferences.
Dr Debashis Puhan
Debashis supervises Engineering Tripos courses at Cambridge and holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London. He has taught over 100 students since 2019. His research focuses on Tribology, including polymer composites and surface science.
MA, PhD. Supervisor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Cambridge
Science & Engineering Tutors
Education:
Bachelor and Master of Chemistry, University of Oxford
PhD Candidate in Chemistry, University of Oxford
Experience:
6+ years of senior teaching and tutoring experience in A-Level and international chemistry courses.
In the last application season, the success rate for students applying to Oxford Chemistry was as high as 63%.
Background:
Former science teacher at a top UK private school, specialising in Organic Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry.
Gloria
Aya
Education:
Bachelor and Master of Chemistry, University of Oxford
Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Chemistry, University of Cambridge
Experience:
Participated in setting interview questions for the Department of Chemistry at Oxford University.
Successfully mentored 9 students admitted to Oxford and Cambridge and over 10 students admitted to Imperial College London.
Specialisation:
Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and university entrance preparation.
Alan
Education:
Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Master of Science (Honours) in Chemistry, University of Oxford
PhD Candidate in Chemistry, University of Oxford
Experience:
5+ years of mentoring over 20 students for Oxford and Cambridge Chemistry and Natural Sciences.
Achieved an 80% interview invitation rate and a 50% application success rate for Oxford and Cambridge.
Specialisation:
Chemical Engineering and interdisciplinary sciences.
Andrew
Education:
Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Master of Science (Honours) in Chemistry, University of Oxford
PhD Candidate in Chemistry, University of Oxford
Experience:
7+ years of international tutoring in Chemistry, including Oxbridge admissions tests and interviews.
Coached over 150 students and edited more than 50 personal statements and essays.
Specialisation:
Chemical Thermodynamics, Kinetics, and Process Design.
Ben
Education:
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry, University of Cambridge
PhD Candidate in Chemistry, University of Cambridge
Experience:
7+ years of international tutoring in Chemistry, including Oxbridge admissions tests and interviews.
Supported 150+ students with a focus on academic excellence and university applications.
Specialisation:
Physical Chemistry and Analytical Techniques.
Sylvia
Education:
Bachelor and Master of Engineering, University of Oxford
Experience:
6+ years of tutoring in A-Level Physics and Mathematics, supporting 80+ students.
In the last application season, achieved a 30% acceptance rate at Oxford and Cambridge and 100% acceptance rate at G5 universities.
Specialisation:
Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, and Innovation Design.
YMY
Education:
Bachelor of Engineering, University of Oxford
Experience:
In the past 3 years, tutored 10+ students to gain admission to Oxford’s Engineering Department, with an admission rate exceeding 50%.
Specialises in written tests and interviews for Oxbridge Engineering.
Specialisation:
Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Signal Processing, and AI Integration.
RKG
Education:
Bachelor and Master of Physics, University of Oxford
Extensive research experience in Experimental Physics
Experience:
4 years of coaching for Oxford Physics interviews, achieving a 50%+ student admission success rate.
10+ students admitted to Oxford and Cambridge in Physics-related majors.
Specialisation:
Theoretical Physics, Quantum Mechanics, and Experimental Design.
Sida
Education:
Bachelor and Master of Physics, University of Oxford
PhD Candidate, Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research
Experience:
4 years of coaching for Oxbridge Physics with a success rate exceeding 50%.
Expert in Oxbridge written tests and interview preparation.
Specialisation:
Solid State Physics, Quantum Field Theory, and Advanced Mathematical Methods.
Victor
Education:
Bachelor and Master of Computer Science, University of Cambridge
Full-Scholarship PhD Candidate, Imperial College London
Experience:
Former undergraduate lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Cambridge.
Achieved a 96% interview invitation rate at Oxford and Cambridge with 5 students receiving offers.
Specialisation:
Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, and Cybersecurity.
Jin
Education:
Bachelor of Mathematics, University of Oxford
Full-Scholarship PhD Candidate, Department of Computer Science, University of Sheffield
Experience:
5+ years of tutoring for Oxford Mathematics, with many students admitted to Oxbridge.
Scored 82 in MAT and received 8/10 in two Oxford interviews.
Specialisation:
Mathematical Logic, Abstract Algebra, and Computational Theory.
Maria
Education:
Full-Scholarship PhD Candidate, Department of Mathematics, University of Oxford
Current Undergraduate and Graduate Lecturer at Oxford University
Experience:
Rich teaching experience with a focus on Oxbridge Mathematics applications.
Helped many students gain admission to Oxford and Cambridge in Mathematics.
Specialisation:
Pure Mathematics, Statistics, and Advanced Problem Solving.
Luna
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Cheng
Shirley
Susan
Eva
Humanities & Social Sciences Tutors
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CYW
Eva
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