Tutor profile
George Muir
Chemical Engineering, Mathematics, and Science Specialist
Wylam, United Kingdom
Overview
A summary on George Muir
A quick look at how George teaches and what families can expect.
- * George is our Chemical Engineering, Mathematics, and Science Specialist.
- * Holds a 2:1 for his Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London.
- * Holds A*, A*, A, A for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Further Mathematics at A-Level.
- * Holds A*, A*, A*, A, A for Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at GCSE level.
- * Working towards his PhD in Biochemical Engineering at the University of Sheffield.
- * Currently teaches a range of subjects as a cover supervisor in UK secondary schools.
- * Has experience as a tutor and teaching assistant at the University of Sheffield and the University of Sheffield International College.
- * He charges £35.00 per hour.
- * Lesson reports for each session you take with him.
- * Homework can be arranged free of charge.
Short summary
George is a GCSE and A-Level Maths, Chemistry and Physics tutor with a Chemical Engineering background, focusing on helping students understand ideas rather than memorise answers.
Subjects and levels
What George Muir can teach
A comprehensive breakdown of the areas and levels George can help with.
Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Bachelor's (other)BScMaster's
Maths
Further Maths
GCSEA Level
Mathematics
GCSEA Level
Science
Chemistry
GCSEA Level
Physics
GCSEA Level
Biography
About George
George has always enjoyed maths and science. Having studied engineering at university and recently completed his PhD, he is keen to share his knowledge and help younger students develop the same enthusiasm for these subjects.
His approach is about understanding, not just memorising. He helps students get to grips with the ideas behind what they are learning, so they can work through exam questions with confidence rather than rely on rehearsed answers.
George brings both professional and informal tutoring experience. At Sheffield International College, he taught Chemistry and Physics to students preparing for university study. He also worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Sheffield, supporting chemical engineering teaching and practical sessions.
Further reading
More about George
George teaches GCSE and A-Level Mathematics, Further Maths, Chemistry and Physics, alongside Chemical Engineering at degree level. He holds a Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London and has completed a PhD in Biochemical Engineering at the University of Sheffield. His own A-Level and GCSE studies included Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
He is an A-Level Maths tutor who focuses on building understanding of the ideas behind each topic, rather than relying on memorised responses. This approach is designed to help students tackle exam questions with greater confidence.
George has taught Chemistry and Physics at Sheffield International College for students preparing for university study, and worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Sheffield, supporting chemical engineering teaching and practical sessions. He also teaches a range of subjects as a cover supervisor in UK secondary schools. Lesson reports are provided after each session, and homework can be arranged free of charge.
