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Hello,

If you’re here, there’s a good chance your child is finding Maths, Physics or Science more difficult than it should be, and you’re not quite sure how best to support them.

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I work with students in exactly that position, helping them rebuild confidence, close gaps in understanding, and start to feel more comfortable with the subject again.

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My Story

​My background isn’t a traditional tutoring route. I spent 15 years in the Royal Navy’s Weapons Engineering branch, including serving as a Deputy Weapons Engineering Officer on operational warships, before moving into a role as a Senior Systems Engineer at BAE Systems. During that time, I developed a structured, methodical approach to solving complex problems, something that directly shapes how I teach today.

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I later moved into education and completed formal training in secondary Physics teaching at Edinburgh Napier University, including classroom experience and learning how to apply research-backed teaching methods. This gave me a clear understanding of how students learn and why things sometimes don’t click the first time.

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Today, I work as an online Maths and Physics tutor with students across the UK and internationally. I support students studying Maths and Physics up to GCSE, IGCSE and National 5 level, while also helping build strong foundations in Maths and Science at BGE and KS3 level.

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Every student is different, so I don’t follow rigid lesson plans. Instead, I adapt each session in real time, focusing on what your child needs in that moment, whether that’s filling gaps in knowledge, improving exam technique, or rebuilding confidence.

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My aim is not just to get through content, but to make sure your child genuinely understands what they’re doing so they can move forward with confidence.

Qualifications & Credentials 

  • First-class BEng (Hons) degree in Electronic Engineering

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  • PGCert in Education – Secondary Physics

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  • Formal secondary teaching training completed at Edinburgh Napier University

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  • Classroom teaching experience in secondary schools

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  • Training in evidence-informed and inclusive teaching approaches

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  • 15 years’ experience as a Deputy Weapons Engineer Officer in the Royal Navy

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  • Former Senior Systems Engineer at BAE Systems

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  • PVG Scheme Member (Disclosure Scotland) and DBS checked in accordance with verification requirements through The Tutors’ Association 

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  • Member of The Tutors’ Association, committed to maintaining high professional and safeguarding standards​

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Get in Touch

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North Lanarkshire, Scotland
Email: james@burnetttutoring.co.uk

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