Alan Flanagan - tutor
ABOUT ME
Hello! I am a London-based tutor of Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology with a passion for education and over fifteen years of experience in schools, homes, online and through revision courses. My long experience of teaching means I’ve worked with students across all levels, know all major exam boards, and am happy to do anything from introducing students to a topic right through to last-minute exam prep. And to keep things varied, I also work as a screenwriter (a subject I’ve lectured in at various universities), and love nothing more than applying my scientific knowledge to the world of imagination.
SUBJECT SPECIALTIES:
Mathematics (GCSE & A-Level)
Biology (GCSE)
Chemistry (GCSE)
Physics (GCSE & A-Level)
13+/16+ Maths & Science
Scriptwriting (Radio, Film, Television, Theatre)
EXPERIENCE
Over the past decade and a half I’ve had the pleasure of working with hundreds of students in countless contexts.
PRIVATE ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING
Lionheart Education, Bonas MacFarlane Tuition, Enjoy Education, Greater London Tutors, Harrison Allen
Whether doing weekly sessions with students to help with their ongoing learning, or working full-time with students to cover the entire curriculum, I’ve worked with hundreds of students over the years.
REVISION COURSE INTENSIVES
Lionheart Education, Mandor Portman Woodward (MPW), Greater London Tutors
I’ve delivered revision intensives for GCSE Sciences and Maths (and A-Level Maths) in various schools and institutions across the city — whatever the exam board or student ability.
IN-SCHOOL WORK
Cardinal Pole, Bishop Challoner, Claremont High School, Graveney School
I’ve delivered revision courses and worked one-on-one with students who need extra support, across London and in all types of secondary environments.
LECTURING
Brighton University, Sussex University
Over the past decade I’ve been a lecturer in writing for the screen at two universities, introducing students to the skills of screenwriting and shepherding them to craft ideas and turn them into professional standard scripts.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
The M Word: completed courses on Autism, ADHD, PDA and Neurodiversity
MA Scriptwriting, Goldsmiths University
BA Journalism, Dublin City University
[fully DBS checked, details available on request]
TESTIMONIALS
“Alan is incredibly reliable, thorough in his preparation of sessions and very well-organised. We have trusted Alan to support students with more complex needs and learning difficulties as he is patient, empathetic and kind. He is able to strike the right balance between challenging a student to excel themselves and knowing when to pause, recap and review the content.” - Lionheart Education
“Alan is punctual, organised, dedicated and a very reliable member of staff. We have always received fantastic feedback with regards to Alan’s ability and performance when working with pupils.” - Sugarman Education
“We have a huge amount of respect for Alan and are constantly amazed at his outstanding breadth of academic expertise and capacity to explain concepts in simple terms.” -
Parent of 3 children who I tutored for 11+/13+/GCSE exams
“Alan has shown dedication, commitment and an amazing work ethic, which allows him to use a number of skills to engage our child in her academic studies. He has taken the time to get to know her, through compassion and adaptation, and has come to know how to make her work to the best of her ability.” - Parent of a student with physical and educational needs
RATES & AVAILABILITY
Especially over the past several years, I’ve enjoyed adding to my in-person work with engaging and focused online sessions — which offers flexibility and a discounted rate.
ONLINE TUTORING
Pre-GCSE (£65)
GCSE Level (£75)
A-Level (£85)
IN-PERSON TUTORING (LONDON-BASED)
Pre-GCSE (£80)
GCSE (£90)
A-Level (£100)
I can offer discounts for groups of hours, be that because of tutoring multiple family members or because of compressed revision time over holidays / prior to exams. I also continue to lecture and write in film, television and other media so please do reach out if this is of particular interest.