Bernardo - Balham - Portuguese

Methodology

I am a Mechanical Engineering student in London. I am Portuguese and have tutored in the past for national exams (Portuguese A-level) while I was a MSc student in Portugal.

- Which subject(s) do you teach?

Maths, Physics, Statistics, Probability and a wide range of CAD/CAM/CAE software.
I was a football player for 8 years in Sporting Clube de Portugal and a high competition swimmer for Sporting as well. I love working with children and I have been involved, during 6 years, in educational and sports projects for children (ages between 8-15).

- Tell me about your qualifications.

Currently studying Mechanical Engineering in London Southbank University (year 3).
I have an Autodesk Certification of Completion in AutoCAD and 3Ds MAX. I have a professional certificate in advance Excel, Solidworks and MatLab.
I have a qualification as a CAD/CAM/CAE technician.

- How much do you charge?

I never charge for my first meeting with the student, because I usually like to understand the difficulties first. The range of prices that I charge, varies between £10 and £15 per hour.

- Where do you teach?

I would prefer to teach at my place, but I am willing to go to students' places or other location where the student feels comfortable.
I live at SW17 in Tooting, London, near Earlsfield rail station.

- When are you available?

I am available on Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays and weekends. At any time.

- Which ages and levels do you teach?

I can teach any ages and levels

- Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.

Via skype or email I am 24 hours contactable, and therefore if any doubts regarding the subject occurs during the self studding time, I am able to provide support, with no charge.

- Do you have a personal message for students?

As a tutor I can't study for you, I am here to help you with your objectives. Everything comes from the will of the student. If you really want to succeed in something and you feel that a tutor can help, I would be honoured to be part of that task.

Experience

- What kind of experience do you have?

During my university days in Portugal I tutored lessons for national exams (Portuguese a-levels) in Maths and Physics, and in addition I tutored and made workshops in Biology, History, Maths and Physics to younger children (ages between 8 to 15).
Regarding professional experience, I worked as a heavy machines seller (e.g.. dumpers); I worked has a CAD/CAM/CAE technician using software such Solidworks, AutoCAD (2D/3D), Inventor, NX and others. I was part of a sunflower oil project in Brazil and Africa, where I did the Project management.

- Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate?

No.

- Where and with whom did you train?

Portugal: Instituto Superior TÃ©cnico (one of the best universities in Europe), Eduardo Carvalho, was a well known Portuguese mathematician who tutored me during A levels and first years in university.
UK: London South Bank University, it was the only one that offered me the opportunity to study part time.

- Do you belong to any professional organisations?

No,