Online Dissertations Tutor Andrew

I have extensive experience of effective University-level lecturing and tutoring (for foundation, undergraduate and masters’ degrees) in both Mathematics and Computing. At the University of Warwick, I provided part-time tutoring, small group supervisions and delivered interactive problem classes in Mathematics (for 7 years). Modules taught/tutored at the University of Brighton (over 20 years) include: Linear Algebra; Abstract Algebra; Analysis; Topology; Knot Theory; Graph Theory; Engineering Mathematics; Mathematical Skills for Biomedical/Pharmacists; Introduction to Programming; Introduction to AI, Models of Computation; Logic and Formal Specification; Object-Oriented Modelling and Reasoning; Specification and Refinement; Algorithms and Computability; Specification, Verification and Validation. I have supervised/examined hundreds of student dissertations at BSc and MSc level, have been a PhD examiner for 17 theses at 9 universities worldwide and have successfully supervised 9 PhD students to completion.

I am deeply passionate about helping others to achieve their learning goals, aiming to enhance independent learning skills in addition to developing knowledge bases. My preferred approach is to ask leading questions to help progress towards solving any complex problem, mimicking questions that I would ask myself if I was trying to solve the problem, following up with further questions tailored to deepening understanding and making progress at the correct level, whilst also helping to develop an appreciation of this mindset for problem solving.

For taught undergraduate/postgraduate provision, tutoring can revolve around specific tasks (e.g. short-term examination preparation), or be more general (deepening of understanding of subjects or topics and their connections with other areas) which tends to help to achieve better results, helping to retain knowledge for the future and enhance independent study skills. Discussions may revolve around understanding of materials of direct relevance (e.g. problem sheets, solution sheets, past examination papers).

At undergraduate or taught postgraduate level, I can tutor most areas of mathematics or computer science, which may be especially useful if continued or broad assistance is required. I am likely to be of most benefit for topics that have need for understanding or applying complex theory, formal specification or algorithms, with extensive experience in areas including pure maths (eg topology, algebra, analysis), or discrete maths/theoretical computer science (eg graph theory, logic, combinatorics, algorithms).

Additionally, any (ethical) undergraduate or postgraduate dissertation/thesis related support can be provided, from project conception discussion through to mock evaluation. This can apply at PhD level, across different topics, utilising a strong general level of research understanding and assessment experience. For highly specialised research-level assistance, my most prominent avenues of interest have been in the design, formalisation and application of diagrammatic systems (eg visual logics, knots, visual interfaces).

At PhD or professional level (eg research staff), tutoring/mentoring support can be provided relating to research (eg paper or grant writing), or teaching (eg for HEA qualifications).

I am available for a quick discussion if you would like to discuss your specific needs and to see how I might be able to assist you in particular.