Master your subject and aim for the top grade with Garrie.

I have a First Class BEng Honours degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Glasgow, graduating in 2011. I was on the Dean's Honours List for four years in a row and received the class prize for best exam performance in each of my four years.

I have 15 years' experience as a private tutor, helping over 500 students achieve top grades, meet university conditions, pass entrance exams, prepare for resits, and return to higher education. I have also worked with corporate clients, helping apprentices pass academic qualifications. I regularly help with last-minute emergency exam preparation across maths, physics, engineering, computing, and related technical subjects. I was also a teaching assistant and research assistant at the University of Glasgow from 2014 to 2015, where I taught Dynamics M5 and robotics, and conducted research in Future Cities. I later carried out postgraduate research at the University of Strathclyde, where I also undertook tutoring duties, and I am a published author in IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems. Over the years I have supported students from universities across the UK and covered all major UK exam boards, including Scottish SQA, OCR, AQA, Eduqas, and WJEC.

I tutor Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers, UK AS and A levels, college courses, and undergraduate and postgraduate engineering modules.

Both. Some students book regular weekly sessions, while others get help with a specific exam, assignment topic, or difficult module. My approach is tailored to the time available and the depth of understanding you want to build.

Yes. Over the years, I've built a large library of resources for subjects at different levels, including past papers going back decades. You will not need to spend more on textbooks or past papers; you'll have the practice material you need.

Yes. I regularly help students prepare for resits in engineering mathematics, mechanics, electronics, fluid mechanics, control, MATLAB, and related subjects. Even if time is short, a few focused sessions can make a meaningful difference.

Yes. Online lessons are available with a 5% discount, and work well for maths, physics, chemistry, computing, engineering, and university-level technical subjects. Lessons take place on Zoom, with screen sharing and handwritten worked solutions in real time. After each session, I'll send you a PDF of what we covered, along with any other resources you need.

Lessons can take place online, from my home workspace, at the student's home, or somewhere in between, where location and availability allow.

I am a member of the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme through Disclosure Scotland, which is the official safeguarding system in Scotland for those working with children. This is the Scottish equivalent of an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check used in England and Wales, but with the added benefit of ongoing monitoring rather than being a one-time certificate. I’m happy to provide proof of my PVG membership on request.