Tarik is a First-Class Mechanical Engineering graduate with a talent for teaching maths and a clear drive to inspire students through engaging, accessible STEM education.
A high-achieving Mechanical Engineering graduate with First-Class Honours from the University of Nottingham, Tarik brings a powerful combination of academic excellence and real-world STEM expertise to the classroom. Having taught GCSE and A-Level Maths, he has a proven talent for making complex concepts accessible, engaging, and confidence-building for students of all abilities. Tarik now seeks a full-time Teaching Assistant or Academic Mentor role in a secondary school, with the clear ambition of progressing to teacher training and inspiring the next generation of STEM learners.
Education & Qualifications
- MEng Mechanical Engineering: University of Nottingham (First-Class Honours)
- A Levels: Mathematics (A), Physics (A), Further Mathematics (B)
- GCSEs: 13 including English, Maths and Science (Grades A–C)
Experience Summary
Tarik is a focused and forward-thinking educator with a robust grounding in mathematical reasoning, technical communication, and STEM education. He has a natural ability to teach complex ideas with clarity and structure, underpinned by experience in both academic tutoring and cutting-edge AI training.
- Taught GCSE and A-Level Mathematics, developing structured, engaging sessions that built confidence and academic performance across varied ability groups.
- Worked as a STEM AI Trainer at Invisible Technologies, training AI to solve graduate-level engineering and maths problems, refining his pedagogical clarity and analytical precision.
- Delivered client training and technical support as a Project Engineer, using applied mathematics to explain hydraulic systems and engineering principles to non-specialist users.
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills through early roles in customer service, retail, and international client engagement.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding subject knowledge in mathematics and physics
- Skilled in breaking down complex STEM content for all learning levels
- Clear, confident communicator with teaching and technical experience
- Committed to academic excellence and student success
- Ambitious, reflective, and eager to train as a qualified teacher