Michael Keating-thomson Science, physics and chemistry
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Physics and Chemistry don’t have to be the subjects that keep you up at night — and that’s exactly what I’ve spent my career as a teacher building my craft to make sure learners never have anxiety.

I know firsthand how quickly a student can go from confused and frustrated to genuinely confident, because I’ve guided hundreds of learners through those exact moments where everything suddenly clicks.

I have a real gift for stripping complex concepts down to their simplest form, meeting each student exactly where they are rather than where I wish they were.

My sessions are patient, encouraging, and built around your specific struggles. If your child is battling Physics or Chemistry, let’s turn that around together.

Subjects

  • Chemistry Grade 7-Grade 12

  • Physics Grade 7-Grade 12

  • Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) Grade 7-Grade 12

Experience

  • Teacher - physics and chemistry (Jan, 2026–Present) at IVA Global Online School
    Teach physics and chemistry
    Set assessments
    Mark assessments
    Design curriculum
    Moderate other teachers’ assessments
    Moderate assessments after marking
    Tutor learners 1-on-1
  • Teacher - physics and chrmistry (Oct, 2023–Dec, 2025) at Trinityhouse High School
    Teach physics and chemistry
    Set assessments
    Mark assessments
    Design curriculum
    Moderate other teachers’ assessments
    Moderate assessments after marking
    Tutor learners 1-on-1
  • Science teacher (Aug, 2019–Sep, 2023) at Northcliff High School
    Teach physics and chemistry
    Set assessments
    Mark assessments
    Design curriculum
    Moderate other teachers’ assessments
    Moderate assessments after marking
    Tutor learners 1-on-1

Education

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Jan, 2021–Dec, 2021) from Embury Teachers College (STADIO Higher Education)
  • Bachelor of Science - Chemistry and Polymer Science (Jan, 2012–Dec, 2015) from Stellenbosch University

Fee details

    R400–600/hour (US$24.62–36.92/hour)

    My fees don’t vary. Typically $40 per hour. Lower rates for group classes and shorter lessons.

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