"Transforming confusion into clarity — expert Physics, Math & Science teaching with 10 years of proven results, real passion, and zero shortcuts."
I am Ali Raza — a Physics, Math, and Science educator with 10 years of real classroom experience, a formal teaching degree, and a genuine passion for turning struggling students into confident, independent learners.
Over the past decade, I have taught at both high school and college level across two different institutions, working with hundreds of students ranging from complete beginners to advanced examination candidates. My career has not been spent in a single comfortable classroom — it has been built through daily problem-solving, adapting to different learning styles, managing large classes, and consistently delivering results that speak for themselves.
What I Have Done
I began my teaching career as a Senior Science Teacher at a high school in Pakistan, where I taught Physics and Mathematics to students aged 14 to 18 and prepared them for national board examinations. This role taught me the most important lesson of my career: students do not fail Physics because they are not smart enough — they fail because nobody has taken the time to explain it in a way that connects with how they actually think. I made it my mission to be that teacher. Within a short time, my students were not just passing — they were achieving distinctions, and I was recognised with the Best Teacher Award for the results I was delivering.
From there, I moved into college-level teaching as a Lecturer in Physics at Faran Group of Colleges, where I was quickly appointed Head of the Physics Department. In that role, I was responsible for over 200 students across multiple classes, managed a team of teaching staff, designed the departmental curriculum, and ensured consistent academic quality across the board. I received the Excellence Award twice during my time there — formally recognised as a mentor, guide, and inspiration to students. That is not a description I take lightly. It reflects ten years of showing up prepared, staying patient, and genuinely caring whether every student in my classroom understood the material before moving on.
How I Actually Teach
My approach is built on three principles that I have refined over ten years of standing in front of real students with real deadlines and real pressures.
First — concept before calculation. Most students who struggle with Physics have been taught to plug numbers into formulas without understanding what those formulas actually represent. I always start with the idea. Once a student understands why an equation exists, using it correctly becomes almost automatic.
Second — patience without lowering standards. I will explain the same concept five different ways if that is what it takes — using diagrams, analogies, worked examples, and real-world connections — but I never simplify to the point of being misleading. My students learn Physics properly, not a watered-down version of it.
Third — every student is different. I take time to understand where a student currently is, where they need to get to.
Work Terms
Sessions & Delivery
Available for online tutoring sessions via Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams
All sessions conducted using a digital whiteboard for real-time problem solving and clear explanation
Standard lesson duration is 1 hour — custom durations available upon request
Written session notes and key takeaways shared with the student within 24 hours of every class. Study materials, practice exercises, past papers, and revision resources provided when applicable.
Students are encouraged to share their learning goals, current level, and specific topics in advance to ensure every session is fully prepared and targeted
Availability & Scheduling
Currently based in Beijing, China (UTC+8) — available weekday evenings and flexible weekend slots
Happy to accommodate students across all time zones including UK, USA, Pakistan, Middle East, and beyond
Payment
Payment preferred through Guru.com's SafePay system for security and transparency
Fixed-price agreements used for single sessions and short packages — price confirmed before every session begins
Milestone-based payment available for longer study programmes and multi-week exam preparation packages
Package discounts available for students booking 5 or more sessions in advance
Custom quotes provided for intensive programmes — send your requirements and receive a detailed proposal within 24 hours
No hidden fees, no surprise charges, and no payment requested before work is confirmed and scheduled
Cancellation & Rescheduling
Cancellations or rescheduling requests should be made at least 24 hours before the scheduled session
Committed to providing patient, personalised, and result-oriented tutoring for learners at all levels.
Every session is fully prepared, structured, and adapted to the individual student's pace and goals.