STEM Ambassador

Software Developer (EdTech)

Private Tutor

Richard E. Blaine

Real-world problems don't respect subject boundaries—neither should education. I'm a Cambridge-educated Aerospace Engineering graduate with over 15 years of experience in specialist STEM education. Dedicated to transforming the way STEM is taught by moving beyond traditional subject silos, I embed practical project-based learning directly into the curriculum. By designing curriculum-aligned workshops and developing school makerspaces, I empower students to connect theory with tangible application, preparing them with the interdisciplinary skills needed for the future.

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What I Do

STEM Workshops

I design and deliver hands-on, curriculum-aligned workshops that bridge the gap between theory and practice. My workshops challenge students to apply knowledge to tackle complex, real-world scenarios. This applied, phenomenon-based learning is a proven approach central to the world's leading education systems. It transforms students into resourceful problem-solvers, building the resilience, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary skills needed to address the UK's STEM skills gap.

Makerspace Development

I partner with schools to design, manage and run dynamic Makerspaces. These are driven by a bespoke project-based learning curriculum, designed to enrich and integrate with your school’s own. In these innovation hubs, students apply their learning to solve authentic, real-world challenges, transforming abstract theory into practice by designing, building, and testing their own solutions.

Educational Software

Leveraging my background in engineering and technology, I develop custom web applications and digital tools/systems that help teachers create high-quality lesson content in less time. These solutions streamline planning and assessment, improve workflow efficiency, and enhance the overall learning experience for students. They allow teachers to focus on what truly matters: high-impact teaching and inspiring their students.

Specialist Tuition

Through Oxbridge Masterclasses Ltd, I offer specialist tuition and revision courses for students at all stages. My expertise covers Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from KS2 to A-Level, alongside university-level Engineering. I deliver support through bespoke one-to-one sessions, intensive small-group courses for key exams (11+ to A-Level), and dynamic live-streamed classes, all designed to help students achieve their best possible results.

Pricing - Private Tuition

Term Package

£100 Per hour

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12 Lessons

£1,200 total

Value Package

£80 Per hour

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30 Lessons

~~£3,000~~ £2,400 total

Save £600

Intensive Package

£70 Per hour

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60 Lessons

~~£6,000~~ £4,200 total

Save £1,800

Testimonials (Private Tuition)

When I had nearly given up on finding a good tutor for my daughter I came across Richard's web site. I called him and was invited for a free assessment. Just thought that we had nothing to lose. Since then never looked back, my daughter went on the 11+ intensive course (she had just finished year 4). At the end of the course she said ' I would have taken 2 years at school to learn what I have learned in just 2 weeks '. I am very impressed with the fantastic dedication, professionalism and honesty. Cannot recommend highly enough for any parent who views their children's academic achievement as important as I do.

Silvia

Parent

Thank you Richard and team for the excellent results achieved by my daughters. 100 for GCSE in biology and physics and 93 in Chemistry. High A's in Maths and Further Maths for the other at A2 level. We cannot praise Richard enough for his patience and perseverance in making sure they understood all aspects of their subjects. The rest of the team have greatly improved proficiency levels in English, Spanish and French achieving A's in the school reports. They are superb professionals. I cannot recommend Oxbridge Masterclasses highly enough!!

Heidi

Parent

Richard is an excellent tutor. Very intelligent, experienced, very patient and a trustworthy person. My daughter recently used five tutors - he is the best!

Dr Liu

Parent

Excellent tutor, by far the best tutor I've had. Lessons are fantastic, and the good thing about him is that the duration of the lesson is always tailored to maximise the benefit of the student. 5/5

King

Student

My children were good at maths but lacked confidence and secure methodology - Richard was fantastic in embedding confidence, honing skills and techniques and we are eternally grateful to him for his help with all my daughters scholarship awards at 11+ - he maximises their potential and pushes them to their best ....... And my son won't listen my trying to explain anything- " it's ok mummy I'll ask Richard- he makes it make sense". A super find and an amazing gem of talent for inspiring and teaching at all levels! Ismat xxxx

Ismat

Parent

We would like to provide you with some well deserved feedback on the A level Maths tuition Eloise has been receiving from you. Eloise has achieved A* grade (96%) in the A2 Maths exams she took in January. This would be a good result in any circumstances but to complete the whole A2 in just 4 months outside of school is testament indeed to your organisation and skill as a tutor. We are delighted. We would be happy to recommend Oxbridge Masterclasses to anyone needing tuition in future.

Richard and Susan

Parents

Hi Richard. Thought I'd let you know my marks. 92% S1, 98% FP1, 93% M2. Thanks for all your help!

Priyesh

Student

Testimonials (STEM Workshops)

I would definitely recommend it... it covers a broad range of topics, from ethics, to physics to coding so it would be very useful for the girls who aren't sure yet of what part of STEM interests them.

Student Feedback via Director of Creative Enterprise

A Leading Independent Girls' School, London

Richard and his team ran a Rocket Workshop for our Year 6 pupils. It was a great success and the boys still talk about it. It was very professionally and competently managed. I can heartily recommend him and his team.

Dr. Hugh Randolph

Head of Science, Summerfields, Oxford

Richard's insights and passion gave my daughter and son a different perspective on the sciences. From that they developed a real passion for sciences to the point that my daugnter has represented her school in several maths and science competitions...and wants to work for NASA.

Cinzia B

Parent, STEM Workshops

I really enjoyed it, as it combined all my passions: coding, electronics and physics...I had never anticipated the complexity of drone physics and it really furthered my interest in aerodynamies and systems and control. I would love to participate in another course like it, as I enjoyed every minute of it.

Ludo

Student

Well done Richard for organising a course that is really different from many others on offer for that age group. I feel there was really the need of something for the pre-teen, teenagers that could make use of their knowledge in a practical and fun way. Thank you!

Sara

Parent

A brilliant series of workshops that my two children have thoroughly enjoyed. It has inspired their love of STEM subjects and both now wish to pursue these at University.

Ebony

Parent