Chakshu Chopra · MEng Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London

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My story

Why I tutor, and why it works.

I started tutoring in July 2022, before my final year of A-Levels, because I already knew exactly which GCSE topics had tripped me up, and how little of that struggle actually needed to happen. It's since grown into something I take as seriously as my degree: every lesson, private or group, is planned around the students actually in it, not a generic syllabus script.

I genuinely enjoy this: turning a wall of symbols into a handful of small, obvious steps, and working through a problem with someone rather than just handing over the answer. I've also volunteered 20+ hours as an anonymous peer-support tutor, unpaid, simply because I like the moment a concept finally clicks.

At school I achieved A* Mathematics, A* Further Mathematics, A* Physics and A Chemistry at Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet. I'm now in my second year of Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London with First Class results in both years, and in 2026 was selected as both a Royal Academy of Engineering Engineering Leaders Scholar and a BP Future Talent Scholar, two national, competitive awards.

What connects the engineering and the tutoring is the same instinct: don't accept a formula until you understand where it came from. It's slower on the first lesson and much faster on every one after.

Alongside subject tuition, I also offer general mentoring: university applications, personal statements, subject and career guidance, and interview or scholarship prep. More on that here →

Beyond the classroom

Where the rest of this comes from.

VEX

VEX Robotics

Structural design and driving for a team that qualified for the World Championships in Kentucky, and secured its own sponsorship funding.

Space

UK Space Design Competition

Four years competing at regional and national stages, including coordinating the structural team on a modular lunar outpost design.

STEM Smart

Cambridge STEM Smart

Ongoing mentoring and assignments with the University of Cambridge, including a residential at Trinity College tackling advanced mechanics problems.

CCF

Combined Cadet Force

Three years developing fieldcraft, first aid and self-discipline, on top of the academic side of things.

UKMT

UKMT & Maclaurin Olympiad

Five years in the UK Mathematics Trust challenges, progressing to the Maclaurin Olympiad and mentoring younger students through it at school.

LAMDA

LAMDA Public Speaking

Grade 8 Distinction. The communication skills I now use every week explaining a tricky concept clearly.

Credentials

Recognised nationally, twice over.

RAEng

RAEng Engineering Leaders Scholar

Selected through the Royal Academy of Engineering's national competitive process (2026): training and mentoring for future leaders of the profession, culminating in a residential event in Manchester.

BP Future Talent Scholar

Awarded a national BP scholarship (2026), including a residential Discovery Week with senior engineers: technical exposure, interview practice and career development.

GEEP

GEEP Graduate & Ambassador

Graduate of the Royal Academy of Engineering's Graduate Engineering Engagement Programme, now a volunteer Student Ambassador.