MJ Tutors

☕🍺⚛️ SCIENCE CAFE RETURNS!

After a long hiatus, we're delighted to present the return of the popular Science Cafe we used to run in the formative years of the Festival.

Every month we present one of the many amazing Science Communicators from across NI to tell all of their research and work in their area of expertise to the public for cheaper than a cup of coffee or a pint of beer.

First up, join astrophysicist and former NASA researcher Dr. Ryan Milligan for a fascinating journey through two decades of eclipse chasing, from remote corners of the globe to the path of totality itself. Discover what causes solar eclipses, why people travel thousands of miles to experience them, and how you can safely view this summer’s partial eclipse from Northern Ireland. 🌞🌑

With the next year offering the only opportunities this century to witness totality from mainland Europe, there’s never been a better time to learn about these awe-inspiring celestial events. 🚀🔭

📍 The Black Box Green Room, Belfast
📅 Monday 6 July
🕖 Doors 7pm | Starts 7.30pm
🎟️ £2

Link in the bio! 🎫

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 👨🏻‍🏫

A quick update for anyone considering tuition for the next academic year.

Unfortunately, I've recently discovered that the enquiry form on the MJ Tutors website wasn't working correctly. As a result, a number of enquiries never made it through to me.

I've spent the last few days working with tech support to get everything sorted and I'm pleased to say that the new form is now live and working properly.

If you previously submitted an enquiry and never received a reply, please accept my sincere apologies. Unfortunately, you'll need to complete the new form so I can receive your details.

👉🏻 www.mjtutors.com/join

September spaces are beginning to fill quite fast, so if you'd like to be considered for the new academic year, I'd encourage you to get your enquiry in sooner rather than later.

𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱/𝟮𝟲, confirmation emails were sent earlier this week, I'll be in touch shortly to finalise arrangements for September.

As always, thank you for your continued support.

Michael

🧑🏻‍🏫⭐ 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗-𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 ⭐🧑🏻‍🏫

Is your child facing a big 𝗚𝗖𝗦𝗘 𝗼𝗿 𝗔-𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 year this September? 👀

Over the past decade I've helped 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 across Northern Ireland improve their confidence, understanding and grades in Maths and Physics.

📢 If you’re thinking “Ah sure I’ll sort it later on…” you might just find yourself on the waiting list 😅

👉🏻 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿:
✅ Specialist in CCEA GCSE & A-Level Maths and Physics
✅ Award-winning tuition
✅ Structured support throughout the academic year
✅ Proven track record of helping students improve confidence and grades

So if you want to find out how I've managed to help kids across NI achieve success, taking E's to A's, and land their place at a top uni...now's the time of act.

👇🏻 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻-𝘂𝗽?
See www.mjtutors.com/join.

📣 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟲 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗦

A quick note for any families from the 2025-26 year who’ve not yet confirmed their space for the new academic year:

🗓️ Your space has now been released and is open to new students starting this September.

It’s been brilliant working with so many of you this past year and I completely understand how busy life gets. That said, if you were hoping to return and just hadn’t got round to confirming, there’s still time to reach out.

Just drop me a message or email [email protected] and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

Another year done ☀️

First of all, I need to put my hands up. I did a bit of a runner after last Wednesday’s final class having been running on fumes by the end of May 😅

Truthfully, most homes are probably the same right now...exhausted students, relieved parents, empty highlighters and enough past papers lying about to wallpaper the living room.

It’s hard to put into words just how grateful I am for the support MJ Tutors has received once again this year.

Every family that booked a lesson, recommended me to a friend, shared a post, trusted me with their child’s education or simply turned up every week and gave it their all…thank you.

There are endless tutoring options out there nowadays and I never take it lightly that so many families across Northern Ireland chose me to support their young people through GCSEs and A-Levels.

This year alone I’ve had the privilege of working with hundreds of students. From helping build confidence, calming nerves before exams, turning “I can’t do this” into “actually…maybe I can”, and watching so many young people grow not just academically, but personally too.

That part never gets old.

And look, exam season is intense. By May we’re all basically being held together by caffeine, routines and the faint hope that CCEA doesn’t decide to produce an absolute horror show of a paper 😭

But genuinely, seeing students walk into exams feeling calmer, more prepared and believing in themselves a little more is what makes all of this worthwhile.

To every student finishing their journey this year, I genuinely wish you all the very best for what comes next.

And to those continuing on into 2026/27…I’m looking forward to getting back at it again in September 👊

🚨 September availability is already beginning to fill and priority is currently being given to existing students.

If you’d like to register interest for September lessons (GCSE or A-Level Maths/Physics), please visit: www.mjtutors.com/join

There’s already been more interest than expected, but I’ll be working through all enquiry forms shortly.

Have a fantastic summer everyone ☀️

With the end of the academic year on the horizon, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the opportunity to work with all students over the last year.

For those still working away and prepping for the final batch of exams, my fingers are well and truly crossed that all goes well🤞🏻

It's hard to believe, but I've been able to support more than 5,000 students from all over NI doing this job. Thank you to everyone, past and present, for playing part in something so incredibly special to me. This journey continues fill me with much hope for our shared futures.

Thank you to all who have placed their trust in myself to help. There are a thousand other options out there and without your unwavering support, this business would not survive.

I'm opening my diary for those who want to come onboard for the new term in September. You can register your interest here: www.mjtutors.com/join.

Here's to an ever bigger and better 2026-27!

🚨 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝟭𝟬 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 🚨

We’re now officially into the final 10 days of classes for the 2025/26 academic year with my final day of classes on 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘆 😳

At this stage every lesson matters.

The students making the biggest improvements right now aren’t necessarily the “naturally gifted” ones…they’re the ones still showing up, still asking questions and still putting the work in when others are beginning to switch off.

That final push can make a massive difference come results day.

𝗔 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 👇

Firstly, thank you to everyone who has already reached out regarding next year’s tuition. The response this year has been genuinely incredible.

A lot of September spaces are already beginning to fill and I’ll be confirming timetables and replying to enquiries over the next week or so.

Every year I have to turn away families who leave it until August/September to ask about availability, so if tutoring is something you’re considering for next year I honestly wouldn’t leave it too long.

I’ll be working with a limited number of GCSE & A-Level Maths and Physics students again this year, with priority continuing to go to existing students first.

📩 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗲𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀:
www.mjtutors.com/join

📅 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀:
www.mjtutors.com/book-online

Right…back to the chaos 😅

I feel as though I've learned a lot this year 💭

After almost a decade and having worked with more than 5,000 kids across the country, I can confidently say that success at GCSE and A-Level is rarely about “natural talent”.

It almost always comes down to consistency, confidence, structure, and having someone who can guide the process properly.

I’ve worked with students this year who started out completely overwhelmed by Maths or Physics. They were convinced they “just weren’t good at it”.

And yet over time those same students began asking better questions, thinking more clearly, gained confidence and produced results they genuinely didn’t think were possible months earlier. That transformation is probably the most rewarding part of what I do.

This year has also shown me how much pressure young people are under. The pressure to perform. The pressure to keep up. The pressure to have everything figured out at 15, 16, 17 years old.

Sometimes students don’t just need equations explained. Sometimes they need reassurance, structure, perspective, and someone calm in their corner. And I think that matters more than ever.

To all the students and parents who trusted me this year, thank you genuinely. I know families make sacrifices to invest in tutoring and I never take that lightly.

As we head toward the end of the academic year, I’m already looking ahead to September and thinking carefully about how to make next year even better again because progress breeds progress.

Are you a parent looking for resources to support your child ahead of their exams? A student looking for guidance?

Check out our Examinations and Results Support Hub for information on everything you need to know about from preparing for exams to Post-Result Services.

🔗 ccea.org.uk/exams-results-support

Let's talk exam revision.

Not the kind that happens the week before. The kind that’s built properly over time with structure, accountability and a clear plan.

Every year I see the same thing, students working hard…but struggling to move the needle.

It's not because they’re not capable, but because they don’t actually know how to revise effectively and that’s where the difference is made.

I work with students every year, helping them turn effort into results.

📈 The goal isn’t just “more revision”, it’s better revision.

📅 September 2026 places will be locked in shortly.

Priority goes to existing students, with a limited number of new places available.

If you’re thinking ahead and want things done properly, keep an eye out.