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Gillian

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Gillian
Gillian
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Epsom, Surrey
Feedback Score:
+6
Member Since: 21/11/2014
Last Login: 17 months ago
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My Qualifications

BSc
Queen Mary, University of London
Mathematics
2:1  (1979)
A Level
Liskeard School & Community College
Maths
B  (1976)
A Level
Liskeard School & Community College
Physics
C  (1976)
A Level
Liskeard School & Community College
Chemistry
E  (1976)

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Information about Gillian

I am a mature lady with considerable experience of working with children, a maths graduate and in late 2014 spent some time studying for a PGCE (Secondary) Mathematics qualification. Since then I`ve been working as a private tutor and have many very happy customers, past and present.
I`m a good listener, very patient, good at getting to the heart of understanding what a child needs to know. Each child is a unique individual and deserves special treatment.
I really enjoy maths and I like to use visual methods to explain and bring the subject to life. Encouragement and praise for effort and achievement are very important. Objectives are also important, giving the child something to aim for and a time scale, appropriate to their own abilities.
I have a BSc(Hons)Mathematics (Upper second class) from the University of London.
Right now, due to the pandemic, I am teaching online via Zoom.

Availability: Weekday evenings, via Zoom

Willing to travel: 1 miles

Experience: Private maths tutor (secondary level) since December 2014. I have taught a very wide range of students, at both GCSE and A level, some with special needs.
2 months Maths classroom experience as part of PGCE course, 2014 (observation, assisting pupils, small-group and full-class teaching)
3 years part-time volunteer Language Assistant at Glyn School, Epsom 2011-14, where I helped pupils to practise spoken French, assisted in the classroom and occasionally did assessments of their progress.
Volunteer tutor in basic computer skills, 6 months, Age Concern, Epsom 2013-14
Two sons with science Masters degrees, both tutored by me in mathematics when younger.

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Feedback For Gillian (6)

We have a total of 8 review(s) for Gillian.

Sarah (Mrs)
15/02/2022

5/5 Rating

Having not used a tutor before , we were recommended using Tutor Hunt. The website was so easy and self explanatory to use. We were able to see many tutors that were available to us and the choice of face to face or online. Gillian has been great for Freddie, she has listened to the topics he has struggled with and been able to help on areas he found difficult. Freddie is happy before and after each lesson which is a joy to see and can see how her style of teaching has been helping in in the classroom. He is even completing extra homework given to him by Gillian! Top marks for that!!

Tutors Response :

Hi Sarah, I am so glad that you and Freddie are happy with his lessons. He is a delight to teach and I am pleased to hear that he has been doing the homework I set - always useful to reinforce the work we`ve covered! 😉;;


Jocelyn (Ms)
08/01/2020

5/5 Rating

She has been great in building up my daughter`s confidence in maths. Working with her has ensured that she really understands what she has been learning in school and that she has been able to keep up with the class and improve her performance significantly.

Tutors Response :

Thank you, Jocelyn!


Simon (Mr)
04/07/2017

5/5 Rating

Gillian is amazing teacher and perfectly suited for our daughter on the run up to her exams. Her style is methodical and fun meaning my daughter "gets it" at the end of a lesson and never feels pressured. Gillian has made a huge difference to my daughter reaching her target grades and beyond!!

Tutors Response :

Thank you! So pleased that I am able to help your daughter, she is a lovely girl and works very hard.


Fraser (Mr)
13/03/2017

4/5 Rating

Very good, friendly and has improved my daughters confidence in maths markedly in a short time.

Tutors Response :

Thank you! I`m so pleased for her, she does seem to be finding her feet and a lot happier. We will keep on working!


Yasmeen ()
13/09/2016

3/5 Rating

She is a lovely lady, always responds to emails and texts, and is very friendly. Unfortunately we found and tried a different tutor whom my son preferred so we decided to go with her instead. We wish Gillian all the best.


Elaine (Mrs)
25/04/2016

5/5 Rating

Very friendly and knows the subject well. Supportive and patient. Really knows how to come in at the student`s level and help them understand.


maria angels (Mrs)
10/11/2015

3/5 Rating

She is a very lovely and pacience teacher

Tutors Response :

Thank you, Maria!


Kelly (Mrs)
12/08/2015

5/5 Rating

I used Tutor Hunt to find a maths tutor for my son. Gillian has tutored my son since the beginning of this year and his confidence has gone from strength to strength. Gillian has provided my son with with the confidence to believe in himself and understand maths in a way he wasn`t getting in the class at school. Would definitely recommend her as a tutor.

Tutors Response :

Thank you! Your son has worked very hard and shown he can do a lot more than he realised he could, at the beginning. And your support has been brilliant.


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