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Kathyn
My Qualifications
Canterbury Christchurch
Qualified Teacher Status Secondary
Pass (2004)
Queen Mary London
Economics
2:1 (1981)
Verification Status
Primary | KS3 | GCSE | A-Level | |
Maths | - | - | £44 | £44 |
Related Links: Maths Tutors, GCSE Maths Tutors, A-Level Maths Tutors
Information about Kathyn
If you have recently finished your year 11 exams and are planning to take A level Mathematics in year 12, I can help you to gain a head start to your A level studies. Students often underestimate the jump from GCSE to A level Maths, not only in the depth of understanding, but the speed at which they will need to be able to apply their GCSE knowledge. I can help you to improve your understanding of the GCSE topics, which are integral to your understanding of A level Mathematics and also provide an introduction as to how these are now being examined.
Likewise, if you have recently completed your year 12 exams, I can provide you with an introduction to the A level course and work through recent examination questions, to supplement those in the textbooks, which do not always reflect the change in the type of questions which the exam boards are setting. To help you prepare for your public exams, I will prepare predicted papers based on the the most recent questions which each board has been setting.
I retired from teaching maths at an outer London Grammar School at the end of 2019 but returned to teaching part-time during the pandemic on a supply basis. Over the course of my teaching career, I have realised that students often do not share my enthusiasm for or interest in Mathematics and it is often their most challenging and least favourite subject. As a result, I have adopted a variety of different strategies, teaching styles and resources to engage all of my students interest, regardless of ability and so ensure that each student can attain their true potential.
To ensure that each student benefits fully from each tutorial, I ask them to let me know beforehand, which aspects of mathematics they need help with, so that I can plan and prepare resources in advance. If the student wishes, for a small additionaI fee, I will also set homework, which I will mark and then go through with them in a subsequent session. I also aim to improve their confidence by working on exam techniques and how to structure solutions to questions.
Availability: I can offer tutorials throughout the daytime, evening and sometimes the weekend using either FaceTime and an interactive whiteboard or Google Meet with and interactive whiteboard. I will also set up your own Google classroom so that you have a record of everything we have covered in the lessons as well as all the resources I have sent to you.You will then also be able to upload your work so that I can mark it.
Willing to travel: Home Only
Experience: For the last 20 years, I have taught Mathematics in Grammar Schools and have extensive experience of teaching GCSE Mathematics and Statistics, the IGCSE and additional Maths to students of varying abilities. I have also taught all aspects of A level Maths, including Statistics and Mechanics, AS level Further Pure Maths and A level Applied Statistics and Mechanics, as well as both the Standard and Higher level International Baccalaureate. I was responsible for Key Stage 5 Mathematics for 3 years in one of the schools at which I taught. I also have 5 children, all of whom I tutored to pass the 11+, as well as helping them with their GCSEs and A-levels, not just in Mathematics but several other subjects.
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Feedback For Kathyn (42)
Caroline (Mrs)
09/11/2023
Great tutor- Kathy sends emails before the lesson asking what my son wants to go over and then emails the notes and examples of lesson afterwards.
Lorna (Mrs)
27/08/2023
Kathryn explains the topics well and goes over the process to make sure it is understood. My 15 year old son is enjoying his lessons with her.
Nhyira (Miss)
17/08/2023
Kathy was an amazing tutor; she was very friendly and inviting and made maths more enjoyable to learn. Kathy helped me to achieve the grade I needed to get into university and I couldn`t be more grateful!
Tutors Response :
Thank you so much for such a lovely review.
All the very best.
Iain (Mr)
18/07/2023
It is an absolute joy and privilege to share our incredible experience with Kathryn, a truly exceptional tutor who has made a profound impact on my daughter`s educational journey. Having been through a succession of unsatisfactory tutors and teachers who failed to deliver on their promise of quality education, it was with apprehension and some trepidation that we engaged Kathryn. We were immediately put at ease, as her approach was as refreshing as it was impactful. A common hurdle for my daughter, who is naturally introverted, especially those in positions of authority. Kathryn quickly dismantled this barrier through her genuinely friendly and empathetic demeanor. Her knack for connecting with her students on a personal level made my daughter`s learning experience both productive and enjoyable. What sets Kathryn apart is her remarkable ability to explain even the most complex mathematical concepts in an easily digestible manner. Her uncanny sense of when my daughter was struggling and needed additional assistance was invaluable. She not only empowered my daughter with knowledge but also boosted her self-confidence significantly, promoting a conducive environment for sustained learning and growth. Moreover, Kathryn`s impact on my daughter`s academic progress is irrefutable. Under her guidance, my daughter has made remarkable strides, moving up at least two levels in her mathematics. I am delighted to report that Kathryn is now tutoring my son, and we are confident that she will inspire similar progress in him as well. To sum it up, Kathryn`s tutoring is a masterclass in educational support. She bridges the gap between knowledge and understanding with an ease that is truly inspiring. Her friendly demeanor and personalised approach have brought about a dramatic transformation in my children`s academics and self-confidence. I wholeheartedly recommend Kathryn to anyone in search of a tutor who can genuinely make a difference.
Lynne (Ms)
17/07/2023
Kathy really helped build my confidence in maths by re-explaining topics in a one-to-one basis ensuring I understood the topics fully. Highly recommend for A level maths.
Tutors Response :
Thank you so much for the great review.
Mariann (Mrs)
17/07/2023
I have been tutored by Kathy for a year now. She is very well prepared, professional and flexible about lessons. Since Kathy has been teaching me, I have gained a sense of confidence in mathematics and now I really do enjoy the subject. I even intend to take maths for A-levels, which I never dared before. She has truly been my best math teacher throughout my education without a doubt. I would like to thank Kathy for her hard work over the year and I look forward to our future lessons. - Dora
Sarah (Mrs)
09/07/2023
Kathy has been very supportive of our daughter during her A`level studies. She is reliable, flexible and has an excellent approach to tutoring which has given Amy the confidence she needed, and prepared her perfectly for the A`level exams. We highly recommend Kathy to others.
Georgina (Mrs)
26/06/2023
Kathryn has really helped my daughter with her Maths A level, from not wanting to Maths, to now loving it and feeling confident with this subject. Many thanks. I can highly recommend Kathryn.
Tutors Response :
Thank you very much for posting such a complimentary review.
Sharon (Ms)
08/06/2023
Kathy is a fabulous tutor, my daughter really enjoyed the lessons. She is organised and structured and very personable. Thanks for your support Kathy
kumudu (Dr)
13/05/2023
Kathyn is an excellent tutor. Since starting lessons It was very obvious how confident my son is in maths. He likes the lessons and find it easier to understand. I highly recommend her.
Bindu (Mrs)
13/12/2022
My daughter has had lessons with Kathyn for only a few months now, but I am happy to recommend her. She is well prepared, supportive and patient. When I asked my daughter what things she liked most about Sarah, she said Mrs Kathyn is kind, cheerful and very knowledgeable.
Tutors Response :
Thank you so much for your very generous review. Ria is an absolutely delightful student to teach.
Fiona (Mrs)
16/10/2022
Honestly have to say Kathy has been a bit of a godsend. We`ve only had 3 sessions so far but in that short time she has already built so much confidence. Test results last week put my daughter 3rd highest in the class - it has been such a boost and given her the self belief she really needed.
Tutors Response :
Thank you so much for your very positive review.
Belinda (Mrs)
29/09/2022
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Jelena (Mrs)
26/09/2022
Kathy is an excellent tutor. She is very approachable and friendly so my daughter feels able to ask questions. She is always well prepared for the sessions with plenty of questions to work through. She explains things clearly and will try and explain in a different way if required. She is able to tackle all topics confidently. She is very knowledgable on the different exam boards and what is required.
Margarita (Mrs)
15/08/2022
Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Absolutely recommended.
Tutors Response :
Thank you very much for such a lovely review.
Diya (Miss)
14/07/2022
Great tutor, who always came prepared with many resources and explained everything very clearly for maths A-level.
Andrew (Mr)
08/07/2022
Kathyn has been an excellent tutor. She provides well-explained tutorials, whilst challenging abilities, pushing me to attempt much harder questions than I managed to complete prior to starting lessons with her. I am grateful for her patience and the motivation she gave me during our lessons together.
Tutors Response :
Thank you so much for your feedback. I really appreciate it. All the very best.
Brigitte (Mrs)
06/07/2022
Kathy is extremely knowledgeable, very supportive and encouraging. Always going the extra mile to ensure the topic is fully understood. She was a real find and I would highly recommend her- thank you for all your help Kathy
Tutors Response :
Thank you so much for your feedback. I really appreciate it. Have a lovely summer.
Judith (Dr)
16/05/2022
Kathyn is an excellent teacher.
Jennifer (Mrs)
07/03/2022
My son year 12 has been having 1 hour Maths lessons twice weekly which he is so pleased with. Kathyn is an excellent teacher. She has enabled him understand complex issues very clearly and he feels a lot more confident about achieving the grade he needs.
Tutors Response :
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I really appreciate it.
Cathy (Ms)
26/02/2022
Excellent tutor
Niki (Mrs)
21/02/2022
Great help really helpful organised
Manisha (Mrs)
31/01/2022
Thank you Kathy, my daughter like your session alot. She is always a head in class. I appreciate for everything you did. I definitely recommend.
Nerisha (Mrs)
28/12/2021
Friendly, organised and helpful
Tutors Response :
Thank you very much for your feedback. Please do let me know what you would like improve so that I can increase this to a 5 star rating!
Mary (Mr)
29/11/2021
My son was very happy with his A-level lessons. He had trial lessons with a number of tutors and he found Kathy to be the best at imparting knowledge in a memorable way and at the right speed.
Tutors Response :
Thank you very much for you comments Mary. I really appreciate you feedback.
Susan (Mrs)
10/11/2021
Our daughter is really enjoying her lessons with Kathryn and growing in confidence. Thank you.
Kiriana (Mrs)
05/11/2021
Katy is very patient and explains clearly. Always plans her lesson and will ask for any thing which the child is struggling with at school, will try to explain in a different easy way.
Jess (Mrs)
03/11/2021
Kathryn has helped my Son with his transistion from Gcse to Alevel. There were gaps of learning left from home learning and this led to a loss of confidence when met with the new challenges of Alevel work. Catherine has helped to identify where these gaps are and help to rebuild his confidence in his ability to do the work. We have been greateful for her kind and reliable approach.
elaine (Miss)
29/10/2021
We only had Kathyn for a few weeks before our son sat his A level Math`s resit exams. But in that short time he felt he had improved,. She prepared questions before every lesson. She is very organised and very helpful. We would definitely use her again.
John (Mr)
21/10/2021
We had Kathlyn assisting our son at the end of year 12. In his first assessment in year 13 he had risen two grades, which we were all very impressed with.
Catherine (Mrs)
16/09/2021
Kathryn has been very supportive of our son who wanted to catch up on what was missed over lockdown. We have really appreciated her desire to get him enjoying maths again, as well as feeling more confident.
Minuli (Miss)
26/08/2021
My daughter having GCSE maths lessons Kathy. She is an excellent tutor, well organised , methodical and enthusiastic.Gives regular exercises.I start seeing her lessons have clear positive impact on my daughter.Thanks a lot Kathy.
David (Mr)
12/08/2021
We would like thank Kathy for everything she did for our son to help him achieve the results he needed for entry into the Sixth Form, going from Grade 4 to Grade 6. The lessons helped our son not only with his Maths skills, he has also grown in confidence and became more motivated to achieve a good grade. Kathy was always very professional and happily accommodated schedule changes to add a couple of extra sessions. We thoroughly recommend Kathy for her skills and inspiration.
Annabel (Mrs)
27/05/2021
Kathryn provided some gap-filling A-level Maths tuition for a short time and did a great job.
Tutors Response :
Thank you very much for your feedback.
Caroline (Mrs)
13/05/2021
Kathy is an excellent Maths tutor - very friendly and easy to communicate with. My son used her just for a few weeks as a final push towards his A Level Maths exam. She was very familiar with the OCR exam board syllabus and took great care to prepare questions for him, prior to each session, which focused specifically on his needs. We only wish wed found her sooner! I wouldnt hesitate in recommending her and will consider using her in the future for our other two boys.
Tutors Response :
Thank you for such qlowing feedback. All the best.
Emma (Mr)
07/03/2021
Kathy has been absolutely brilliant helping my son with Year 12 A level Maths. He always finishes a session on a positive note having covered topics he found hard but with Kathy she explains everything so succinctly and thoroughly for him. He enjoys the one on one sessions, they help supplement his school classroom teaching and we hope to continue with Kathy as long as we can so he can have the best possible knowledge going into such a tough subject in exams.
Mram (Miss)
09/02/2021
A fantastic tutor, knowledgable and kind. Takes time to tutor my sister, and she really enjoys working with her. She understands the syllabus and exam timeline and my sister feels much more confident in her Maths. Very highly recommend.
Tutors Response :
Thank you very much for such generous feedback. I really appreciate it.
Ehab (Dr)
04/02/2021
Absolutely an amazing tutor. Very organised. Excellent communication. Very methodological in her approach with a well structured teaching strategy and excellent tutoring approach. Highly recommended.
Tutors Response :
Thank you so much for your feedback. I really appreciate it.
Elsa (Miss)
03/02/2021
Kathys supporting our daughter with A-level Maths. She is professional, flexible and reliable. Our daughter is certainly making progress. Would definitely recommend Kathy.
Tutors Response :
Thank your very much for your feedback.
Jayne (Mrs)
09/12/2020
My daughter has been really pleased with the progress she is making and Kathyn has a great way of simplifying maths. She adapts her tutoring sessions to what my daughters feels she needs to cover. Her confidence with Maths is so much better since she has been tutored by Kathyn.
Tutors Response :
Thank you very much for your feedback. I really do appreciate it.
Grace (Miss)
30/09/2020
Friendly and always has questions prepared before hand as well as explaining and answering questions very clearly.
Martin (Mr)
24/03/2020
We have only had Kathy for a couple of weeks , but have already seen improvement with daughter . Her teaching techniques are paying off .