Tina

I have over eight years’ experience privately tutoring maths with a variety of students at Primary, KS3, GCSE, A-Level and degree level. I am a University of Bath Graduate with First Class Honours in Mathematical Sciences, which included modules in both pure and applied Mathematics as well as in Computer Science and Physics.

In addition to running 1-to-1 and small group sessions over the years, during my final year of University, I was employed by the University of Bath as an academic tutor for a class of sixteen first-year undergraduates and was awarded a certificate of recognition for outstanding tuition. Prior to this, I tutored and mentored GCSE and AS Level students whilst at secondary school as a Maths Prefect and completed work experience at both primary and secondary schools, observing and assisting in maths lessons.

From my own experience as a maths undergraduate, and as a tutor, maths can be a daunting and difficult subject but with the right guidance and support to understand the material it can be incredibly engaging, rewarding and even fun! As well as feeling accomplished from improved grades, a number of my students have gone on to study maths at A-Level and degree level as a result of our sessions; an international student went on to pass the entrance exams for her university of choice; and I have helped an adult learner prepare for the QTS Numeracy Skills Test, which she subsequently passed.

I take an individual tailored approach to each learner, based on their personality, learning style and needs, and I find an open and friendly style works best. I’ve worked with students who are struggling with understanding maths and students who are doing well but need an extra push to reach their full potential. When covering the wide range of topics, I usually spend more time on the harder and more complex ideas but ensure there is a solid understanding of the basics first. I provide tips and tricks for exams, homework to complete between sessions to check understanding (which I mark before the next session), and regular assessments – using up-to-date material from relevant exam boards – to help the student and their parents understand where we are with progress.

I am committed to teaching, sharing knowledge and helping others, and really enjoy tutoring as my enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity and passion for interacting with people is put to good use.

Note: I hold a current enhanced DBS check.

Availability: I work Monday - Saturday and can be flexible each week around my students & their preferred tuition slots.

I’m currently running all of my sessions online due to increased demand. I have found online tuition to be just as effective as face-to-face tuition, and use video calling and real-time interactive online resources and whiteboards in order to engage with the students fully.

If requested, I run group sessions for multiple students working in the same year group at a discounted rate per student (each student pays 75% of the hourly fee). I ensure that I spend time assessing and working with each student in the group separately. I also mark multiple sets of homework between sessions and provide individual feedback, as I would if the sessions were 1-to-1.

Note: I offer the first hour of tuition FREE for all new students i.e. I`ll receive £0 but students will still have to pay a small amount for this hour for using Tutorhunt`s platform.

Feel free to send me a message and hopefully we can have a chat about how we can work together soon!

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: Tutoring/ Teaching/ Mentoring:

- Over eight years’ experience (since July 2015) in privately tutoring Maths and Further Maths 1-to-1 and in small groups with school students, university students and adult learners at Primary, KS3, GCSE, A-Level, and degree level.

- From September to December 2015, I was employed by the University of Bath to tutor a class of sixteen first-year undergraduates in one of their mathematics modules titled Methods and Applications. I was awarded one of six certificates of recognition for outstanding tuition in April 2016 from the pool of fifty tutors.

- I have been a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Ambassador since September 2016 – this involves attending various training, networking and volunteering sessions, with local secondary school students, teachers and heads of departments of STEM subjects. I have also mentored at the Design Club at CoderDojo in London, focusing on application design and user experience.

- I was a Maths Prefect during my sixth form years so have experience in tutoring/ mentoring younger pupils at GCSE/AS Level during class hours and after school.

- I have undertaken work experience at both primary and secondary schools, observing and assisting in a variety of maths lessons.

Employment:

- I currently work as a full-time self-employed tutor using a variety of tutoring platforms.

- From May 2017 - August 2019 I worked at Reed Business Information (RBI) in London, a company who provide information and online data services to business professionals worldwide. I thoroughly enjoyed my demanding roles as both a Business Analyst and Product Manager/ Owner over the years, but still found time for part-time maths tuition in the evenings and on the weekends.

- From September 2016 to April 2017 I worked at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence in London and have experience in both Cyber Security and Business Analyst Consulting roles, working for Government agencies. Again I tutored maths part-time in the evenings and on the weekends.

Qualifications/ Education:

- University of Bath (2012 - 2016)— First Class Honours in BSc (Hons) Mathematical Sciences (included modules in both pure and applied Mathematics as well as those in Computer Science and Physics) with a year in industry working as a Data Analyst at Reed Business Information.

- St Philomena’s Catholic High School and Sixth Form (2005-2012)
- 4 A Levels: Maths A*, Further Maths A*, Physics A*, Geography A
- 2 AS Levels: Economics A, Critical Thinking (early entry) A
- 12 GCSE’S: 11 A*s, 1 A, A in Additional Maths FSMQ

- I received various academic prizes during my time at secondary school including the Silver Award in the KS4 Maths Challenge (2010), the end of year prize for Mathematics (2011), and the Maureen Murphy prize for highest Attainment at A Level (2012).

DBS Check: Yes