Samantha

I am a qualified Mathematics teacher though now retired from classroom teaching due to hearing loss.I am a dedicated and motivated individual.Even after 24 years of teaching, I still find it very rewarding.
I have now been working as a home tutor since September 2013 teaching mathematics to a wide range of age groups from Key Stage 2 up to Key Stage 4. I also tutor A level Mathematics (Core 1 to 4 and Statistics S1& S2).
I really enjoy the challenge of having to prepare work for such a variety of ages and abilities but more importantly, I thoroughly enjoy working with students on a one to one basis and seeing their personal development, improvement and growth.
I have had online tutor training having worked for an online company for 18 months. I am therefore familiar with using a headset and webcam to help deliver online lessons.
Since starting tutoring in September 2013 all my GCSE students have achieved a C grade or higher, the majority of whom moved up two grades. Of my Key Stage 3 students they have all been moved up at least a set since starting one to one tutoring with me. Some of my students (past and present) have anxiety issues. One of them had not attended school since Year 9. I started tutoring him in Year 11 and he went on to achieve a grade C in his maths. Some of my students have also been dyslexic and very lacking in confidence but have gone on to achieve the grade C.
I have been involved in marking both GCSE and A level (Pure Maths Core 2 & 4 ) exam papers for AQA for a number of years, roles in which I have always received excellent feedback and assessment.
I have three adult daughters who I enjoy spending time with and help them in their various interests.I am a keen swimmer and also enjoy running, reading and walking my dog. I thoroughly enjoy watching rugby and have been to a number of live matches.
I enjoy baking and have been trying my hand at bread making but not very successfully. My family prefer my cakes, preferably the chocolate ones.

Availability: I have availability during week days as well as evenings.

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: Mathematics Tutor
Septemeber 2013 onwards

Online Maths Tutor [contact detail removed]
Jan 2014 to present day

AQA GCSE & A Level Examiner
2000 onwards

Bradon Forest School [contact detail removed]
Part time Teacher of Mathematics April 1999 to April 2013

Teaching all years and abilities to GCSE and AS and developing suitable materials for myself and others within the department.
At the end of my tenure at Bradon Forest I taught small groups of pupils with learning disabilities and behavioural difficulties.

Education Centre [contact detail removed]
Home Tutor Feb 1998 to March 1999

This involved teaching individuals in home and hospital environments who were unable to attend mainstream schools due to health or behavioural difficulties.

Greendown School, [contact detail removed]
Part time Teacher of Mathematics Sept 1994 to Dec 1997

Teaching all years and abilities to GCSE.

Hardenhuish School Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham
Full Time Teacher of Mathematics Sept 1992 to Sept 1993
Part Time Teacher of Mathematics Sept 1993 to July 1994

Teaching all years and abilities to GCSE and A Level.

St. John Baptist School [contact detail removed]
Full Time Teacher of Mathematics Sept 1989 to July 1992

Teaching all years and abilities to GCSE and A Level.
Also teaching some Physical Education and I was a member of the Staff Choir.