Martin

I am an experienced maths tutor with teaching and industry experience. At Cambridge I did a Maths degree changing to Management Studies in my final year in order to gain an understanding of how Maths could be applied in a business context. I stayed on to gain my PGCE. I taught for 12 years and then moved, initially as a trainer, into IT where I have worked in a number of software companies, large and small. For much of this time I have been a manager of technical professionals and software architects.

I live in Surbiton, am married to a teacher and we have two children, one still in further education.

Availability: Monday - Friday 9am - 7.30 pm. For economic reasons, I have to charge an extra £5 per lesson for distances over 5 miles.

Willing to travel: 10 miles

Experience: I taught in the London area for 12 years, the first 3 years in a grammar school and later in a comprehensive where I became Head of Department and introduced Computer Studies to the school when the subject was in its infancy. I was an examiner for several years in A-level Applied Mathematics. Through helping both my children to As in their Maths GCSE and A-levels and also just being in the same house as them, I have a good understanding of the demands on today`s students.

I started tutoring on retirement from industry in 2012 and have since helped a range of candidates with GCSE, A-level,Maths and Further Maths, IB, Statistics at degree level, STEP and the QTS numeracy test.

I love Maths and I like to make that passion infectious. Irrespective of age and ability, through coaching, I aim to create a virtuous circle where confidence brings success which then brings enjoyment. At the same time, what used to be confusing becomes clearer and simpler. I am good at assessing my tutee`s strengths and weaknesses and creating a personal plan which builds confidence and stretches ability.

DBS Check: Yes