Jackie

I am a qualified Mathematics teacher and tutor with over 20 years teaching experience in private and state schools. I have led mathematics departments in two schools and have been an Assistant Headteacher for over 11 years.

Ofsted have rated my lessons outstanding at Key Stage 3, GCSE and A level. My students have achieved outstanding results, some of which have been presented at national conferences.

I have extensive experience of working with exam boards and have been a consultant or author on many textbooks and publications. My research was published by Oxford University and my teaching approaches, described in a number of books and publications, have proved very effective in raising achievement for students by making Mathematics accessible and interactive.

My approach focuses on building students` understanding of key mathematical principles and how these link together, using a variety of my own methods, which I tailor to the individual needs of each student. I identify and resolve any misconceptions which a student may have and build their confidence to answer questions, including those in an unfamiliar format.

Students find me approachable with a good sense of humour. I also have an MSc in Career Management and Coaching (Distinction) at Birkbeck, University of London. The learning and insights I have gained from coaching enhance the quality of tutoring experience I am able to offer my students.

Availability: Monday to Friday day time and evening and some lessons at weekends. I currently have good availability mornings or early afternoon which works well for A level students and home-schooled.

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: Experience with Primary, Common Entrance, Key Stage 3, iGCSE, GCSE and A Level. Over 20 years experience of teaching mathematics.

BSc in Mathematics with Computing from Nottingham University, MSc in Computation from Oxford University, PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) from Cambridge University, PGDES (Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies - Distinction) from Oxford University. MSc in Career Management and Coaching (Distinction) Birkbeck, University of London.

Invited to speak at national conferences eg gave the opening plenary at the Association of Teachers of Mathematics national conference in 2016.

I have written questions for national tests.

Author on many textbooks and teaching resources, eg the DI Pi Mysteries for able Key Stage 3 students and four books of tasks Using and Applying Mathematics Skills for assessing pupil progress, published by Rising Stars; Heinemann’s AQA GCSE Assessment Pack and their Level Up Key Stage 3 textbooks.

The named consultant on Heinemann`s Maths Connect textbook series and one of the consultants on their AQA GCSE books.

Filmed for the National Curriculum website about my approach to the teaching of algebra.

DBS Check: Yes