Steve

Hello, I am currently a fully qualified Teacher with QTS working in the UK education sector 7-19. I have also held the position of Head of Faculty / Department and Head of Year. I have authored published text books and interactive content. I work closely with exam boards.

I offer personal tuition in the following subjects online through Classin or Zoom.

Maths : 1-9 GCSE (Higher / Foundation) : Exam boards : Edexcel, AQA, WJEC, OCR . IB.
Maths : IGCSE (International) - Edexcel / Cambridge
Maths : Functional Skills level 2 : Edexcel / AQA
Maths : KS3 - National Curriculum. Exam : Functional Skills L1
Maths : KS1 / KS2 - NC - Numeracy : Exam : Entry Level 1-2 : KS2 SATS Y6 : 11+
Maths : Adult learner, Independent private Exam entry possible.

Level 2 Engineering : GCSE : BTEC : WJEC
Level 3 Engineering: BTEC : City & Guilds : OCR Cambridge Technicals (Certificate - Extended Diploma)
A level : Design Engineering OCR (H404)
City & Guilds / BTEC Level 2/3 - 3D CAD Tutor - Parametric Modelling using Onshape
Arkwright Engineering Scholarship preperation.

SEND specialist support: ASD / ADHD/ SEMH.

I enjoy enabling rapid learning progress in students of all ages that have otherwise found barriers to progress for one reason or another. I break concepts down to the simple basics so students can really get to understand what might of been missed or misunderstood.

My approach to learning is very supportive and nuturing, through praise and encouragement. I provide learning in a structured, safe environment that enables learners to feel confident, happy and motivated to learn.

I have ambitious standards and i expect learners to work hard for me and complete work to best effort.
I am a mature teacher, reliable and punctual, and interested in my students progress and learning in their subjects.

I use various forms of learning methods. Online i use live interactive content so you can very clearly see and learn visually as examples of concepts are illustrated live step by step. Learning is individually paced at the learners level. Learning is personalised and content is levelled with the learners needs and aspirations. Feedback on progress is honest and constructive.

I find it best to discuss with the students their learning needs, then create an `Individual Learning Plan` with targets we can work towards. I do like to encourage learners to do their best, learn through doing (kinesthetic) and working out answers. Students can feel in control of their learning, and see their progress in their Individual Learning Plans which can be shown to parents and adapted to suit the needs of the learner, either in long term courses or short intensive sets of lessons.

I develop learning through the process of telling a story. Less of a focus on incorrect answers with the emphasis on mastering the process of getting there, is often the key - and realising where learning issues lie.

Once misconceptions and misunderstandings are identified , new learning connections are made that enable learners to produce the correct answers quickly with confidence.

I use Zoom to communicate online lessons. I can use other mediums if needed.

Availability: Please ask.

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: I started classroom teaching in 1996 and have experience of working in many different 7-19 Secondary Schools / Academies in South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire. I have worked with Primary, Adult and Further Education teaching.
I started private tutoring online for ICS Learn in 2015, and found it a rewarding and enjoyable form of teaching. My learners are from varied backgrounds and of different ages from 5 years to 79 years.

Education Trusts i have worked with:

o The Priory Federation of academies trust
o Wales Academy Trust
o Wickersley Educational Trust
o Derbyshire County Council
o Delta Academy Trust
o Redhill Academy Trust
o Aston community education trust
o Tapton School Academy Trust
o Leger Education Trust
o The new collaborative learning trust
o Astrea Academy Trust
o LEAP
o Oasis Charitable Trust
o NET
o Chorus Trust
o Outwood
o Mercia Learning Trust
o Minerva
o United Learning
o Sheffield UTC Academy Trust
o Brigantia Trust
o The Emmanuelle School Trust
o Maltby Learning Trust
o Archway learning Trust
o The Two Counties Trust
o Diocese of Leeds
o AET
o Notts County Council
o DDAT

DBS Check: Yes