Charlotte

Former Head of Maths and KS4 Maths curriculum leader with excellent exam results year on year. 10 years of experience in the UK and China. Based in Manchester.

I am dedicated to helping my pupils by adapting my sessions to the needs of each pupil, as every pupil is different and so lessons should reflect this. I aim to develop a pupils` knowledge and ability in maths but most importantly to improve their confidence with the subject. I appreciate that maths is a subject that students` often feel anxious about and so it is part of my role to help them believe that they can achieve their goals. I aim to build pupil`s confidence by viewing maths as building blocks. Often pupils` struggle because the prior knowledge is not embedded well enough to move to the next step. I aim to fill these gaps and misconceptions to ensure learning is understood before moving on. In the sessions we might refresh knowledge from previous learning, consolidate new learning or look to future learning to build pupil`s confidence before it is taught.

I would describe myself as hard working, adaptable, personable, organised and dedicated to the learning of my pupils. Mathematics is a subject I love and excelled at in school, so I am motivated to inspire students to enjoy Maths, a subject that is often negatively perceived. I believe the skills that are embodied in Mathematics, such as logical thinking and problem solving, are just as important as the content.

Availability: My working hours are very flexible between the 9th September and the 18th October. Before this, I can do every evening and some mornings/ afternoons. From the 2nd to the 9th of September, I can tutor online if needed.

Willing to travel: 5 miles

Experience: I have been teaching maths in Secondary schools for 10 years, including 3 years at an international school in China. During this time, I have been Head of Department / Interim Head of department for 2 years and Second in Department for 3 years. I have taught ages 11 to 18 in this time and have taken pupils through their GCSE maths, GCSE statistics, iGCSE maths, iGCSE additional maths and Standard Level IB Maths examinations. My pupils have achieved excellent results year on year.

I can also tutor A level, preparation for the 11+ and Key Stage 3 maths.

I have tutored online for 4 months as part of the online learning during the covid pandemic. I have also tutored pupils in person for GCSE maths and IB maths and they have been really pleased with their progress and achievements.

DBS Check: Yes