George

I am a trained and experienced Secondary Maths teacher/tutor. My approach varies depending on the student’s needs and learning style. However, my teaching philosophy is based on encouraging students to think for themselves, using Real-Life example wherever possible in order to create a deep understanding and confidence in answering exam questions including problem-solving and unfamiliar problems.
I usually carry out an initial assessment before starting with any of my students. The assessment is based on year groups KS3 & KS4 including GCSE grades (1-9). This will allow me to pinpoint any gaps or move students ahead of the school curriculum.
I start from topics the students are comfortable with and move gradually towards more complex areas as their confidence builds. I use various assessments for learning (AFL) skills to check the progress of my students.
I usually focus on exam-style or past paper questions in order to check, practice, and perfect the student’s understanding and techniques. I also give a lot of emphasis to some of the less obvious but vital skills such as functional maths questions and the effective use of numbers and graphs.

Availability: Weekends

Willing to travel: 5 miles

Experience: I have taught Maths in various secondary schools in the UK for the past 2years, I am currently teaching maths in a comprehensive mixed gender school (11yrs to 16yrs) in London.