John

Originally an honours graduate in Mathematics, I have been lucky enough to be able to apply my mathematical skills throughout my working career. As a result, I am ideally placed to provide tuition of mathematics in an interesting way that gives practical examples of how it is applied. My patience with people and passion for the subject has enabled GCSE and A-Level students to improve their attainment levels and enthusiasm for the subject in a relaxing and supportive teaching environment.

I have taught Mathematics at GCSE and A Level privately for the past ten years, achieving good improvements in predicted grades across the board.

My approach to teaching the subject of Mathematics is informal but ensuring that the pupil is focused for the full period of the lesson. I feel that it is important that the pupil understands why they have to learn a particular aspect of the subject as well as the how. This is especially important at A Level. I also focus on examination technique, giving special attention to helping the student maximise the marks that can be achieved on a question. Finally, I am very keen that my lessons should be seen as enjoyable, so will always look to develop a good working relationship with the pupil, so that they feel at ease with me and so are relaxed about asking any question they want, no matter how trivial it might seem.

Availability: Any time on a weekday and some weekends. I also provide online tuition over and above the formal one-to-one sessions, using Skype or WhatsApp, or both. This is usually free of charge, depending on demand from the pupil and allows them to progress without waiting for the next formal lesson.

Willing to travel: 20 miles

Experience: I can provide tuition for Foundation and Higher Tier GCSE using the new 9 to 1 syllabus. The subjects I can teach at A level include Core Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Mechanics and Statistics. I have experience of teaching material applicable to all the major Examining Boards. I am also equipped to coach for the STEP One and STEP Two examinations set by the Admissions Testing Service.