David
After a most successful year, I am now currently recruiting GCSE and ‘A’ level students for 2024-2025. Please be aware that I do not offer ‘A’ level Further Maths.
I am a highly qualified teacher of Mathematics with over 30 years experience of teaching in two leading independent schools. Additionally, I have been a GCSE and an A level examiner for four different examination boards. I also have extensive experience of working on a 1 to 1 basis both in person and online. My tuition has led to students greatly gaining in confidence and expertise and ultimately achieving exam success above and beyond their expectations. I have enhanced DBS clearance.
Tutoring Experience
I have worked very successfully as a tutor conducting lessons in person but more recently I have moved all of my lessons ONLINE using a combination of Zoom, an online Whiteboard, and numerous apps. I have focused on teaching students between Year 7 and Year 13.
I use my vast experience as a Maths teacher and as an Examiner to ensure that I, first of all, assess the particular learning requirements of each student.I then devise a tailored, personalised programme of lessons taught in a manner which suits their learning style. During a course of lessons, I seek to ensure full, in depth understanding of the current material, with constant consolidation to aid memory recall and help prepare students to perform at their very best in their forthcoming examinations.
I am equally happy working with students who have gone on to secure places to read Maths or subjects with a strong Maths related component at Russell Group universities or with students for whom Maths is more of a challenge and need help to build their confidence to secure a pass grade at GCSE.
I have helped many students to attain, or surpass, their target grades in GCSE and A level exams.
Tutoring Approach
It has often been remarked that I have a very thorough, patient and kind teaching style which allows students to feel relaxed; enabling them to grow in both mathematical skill and confidence. I listen carefully to my students and encourage them to ask many questions so that their misunderstandings can be quickly addressed and rectified. We can then identity the main areas that require improvement and lessons are then tailor-made to address these issues.
My work as an examiner allows me to pinpoint exactly what is required to gain marks on a given question and therefore share this knowledge with my students. My work as a teacher allows me to cover the material to ensure that the work is securely understood.
It is therefore my aim to offer a dedicated service to people who want to gain more skill and confidence in their mathematical ability at all levels. I strive to deliver high quality tuition up to and including A level.
| Languages | English (British) |
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| Availability | Weekends, Weekdays (all times) |
| References Available | On File |
Qualifications
| Leeds University | 1993 | Masters | M.Ed in Maths Education | |
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| London University | 1984 | Bachelors | B.Ed Hons in Maths |
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