Initial interaction has been good with prompt replies. Looking forward to first class scheduled for Oct. 25th.
From Bernie
John is helping Ryan with A level Physics. Ryan has found John to be a very patient tutor, he knows his subject really well. John is able to simplify difficult concepts making the topics Ryan struggled with last year easier to understand. John is tutoring Ryan on line as we live in Berkshire, this hasn't caused any difficulties and Ryan would recommend John as a tutor.
Thank you Bernie for your very generous compliments. Distanced learning has been a problem this year for many schools but Ryan has helped to make our interaction straightforward. Ryan is a willing student and you can't ask for more.
From Susan
Excellent A-Level Physics tuition. John is very friendly, well acquainted with all the topics and knows his subject well. Thank you very much John.
From Benjamin
Very friendly, well organised and motivating. Has excellent technical understanding and provides clear explanations and examination strategies.
Thank's Ben, very kind words - helps that you are a willing student and are prepared to put the work in.
From Sonny
John has been great with Anil and teaching him AS Level Maths and Physics. In just a few lessons he is a lot more confident and feels he's learnt a lot already. Easy to get with too. Thanks for everything.
From Lucy
Ellie has had 3 sessions with John and so far, so good! He is helping her with GCSE Physics as well as with some Maths. She finds that he explains things clearly and is happy to work on any topic she feels she needs help with. Thanks John!
From Caroline
John is an incredibly knowledgable, interesting and patient tutor. He is clear and concise, giving practical examples and demonstrations from his box of tricks to help with understanding. All this coupled with a great sense of humour and unpatronizing manner make him the best tutor you could wish for. Well worth it! :)
Caroline, you are very generous with your praise, thank you. Patience is not needed when a student is enthusiastic and committed to doing well but thank you anyway. I know you travel a long way each week to see me so I must be doing something right. It helps that you know when to laugh at my jokes too! Hope we can get Camila into the uni of her choice - she certainly works hard enough. John
From Ann
Elliott is very pleased with his choice of Tutor, John is a friendly approachable person who always gives a warm welcome. Elliott has gained a great deal of knowledge from John, who is very up to date on the subject material.
Thanks Ann and Elliott. Especially as you have to travel such a long distance to get to me. It's very satisfying that all is working well for you. John
From Charley
Hi John
Sorry to contact via the review form but I am away and can't access all my emails. Please can you send me your email address so I can arrange the tutoring whilst I am away as I'm not back until the 13th
Thanks
Charley
Now sorted
From Wendy
John was brilliant at explaining my A-level physics work. He knew when I didn't understand which is good because he always thought of different ways of explaining which helped a lot. John helped me get 2 grades higher than I expected for when I finished my A-levels. As well as a great teacher, John is a funny man and it was a pleasure to be taught by him. Thanks again!
Wendy and Jamie, thanks for such a glowing tribute. main think is you have better results than you expected and have freedom to choose what you want in the future. Glad you like my sense of humour, I think I'm pretty funny too!! Good luck for the future
From Jane
My son has John as a tutor for A level Maths and Physics. John is very friendly and has an infectious enthusiasm for his subjects. He knows the exam specifications well and plans the sessions and sets homework. At the same time he is able to answer any ‘ad hoc’ questions my son has had ‘off the top of his head’. He has also given very useful guidance on exam technique. John is an excellent tutor and we would not hesitate to recommend him.
Thanks so much Jane, as your son is such a willing student the lessons are very effective and his own work outside the lessons make a huge difference. Thanks for your compliments, much appreciated. John
From Michelle
John is a reliable, friendly and knowledgeable tutor whose enthusiasm for the job is inspirational. My daughter has been learning well with him. This is not only because he is able to explain difficult concepts clearly, but also because he insists all his homework must be completed after each lesson. Like they say, the price of success is hard work!
Overall I am very pleased with the hire and would recommend John to any prospective students or parents.
Thanks so much Michelle, yes I'm a bit pushy about homework, I always ask my students to work hard. We also share a fun session, why not? maths is much better that way. Helen is a conciencious worker - she will do well in her studies. Again, thanks for the kind words John
From Jim
John has a good sense of humour and balances that with his natural air of authority - this is a good combination to keep interest levels up. He has shown great flexibility in supporting Louis as he has started A level maths. Louis has needed his confidence building and the elements explained in simple terms as the step up is big. John has been happy to take it back to basics and spend time making Louis more confident. He has also managed to fit an extra half hour in at our request. It's going to be a challenge, but I think Louis will do it with John's support.
Thank you Jim, Building confidence is a big part of doing well at A level and it is good to see extra determination in Louis now that he has appreciated how big a leap it is from GCSE. His cheerfulness, even when the going gets tough, is contagious. Well done Louis.
From Corinne
John was excellent in giving clear and relevant teaching sessions for my son as he prepared for an interview. He was very flexible and responded to the number of sessions we needed in a short time scale. My son said he was learning a lot more than in the school environment and his confidence in the mathematical aspects he covered Di improve a lot. John is pleasant, great sense of humour and builds a good rapport very quickly. No hesitation in recommending him as a first class tutor.
Thank you so Corinne. I must say that the sessions were great fun as we were able to share a laugh as well as to study intently. May I wish your son the very best in his future, if he works as hard in industry as he clearly did with me he will be very successful.
From Norman
John is not only an excellent tutor but makes a point of making contact with all the family and becoming a welcome visitor. Highly recommmended.
Thanks so much Norman. I enjoyed coming to you and helping Marcus to find his way. Loved the welcoming cup of tea too!
From Kisane
John really cares about making a difference and ensuring what he is delivering meets the need of the individual. His caring approach is adeptly wrapped up with great humour and fun. Wonderful. If only more people in the world were made like this.
Wow, beautiful words Kisane. Must be something to do with how comfortable you make me feel with the family. Your boys are a delight to teach and this, together with your regular tea and biscuits, means visits to you are most enjoyable. We will soon see serious progress with your sons as we do more work together and as we push through the syllabus. PS I've got another couple of jokes to share with you … (grin) John
From Rowena
The girls find that you explain things in an easy to understand manner and Nicola has learnt more in Physics in the lessons she has been with you than she has learnt since September at school.
Thank you Rowena and family, I've loved every minute of teaching your daughters they are so enthusiastic and inquisitive it keeps me on my toes too. I've never taught two pupils simultaneously but it has worked out really well so thanks for their co-operation too. John
From Sanat
John is a brilliant tutor. He explains concepts very clearly and sets lessons at a pace one is comfortable with. I find him very helpful; the tuitions are engaging with fun facts and some historical context behind the Physics. He really does bring the subject to life! I'm preparing for a few graduate medical entrance exams that require a good grounding in A level Physics and he is happy to accommodate to a different style of exam. He sets practice questions at the end of the tuitions and topics I should look into for further reading. I have started to develop a real interest in the subject and am gaining a much better grasp on concepts that previously seemed too complicated or tough. Overall - I highly recommend John!
Thank you so much for your very kind words Sanat. To be able to interest someone from a totally different academic discipline into the wonders and challenges of physics is a real joy. Your ability to actively contribute to the running of the tutorial, and your willingness to work between sessions has resulted in significant progress. I have merely acted as a catalyst for you own enthusiasm. for this I'm sure your future university entrance exams will be a doddle! I'm looking forward to our next session. John
From Carole
Very pleased with the way you work with Cameron. The methodical and patient approach has had had a positive impact on his confidence and he has made really good progress. Thank you.
Thanks Carole. Cameron is a willing learner so it's a pleasure to work with him.
From Theo
Theo enjoyed his first session of tuition with John and is eagerly awaiting his second. John is friendly and approachable which we all appreciated. Theo thinks that the first session helped him and it has helped boost his confidence.
Thank you for this, you are very generous with your comments. For me Theo is easy to work with so it has worked very well both ways. Confidence and hard work - should be my motto! Thanks again, looking forward to our next session John
From Ishverlal
Very pleasant and helpful tutor. I can see why the students benefit from his guidance. Can recommend Mr to anyone and I hope to employ his service in the future.
Thank you Ishverlal. hope we can do some work together soon. So good to communicate with you. Best of wishes to your daughter. john
From Christine
John is both extremely polite and professional in his approach to his tutoring. In just a few short weeks my son has grown in confidence and ability in his maths. I have not hesitations in recommending John to anyone who wants to give there children an extra boost in their education. 10/10.
Thanks Christine, yes all Alex needed was a bit of a push and for me to maintain his concentration. that seems to be working just fine. he is quite a bit brighter than he wants to admit so I want to motivate him to be the best in class. Let's see if I can do this! Thanks for your kind words. John
From Holly
We had several e-mails and telephone calls with John. We were very impressed with his professionalism and friendliness and felt confident and reassured. John would have been the perfect tutor for Holly - considerate, understanding, patient and fun. We didn't go with him in the end as school finally came up with some extra tuition which has worked well. However, should this be withdrawn at any time, we would certainly contact John again.
I'm so pleased Holly has got the support through the school. To be comfortable with the tutor is so fundamental to learning and now she has found someone suitable she will do well. I wish her well in her studies.
From Amanda
Really friendly, puts you at ease from the start.
Thanks for the feedback Amanda. Amy is a real pleasure to work with, glad she is making good progress. John
From Denise
John is proving his weight in gold as Sam and Beth have both benefited from his help already. They feel very much at ease with John as he communicates well with young people and most importantly, is able to teach difficult concepts in an understandable and interesting manner.
Thanks Denise. I'm pleased your children have responded so positively. These subjects can be made interesting and I find a great pleasure in demonstrating that to people willing to learn. Thanks again for you very kind words, much appreciated. John
From Farrukh
John is helping both my sons. He is punctual and well organised. He is very friendly and gets on well with both of them and explains things in a way which is easy to understand. He's an excellent tutor! and teaches in a good relaxed atmosphere. I very highly recommend him to anyone for Maths and Physics. I give him 10/10.
Thank you so much Dr Majid. I really enjoy visiting you. You sons are both enthusiastic learners and easy to teach. They both respond well to my time with them and I try to make the tutorials entertaining for them.
From Nadia
John is a very kind, very friendly and reliable tutor. He knows his subject well. My son is very happy to extend his knowledge in physics with John's help. Thank you. Nadia
Thank you Nadia, I do enjoy coming to see you all and helping your son. I feel he is making good progress and I'm sure he will do well in his exams. Thanks for the tea and biscuits too!
From Annie
Lucy's confidence has already improved. John very quickly established a rapport with her despite her shyness and identified the principal areas of difficulty and we are optimistic that with his support she will achieve the grades needed.
Thanks for your nice words Annie.
From Gillian
John was very reliable and well organised with lesson plans in advance. My daughter's confidence has greatly increased and she feels much more positive about her maths. I believe John's sessions restored her faith in herself.
Thank you Gillian. I try to be well prepared in advance and to work to the pupil's wishes. I also like to be relaxed and that generally makes for more confidence too. It was really good to meet you two and I hope I made maths a bit more interesting for your daughter.
From Louise
John has provided my son Matt with invaluable tutoring for his GCSE Maths exam. Matt found it difficult to grasp the entirety of the Maths curriculum in school and with John's help now has an excellent grounding for his further education and I would readily recommend him to anyone. A fantastic teacher gaining full respect and concentration from a teenager deserves praise indeed and Matt will remember his time spent with John and the breadth of what he learnt.
Thank you Louise. It was fantastic watching Matt's confidence grow within such a short period. I shall never forget him stopping me mid sentence with" hey I can do that!!" and promptly worked through to the correct answer with no further help. After that it was plain sailing. Such a pleasure to give him a little push and then watch him do it itself. I expect Matt do do well in his BTEC and hope to hear from him soon. Thank you for contacting me -I enjoyed my time with Matt immensly
From Amelia
V. helpful. Explains things clearly and covers plenty in each session.
Would recommend to others without a doubt!
Thanks Amelia, very gracious. Mind you I have to get through a lot as you pick things up first time! I feel very comfortable with tutoring you. Thanks for the recommendation too.
From Marilyn
John is proving to be a very capable tutor who has tailored my one-to-one lessons for my particular needs. He listens to my queries, giving full explanations and tuition on them if required. John is always available if I am stuck with my 'homework', usually by email.
Thanks Marilyn for your nice words. I like to tailor the tutorials as much as I can. Hope we can share a bit of the fun of Maths - and no exam to worry about too!
From Francis
John has been an excellent, conscientious tutor for both my son and daughter. He talks to them at their level and gets on well with both of them and explains things in a way which is easy to understand. He is very patient and will keep explaining something until it is understood. Both children have found their tuition an enjoyable experience. John is very easy to talk to and will provide feedback between sessions. He has managed to make even statistics enjoyable! Overall he has been an excellent tutor.
Thanks Francis. "made statistics enjoyable!" wow - a real compliment. Had great fun with sharing the maths topics with Susan and Geoffery - and they were patient with me too. I'm sure they will do fine in the exams. You are a great family to work with. thank you John
From Hannah
John was an excellent tutor, who was enthusiastic and patient.He helped to to understand the concepts I had perviously been struggeling with and has given me much more confidence for my upcoming exam. I would recommend John to anyone!
Thanks Hannah, you are very kind with what you say. It was a real pleasure to go through the topics you wanted me to . You will be fine in the exam because you put a lot of work in - you made it very easy for me. Good luck and enjoy the summer break. John
From Jennifer
He's an excellent tutor! really patient and is a good relaxed atmosphere. I'm feeling a lot more confident about my modules now
Pleased to tutor you Jenn - thanks for nice comments. Glad exam went great. See you next term for the next level.
From Tracy
John is an excellent tutor, he works with you and takes a lot of time preparing for lessons. He makes the subject interesting and will listen to your requests and plans around what you want and need to study. He's never once left me unsure of soemthing and is always available for help outside of actual tutoring time as well. I very highly recommend and thank him for his consistant efforts and help.
Thanks Johanna, it's been a real pleasure to help you. Glad you found it interesting - even more interesting when you get that B grade for Uni!
From Stephen
John helped our daughter tackle her Maths A/S level studies with renewed confidence. He helped reinforce her belief in her own abilities. He was punctual, well organised and enthusiastic, and made himself available outside of the agreed tutor hours. We are happy to recommend John as a tutor.
Thank you for the feedback, I found Emily very committed to her subjects and indeed she was very accomplished in her maths. I expect her to do well in her examinations.
From Liam
Brilliant maths tutor. John Truly does work around the student. I've had him for two and a half hour sessions! Throughout he kept the maths enjoyable and interesting. He's extremely helpful in person and online. He has a passion for the subject so it seems it is natural for him when teaching it.
Good communication, on time every time, gets straight to work, explains the 'why' very well, not simply out for the money as many other tutors are.
Thank you very much Mr. !
Thanks Liam, I enjoyed our sessions too. Maths IS enjoyable - it's sometimes a bit diificult to grasp first time through.
From Richard
I found John to be an excellent tutor, with an infinite amount of patients and the ability to explain and simplify what I thought impossible to understand. I would have no problem in recommending John to anybody requiring a tutor.
Thank you Richard. Glad to help.
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