⚠️ PRICES LISTED ARE FOR SMALL GROUP TUITION ONLY⚠️
Hi, I’m Madhiya: BSc (Hons) Chemistry & Mathematics, PGCE Secondary Maths (QTS) teacher, volunteer with Action Tutoring, former Operations Manager for a UK online academy, GCSE examiner and UKMT specialist.
I deliver thousands of lessons via Zoom ✦ Bitpaper ✦ graphics tablet — a live whiteboard with saved notes.
Why online works
♦ Feels like a classroom whiteboard (students write too)
♦ Notes shared after every session
♦ Calm setting for SEN or anxious learners
♦ No travel time — learn anywhere
Rates
➕ £20 small-group session
➕ £50 one-to-one session (£60 for A Level Maths)
♦ Experience & Qualifications
I have over fifteen years of tutoring experience, covering Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, GCSE, A-Level, 11-Plus, Functional Skills and selective-school entrance exams.
✦ PGCE Secondary Mathematics with Qualified Teacher Status – graded Outstanding
✦ Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry and Mathematics, Aston University
✦ A-Levels: Mathematics A*, Chemistry A, Psychology B , Physics B
✦ GCSEs: Nine grades A* or A, including Mathematics, English, Chemistry, Physics
✦ Enhanced DBS Certificate (formerly CRB)
Recent Teaching and Tutoring Roles
♦ EEDI – Online Tutor (2023 – present)
Live, on-demand chat support in Mathematics for pupils aged 9 – 16; rapid diagnostics and scaffolded explanations; regular platform feedback.
♦ National Online Tutoring Platform – Operations Manager (2022 – 2025)
Planned, launched and oversaw a United-Kingdom-wide virtual tuition service; recruited and trained tutors; ensured safeguarding compliance and quality assurance.
♦ Girls’ Academy, North Birmingham
Delivered GCSE Higher booster classes; monitored pupil progress; collaborated in departmental continuing professional development.
♦ Community Secondary School, East Birmingham
Provided one-to-one and small-group tuition for Years 7 – 13; tailored lessons to diverse learning needs and prepared learners for GCSE examinations.
♦ Talent-Ed – Lead Tutor
Taught the “Mathematics Masterclass” programme to Years 7 – 9; observed peer tutors; refined resources and shared best practice.
♦ Classroom teacher and intervention leader in several Birmingham secondary schools (2014 – 2022) covering Key Stages 3 – 5, whole-school numeracy and after-school revision programmes.
♦ Private Tutor (2010 – present)
Specialist in 11-Plus, GCSE and A-Level Mathematics; every student to date has improved by at least one examination grade.
SEN Expertise
Extensive experience supporting learners with Autism Spectrum Condition, ADHD, Dyscalculia, EAL and low academic confidence. Sessions are planned to be calm, adaptive and supportive, promoting resilience as well as results.
♦ Build rapport first — students feel valued and safe
♦ Diagnostic → clear shared goals
♦ Structured scaffolding so learners discover methods themselves
♦ Examiner tips: mark-scheme shortcuts, timing strategies
♦ UKMT enrichment for stretch; reassurance for anxious learners
♦ Guidance on GCSE/A-Level choices and STEM careers
♦ SEN-friendly pacing, visuals, chunked steps
♦ Zoom ✦ Bitpaper; boards saved as PDF
♦ Brief note after each lesson; termly summary for parents
Outcome: learners leave each session knowing what they can do, why it works, and their next milestone.
Languages | English (British), Urdu |
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Availability | Weekends, Weekdays (all times) |
References Available | On File |
Birmingham City University | 2016 | PGCE | PGCE - Secondary Mathematics | |
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Joseph Chamberlain College | 2011 | College | A* - A Level Maths | |
Joseph Chamberlain College | 2011 | College | A - A Level Chemistry | |
Aston University | 2014 | Bachelors | BSc Chemistry & Mathematics |
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Unpublished feedback (Usually negative) | 3 |