Miv

I am a qualified (PGCE) and experienced maths teacher. I have lived and worked as a teacher in London for over 30 years. The last 24 have been with my husband in Greenwich, where we have brought up our two children, one of whom is now a primary school teacher in Greenwich, while the other is in his final year of university. I take an active part in local life, including as a violinist of the Blackheath Halls Orchestra.

Tutoring Experience

I am an ex-head of maths with 30 years of teaching experience in state secondary schools, and latterly for the last 7 years as a private tutor. I am used to working with students of different abilities and with different learning requirements.
From 1986 to 1996, I taught maths to GCSE and A level at a Secondary School in North London, the last four years as a Deputy Head of Mathematics. I then worked as a Head of Department for 14 years in a Secondary School in Bexley.

Tutoring Approach

My long experience of teaching children over a wide ability range means I am quick to gauge the needs of individual pupils and the best approach to helping them improve. Indeed, an essential aspect of my role was to identify and address the educational, social and behavioural needs of individual students, preparing tailored work plans accordingly. This put great emphasis on my ability quickly to establish a sound personal, but professional connection with my pupils. Learning should be fun but it also requires full commitment on both sides. Ultimately, I am an enthusiast for maths. I want to pass that enthusiasm on, as I believe this can only help to motivate students to give of their best and reach their potential.

Languages	English (British)
Availability	Weekdays (all times)
References Available	On File

Qualifications

Cardiff University	1987	PGCE	Education (Maths and Music)
Open University	1998	Other	Diploma in Mathematics
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama	1987	Bachelors	Degree in Music

Miv's Feedback

Feedback	6
Published feedback	6
Unpublished feedback (Usually negative)	0

From Robin

Miv has been tutoring my son for the past academic year. His confidence and performance has surpassed my expectations and is now at a level where h... Read more ›

Thank you for your very kind feedback.
It has been an absolute pleasure to work with your son and see his confidence grow in maths. He is suc... Read more ›

From Sarah

Myfanwy has been an outstanding tutor to my daughter Alice for the past 8 months. Alice's dyscalculia has held her back from understanding much of ... Read more ›

Thank you so much for your very kind words.
Alice was always hard working and an absolute joy to teach.

From Monique

Miv is a very experienced teacher and has a lovely manner when teaching maths. She is knowledgable of the educational system and can give lots of p... Read more ›

Thank you Monique for your very kind feedback.
Evelyn is a delightful student to teach : engaged, curious and hard working.
She is alre... Read more ›

From Lucy

Myfanwy is a brilliant tutor! She is very knowledgeable and explains things clearly. My daughter disliked maths before starting her tutoring and no... Read more ›

Thanking you so much for you lovely comments Lucy. It is an absolute pleasure teaching Sasha. She works so hard each lesson and is making progress ... Read more ›

From Marite

Myfanwy is a great tutor and has a very approachable and productive teaching style that allows you to learn many new techniques and practice any qu... Read more ›

Thank you so much for your kind words. I have thoroughly enjoyed tutoring Annija who puts a huge amount of effort in to each and every lesson, cons... Read more ›

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Subjects taught

Maths
Secondary	£40
GCSE	£40
Casual Learner	£40

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