About Me
I am a qualified Maths teacher with degrees in both Maths and Statistics as well as a PGCE (the UK’s main teaching qualification). I have been teaching for 31 years in a variety of settings including a major university, a well known grammar school and an independent school. In addition I have tutored students either one-to-one or in groups and I have held my own Saturday classes and revision courses. I am also a Senior Examiner of A’ Level Maths.
I can teach across the entire range of secondary Maths from year 7 to year 13. I am familiar with the GCSEs, IGCSEs, A’ Levels, International A’ Levels and much more. I can also teach some degree level Maths and Statistics.
I am currently delivering lessons on a well-known online platform called Zoom. Ahead of that there is the possibility a short free trial lesson. The purpose of the trial is:
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to see if you like my style of teaching
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to make you feel confident that I know the subject matter you need
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to see if my personality is compatible with the student being taught
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to make sure that the technology works well
The trial lesson is typically 20 to 30 minutes long and is to give you a sense of a real lesson.
There’s no obligation to proceed after the trial lesson. Feel free to contact me using one of the above contact methods and please do send my information on to other friends and family. With the internet I can teach anyone anywhere.
Why are classes being delivered by Zoom?
CLASSES I WILL BE HOLDING FROM SEPTEMBER 2021:
The classes will be in the evenings (UK time). This means that children can attend classes from the comfort of their own homes. They won’t need to come out during dark winter evenings. They can have whatever snacks and drinks they need at hand. Children really don’t enjoy coming out in the rain to cold church halls where classes like this are traditionally held. Parents don’t enjoy having to bring children to classes and wait for them.
Zoom is ideal and also allows students who are far away from where I am based to attend classes and have one to one tuition.
This is a provisional timetable and is subject to change. Unlike school classes, there will be options to go into classes of a different age group. This will be discussed between me and you.
Between now and September, I will be holding free trials to demonstrate my teaching and to discuss your child’s ability and expectations. Please contact me for your free trial.
For a description of the class codes, please see next below
Mondays
6:15pm to 7:15pm 10F
7:30pm to 8:30pm 11F
Tuesdays
5:00pm to 6:00pm 7/8H
6:15pm to 7:15pm 10H (group 1)
7:30pm to 8:30pm 11H (group 1)
Wednesdays
5:00pm to 6:00pm 9G
6:15pm to 7:15pm 11H (group 2)
7:30pm to 8:45pm Year 12
Thursdays
5:00pm to 6:00pm 7/8F
6:15pm to 7:15pm 10H (group 2)
7:30pm to 8:45pm Year 13
7/8F: Mixed year 7 and year 8 group working at GCSE levels 1-2. This class is intended to cover the absolute basics of Mathematics and is best suited to those who have found Maths a struggle.
7/8H: Mixed year 7 and year 8 group working at GCSE levels 2-4. This class is for those of average and above average ability given their age.
9G: Year 9 group working at levels 3-5 for those of average ability. Year 9 students who are higher ability should consider the 10H group and those who are lower ability should consider either 7/8F or 7/8H.
10F: Year 10 group working at GCSE Foundation level grades 3-4
10H: Year 10 group working at GCSE Higher level grades 5-6
11F: Year 11 group for students who have been entered for GCSE Foundation Tier. The focus will be on securing a grade 4.
11H: Year 11 group for students who have been entered for GCSE Higher Tier.
Year 12: For students beginning an A Level course in Mathematics. We will begin by reviewing the harder GCSE content which forms the foundation of GCSE. Students will also be able to ask for specific topic help which will be shared to the whole class.
Year 13: For students continuing their A Level Mathematics. Year 13 will be their hardest ever year so far. Students will be also able to ask for specific topic help which will be shared to the whole class.
Further Information
Years 7 to 11: Classes cost £16 for a 55 to 60 minute session
Year 12 to 13: Classes cost £20 for a 75 to 80 minute session (equivalent to £16ph)
Students should be available a little longer to allow the class to run over if necessary or if there are technology issues. Payable in half term blocks. A small bursary is available – please ask about this.
Class size: Typically 3 to 6 students per class. The absolute maximum will be 8 per class.
Option to take private one-to-one sessions “instead of” or “as well as” the above: This is charged at £50ph subject to availability. No bursary available for one-to-one sessions. Most availability is during daytimes and weekends.