About Me

I have been teaching and tutoring Mathematics for over 25 years. During this time, I have taught Mathematics in secondary schools up to A Level, alongside tutoring students individually. For the last 15 years, I have been working as a full-time private tutor, dedicating all of my time to planning, organising, and delivering high-quality lessons. This allows me to focus entirely on perfecting my craft, refining my tutoring techniques, and supporting my students.

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My Approach

Every student is unique, with their own skills, abilities, and learning needs. For this reason, my teaching is student-centred, and the pace of each tutorial is set according to how quickly the pupil understands the material and develops independence in solving problems.

A typical tutorial includes:

  • Introduction of new topics or consolidation of existing knowledge

  • Guided practice through graduated exercises

  • Progression to more complex exam-style questions and rich problem-solving activities

  • Gradual removal of tutor support until the pupil can work independently and explain solutions in full

Through regular formative assessment and student feedback, I identify topics that need further focus. My own tutoring style is also continuously refined, ensuring I deliver the best possible learning experience.

I place strong emphasis on reasoning, logic, and rationale rather than rote memorisation. By understanding the “why” behind formulas, equations, and methods, rather than simply memorising procedures and techniques. Knowledge gained in this way may be intellectually challenging at first, however this approach ensures students gain deeper comprehension, retain knowledge long term, and develop the problem-solving skills and ability needed to confidently tackle challenging exam questions and therefore perform well in GCSE and A Level examinations.

Key elements of my teaching style:

  • Strong focus on showing full working, not just final answers

  • Use of mathematical proofs and derivations during lessons

  • Exposure to problem-solving and discovery-based learning

  • Preparation for top grades through mastery and understanding

Most of my students achieve excellent results in their GCSE and A Level exams, with many going on to study at university.

My Background

My teaching philosophy began developing while I was a student myself. I was fortunate to be taught by outstanding teachers and lecturers throughout my education, and their influence strongly shaped my approach.

  • A Levels – Achieved AAA

  • University College London (UCL) – First Class Honours in Mathematics and Physics, with Dean’s Commendation

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) – Canterbury Christ Church University

Testimonials

Please see testimonials from both current and former students and parents.

Qualifications

Since I will be supporting you in preparing for your exams and helping you achieve your full potential, I believe it’s important to be fully transparent about my qualifications. Please see my certificates appended below (click to enlarge).

If you are interested in booking tutorials please contact me:

Phone 07931708397

email 27maths@gmail.com