Andrew

BSc Honours in Pure Mathematics and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education - both from a Top 10 UK University. I'm passionate about Maths and get a real kick out of seeing pupils understand and come to love the subject.

After graduating, I taught up to A level in a Comprehensive School for 4 years before leaving to work in Finance IT for the remainder of my career. Having semi-retired, I have now returned to teaching, my first love.

I have two daughters, both grown up. I enjoy gardening, music, reading novels, playing bridge and theatre.

Price displayed is for a one hour lesson. However if convenient for pupils I do sometimes go over one hour for no additional charge in order to finish at a logical point. I also provide free support for A level pupils via text message as they approach their final exams.

Tutoring Experience

I taught ages 11-18 (GCSE and A level) Maths in Wiltshire between 1985-1989. During that time I also helped pupils by offering private tuition.

Since 1989, I have tutored my daughters and grandchildren. During 2020/21 I returned to private tuition.

I achieved excellent results teaching - in 1989 over 80% of my GCSE class received the top grade available at the time (a class that I had taught for four years from age 12). My A level classes also performed well above average in their exams with many gaining A scores. My private pupils excelled, many turning their predicted grades around within just 6 months - often from a predicted D to A or B grades.

The GCSE pupil I taught during 2020/21 started with low confidence. After obtaining A* in GCSE she decided to study Maths at A level, for which she also received an A* grade.

My A level pupil during 21/22 also obtained an A*. Since then, my pupils have continued to exceed expectations with their exam results for both GCSE and A Level.

During 2022 I returned to a school, helping out as a Maths Supply teacher during the COVID crisis.

Tutoring Approach

Pupils need to understand 'why', not just 'what'. When one understands 'why' something works one doesn't forget it. I'm patient and analytical - working to find out what it is that is blocking a pupil from understanding. I also try to convey a love of Maths and English Literature in my pupils.

For English, in addition to covering technical skills, I try to instill a love of language and an appreciation of why some writing is beautiful. I also teach how the writer has created these emotions in the reader and coach pupils how the recreate the same in their prose.

I am kind, patient and encouraging. I build a positive and friendly relationship with pupils and aim for lessons to be fun. Judging from feedback from parents, pupils enjoy the lessons.