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 get it.

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've been offering private tuition since 2019/20. I also taught as a Supply teacher in a local school to help out during the COVID crisis.

I also offer tuition in English: literature and language. I have an A level in English Literature, which is another passion of mine. I recognise that this is an odd combination of skills but it's genuine.

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

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.

My secondary subjects during teacher training were English and Drama. I also worked with other teachers with the school plays and musicals.

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

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 very unsure of herself. After obtaining A* in GCSE she decided to study Maths at A level. She took her A/S in Summer 2022 is now predicted A* at A level by her school. My A level pupil during 21/22 also obtained an A*. These are the only recent pupils to have taken their exams - I'm not hiding poor results behind these excellent pupils! :)

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 and to make the lessons fun.