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I am an award-winning and highly experienced "super" tutor and academic coach with over 15 years of tutoring, teaching and coaching experience, during which period I have made multiple students become university toppers and world prize winners. As for my own qualifications, I have a First Class Honours degree in Aerospace Engineering and a Doctorate in Engineering (Expertise: High-fidelity numerical simulations). As an undergraduate student at university, I was ranked number 1 with a cumulative average of 84%, for which I was honoured as the `Top Engineering Graduate`. I passed my A-levels (examining board: Edexcel) with straight A grades (note: there were no A* grades at the time), and my Mathematics mark in particular was ranked among the top in the world. To date, I`ve also authored multiple high-impact scientific journal publications.
I started tutoring undergraduates and postgraduates at the age of 19, and A-level students as early as 17. Until recently, I was also employed as a Senior Teaching Associate in Mechatronics Engineering at a leading UK University, where I was widely regarded as the highest-rated Academic. Occasionally, I offer lectures at various other institutions on a variety of subject areas including, but not limited to, Engineering Mathematics, Thermofluids (Thermodynamics and Fluid Dynamics), Heat Transfer, Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics, Solid Body Mechanics (Statics and Rigid Body Dynamics), Mechanical Vibrations, Structural Analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Soil Mechanics and Geotechnics, Aerodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Programmable Systems, Control Systems (Laplace Transform and Z-transform), Power Systems and Analogue Electronics. Currently, I have many students at various UK institutions and institutions overseas, ranging from Cambridge University and Imperial College (London) to IE School of Architecture (Madrid). These students have been very happy to work with me because they are being prepared to reach their highest potential, and this is somewhat evident from the fact that they typically acquire the highest marks in their class / cohort. Of the hundreds of students that I have tutored / coached over the past 15 years, almost all acquired the best possible grade and none has ever got a grade lower than a B, despite the spread in the aptitudes and circumstances of incoming students. I believe this is a phenomenal tutoring record and I have been working hard to keep my standard of tutoring at its highest level.
FOR OVER 15 YEARS, I HAVE ALSO OFFERED SUBSTANTIAL HELP TO NUMEROUS CLIENTS WITH COURSEWORK / ASSIGNMENTS & IT / ENGINEERING PROJECTS (INCLUDING THOSE INVOLVING MATLAB, SIMULINK, PYTHON, PERL, PHP, JAVA, C / C++, C# and HTML / CSS) AT UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE LEVELS AND FOR INDUSTRY-RELATED PROJECTS. WITH MY WIDE EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE AND SKILLS, I CAN GUARANTEE YOU EXCELLENT GRADES / QUALITY!
RESULTS FOR 2022/23: 100% A*-A Grades. Dissertation/Project students attained 80%+ overall.
I hold a valid all-clear Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate, which allows me to tutor/teach students of all ages.
FINAL REMARK: When I get hired, I usually become that one guy who helps you with all your academic modules, and helps you surpass your academic targets. Over the years, my professional intervention has helped multiple students get into prestigious institutions, including Eton College, Harrow School and Oxbridge.
I can teach Maths and Chemistry from KS2 to A level. I have been teaching since 1989. I have retired few years back from full time teaching.
I have won three awards for excellence and a superb tutor. In addition, I have successfully employed various teaching approach/ strategy when teaching and found that this led to many positive student outcomes, such as students getting A grades in A level Maths and Further Maths. I have experience in teaching KS2,11+, KS3, GCSE, IGCSE, IB and A Level maths online and face-to-face. I have worked as an examiner with various exam boards such as: Edexcel and AQA. I have worked as an examination officer and I entered students for WJEC, OCR, AQA, Edexcel and City and Guilds exams using SIMS.
I encourage learning by using different manipulatives, hands-on activities and technology. I utilise weekly tests to track students progress, locate areas of weakness and prepare students for final exams.
Being a versatile individual, I have had the opportunity to teach students who functioned below-, on- and above target grade. I have been very successful at accommodating diverse students needs by facilitating all styles of learners, offering individualised and integrating effective materials.
I have had awards and rewards for getting students to get excellent grades in GCSE and A level. See attached.
My approach is highly adaptable, tailored to accommodate the unique learning styles of each student. I believe in fostering understanding through clear, concise explanations, followed by structured problem-solving sessions to reinforce their understanding.
Maths A-Levels - A*
Further Maths A-Levels A
Maths GCSE - A*
Statistics GCSE- A
I teach:
KS2 & KS3 Maths
GCSE Maths - All Exam Boards, Edexcel, AQA, OCR WJEC (Foundation & Higher Tier 9-1)
A Level maths - Exam Boards (Edexcel, OCR, OCR MEI, AQA)
I always take a student-centered approach to teaching by asking students to bring their notes and talk me through the topics they feel are most difficult. My aim as your tutor would be to identify your strengths and weaknesses and build upon these appropriately. I would incorporate past paper questions very early in the curriculum to assess how well a child can apply their knowledge to answering exam questions. This will ensure that by the time the exams are sat the student will be fully prepared.
Rest assured you are in good hands.
Further Maths School, Learning Centre, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Private School, College, University, Academy, Language School, Speciality School, Faith School, Free School, Boarding School, Education Centre, Tutoring Centre, Tuition Centre
London, England
OUTSTANDING RESULTS ACHIEVED- PROVEN TRACK RECORD - 98% SUCCESS RATE FOR GRADES 9-7 FOR GCSE - 95% SUCCESS RATE FOR A*-C FOR A LEVELS Welcome to FairTutors, where we believe that every student deserves a fair and inclusive education. Our team of experienced tutors is dedicated to helping students of all ages and backgrounds achieve their academic goals and reach their full potential. At FairTutors, we understand that every student has unique strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles. That's why we offer personalized one-on-one tutoring services that are tailored to each student's individual needs. Whether you need help with math, science, language arts, or test preparation, we have a tutor who can help you succeed. Our tutors are not just experts in their subjects - they are also passionate about teaching and helping students grow. We believe that learning should be engaging, enjoyable, and empowering, and we strive to create a positive and supportive learning environment for all of our students. At FairTutors, we also believe in the power of technology to bring high-quality education to students everywhere. That's why we offer online tutoring services that allow students to receive expert instruction from the comfort of their own homes. Above all, our mission is to provide fair and inclusive education to all students, regardless of their background or circumstances. We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, and we are committed to helping our students achieve their academic goals and build a bright future. Thank you for choosing FairTutors as your partner in education. We look forward to helping you achieve your academic dreams. Wanting to boost your children's grades by 1 or 2 levels above their target? Well, what are you waiting for- F. have the perfect tutor who will guide you every step of the journey! :)
Further Maths School, Learning Centre, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Private School, College, Academy, Language School, Speciality School, Faith School, Free School, Boarding School, Education Centre, Tutoring Centre, Tuition Centre
Chelmsford, England
Science Clinic Private Tutors was founded in 2010. Our vision was to help struggling children understand the concepts of the major subjects which are sought after by many colleges & universities. Our tutoring was mainly in the main subjects (Maths, all 3 Sciences & English Language) to exam students only. Because of the huge demand of tutoring in all year groups, we now teach students across the board from Primary (KS1 & KS2) through to GCSE, A-level and University. We were luck to have had colleagues we share the same vision with join us. Now we can teach all subjects from Primary through to GCSE, College /A-levels and Science & Maths at University level. All our teachers / tutors are graduates and qualified teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) who understand the National Curriculum. Some of them are examiners at GCSE and A-level, which means they know the exam techniques students need to answer the exam questions properly and get better grades. Within the team, we have professionals with very high qualifications ie Masters Degrees (MSc / MA) and PhDs in various subjects. We can, therefore, be confident to say we are professionals who are dedicated to what we do with proven records in the UK’s most entrance and national exams. We are a tutoring organisation that is defined by its professionalism. Our aim is to provide a personal service. This makes us very different from most tutoring companies that just offer a platform for tutors and students to meet. We speak to clients so that we can match them with the most appropriate tutor for their needs. When this happens, the results can be remarkable & confidence grows. We personally know all our tutors and all have had DBS checks and their qualifications checked before we take them on. We are also a member of The Tutors’ Association (TTA) which was formed in 2013 to provide standards to the tutoring industry.
Further Maths School, Learning Centre, Primary School, Secondary School, Private School, College, University, Tutoring Centre, Tuition Centre
Birmingham, England
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I am currently a Medical student at Keele and a graduate from the University of Salford, achieving a 1st in my degree in Human Biology and Infectious Disease. Achieving the highest mark within my university. I was responsible for a programme known as GEMMS which is for supporting students in their medicine/dentistry applications, assisting them in interview technique and for the entrance exams.
I have mentored and tutored for 5+ years, helping students to achieve grade 9 in maths. I currently tutor Mathematics, physics, biology and chemistry for A-levels and below.
I am a fun person who particular loves his sports. Seeing the improvement and progress a child can make in a short amount of time is always the best feeling and I strive to help you achieve your goals and beyond. Sometimes having that 1 to 1 session can make all the difference in clearing up any worries about a topic.
I begin my classes by asking the student what they want to learn or discuss during the session. If they have a doubt in a concept, I will ask them to explain the same concept to me in their own words and correct them wherever necessary. I will provide some good methods to study or approach that topic. I will conclude the lesson by asking them if there is anything they would like to discuss in our next session so that I could prepare some questions in advance. I will also regularly be assessing your improvement through the use of practice papers to get an idea of where the student is at and how they can further improve. I strive to get the best out of my students.
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Bristol, England
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After graduating with an honours degree in Mathematics, Zahra entered the hedge fund world where she studied for CIMA and CFA qualifications. During that time she also taught on a voluntary basis, before deciding to pursue teaching full time. She is a supportive and friendly teacher, who has taught GCSE, IGCSE and A-Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics for over 10 years.
As well as teaching maths, Zahra is also responsible for the delivery of the Medical Programme designed for students applying for medicine, dentistry or veterinary science and specialises in training students for the UKCAT and BMAT exams.
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I have three years tutoring experience of GCSE and A Level Mathematics, as well as A Level Further Mathematics.
Aside from this, I have worked at King`s College London Mathematics School for nine years, teaching AS Computer Science as well as supporting students in admissions test preparation for Maths (i.e. the Oxford MAT and STEP papers). This has also involved mathematics outreach for y10 and y11 students,.
Before working in a school (during my PhD), I took on a range of tutorials for undergraduate mathematics students, mainly based on 1st and 2nd year modules, covering introductory calculus, analysis and abstract algebra.
Further Maths Learning Centre, Education Centre
Harrow, England
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Mathematics, Pure mathematics, and Further mathematics lessons in London, UK.
I am an experienced Mathematics tutor, helping students from GCSE to university level for over twelve years. I have a BSc in Mathematics from Imperial College, London and an MSc in Financial Mathematics from Warwick University.
Tutorial sessions would normally take place at my home in Stanmore or online.
INITIAL SESSION: I take the opportunity to understand more about the student, past exam results, other subjects being studied and future goals – this enables me to plan further sessions tailored to the areas which need most attention at the right time.
CONFIDENCE: I try to help students gain confidence in their ability by working on areas of weakness first. I try to break problems down into manageable chunks and explain those parts that do not make sense in more detail, using my communication skills to explain concepts in a simple way.
HOMEWORK PROBLEMS: these are set to consolidate what is covered during the sessions and to identify gaps in the learning; so feedback from this process is crucial to ensure that progress is continually being made.
EXAM PREPARATION: more emphasis on past papers, consolidation of knowledge and exam strategy, but this depends on individual circumstances. I provide my own solutions to past papers questions as needed.
***DOING BOTH ONLINE AND FACE-TO-FACE LESSONS.*** I have Masters in Maths and I am Former Head of Mathematics of a high achieving Grammar school in Langley. I have been teaching and tutoring for the past 24+ years. I teach Maths, Additional Maths and Level 2 Further Maths in KS4 and Maths and Further Maths at A level. I have tutored GCSE and A level students from AQA, Edexcel and OCR exam boards and have had great results always. I am also an examiner with AQA, Edexcel, Cambridge International and OCR examination boards for both GCSE and A Level. The best part of my job is making Maths enjoyable and accessible to my students. It is hugely rewarding when your students achieve their potential grades and progress to the next stage of their academic life. I am very passionate about my subject. Before teaching, I worked as a Senior Analyst Programmer in a Software house specialising in Banking software. Please note that I only tutor from my home and do not travel to tutee's house as I need all my resources to deliver a lesson that meets my expectation and yours!
Please note that the rates are as below:
Individual
KS3 - £50 (for Y07/08) GCSE - £60 (For Y09/10/11)
Additional Maths - £70
A-Level Maths - £75 A-Level Maths with Further Maths - £90 Degree - £120 Group - Discount on individual rates per person depending on number of students in the group KS3 - (Min 2 Max 4) GCSE - (Min 2 Max 4)
Additional Maths - (Min 2 Max 4)
A-Level Maths - (Min 2 Max 3) A-Level Maths with Further Maths - (Max 2)
Hello! I'm Daisy and I'm a postgraduate student at King's College London and tutor up to A-level. I have a BSc in mathematics from the University of Nottingham.
I've been tutoring for 5 years including a year full time. I've delivered over 2000 hours of online lessons and many face-to-face.
In my lessons I focus on clear explanations and aim to make maths more approachable, especially to those who have struggled or felt less confident in school.
Available for maths tuition online or in-home in London. Send me a message to book in a free initial meeting where we can discuss the best lesson plan personal to you. Generally students have already identified a few topics they struggle with as a starting point.
Lesson structure varies but we will always have a recap of related topics that we may be building on the lesson, examples and explanation as needed and a focus on practice questions. If you are preparing for an exam we will also look at exam technique. I would usually recommend that we focus on one topic at a time and take time to really get the hang of it, rather than rush through lots of content that is difficult to retain.
I always check my lesson content against the national curriculum and/or relevant exam syllabus.
I have been tutoring since 2015 since my GCSE results and marks spread across my community and started teaching A Level too in 2017 after getting the best results in my school, and almost 100% in my A Level Maths and Further Maths. I am currently a secondary school Maths teacher in Grays. I teach online and in my home in Ilford, IG3. Reach out for more details on availability :)
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I am a year 13 student who is predicted 4 A*s in alevels for Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Computer Science. I aim to study Engineering at Oxford next year. I got all 8s and 9s in GCSE. I plan to teach maths, physics and Furthermaths for GCSE and I have received a 9 for Maths and physics in GCSE. You may wonder why you should pick me over a tutor who is graduated, well I did GCSEs very recently and I understand the subjects and its specification very well for this reason my teaching will be tailored specifically to GCSEs and I will not be going off tangents whilst teaching, it will be the perfect amount for the student to get the desired grades unless they will to learn more. The tuition fee is negotiable.
Maths and Further Maths lessons in London, UK.
I am a student and I have finished my a levels and am heading to LSE to study finance. At A Level, I studied Biology, Chemistry, French, Maths and AS level further maths. Price per session can be negotiated. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
My Approach to Tutoring and Teaching Classes
Techniques and Teaching Methodology
1. Challenging Questions to Enhance Skills: I believe in pushing students' mathematical abilities by walking them through difficult questions. This not only prepares them for high-level problems but also builds confidence in their problem-solving skills.
2. Identifying and Addressing Weaknesses: My approach includes identifying areas where students struggle and focusing on those weaknesses until they are mastered. This personalized attention helps ensure that foundational gaps are filled.
3. Building Strong Basics: Mathematics is a cumulative subject, where understanding foundational concepts is crucial for grasping more complex topics. I ensure that students have a solid grasp of the basics before moving on to more advanced material.
4. Conceptual Understanding: I aim to provide students with a deeper understanding of why certain mathematical principles work. This not only helps in retaining information but also in applying concepts to different types of problems.
5. Pattern Recognition: I teach students to recognize patterns in questions and recall the steps to solve them. This strategy enhances their ability to tackle similar problems efficiently in exams.
6. Patience and Logical Approach: I emphasize the importance of patience in mathematics. Teaching students to approach problems logically helps them avoid feeling overwhelmed and builds a mindset that math can be simpler than it appears.
Typical Length of a Lesson:
Each lesson typically lasts for 1 hour. This duration is optimal for maintaining focus and ensuring that concepts are thoroughly covered without overwhelming the student.
Qualifications and Experience
I achieved a 9 in GCSE Mathematics and am currently studying both Mathematics and Further Mathematics at A-level, with predicted grades of A* in both. This strong academic background equips me with the knowledge and skills necessary to tutor effectively.
Target Audience
My lessons cater to students aged 8-16, covering a range of mathematical areas including:
- GCSE Mathematics and Further Mathematics
- SATs
- 11+ Mathematics
- General support with the secondary and primary education curriculum in mathematics
My goal is to provide comprehensive support tailored to the needs of each student, ensuring they achieve their full potential in mathematics.
I am an enthusiastic and inspiring Maths teacher and tutor with over 20 years of experience. My goal is to find the best possible approach of explaining Mathematics to students of all abilities, helping them to overcome difficulties they encounter in the subject, whether it is a subconscious bloc or even anxiety and feeling of "I can't do it". Each student has a unique set of skills and requires individual approach to get a maximum benefit of combining those skills in learning how to master the subject.
Under my coaching, confident students further perfect their technique and achieve their best grades. With those who find Maths difficult, I discover their areas of strength and we develop them and build upon them to help overcome shortcomings in other areas. In the process students often find out they can do much more that they initially thought and with encouragement, they lose fear of Maths and often start enjoying the process, especially as they start being more and more successful.
Over the years, I was a witness to many success stories, exam passes that enabled students to continue in their chosen education path, all the way to A star grades in A level and Further Maths with students actually choosing to study Maths at University.
I am an expert Mathematics and Physics teacher with international exposure and three main languages. My schooling started in the Lebanon, giving me fluency in Arabic and English and strength in French. As my schooling developed through the International school system in Nigeria and finally graduating with a Lebanese Baccalaureate in Mathematics, I received a fully funded scholarship to pursue Mathematics at the University of Michigan Dearborn and then a partly funded MSc scholarship to specialize in Operations Research at the University of Edinburgh and a MBA from London School of Business and Finance.
My passion for teaching had always been part of my career path. I had the privilege of teaching in several parts of the world catering for a variety of educational systems including GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level, IB, Lebanese Baccalaureate and others. I also taught at University level courses such as Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Electricity for Engineering. I think my life experiences and the diversity in my work experience makes me an excellent communicator and teacher.
I am a highly qualified, organised and self-driven individual with experience in working with children from years 1 to 13, teaching Mathematics in schools and as a private tutor. I have excellent time management skills and extensive experience in preparing engaging lessons adhering to the curriculum and each students’ learning needs and style.
Reflecting on my personal educational experience, external reading and modules I’ve taken up on teaching on top of my degree, I appreciate the impact the teachers make on the lives of young people. Furthermore, I believe that the skills and knowledge acquired throughout a young person’s education academically and personally has an immeasurable influence on their future. Therefore, as a tutor, I teach the material critically, specifically by expanding on the “whys” and the “hows” behind different techniques which would then encourage the students to look at the world more critically.
Additionally, I believe that understanding the reasoning behind each step from a young age is essential to strengthen their independent problem solving skills. Moreover, I believe this is pivotal in reducing maths anxiety, a common type of anxiety many suffer from which has proven to have an adverse effect on academic performance and motivation levels of students across all years.
My Educational Ethos
Throughout my experience as a teaching assistant, I have noticed that many students across all year groups abandon questions if it seems unfamiliar or difficult at first glance. However, when broken down in to steps students are capable of either working out a few of the steps towards the correct answer or reaching the complete answer by themselves.
I believe that one of the main reasons leading to this is the students’ lack of confidence in their ability and knowledge. Therefore, as part of my teaching process I focus on bridging the gap between classwork and being able to adapt their learnings to solve problems.
1. Starter activity
To build their confidence and reinforce their learnings, I start each of my lessons with a starter activity. This would include few questions on the material they have learned in previous lessons or the learnings directly relevant to the material covered in that lesson. I feel that this gives the students the opportunity to refresh their memory and skills whilst subtly drawing attention to the tools necessary for that lesson. These review activities and regular exercises help commit their learnings to long term memory leading to improved academic results.
For example, if the lesson was about using the circle theorems to find the angle x in a circle, I would start my lesson with a fun activity involving circle theorems.
2. Frequent reviewing sessions
Similarly, I like to commit half an hour to an hour per month reviewing and refreshing the material they’ve learnt over the course of the month. This is a great opportunity for the students to ask questions and brush up on their skills. Furthermore, this gives me an opportunity to review their understanding and focus on the divisions I feel could be improved. These reviewing sessions ensure effective learning as most of the material is built upon previous skills and learnings and consolidating the underpinning topics is key, especially in Mathematics.
3. Exercises
I believe the exercises given to the student must be tailored to their educational level and include questions which stretch their understanding to reach their maximum potential. This is because the first few exercises must build their confidence and then that can confidence can be used to introduce and encourage students to attempt more challenging problems.
With my lessons, I adapt the exercises per student depending on their ability because I strongly believe that this is the most effective method of teaching as no two students are the same. As a private tutor, I believe that this is the perfect opportunity for the students to gain the most personalised and therefore most effective lessons. Therefore, I make my lessons highly adaptive to cater to the needs and educational level of the students to enable them to reach their maximum results.
4. The whys and the hows
If the students understand the underpinning concepts behind each method, then I believe that leads to better results. A majority of the times, students are taught each method as a set of instructions. However, I believe that this is not the most effective way of teaching or learning as this does not promote independent problem solving skills and the likelihood of confusion increases if the students were to learn a set of processes per each topic. Therefore, I teach topics by placing emphasis on the objective of the problem and explaining why each step is taken.
I believe that education should be focused on the individual needs, and engage students in the process of their learning. I believe that all students have strengths and acquired knowledge, and the purpose of education is to assist students in identifying and building upon these.
One-on-one tutoring gives the opportunity for the teachings to be catered to the individual style and needs of the student which is not fulfilled to the same extent in school. Therefore, tutoring is the perfect opportunity for the student to reach their maximum potential because unlike in schools, these lessons will be going at a pace that is right for the student. Thus, it gives them the opportunity to master all areas.
For these reasons, my lessons are unique and made with the student in mind to cater to their individual needs and learning styles. This is how I ensure the students reach their maximum potential!
I have experience working with kids and young adults in classroom settings and have overseen revision sessions for students in secondary school while they were studying for A-level exams. I was appointed head boy in upper sixth and so I have a strong background in communicating and working with a variety of ages. I have volunteered in local primary schools to work with kids in young settings also, I really enjoyed my time doing this and found it to be an invaluable experience for my interest in teaching.
Bio
Hey! I m Dan. I m a young and passionate mathematician, with a joint math degree from Imperial College London and MIT.
During high school I went to Maths Olympiads and now I am studying for a PhD. I like explaining maths, talking about maths or anything related to it. And I also like teaching. It s something that I think I can make a difference in.
I strongly believe teaching should be more like a guided self-education process. For an extensive list of past tutoring experience, please consult the 'Teaching Experience' section.
I usually do sessions of 1. 5 to 2 hours. I feel this is a good duration to accumulate knowledge and not get too tired. I usually prepare exercise ahead of the session to consolidate the topic we discuss. I am looking forward to teach for any of these subjects, as well as for any other similar international qualifications/ university admission tests/maths university degrees. Teaching Experience
2 years of private tutoring in London. My most relevant teaching experience is:
-GCSE and IGCSE (4 months) -A Levels -Pure and further pure (all modules), S1,S2 (1 year) -American/ International syllabus (9 months) -IB Further Math (5 months-online) -Pearson Functional Math Test (only a few sessions, before exam) -Olympiad (2 months, over the summer) -Oxford & Imperial admission test- MAT (privately and during the summer of 2020 via Imperial) -University (about 10-20 sessions, mainly in person with Maths/CS majors from Imperial, UCL,Birkbeck and online with a Maths and Music undergraduate from Leeds)
First year tutor at Imperial College London (9 months) I feel my ability of teaching is best reflected at highscool, university admission tests / university level. I have an excellent understanding of Mathematics (supported by my results at Imperial College, where I scored in top 5%), which allows to me draw connections between fields and explain concepts in easier terms. I am positive this helps me instill a sense of confidence in my tutees.
Nevertheless, I have extensive experience tutoring at other levels too and I always try to match individual needs.
