About me
I have trained as a secondary mathematics teacher which has given me the knowledge and experience to become a tutor.
Since September 2011 I have tutored students for Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, GCSE, IGCSE, A level and the QTS numeracy skills test. I have also provided work based numeracy skills in an office enviroment.
I offer a friendly, dedicated and reliable service. I cater for students at all levels and abilities working with them to build confidence in areas where they need support. I believe that all students are capable of achievement and that maths should be enjoyable and not a chore. I have a great passion for maths and I hope to be able to pass this onto my students.
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Summary
| Subjects taught | Maths (KS3, KS4, GCSE, IGCSE, A-level); Statistics (GCSE, AS); Adult numeracy including the QTS skills test. |
| Qualifications | PGCE (Newcastle University, 2011) BSc (Honours) Mathematics, 1st class (Newcastle University, 1986). |
| Experience | Since 2011 (private tutor) and several years (own children). |
| Areas covered | Online; UK In person; North Tyneside, Newcastle upon Tyne, South Northumberland. |
| Disclosure check | Updated 01/07/2020. |
| Availability | Evenings (after school hours) and daytime. Weekend appointments may also be possible. |
| Location | For in person tutoring it can be at your own home or my house if you would prefer. I am based in Forest Hall, North Tyneside and would prefer to travel no more than about 8 miles and to stay north of the Tyne. |
| Rates | £33 per hour for A level, £28 per hour for all other levels; no travel charges within 8 miles. |
Session plans
All sessions are planned to meet the needs of individual students. For each student, the content and structure of sessions may vary from week to week and I am happy for students to choose the topic of study. Activities include
- jointly working through questions and problems
- teaching and recapping specific topics
- working through past exam papers.
I will work with students on a regular basis (usually weekly) for long-term support to their studies; for a fixed period in preparation for particular exams; or for individual sessions to help in a specific area.