Richard

I was raised in Buckinghamshire, located just outside of London, where I attended the Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe. It was there, my secondary school teacher sparked my fascination in Maths - through engaging lessons coupled with a friendly approach. I studied Maths, Further Maths, Biology and Physical Education at A-Level achieving A*AAA.

I went on to have an amazing experience at the University of Leeds, graduating with a 1st in Mathematics and Finance. I’ve been tutoring Maths to students for over 8 years and delivered thousands of lessons. I tutor Maths to a variety of ages from primary aged students all the way through to GCSE and A Level. I have also thoroughly prepared for the Oxford MAT, which I can deliver tuition for.

In first-lessons I carefully select questions designed to identify a student’s misconceptions in a topic and then tackle them head on. I also take time to get to know the student, their hobbies and interests as well as thoughts and feelings towards Maths. Building a good rapport with students is important to me to create a productive and positive teaching environment.

In my sessions, I regularly use visual and interactive teaching modalities and pay attention to how my students respond to different modes and then adapt based on their learning style.

I consistently design my lessons with my students success in mind - to stretch them without them feeling stressed. I aim to increase motivation and positive feelings towards Maths (which is not always a given!).

Using assessments I can track students' progress and use this information to plan lessons and ensure the students their education is moving in the right direction.

I am also completing a MSc in Neuroscience part-time at King's College London. Tutoring aside, I enjoy watching sport, playing tennis and socialising with friends.