- 13+ Maths
- MAT / STEP / TMUA
- GCSE Maths
- A Level Maths
- A Level Further Maths
- IB Maths
- Maths Olympiad
I have taught a wide range of students, from those starting their journey in Maths to those at University. In particular, I have a lot of experience helping students towards their 11+, 13+, GCSE and A-Level examinations.
Primary school:
I have helped several students begin their maths journey, so I know how important their first few steps can be.
One student was changing schools, and the standard in her new school, Eaton Square, was much higher than in her previous school. Over a few sessions, we quickly bridged the gap in standards, giving her the confidence to start at her new school.
11+ & 13+ Maths, verbal & non-verbal reasoning:
I have successfully helped students prepare for 11+ and 13+ examinations in maths, non-verbal & verbal reasoning. The students were applying for schools including Latymer Upper, Eton, St Pauls, Godolphin & Latymer, Ibstock, Dulwich, City of London, Sevenoaks, and Uppingham. ?
Maddie, 11+: Maddie was at a state primary school, so she hadn’t been exposed to some of the material and the problem-solving questions that are part of the 11+ examinations. I quickly identified the gaps in her knowledge and filled them in, then taught her how to approach and answer the 11+ questions. She got into Ibstock and came top of her year at her primary school (despite being a year younger than the other students).
A student was struggling with the Common Entrance exam; initially, he was getting less than 30% on the paper. After a few sessions, his marks soon shot up; he passed the exam and was offered a place at Eton, his preferred school. He also struggled with his revision schedule, so I helped him organise his time and develop an effective revision plan.
GCSE maths
I have worked with several exam boards (OCR, Edexcel, AQA, CIE) for both iGCSE /GCSE and thus have a strong understanding of the content. I have helped students achieve the top grades and enabled students at the lower end of the grade spectrum to gain a solid grasp of the contents and achieve and exceed their desired grades.
One of my GCSE student injured his leg and, as a result, missed a lot of school. I helped him cover the areas he was missing. I then helped him revise and learn how to answer the exam questions. He went on to get a 9, the top grade, in his Maths GCSE and an A in Additional Maths GCSE.
A-level and IB maths:
I have worked with a number of the A-Level exam boards (OCR, Edexcel, AQA, CIE) and taught many students the IB course (Standard and Higher).
One of my A-Level was struggling with the leap from GCSE to A-Level maths. I helped him develop his understanding of the content, his ability to answer exam questions and his confidence. He exceeded his expectations by achieving an A in maths and getting a place in Engineering at Warwick, his first choice university.
University Preparation (STEP, MAT and interview preparation):
I have had a lot of experience with STEP (Maths examination for Cambridge and Warwick) and MAT (Oxford’s entrance exam for maths-related courses). I am aware of how daunting these longer, difficult, problem-solving questions can be. However, I believe every student looking to take this exam can perform well if they prepare correctly. This is due to the rigid syllabus and the consistency with question style, length and difficulty.
Job assessments / Numeracy tests: one student was applying to be a Music teacher in secondary schools but struggled with the required numeracy tests. I showed him how to approach and answer each type of question. We worked on ways to save time, including various mental arithmetic tricks. Within a few sessions, his test scores and confidence shot up. He passed the exam and is now enjoying life as a music teacher!
Homeschooling:
I have experience teaching students who are homeschooled or who are doing a course outside of school. In these instances, I have delivered the entire syllabus to the students. This included preparing monthly plans & targets, setting weekly homework and monthly tests to monitor their progress.
SEN students
I have taught students with social, emotional, behavioural and learning difficulties. As such, I am aware of how different conditions can affect a student’s learning, but in my experience, they need never stop their progress.
One of my students struggled with a social communication disorder and dyslexia; on top of that, English wasn’t his first language. As advised by his psychologist's report, I employed a multi-modal approach and helped him with his organisation.