About Me

I am a versatile, innovative and perceptive teacher of Mathematics, I establish excellent supportive relationships with students and parents to promote and reinforce and confidence.  My teaching methods encompass engaging lessons that bring the subject matter to life, which means that they are more memorable to all my students.

I have been teaching Mathematics for fourteen years which included a top Grammar school in Essex and an international school in Milan, Italy. My experience ranges from teaching GCSE, MYP to A-Level and IB Mathematics and throughout the 11 – 19 age groups.

I strongly believe that positive and enthusiastic sessions are essential to capture the attention and focus of students. Over the course of tuition, a wide range of activities is available to stimulate their individual learning styles. Once properly motivated, a high level of learning is inevitable.

Mathematics should be enjoyable and not just seen as a performance subject. The shift from ‘right versus wrong answers’ to mathematical thinking reduces fear of Mathematics to one of ‘academic growth’. It is not good enough to impart knowledge but to ensure that students fully understand why and how the new-found skills can be used in the real world.

At a young age, my own fascination for Mathematics led me to become a Mechanical Engineer when I graduated from University.  Being a very hands-on person I chose this particular path because Engineering was my own way of ‘putting Mathematics into action’.  To me, this was important as I believe that Mathematics should not be looked upon as an isolated subject as it underpins everything within the ‘real world’.  Becoming an Engineer was my way of doing this.  Some years later, I decided to change my career and become a Mathematics teacher because of my passion for the subject and the burning desire to impart my knowledge and experience onto students.

Not every student will have similar aspirations to mine.  Whenever possible my sessions have included demonstrations of how these Mathematical concepts fit into the wider world.  In so doing, a more addictive learning environment is maintained.  Subsequently, my students’ pass rates have been quite high. For example, in 2017 83% of A-level Mathematics pupils passed at grade A*/B and 92% of GCSE pupils passed at 7/8/9.

If you are interested in using my services, please contact me.