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Information About David:

Personal Description:

I am 56 years old and live in a Buddhist Centre in Bristol. I do care-work, supply teaching and tutoring on a part time basis. This leaves time for my Buddhist practices and studies and for working in the Buddhist Centre. I also teach Buddhism at adult evening classes.

Teaching Experience:

I have had 7 years experience in teaching Sciences and Maths up to GCSE level and 5 years experience in primary teaching. I have also had several months experience in supply teaching in primary schools and some experience of teaching English abroard.
I have tutored in maths (KS2&3) and English (KS2).
I have a current Enhanced Disclosure Certificate (CRB checked); A necessary requirement for school teaching.
Upon our first meeting I will show this certificate and all original certificates of my qualifications.

Tutoring Approach:

I like to create a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere with my pupils. I feel anxiety can be a big block to learning; especially in maths. I try to get the pupil to do as much as possible rather than me just show them how to do it. I will try to guide them through the steps of reasoning by asking lots of questions and by giving them time to think about it and do it. And time to make mistakes. Mistakes which they can then learn from. I also give them plenty of practise to build up their familiarity with particular methods. So my approach is quite pupil-centred. This can give me insights into what misunderstanding the pupil has. I also try to build their confidence through praise, a positive view of the pupil and by building their understanding progressively so they always have the ability to go on to the next stage.

Qualifications:

• 8 O Levels
• 3 A Levels. Maths, Physics, Biology
• Bsc. 2.1 Hons. Biophysics/Zoology
• P.G.C.E. (Teaching Qualification) 2ndry Sci.

Further Information:

Availability:	Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring:	Travels to you / From their home
References Supplied?	Yes
Current DBS/CRB Check?	Yes