Cleadon Tutors and Cleadon Tuition

Personal Description:
Hello,
I have completed my PhD in Creative and Critical Writing at UEA. I also have an MA (Distinction) in Creative Writing from Royal Holloway, and a First Class Honours Degree in English Literature. I also have a good Fine Art degree from Chelsea College of Art and Design. I have been a private tutor for twenty years, and have taught many children in that time.

I am currently tutoring in Wadebridge in Cornwall but can offer Skype or Zoom lessons.

I'm 49, married and am an aunt and godmother.

Teaching Experience:
I have taught at undergraduate level at university as well as writing skills in an academic skills centre. I have also taught SATs to thirteen year olds. I have a PTTLs degree level 4 qualification and taught on an Access Course to adult learners.

I have taught AQA and EDEXCEL syllabuses at GCSE and AQA at A-Level.

Please note that I do not teach any Eleven-Plus or verbal reasoning syllabuses and that I prefer to teach older children (13 plus)

Tutoring Approach:
I use past exam papers, model essays, and devote time and attention to close reading of set texts at GCSE and A-Level. I have also given art lessons.

I can also provide Skype and Zoom lessons and find this has been successful with older and university level students.

I have a friendly, professional approach and find I develop a real rapport with my pupils, who find their results and confidence improving with my tutelage.

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Personal Description:
My name is Oyinkansola Davina. I am 189years of age and am currently studying International Relations at Richmond the American International University. I finished my secondary school in Nigeria but previously I schooled in the United Kingdom.

Teaching Experience:
I do not have any but I have worked with children before and helped in tutoring my family members.

Tutoring Approach:
Talking to parents to find out and work through the child's problem and take it step by step until they understand and branch out into other problems. Not to pressure the child into something they can not handle or making the frustrated but instead make it fun and understanding for the child.

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Personal Description:
I am proud to have consistently helped over 90% of my students achieve their desired grades and gain entry to their chosen universities, including Cambridge, Oxford, Manchester, Warwick and Imperial College.
I have a PhD in Physics and BSc Maths/Physics Jt Honours 1st Class. I am a co-author of over 60 peer reviewed papers in science journals and was a research scientist for 27 years in the world renowned Daresbury Laboratory of the Science and Technology Facilities Council which helps keep the UK at the forefront of international science and technology. I ran the operations of a world class X-ray photoelectron spectrometer for a wide range of applications in physics, chemistry, biology and material science.
I am a qualified martial arts instructor and teach the Chinese Wing Chun system. I believe sports can contribute towards an all round education and under proper supervision, martial arts can offer health benefits and is beneficial for mental and physical discipline. I am also interested in the promotion of the Chinese language because I am of Chinese origin and can speak Cantonese and Mandarin fluently. I also enjoy salsa dancing, music, fell walking, yoga and travel.

Teaching Experience:
Although semi-retired, I am still passionate about science and after gaining my PGCE teaching qualification in 2012, I am now embarking on helping GCSE and A level students with private tuition. My vast experience in training postgraduate students and working with scientists in solving real problems both academically and in industry brings in an invaluable real life dimension to the learning experience of the students.

Tutoring Approach:
My teaching is conducted in a relaxed but studious atmosphere and is tailored to individual needs with realistic targets. I use effective questioning and past examination papers for assessment which allow students to monitor their own progress.
I was a 16 year old migrant from Hong Kong when I first came to England in 1973, so I can certainly relate to problems such as racism, misunderstanding of and by others, loneliness, lack of empathy and learning barriers.

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Personal Description:
I work as a Maths Academic Mentor in a local secondary school. I work with students on the borderline of success. My job is to raise their understanding of Maths and to help them raise their attainment along the way to getting a grade '4' in Maths.
I am very reliable, flexible to your childs learning style with an open mind and a non judgemental attitude.

Teaching Experience:
I spend my time at school in identifying students who are not working at their potential levels in Maths. I work across all the years, but specifically Years 10/11.
Once identified, I work with students in class, one to one, or with small groups and also afterschool. The majority of students in my group will be around the grade 4 borderline and my job is to take them that one step forwards to a secure grade C and then onwards to higher grades. However, I can help your child Improve at any level including 7 & 8.
This is what I do everyday and over the years I have built a very firm understanding of the aspects of Maths and the specific topics which cause students to lose marks.

Tutoring Approach:
It's important to build relations with students, to promote confidence and encourage independent learning.

This takes time, but once I identify the areas of difficulty for the student. I can target those areas (Fractions, Factorising, Percentages for example) and along with the major topics of Maths which contain the 'must get' marks, I can help your child to make weekly progress by teaching, practising and then testing, to check their learning is progressing. .

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Personal Description:
I am a fully qualified registered primary school teacher. I have been teaching for 18 years as a key stage 2 teacher. I am also foundation trained.

I have taught all subjects across the curriculum. I specialise in Maths and English. I am experienced in teaching children with a range of different learning abilities and confidence issues and have taught children who have additional learning needs.

I am able to encourage children to become more confident with their school work by explaining how to complete tasks using different strategies. I look at the different areas that needs more focus and build on this. I like to make the sessions relaxed so that the child feels at ease, this way they are more willing to study at a pace that suits them.

I am available for tutoring: after school or during the school day if your child is home schooled. I also offer tutoring to international children across the world. At the moment I am tutoring children in Sri Lanka, China and Japan.

At the moment my evenings are full but I do have some spaces available during the daytime. Evenings become available as the children leave me when entering secondary schools.

If you have any questions please contact me and we can discuss it further.

Thank you :)

Teaching Experience:
I graduated in 2006 from Chester University with B.ed (hons) degree in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status and English specialism 2:1.

Experienced in teaching all subjects across the curriculum in key stage 2 and the foundation phase.
Experienced in teaching children with additional learning needs.

Experienced in teaching Welsh up to year 6.

Qualified in foundation phase teaching 2013.

Tutoring Approach:
To provide extra support for your child to be able to complete school tasks to a good standard and to prepare them for the end of year tests.

To help build confidence and self esteem so children can progress to the best of their ability and enjoy their learning.

I use different strategies, resources, games and activities depending on the learning needed.

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Personal Description:
**Free Trial Lesson** Available for all of West Yorkshire including Bradford, Leeds and Huddersfield. Available on evenings and weekends.

Hi, my name is Ahmad and I`m an experienced A-level Biology tutor with over six years experience with over 4600 hours of biology tutoring experience. My past students have gone onto study degree courses including Medicine, Pharmacy, Aerospace Engineering, Financial Maths, Economics, Physiotherapy, Audiology, Adult Nursing, Primary Education with QTS, Law, Accounting and Finance, Biology, Criminology & Sociology and Forensic Science.

Tutoring A level Biology is something that I am passionate about and I have been tutoring for the last six years since 2017. I have tutored A-level Biology to a total of 99 students (AQA and OCR). In terms of my track record for A-level Biology tuition, the highest grade has been an A* grade. I have also tutored GCSE Biology to 26 students (AQA, Edexcel and Edexcel iGCSE). The highest grade here has been a grade 9.

19 reviews for my tuition services are quoted as follows (these references can be independently verified upon request):

1) From Sadaf S: (5/5) Really helpful, he makes sure I understand the topic properly before we move on to the next topic. (19th March, 2017)

2) From Hamzah: (5/5) Ahmad is a superb Biology tutor with much experience. His intuitive teaching style not only engages the student, but firmly consolidates what the students learns in the lesson. (13th August, 2017)

3) From Imrah B: (5/5) A great tutor for Biology, really explains all aspects of the A Level course and makes sure you understand it before moving on. He is very enthusiastic and goes out of his way to help his students. Would definitely recommend! (17th September, 2018)

4) From Hajra A: (5/5) Ahmed is an excellent tutor who is very knowledgeable and conveys his knowledge of complex material in a manner easily understandable. Highly recommended. His method involves an individual approach, great advice, positive attitude. Always on time and ready to help. Thanks so much! (14th October, 2018)

5) From Sajda: (5/5) All our lessons with Ahmad have been progressive and proactive. He is well prepared and tailors all the lessons to our needs, paying great attention to detail and allowing pupils to learn and grow independently. Ahmad motivates and plans projection of goals and targets with us and constantly pushes for best results. We are extremely happy with the support and attention he has provided. (20th April, 2019)

6) From Samera: (5/5) Very good overall. Helps to grasp the principle and the context of A level biology. It's helped to gain my confidence and have a deeper understanding of the subject. Would recommend. (30th May, 2019)

7) From Khurram: (5/5) I am rating Mr Ahmed as excellent in all sections of biology because I believe that he deserves this rating. Being knowledgeable does not always mean being able to teach but he has both skills so it is not surprising that we are already seeing improvements at school. Mr Ahmed is not concerned or money orientated but will give his full effort to complete the set targets. He is not only friendly but motivates my daughter to be ready for the next lesson. At the end of the lesson he provides a progressive and truthful feedback. Excellent A* Tutor. (18th November 2019)

8) From Sanna: (5/5) My understanding of biology has become so much better thanks to Ahmed explaining hard concepts really well and Focusing on exam technique to make even the hardest exam questions seem doable. Thank you !! (20th February, 2020)

9) From Aliya S: (5/5) Mr Ahmad is high professional & very dedicated teacher. Blessed to have a great teacher for my son A- levels biology. Thank you so much Mr Ahmad for all your hard work & dedication. (30th August 2020)

10) From Aamarah Q (5/5) Ahmed teaches my daughter who is in year 12.Ahmed is an excellent biology tutor. My daughter feels he explains content really well. Ahmed is very supportive and encourages her to learn. He gives feedback at the end of each session. I would highly recommend Ahmed as a Biology tutor. I have used several tutors in the past and I would say he has been the best in teaching and most commitment to my daughter doing well in the topic. (20th January 2021)

11) From Nusrat S (5/5) Exceeded all expectations. Ahmad is one of the best tutors i've ever found.He provides high quality sessions tailored according to the needs of student . this enables rapid progress . My son has gone from a C/D to A within just few weeks lessons. Ahmad is very professional organised and supportive. His enaging approach has really helped. Thankyou for tutoring my son, your Knowledge and guidance has helped him consolidate his knowledge on topics. he feels he can tackle the questions with more confidence. Highly recommend Ahmad for any student that needs help and aimimg for A/A* (12th March 2021)

12) Huma A (5/5) What a great tutor. Totally dedicated to the study of Biology. My son is preparing for his final A'level assessments and Ahmad has gone out of his way to teach him. He plans the lessons ahead, mixes content with exam technique and then always leaves feedback (constructive) for the parent and student. Can't fault him and would highly recommend as a tutor anyday. (14th April 2021)

13) From Anum S (5/5) Very helpful, I actually understand when he explains (August 2021)

14) From Tolulope O (5/5) Ahmad is an amazing and excellent tutor. (October 2021)

15) From Andrea (5/5) My daughter has been tutored by Ahmad for A Level Biology for nearly 7 months, after I realised there were constant staffing issues at college due to Covid. I found my daughter was missing important lessons, which was very frustrating with A levels looming! Ahmad has been very supportive, encouraging and is very well organised. My daughter has made great progress over the months. I have no hesitation in recommending Ahmad and will be keeping in touch with my daughters A Level results, due in a couple of months time. Thankyou Ahmad (20th June 2022)

16) Sulaiman K (5/5)Amazing. Knows exactly what he's talking about and honestly makes the lesson so interactive. (17th July 2022)

17) MOAZAM ALI H (5/5) Ahmad has been an amazing tutor for biology GCSE . My daughter has started with him at GCSE and achieved grade 9 and now she is continuing A-Level with him and we are sure to achieve A*.He is patient, kind, helpful and very good at explaining things. He is very easy to get along with, knowledgeable and his lessons are always well planned. We were lucky to find him (1st September 2022)

18) Renu M (4/5) I found Ahmad very helpful for exam question practice, which is very important to do well in Biology. He keeps a graph to track progress

I found Ahmad very helpful for exam question practice, which is the main thing he focuses on rather than explaining content, unless you get a question wrong because you don't know the information. He keeps track of which questions Available for all of West Yorkshire including Bradford, Leeds and Huddersfield.

Please note, for in-person tuition, I only cover certain areas of West Yorkshire on certain days. Therefore, you will need to be flexible with the days you are available.

Hi, my name is Ahmad and I'm an experienced A-level Biology tutor with over six years experience and over 5300 hours of biology tutoring experience. My past students have gone onto study degree courses including Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Aerospace Engineering, Financial Maths, Economics, Physiotherapy, Audiology, Adult Nursing, Primary Education with QTS, Law, Accounting and Finance, Biology, Criminology & Sociology and Forensic Science.

Tutoring A level Biology is something that I am passionate about and I have been tutoring for the last six years since 2017. I have tutored A-level Biology to a total of 113 students (AQA and OCR). In terms of my track record for A-level Biology tuition, the highest grade has been an A* grade. I have also tutored GCSE Biology to 32 students (AQA, Edexcel and Edexcel iGCSE). The highest grade here has been a grade 9.

With each student, I made sure my lessons are focused and very efficient, making sure the student thoroughly understands the topic area. Exam question practice is absolutely crucial for a strong exam performance in A-level Biology. The best grades do not go to the one who memorises a textbook off by heart. The best grades are achieved by those students who have done lots and lots of exam question practice. With me as a tutor, we will aim to cover questions from over 60 exam papers. This is to ensure the strongest possible performance in the real exams.

With me as a tutor, I will also facilitate the student to completely finish the Biology content five months before the exam. This approach is strongly recommended as it gives the student a total of five months to do intense exam practice. I am familiar with both the AQA and OCR exam boards and have taken part in a AQA Continuing Professional Development course for A-level Biology. In addition to tutoring, I have been teaching other subjects to students mainly between the ages of 12-18 at an established educational Institute in Bradford for seven years. I also have experience in studying at the University of Leeds on a Biomedical Science degree programme.

19 reviews for my tuition services are quoted as follows (these references can be independently verified upon request):

1) From Sadaf S: (5/5) Really helpful, he makes sure I understand the topic properly before we move on to the next topic. (19th March, 2017)

2) From Hamzah: (5/5) Ahmad is a superb Biology tutor with much experience. His intuitive teaching style not only engages the student, but firmly consolidates what the students learns in the lesson. (13th August, 2017)

3) From Imrah B: (5/5) A great tutor for Biology, really explains all aspects of the A Level course and makes sure you understand it before moving on. He is very enthusiastic and goes out of his way to help his students. Would definitely recommend! (17th September, 2018)

4) From Hajra A: (5/5) Ahmed is an excellent tutor who is very knowledgeable and conveys his knowledge of complex material in a manner easily understandable. Highly recommended. His method involves an individual approach, great advice, positive attitude. Always on time and ready to help. Thanks so much! (14th October, 2018)

5) From Sajda: (5/5) All our lessons with Ahmad have been progressive and proactive. He is well prepared and tailors all the lessons to our needs, paying great attention to detail and allowing pupils to learn and grow independently. Ahmad motivates and plans projection of goals and targets with us and constantly pushes for best results. We are extremely happy with the support and attention he has provided. (20th April, 2019)

6) From Samera: (5/5) Very good overall. Helps to grasp the principle and the context of A level biology. It's helped to gain my confidence and have a deeper understanding of the subject. Would recommend. (30th May, 2019)

7) From Khurram: (5/5) I am rating Mr Ahmed as excellent in all sections of biology because I believe that he deserves this rating. Being knowledgeable does not always mean being able to teach but he has both skills so it is not surprising that we are already seeing improvements at school. Mr Ahmed is not concerned or money orientated but will give his full effort to complete the set targets. He is not only friendly but motivates my daughter to be ready for the next lesson. At the end of the lesson he provides a progressive and truthful feedback. Excellent A* Tutor. (18th November 2019)

8) From Sanna: (5/5) My understanding of biology has become so much better thanks to Ahmed explaining hard concepts really well and Focusing on exam technique to make even the hardest exam questions seem doable. Thank you !! (20th February, 2020)

9) From Aliya S: (5/5) Mr Ahmad is high professional & very dedicated teacher. Blessed to have a great teacher for my son A- levels biology. Thank you so much Mr Ahmad for all your hard work & dedication. (30th August 2020)

10) From Aamarah Q (5/5) Ahmed teaches my daughter who is in year 12.Ahmed is an excellent biology tutor. My daughter feels he explains content really well. Ahmed is very supportive and encourages her to learn. He gives feedback at the end of each session. I would highly recommend Ahmed as a Biology tutor. I have used several tutors in the past and I would say he has been the best in teaching and most commitment to my daughter doing well in the topic. (20th January 2021)

11) From Nusrat S (5/5) Exceeded all expectations. Ahmad is one of the best tutors i've ever found.He provides high quality sessions tailored according to the needs of student . this enables rapid progress . My son has gone from a C/D to A within just few weeks lessons. Ahmad is very professional organised and supportive. His enaging approach has really helped. Thankyou for tutoring my son, your Knowledge and guidance has helped him consolidate his knowledge on topics. he feels he can tackle the questions with more confidence. Highly recommend Ahmad for any student that needs help and aimimg for A/A* (12th March 2021)

12) Huma A (5/5) What a great tutor. Totally dedicated to the study of Biology. My son is preparing for his final A'level assessments and Ahmad has gone out of his way to teach him. He plans the lessons ahead, mixes content with exam technique and then always leaves feedback (constructive) for the parent and student. Can't fault him and would highly recommend as a tutor anyday. (14th April 2021)

13) From Anum S (5/5) Very helpful, I actually understand when he explains (August 2021)

14) From Tolulope O (5/5) Ahmad is an amazing and excellent tutor. (October 2021)

15) From Andrea (5/5) My daughter has been tutored by Ahmad for A Level Biology for nearly 7 months, after I realised there were constant staffing issues at college due to Covid. I found my daughter was missing important lessons, which was very frustrating with A levels looming! Ahmad has been very supportive, encouraging and is very well organised. My daughter has made great progress over the months. I have no hesitation in recommending Ahmad and will be keeping in touch with my daughters A Level results, due in a couple of months time. Thankyou Ahmad (20th June 2022)

16) Sulaiman K (5/5)Amazing. Knows exactly what he's talking about and honestly makes the lesson so interactive. 17th July 2022

17) MOAZAM ALI H (5/5) Ahmad has been an amazing tutor for biology GCSE . My daughter has started with him at GCSE and achieved grade 9 and now she is continuing A-Level with him and we are sure to achieve A*.He is patient, kind, helpful and very good at explaining things. He is very easy to get along with, knowledgeable and his lessons are always well planned. We were lucky to find him (1st September 2022)

18) Renu M (4/5) I found Ahmad very helpful for exam question practice, which is very important to do well in Biology. He keeps a graph to track progress

I found Ahmad very helpful for exam question practice, which is the main thing he focuses on rather than explaining content, unless you get a question wrong because you don't know the information. He keeps track of which questions you get wrong and then recaps them at the beginning of the next lesson until you get full marks on it, which I found really helpful. In the end I managed to get an A* in my A level exam thanks to Ahmad! (20th October 2022)

19) Hannah N (5/5)
Ahmad is incredibly hard-working, kind, thoughtful and has really helped my daughter who is studying for her Biology A'Level in Year 13. We are so relieved that we have his brilliant support to help her understanding of this subject as she prepares for Mocks and her A'Level. Thank you so much Ahmad. You are invaluable. (21st November 2022)

Teaching Experience:
Pricing:
I currently offer A-Level Biology tuition in Bradford for £24 with a free trial lesson to begin with to allow you to see if I am the right tutor for you. THE £24 OFFER IS ONLY FOR BRADFORD.

Tuition is available outside of Bradford too, but at a higher rate due to extra travelling. The first lesson is still a free trial lesson. I cover all of West Yorkshire. Here is the full price list for all postcodes:

Tutoring Approach:
Bradford District:

All Postcodes between BD1-BD18 £24
BD16 (Bingley) £24
BD17 (Shipley) £24
BD18 £24
BD19 (Cleckheaton) £28
BD20 £34
BD21 (Keighley) £25
BD22 £39

Leeds District:
LS1 £28
LS2 £32
LS3 £30
LS4 £31
LS5 £24
LS6 £32
LS7 £34
LS8 £35
LS9 £33
LS10 £38
LS11 £35
LS12 £36
LS13 £28
LS14 £40
LS15 £40
LS16 £40
LS17 £42
LS18 £35
LS19 £27
LS20 £24
LS21 (Otley) £35
LS22 (Wetherby) £44
LS23 £55
LS24 (Tadcaster) £41
LS25 £47
LS26 £47
LS27 £30
LS28 (Pudsey) £24
LS29 (Ilkley) £39

Halifax District:

HX1 £27
HX2 £40
HX3 £32
HX4 £36
HX5 (Elland) £39
HX6 (Sowerby Bridge) £50
HX7 (Hebden Bridge) £43

Huddersfield District:

HD1 £33
HD2 £30
HD3 £36
HD4 £42
HD5 £38
HD6 £28
HD7 £44
HD8 £49
HD9 (Holmfirth) £44

Kirklees District:

WF12 (Dewsbury) £35
WF13 £34
WF14 (Mirfield) £47
WF15 (Liversedge) £36
WF16 (Heckmondwike) £35
WF17 (Batley) £29

Wakefield District:
WF1 £40
WF2 £48
WF3 £42
WF4 £47
WF5 (Ossett) £40
WF6 (Normanton) £47
WF7 £44
WF8 £71
WF9 (Pontefract) £54
WF10 (Castleford) £48
WF11 (Knottingley) £53

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Kind regards,
Ahmad.

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Personal Description:
I am a Malaysian who can speak English, Chinese, Cantonese and Malay Language. I have completed my undergraduate degree in Food Science and Nutrition before working as a home tutor for 1 year. Currently, I study Msc in Nutritional Science at University of Nottingham.

Teaching Experience:
1 year teaching experience starting from Sept 2015 to Sept 2016 where I used to teach Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Mandarin.

Tutoring Approach:
I am a friendly tutor and patient in teaching. I guide my student patiently and slowly if they find it hard to understand the topic.

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Personal Description:
Hello! My name is Giada and I'm a native Italian speaker. Since I love learning new languages, I know what difficulties can be encountered and I can help you with them! Available for writing support, grammar lessons, conversation and more!
I offer classes of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Maths and Physics.

Teaching Experience:
Italian lessons to foreigners

Tutoring Approach:
Tutor for Maths, Physics, English, French and German at high school level.

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Personal Description:
I am a qualified (CELTA) English Language teacher who has been teaching in Taiwan, Poland and the UK since July 2017.

I have studied Chinese, German and Spanish so I fully understand what it is like to learn a foreign language. I like to keep my classes informative, useful and enjoyable, and I will tailor them to suit you and your needs.

I read and write extensively during my free time, and I aim to encourage others to see the positives in both reading and writing effectively. I also enjoy football, travelling and gardening.

I am dedicated to improving my knowledge and skills, and I pride myself on being a strict and dedicated teacher who encourages every student to reach their full potential.

Teaching Experience:
Since completing my CELTA in 2017, I have taught ages 3-65 from levels A1-C1 in General English classes, but also IELTS, FCE, CAE and PET exam preparation classes. My favourite classes are IELTS and Intermediate levels, but I am comfortable teaching anyone who is willing to learn.

I have always received strong ratings from my students (school / teacher feedback) and often receive emails from previous students, asking me for help or support with their English.

Tutoring Approach:
I aim to teach all skills equally, but can tailor my lessons based on your strengths and weaknesses. I want to help my students develop a wide range of vocabulary and enable them to understand and use every day language, such as ordering in a restaurant or buying a train ticket, discussing the news or giving their opinion on a political situation.

I always include vocabulary and pronunciation work and believe that correction is a vital part of every lesson. I encourage my students to self-correct, especially in writing, and often find that after a few lessons they are able to make progress in this area.

My classes include games (kahoot, board games, cards, hangman...), social media when relevant, BBC / radio programmes and other interesting activities that will help students increase their English skills in a useful way.

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Personal Description:
My name is Jamie. I'm a maths graduate from the University of Bath (MMath). I was a Maths Teacher and Key Stage 5 Coordinator at a well-known and very successful secondary school and sixth form in Bath.

I have been a Maths tutor on and off since I was in sixth form and have over 10 years' experience across a variety of ages and abilities (as well as 5 years' experience as a teacher). I'm fortunate that I discovered my passion for teaching and tutoring at a relatively young age, and I have already been able to guide many students at primary, secondary and sixth form level towards their goals.

I have now chosen to become a tutor full-time. It is incredibly rewarding to continue sharing my knowledge and insights with any students who wish to learn. If I can pass on just a little bit of my infectious enthusiasm for the subject at the same time, then all the better!

I would like to keep my tutoring experience as varied and fulfilling as I possibly can, and so I welcome tutees of all levels from any background. Whether you are preparing for secondary school, GCSEs or A-levels, or simply aiming to improve your general numeracy skills, it would be a privilege to give you the support that you need to make progress.

Teaching Experience:
In total, I have over 10 years of experience tutoring. This would have started when I was in sixth form studying for my A-levels, then continuing on and off through my time at University and during my career as a teacher. During this time, I have tutored students at primary, secondary, sixth form, and university level, some being short term in the lead up to exams and others being long term.

I also have 5 years' experience as a teacher, and in my last year I was appointed Key Stage 5 Maths Coordinator for my school, giving me responsibility for all of our A-level students. During my teaching career, I was lucky enough to teach groups of all levels - from lower Year 7 right the way up to Year 13 Further Maths A-level.

My experience, both tutoring and teaching, has been invaluable in helping shape the tutor I strive to be going forwards.

Tutoring Approach:
I believe a simple approach to tutoring is the best one. I aim to work closely with my tutees to identify their goals, and create a plan of action to follow to give them the very best chance of success. My experience will enable me to deliver high-quality lessons with unique insights, and these can be supplemented with homework and independent tasks to consolidate knowledge and cement understanding.

Regular communication between tutee and tutor is key, and maintaining this with my tutees throughout their journey with me is one of my highest priorities. This way, we can celebrate successes and milestones towards our goal, but also intervene in good time if any part of our action plan needs adjusting. In the same way, I would always encourage tutees to approach me to share their thoughts on how things are going, so that I can continue with what's working and revise things which can be improved.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Jamie

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Personal Description:
I graduated from UCL-IOE with a master's degree in TESOL education. Before coming to the UK, I worked as an English teacher in a middle school in China. After graduating with a master's degree, I decided to stay in the UK for development. I have worked in different Chinese education institutions, including charity schools for overseas Chinese children, one-on-one tutoring, and teaching Chinese in different British primary schools, middle schools and high schools. GCSE Chinese is taught for the majority of my curriculum and my students have achieved very good grades.

Reference from the previous student's parents:
'When we returned from Hong Kong where our daughter had been learning Mandarin for a few years, her London school did not have a Mandarin programme so Jing tutored her to GCSE level outside of school. Thanks to Jings careful but stimulating tuition, Martha made astonishing progress, especially given she had just one hour a week, much of which was through Covid. She sat the GCSE one year ahead of her other GCSEs and achieved a grade 8. Jing's lessons kept Martha motivated and she went into the GCSE well prepared and calm She loved working with Jing and was delighted with her result! Jing was a pleasure to deal with throughout. We couldn't recommend her highly enough!' ------- Sarah Lewell

Teaching Experience:
As a Mandarin teacher for curriculum and private tuition since 2015, my major duties are:
Designing different lessons based on the learners' level. Giving English reports to the school or parents. Marking coursework and giving feedback to students. Managing students' behaviour in the classroom. Invigilating examinations.

Tutoring Approach:
My teaching method focuses on motivating students to focus more on Chinese learning through interest or the way students are interested. For example, use some catchy nursery rhymes, songs, and small games to guide primary school students who are new to Chinese. For older students, I will use the apps in computers, ipads and other electronic products to help students quickly master the words they have learned. and so on.

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Personal Description:
I am a Philosophy and English language teacher from Southampton, England, currently residing in Stapleton, Bristol.

I hold a First Class Honours degree in Philosophy from Cardiff University (2017-2020) and a Master of Research in International Development from the University of Bath, awarded with Merit (2020-2021). Additionally I have a TEFL diploma.

Teaching Experience:
My teaching journey began in Granada, Spain, where I worked at ITACA Centro de Formación, instructing students across various proficiency levels (A1-C1) and preparing them for IELTS and Cambridge examinations. I developed engaging lesson plans tailored to students' educational needs and provided targeted interventions to enhance learning outcomes. Upon returning to the UK, I began to work as a Philosophy tutor adapting lessons to individual learning styles and supporting students in improving their communication skills. This diverse experience has honed my ability to teach complex subjects effectively to a wide range of learners.

Tutoring Approach:
In my philosophy tutoring, I emphasize a personalized and student-centred approach. I believe in adapting my teaching methods to meet the unique needs and learning styles of each student, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. My focus is on developing critical thinking and analytical skills essential for success in philosophy. I am well-versed in the AQA A-level Philosophy specification, which offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to develop students' interest and knowledge in the subject, as well as their analytical and critical thinking skills. Additionally, I am knowledgeable about the Edexcel Religious Studies A-level.. My goal is to equip students with the skills and confidence needed to excel in their examinations and to cultivate a deep understanding and appreciation of philosophical inquiry.

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