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Timeline
1999
Graduated from
Southampton University
In 1999 I graduated from the University of Southampton with a BSc (Hons) degree in Biomedical Sciences.
2001
Began working in the
pharmaceutical industry
I then started a career in the area of drug safety called pharmacovigilance. This involved monitoring and reporting adverse events to health authorities for both trial and marketed drugs.
2012
Decided I wanted a career I felt passionate about
In 2012, I decided to change career to one I felt passionate about, and began the journey of completing a mathematics degree I'd been studying for a number of years as a hobby. To support myself, I worked part time as a local one-to-one maths tutor.
2017
Graduated from
the Open University
In 2017 I graduated with a BSc (Hons) degree in Mathematics from the Open University. As I enjoyed the experience of tutoring maths one-to-one part time so much, I decided to continue this as a full-time career instead of training to be a maths teacher and then working in a classroom.
2020
Moved to Online Tutoring
In 2020, I moved to online tutoring to keep my business going during the Covid era. I was surprised at how well the transition worked, and the more sessions I ran, the more I realised that online maths tuition is actually more effective than face-to-face.
2024
The Future
Well over a decade later, I'm more enthusiastic, driven and passionate about what I do than ever before. To me, tutoring maths isn't a job at all, but a vocation that aligns perfectly with my interests, values and sense of purpose.
Graduated from
Southampton University
In 1999 I graduated from
the University of Southampton with a
BSc (Hons) degree in Biomedical
Sciences.
Began working in the
pharmaceutical industry
I then started a career in drug safety
called pharmacovigilance. This
involved monitoring and reporting
adverse events to health authorities
for both trial and marketed drugs.
1999
2001
2017
Graduated from
the Open University
In 2017 I graduated with a BSc (Hons)
in Mathematics with the Open
University. As I enjoyed tutoring maths
one-to-one part time so much, I
decided to continue this full-time
instead of training to be a maths
teacher and work in a school.
2020
Moved to
Online Tutoring
In 2020, I moved to online tutoring to
keep my business going during the
Covid era. I was surprised at how well
the transition worked, and the more
sessions I had, the more I realised that
online maths tuition actually worked
better than face-to-face.
The
Future
Over a decade later, I'm more
enthusiastic, driven and passionate
about what I do than ever before. To
me, tutoring maths isn't a job at all,
but a vocation that aligns perfectly
with my interests, values and sense of
purpose.
2024
Wanted a career I felt
passionate about
In 2012, I decided to change career
to one I felt passionate
about, and began the journey
of completing a mathematics degree
I'd been studying for a number of
years as a hobby. To support myself,
I worked part time as a local one-
to one maths tutor.
2012
Why online maths
tuition with me?
Why online
maths tuition
with me?
Adapting to each child
Finding the right tutor for your child can be challenging. All children are different, and you need to make sure that the tutor you hire is the right fit. Each child has their own individual needs; some lack confidence in their abilities, while others are highly capable at maths but haven't been able to demonstrate their knowledge due to ADHD, ASD, or similar learning differences.
Many students achieve lower than expected grades because they calculate answers in their heads but don't show their working. Some children struggle with authority figures in a traditional school setting, but thrive with a one-to-one tutor who treats them with mutual respect. A good tutor always adapts to the child's individual needs accordingly.
Experience
In recent years, the online maths tuition market has grown rapidly, with many agencies relying on university students and recent graduates. Many have achieved excellent academic success, but in my experience, becoming an effective maths tutor takes years of practical teaching experience.
Successful maths tuition requires more than subject knowledge. You need to explain new and often abstract mathematical concepts clearly, build rapport with students, and adapt your teaching to a wide range of learning styles and abilities. These skills are developed through years of tutoring experience.
Having provided maths tuition since 2012, I've worked with students from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. This enables me to understand each student's individual needs and provide bespoke online maths tuition tailored to their goals, whether that's Key Stage 3, GCSE, Grade 9 preparation or Further Maths.
Unlike many subjects, maths builds on earlier topics, so identifying and addressing gaps in understanding is essential from the very beginning. I also encourage students not to fear mathematical 'dead ends' but to persevere, as working through challenging problems is often where real understanding is built.
Patience & Encouragement
For learning to take place, students need to feel at ease, not worry about saying something 'stupid', and feel comfortable making mistakes. I make sure to be calm, kind, and extremely patient, so it doesn't matter how many times we have to repeat a concept; we will persist until it's eventually understood.
No Contracts
Unlike some tutors, I don't charge for blocks of tuition or have any contracts, so you're free to stop whenever you choose. This means there's no risk in trying a session to see how your child gets on.
Interests
In addition to maths, I enjoy cycling, going to the gym and hiking with Delphi, my Belgian Shepherd rescue dog! I've always been interested in astronomy and have a large computerised telescope that I use to observe the night sky. I also like photography, and enjoy taking shots of coastal landscapes and the South Downs near my home in Seaford, East Sussex.
I've also become interested in making maths walkthrough videos. I provide step-by-step solutions to typical exam-style questions and post them on my YouTube channel.
I'm acutely aware that not every family is able to afford a private tutor for their child, and so this is at least something I'm able to offer free of charge. The internet is a huge resource of free material for today's maths students.
I've produced a subset of videos titled 'Aiming for Grade 9' in which I walkthrough questions similar to the most difficult questions in previous GCSE exams. I hope these will be helpful for those students looking to achieve the top grades.
With the Right Tutor
Success is Possible.
With the Right Tutor,
Success Is Possible.
