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Stephen

(46 reviews)

Stephen

★★★★★ TOP RATED ONLINE TUTOR

✅ A-level MATHS and FUTHER MATHS

✅ University Entrance Exams: UCAT / GMAT / STEP / MAT / PAT / TMUA

✅ Principal Exam Moderator & Question Writer for 3 exam boards 9 years

✅ Question Writer & Content Editor for 2 Education Publishers 8 years

✅ 14,000+ hours one-to-one tuition taught

✅ Targeted advice and mentorship for Oxbridge & Russell Group University applicants

✅ Exam Technique Specialist

☑️ QTLS (SET)

☑️ Ofqual Level 3 Qualification for Tutors

☑️ Professional Tutoring Certificate (TSA)

☑️ Enhanced DBS certified

✸ I am a 37 year-old private tutor of A level Maths & Further Maths and mathematical concepts of Engineering and University entrance exams including the UCAT and Oxbridge Admissions Tests with over 15 years experience. I am both a Mechanics and Statistics specialist and have supplementary sideline specialisms tutoring applicants to Medicine and Dentistry courses and those students intending to sit the Oxbridge Maths and Physics Admissions Tests and the Cambridge STEP and TMUA.

✸ I also work for 3 major exam boards as a question writer, principal moderator and content editor for their education publications (textbooks, revision aids, specimen exam materials, etc.)

✸ I teach in a relaxed, friendly and encouraging atmosphere. Many of my current and former students/parents are also more than willing to provide references for those wishing to acquire further information prior to organising any tuition arrangements.

Teaching Experience

✸ I work very closely with a number of major exam boards as a Principal Exam Moderator question-writing for A level Maths and Further Maths exams alongside further moderation work marking exam scripts (A level Maths and Further Maths) and question-setting for the UCAT, MAT & TMUA and various other content publications (textbooks) and also for IQ assessment providers.

✸ I have collaborated with a catalogue of education publications and created a library of privately owned Mechanics, Statistics and Pure papers designed specifically to push students beyond the general scope.

✸ I can help greatly with exam technique and provide excellent advice on how to reach exam success from an examiner’s viewpoint.

✸ Year-on-year the majority of my student register typically comprises high-ability students, mostly applying to study Medicine, Dentistry, Maths, Physics, Engineering and Economics. I have a wealth of experience in these spheres and can offer this additional benefit to those prospective students. I do of course welcome all students studying for their Maths/Further Maths A-level(s), whatever they are hoping to do following that!

✸ I have taught from all of the AQA, Edexcel, OCR and OCR-MEI syllabuses within the English system, the French Baccalauréat and the International Baccalauréat - all comprising various mixes of Pure/Core, Statistics and Mechanics branches of Maths and Further Maths (I no longer teach Decision Maths). There are few individuals who can tutor this wide spectrum of qualification-experience and Mathematical subject knowledge & content - even fewer who can offer such further specialisation.

✸ I have tutored thousands of students both in-person and online for many years all over the country and beyond (including France, Germany, Hong Kong, USA and Singapore to name a few) and have successfully seen all of these go off to top Colleges/Universities to pursue their first-choice courses/plans, many typically including top-ranked institutions from Oxbridge and Imperial to the Ivy League.

Tutoring Approach

✸ I am a very encouraging teacher and like to create a relaxed, two-way, convivial environment in which to teach - that in which students learn most effectively. I strongly believe that there needs to be a good rapport between tutor and tutee to establish an effective working relationship.

✸ I adapt my teaching style to suit the personality and ability of individual students - all benefit greatly from a tailored/bespoke, differentiated approach to individual learning.

✸ I continually assess my students by having them reiterate and explain the steps they are taking towards reaching answers. This technique deepens the student's understanding of the method and solidifies their memory of the procedures/techniques required, and inspires confidence in their ability to use said skills in their exams.

✸ I have an excellent record of top tier results from students and maintain all my students year after year until their studies are complete.

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Qualifications

BSc(Hons) Mathematics

Bachelors · University of Leeds · 2009

Reviews (46)

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Stephen has provided our daughter with excellent A level Maths tuition focusing on the more challenging types of question she is likely to encounter during her Maths A level exams.

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Stephen is a very kind and experienced tutor. With Stephen's help my son managed to achieve A*s in both Maths and Further Maths. We're very grateful for the help Stephen has provided my son with. I highly recommend his services.

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Stephen is organised, helpful, knowledgeable and explains things clearly. Highly recommended, worth every penny.

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Stephen has proved an excellent tutor for my daughter doing her A level Physics. He has tutored her in her preferred learning style, ensuring she understands the subject and gains confidence in tackling exam questions. My daughter has totally transformed her view of the subject as well as driven up her performance. We were lucky to find him. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

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Stephen has been tutoring my son in A level maths for five weeks. My son has told me that Stephen is able to explain complex topics in a very clear way, making them much easier for him to understand. I wish we had found him sooner!

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I found Stephen through first tutors and have been very pleased with his teaching style and lesson planning. My daughter is doing A level Maths and Stephen identified the weak areas and helped boost her confidence. After every lesson we get a concise feedback and a thorough report on knowledge gap and progress. I would certainly recommend Stephen.

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Stephen, has excellent knowledge and many useful tips for exam success. My son tells me he is patient and courteous and above all else knows his stuff!! My son is sitting an A level for an odd board so finding someone that knows what we need to know has been a god send. Thanks Stephen we may be back for my younger one too!

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Stephen has supported my son through the entirety of his a-level maths and further maths. Stephen has really helped my son stay on top of the curriculums throughout and iron out tricky areas early on. Happily his exams have so far gone well and he appears to be on track to achieve his predicted A*/As. Stephen's input has been invaluable on this. He is also very personable, and organised so an easy effective person to work with. Well worth the money. thank you Stephen.

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Excellent! Stephen has given my son so much confidence and explains everything clearly. We receive feedback and targeted learning plans. Wish we had found Stephen sooner! A huge thank you!

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Stephen responded promptly to my initial query and took time to engage with me about my son’s needs before I made my decision on choosing the right tutor. Stephen started tutoring my son in a ‘rescue’ situation after poor performance in Y12 exams and his intervention was absolutely key in ensuring that my son passed his resits and was able to transition to Y13. Stephen has been tutoring my son since then (he’s sitting his A levels now), we’ve done both in-person and remo**Contact Detail Removed**ssons and we’ve been happy with how both those formats have worked, once some tech issues (our end) had been resolved. He’s been flexible and understanding when we’ve had to reschedule lessons due to events outside of our control. I’m happy to recommend.

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Stephen is kind and accommodating and has clearly structured lessons. He has many resources and questions that I've not seen before and are helping me with my A Level questions. Stephen is a confident teacher and supports me greatly. I would highly recommend him.

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Stephen tutored our son for A level Maths and Further Maths. He found Stephen to be an engaging tutor who would adapt his approach to the problem at hand until he had fully grasped the theory and could consistently apply it. Stephen was always punctual and looked to plan ahead for the following session by keeping track of the syllabus plan and providing additional material to complement this. My son would highly recommend Stephen.

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In just a few sessions Stephen has increased my son's confidence so much. He now feels he is in a much stronger position to be able to tackle the longer A level maths questions which previously he was intimidated by - I cannot recommend Stephen highly enough.

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Stephen has been a massive help to my son who for years struggled with his maths teacher at school which is why we reached out for a tutor. Hopefully the results in august will prove the benefit of having Stephen who is a lovely man that my son engaged with well which was a massive positive in itself! Thank you

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Stephen has been very helpful towards preparing my son for his exams. He needed targeted tutoring and Stephen provided that, enabling him to cover more content in less time.

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Still early days but my daughter says that Stephen has been superb in helping her master some of the trickier topics. Patient, knowledgeable and very good at explaining. My daughter enjoys the lessons and her confidence in Maths is growing.

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Stephen knows the material for exam very well. In very short time, he taught student how to tackle the exam efficiently

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My daughter has been working with Stephen on Physics A level topics for a few weeks now ahead of end of year exams. The format is to mostly cover exam questions and talk through the answers. Its like having a really smart friend who has done it all before and who is independent of school! She really benefits from the specific help on how to best answer questions to extract the most marks by using the right wording etc. It has really helped structure her revision too. In her last 2 test she has got A*s so its definitely helping. Look forward to working with Stephen over the next year to support her learning and preparations for exams in Physics, Maths and Further Maths as she looks to maximize her results to apply to her preferred universities.

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Three of us have worked with Stephen this year on various combinations of A’Level Maths and A’Level Further Maths... He provides in depth, productive, enjoyable sessions on whichever topics you require. He is exceptionally knowledgeable, patient and thoroughly committed to his students success. We look forward to continue to work with him next year!

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Stephen has been tutoring our son in A level Physics. Stephen is a fantastic, knowledgeable and patient tutor who makes his sessions focused and engaging and our son looks forward to them and they have really made a difference to his knowledge and confidence in physics. Stephen also has great communication and has been flexible in finding extra sessions or adjusting timings where possible. We can recommend him highly enough.

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Stephen is currently helping my daughter with A-level physics. They are quickly working through the gaps in her learning and preparing for the upcoming exams. In just a few sessions my daughter is feeling much more confident about how to approach the exam questions. Would definitely recommend Stephen.

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Stephen is an exceptional math tutor who possesses a deep understanding of the mechanics of numbers. His ability to simplify complex mathematical concepts and make them accessible to students is truly remarkable. I've had the pleasure of witnessing his dedication and talent firsthand, and I can confidently say that he is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to excel in mathematics. What sets Stephen apart is not only his expertise, but also his genuine kindness and patience. His approachable nature and supportive guidance create a welcoming learning environment, making even the most daunting math problems seem approachable. Furthermore, Stephen's experience in writing exam papers provides his students with a unique advantage, as he is able to anticipate and prepare them for the intricacies of various assessments. My son has more confidence in his ability and how to use his knowledge to shine in his exams. I cannot recommend Stephen highly enough. His passion for mathematics, coupled with his warm personality, makes him an outstanding tutor.

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Stephen is well prepared, very focussed and covers a lot of material in each session. At the same time, his delivery style is patient and supportive. He is always very happy to re visit topics which need further explanation and ensure that the detail is understood. An all round excellent tutor.

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Stephen is an excellent A-level maths tutor for my son who is in year 13. We asked him to focus on the more challenging questions and my son learns new techniques in every lesson which have improved his speed, ability and confidence. Stephen is also super-organised and responds promptly to messages and queries. Thank you Stephen.

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Stephen has been brilliant in supporting Fred with his A Level retakes. He has set a timetable to make sure each topic is covered, sets homework to consolida**Contact Detail Removed**arning, and deals with each subject in a way that is clearly understood. Fred says that he has understood some topics for the first time and that Stephen explains things in a way that his previous teachers had been unable to. We are half way through the revision timetable, and so far I am extremely happy.

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I highly recommend Stephen as an A-level maths tutor. He has single handedly restored my daughter’s confidence and belief in her ability in maths. Stephen is so approachable, his experience and understanding of the A-level course has been invaluable in enabling my daughter to turn her performance around in this subject. We are so pleased we found him!

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After just five tutoring sessions, Stephen has provided our son with a tremendous confidence boost and renewed motivation. Thanks to Stephen's patient and positive guidance, our son has now understood maths and physics concepts that he had not previously grasped in class. Stephen's approach fosters true understanding, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills which our son finds enjoyable and truly empowering, making learning not just effective but engaging. Stephen always encourages our son to explain his thought process and to articulate problem-solving steps leading to solutions. This method of teaching has not only improved our son's academic results but also his confidence in approaching challenges. As parents we find the communication with Stephen clear and effortless and we highly recommend him as a top-notch maths and physics tutor.

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Stephen is tutoring my son who is 17, for maths A level. He is an excellent tutor who is always organised for lessons but also flexible to adapt to any current topics my son is struggling with that week. We had hoped for in person lessons but Stephen was too busy, but I have to say that the online lessons are working out extremely well and my son is more than happy with the arrangement. Stephen seems to increase my son’s confidence in his ability and I’m sure the sessions will enable him to achieve the grade he requires. Thank you Stephen.

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Stephen has been extremely reliable and helpful in his approach to teaching my daughter for her GCSE mathematics. He consistently shows great empathy and understanding during the sessions, to get the best results out of the class. He always approaches the sessions with a calm and relaxed manner, putting the student at ease which allows them to focus, think for themselves and therefore develop great problem solving skills. Stephen is a very effective tutor and comes highly recommended.

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Extremely reliable and professional but most important is that my son truly enjoys his lessons and the teachers have seen a clear improvement !!

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Stephen has been brilliant throughout the tuition that was aimed towards MAT and TMUA. He has kept sessions challenging and focussed and has been approachable throughout. Working with a potentially awkward tutee, he has provided the perfect means to keep progressing towards the exams. I would wholeheartedly recommend Stephen to anyone looking for a maths tutor.

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My son has found Stephen incredibly helpful. He has adapted lessons to suit my sons needs, and has challenged his level of knowledge by asking some difficult questions. This has pinpointed where the effort needs to be focused after only a couple of sessions. His relaxed style is bringing out the best in my son (GCSE Maths and Physics)

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Stephen has been an excellent support network for my son in the later stages of his A levels. His teaching methods are superb and I would highly recommend his tutoring abilities to anybody requiring it!

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Stephen has been tutoring my son for the last two years A Level Maths. His knowledge is excellent and he has been extremely helpful in supporting him to further understand how to answer exam questions, even the more challenging ones. He is very patient and flexible and accomodating in arranging times of sessions. My son's confidence and love and enjoyment of Maths has increased considerably, which has helped to improve his grades.

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Great Tutor, Very knowledgeable Stephen is friendly and approachable My Son has found a new love for Maths

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We highly recommend Stephen. His support and guidance has helped to build our daughter’s maths confidence and reinforced her learning. Thank you Stephen!

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Stephen is friendly, professional, efficient and reliable. In a very short space of time he has pinpointed the areas within Maths Mechanics that my daughter was struggling with and given her the skills and confidence to plug the gaps in time for her A level exams. Would I recommend? Absolutely!!!

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A brilliant tutor who has always got the best out of me and challenged me with the tougher A level questions which has undoubtedly improved my maths ability. I would thoroughly recommend Stephen to anyone looking for a tutor. From Adi

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A fantastic tutor! The sessions my son has had with Stephen have been invaluable. Not only has his confidence grown but he has started to enjoy the subject more than he ever has done before. Stephen is friendly, calm, approachable and extremely knowledgable in this subject and his enthusiasm Is definitely having a positive impact. We are so glad we found him!

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Stephen has made a big difference to my daughters confidence and knowledge when it comes to maths and preparing for her GCSE. She was apprehensive about tutoring but was immediately put at ease. Thank you!

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Really pleased we managed to get Stephen as a tutor for my son. He is patient, reliable and really knows his stuff! Would definitely recommend him to others. 10/10!

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My daughter is making good progress since working with Stephen. He explains things thoroughly to her and makes them easy to understand. Thank you Stephen for all you efforts

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Steven tutored my son Samuel during the last six weeks of his A-level maths exams preparation and revision. Both Samuel and I were exceptionally impressed by Steven. He was punctual, very knowledgeable and well informed and an excellent tutor. Samuel's comment after his first session was "One session had been like five maths lessons" and he had "learned more in one session than in multiple revision lessons". I highly recommend Steven for maths tutoring and as a general tutor. I was very impressed with his work ethic and ability to explain complicated subject matter in a clear and concise way. I intend to use him again when my next son does his maths A-Level.

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Stephen has tutored my son for applied maths A level in the run up to his assessments. He spent time to assess my son's abilities and identified his strengths and weaknesses, so he ensured the work set was appropriately challenging. Stephen gave my son confidence in the areas he was unsure of. Thank you.

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Thoroughly recommend- extremely knowledgable, patient - knows the maths curriculum inside out.

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Subjects Taught
Maths
GCSE or National 3-5
£90.00
A-Level, IB or Highers
£110.00