I am a strong believer that every student is different, and that they each have their own individual way of learning that works best for them. A great academic record, years of class teaching experience or higher education qualification does not necessarily mean a great tutor, however my testimonials show that I have the right approach whereby I understand first how the student works best, then implement learning techniques which will drive the best results and deepest understanding for them. I am not a class teacher, I am not a university student, I am a Professional Private Tutor.
"I wish I could leave more than 5 stars! Our son went from being OK at maths and even wondering whether he should even choose Further Maths as an A Level option to getting an A star at Further Maths A Level. Tom has been very supportive, knowledgeable and professional throughout. Without question Tom’s input has been the integral factor in our son’s amazing achievement."
Brighton College student,
Further Maths A Level and GCSE
I also strongly encourage an inquisitive and questioning behaviour, where the student is aware that not everything I say should be taken for granted. The key skill universities are looking for is an inquisitive nature, so I do not lecture to the student, I let them give feedback and treat them as an equal, and in most cases the sessions will be student-led. This way they develop an ability to think for themselves, keeps them thinking throughout the session, and means we focus on the areas they want to improve.
The first session is normally spent working out the best tutoring technique, how motivated or confident the student is and what ability they are. In some cases I like to set small amounts of homework which help develop a deep understanding of the topic, however I expect most of my students to be motivated enough to work on their own.
From here, each session can build on the previous and will depend a lot on the current progress of the student, upcoming examinations, strengths and weaknesses and how confident they are. In general, I like to go through the content as fast or as slow as necessary, and then do some past paper or textbook questions with the student. Every student is different and will have different needs, and I am more than capable of adapting to each and every one.
Results
While my tutoring style focuses on more than just learning for exams, and I strongly encourage having a deeper mathematical understanding, excellent exam results go hand in hand with an excellent understanding. Raw results are a tricky metric for assessing the quality of a tutor as different students have different aims when starting tutoring, however clearly excellent tutoring ends up with excellent results and a minimum of a pass (which is often a significant goal). I am proud to say that my results have been very strong, with a 100% pass rate from all my students, and many going significantly beyond this and their own personal goals.
Most recently, I had an exceptional set of results for all my students, with all 10 who were taking exams this year being very happy with what they had achieved. All 6 GCSE students received at or above their target grade for Maths and Mathematical subjects, with one student improving from a predicted 4 to a 9 in Statistics GCSE. For my A Level students the story was much the same, with all of them reaching at least their target grade set when starting tutoring and finishing the year very happy with what they had achieved. In particular, one of my students was aiming for a C and achieved a B, and another achieved 95% across their entire Maths course.
If you would like to hear more about my results, please get in contact and I will happily share previous years with you.
Testimonials
“Tom was fantastically supportive and flexible, providing exactly what was needed, tailored to my son’s circumstances. His teaching style was engaging and again responsive to the circumstances and what best suited my son. I felt very lucky to have Tom’s support and would highly recommend him. His communication and flexibility were second to none.”
“I wish I could leave more than 5 stars! Tom has been tutoring my son for A Level maths and further maths for two years. My son recently achieved A maths and A* Further Maths at A Levels. Our son went from being OK at maths and even wondering whether he should even choose Further Maths as an A Level option to getting an A*. Tom has been very supportive, knowledgeable and professional throughout. Without question Tom’s input has been the integral factor in our son’s amazing achievement. We are very grateful for Tom’s help and would wholeheartedly recommend him for any other potential pupils. Thank you Tom!”*
“Our son did well in GCSE maths and decided to do A level. Whilst we knew it was a big leap our son felt it was the course for him. The jump to A level proved to be a real struggle. We engaged Tom and wow, what a revelation! Tom is able to explain a topic in multiple ways until the student gets it, something my son’s college was unable to do. Our son got an excellent grade at A level and we feel much of that achievement is down to Tom’s knowledge and teaching style. If you are looking for an excellent and approachable tutor, Tom has to be at the top of your list!”
“Tom stepped in when daughter was struggling with A Level Maths. Reliable, helpful and ‘very patient’ (her words). Definitely had a very positive influence on final result, getting her the grade she needed to go on to an Economics degree. We would warmly recommend him!”
“I’m so happy with my results. In Maths I got an 8 and in Further Maths I got an A. I think that having extra tuition lessons really helped to consolidate my understanding of Maths and boost my confidence in exams. Thank you for helping me achieve my excellent results Tom!”*
“Amazing tutor with engaging sessions that really immerse you into maths A Level and make it enjoyable. The sessions are also flexible and are really tailored to your needs. Would strongly recommend!”
“Happy to find a right tutor for my daughter- reliable, patient and punctual.”
“Tom was an outstanding tutor. His math skills proved to be invaluable, he helped me immensely not only with understanding individual topics, but also with exam technique. He had multiple ways of explaining things if I didn’t understand one method. Tom was always on time and well prepared every session I had with him. He helped me with C4, C3 and M1. Due to the help received by Tom I got an A in C4, A in C3 and B in M1. I would highly recommend Tom over all other Math tutors.”
“Really cheery and helpful, and the lessons were taught very clearly. He helped me understand the concepts as well as how to answer questions on them which got me a grade well above what I was expected.”
“Tom is reliable and professional and the sessions are a real confidence boost to our daughter.”
“Has been incredibly helpful in enhancing my skills in mechanics and pure maths as well as providing useful tips that I hadn’t come across before. I particularly find it helpful being able to take initiative when solving maths problems which really helps to consolidate my learning. Would recommend to others without a doubt!”
“Tom is great – explains things well and works well with my son helping him to understand the things he isn’t quite sure about. I would highly recommend him.”
“A personable tutor who swiftly understood our daughter’s learning style.“
“Tom worked weekly with my son for the academic year leading up to GCSEs. Tom helped to fill the gaps that were missing by working with him methodically and filling any holes on the way. My son was at ease with Tom and they made a good team. Max exceeded his expectations in GCSEs with a 7 in both math and statistics!”
“Tom has been a fantastic tutor for my son, who needed some help for a university maths module.I totally recommend him; we will be going straight back to Tom for more tutoring if the need arises in the future. He is a committed patient tutor who explains clearly and thoroughly. Thank you Tom!”
“My son had a one-off lesson with Tom to help him tackle a couple of A level maths topics he was struggling with. Tom was able to explain step by step methods to approach the questions which my son found really useful. Would use again.”
“Tom has been a wonderful tutor for my daughter. He is very passionate about the subject and very prompt. I would recommend him anyday”
“Thank you so much for all help you gave me and for all your confidence and belief in my abilities. Thank you for everything!!!”
“Cheers Tom, best tutor in the business I reckon!”
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