I am a retired Chartered Engineer with degrees in both Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering. I worked as a Maths Mentor in a Leicester state school for a number of terms following retirement and I have enhanced DBS clearance.

I have 10 years’ tutoring experience, both face-to-face and online. Currently, I offer online tutoring only. In my time with First Tutors I received 126 five-star reviews.

As a Chartered Engineer, I worked in the power generating industry for approximately thirty five years and during that time, the use of mathematics within a practical context was an integral part of my work. I am a member of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and am well placed to understand the relevance and importance of mathematics and the difficulties which arise in its interpretation and application.

My enjoyment of mathematics developed throughout my engineering career and my time as an Open University student gave me first-hand experience of dealing with mathematical topics which, at first sight, appear difficult to understand.

Following retirement, I worked for a number of terms in a Leicester secondary school as a Maths Mentor. My role supported that of the full-time teaching staff by working one-to-one and in small groups with Years 12 and 13 GCSE resit students, Year 11 GCSE and AS level students.

In my private work, I am/have been working with students studying general numeracy, QTS numeracy, Functional Skills, GCSE/IGCSE (Foundation and Higher; Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 plus Year 12 resit), National 5, Level 2 Further Mathematics, Year 1/AS level and Year 2 A level (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CAIE, SQA, WJEC and CCEA). The majority are/have been school/college based with others being mature students and home-schooled.

In recent years, most requests from parents/guardians have been for students in years 7 to 11 and so my timetable is focused around this area of study. This is why, currently, I am advertising secondary and GCSE only. Occasionally, students with whom I have worked at GCSE level request support for AS and A level study, and I offer what I have available at that time.

The following is a sample of the reviews I received during my time with First Tutors:

From Clare ★★★★★ Greg is a great teacher: he has made Maths fun, tailored the lessons to my son's pace, and explained everything in a way which my son found easy to understand. I already see an increase in my son's confidence, and couldn't recommend Greg more highly.

From Eva ★★★★★ We love working with Greg! My daughter has gained the confidence she needed in Maths and enjoys working with Greg. He’s made a big difference on her.

From Lucy ★★★★★ I would 100% recommend Greg. My daughter was really low in confidence with Maths and he has helped her no end. She was always resistant to having a tutor as thought it was just bringing more schoolhouse but she has found it incredibly useful. I never thought I'd be able to say she enjoys a Maths lesson, but she does!

From Sharon ★★★★★ My son is really enjoying his lessons. Greg is absolutely great with him and as a fellow teacher I am extremely happy with how Greg structures the lessons and empowers my son to progress. Greg has gone beyond the level of help we originally requested as he has made the lessons tailored specifically to my son (he is home-schooled and the lack of this ability to progress within schools was the primary reason he was removed). I thoroughly recommend Greg!!

From Helen ★★★★★ James is enjoying your Maths lessons. He has mentioned that he feels more confident in Maths and finds your teaching style really helpful and informative. It's wonderful to see him so engaged and positive about the subject. I am hopeful that by continuing these lessons, his confidence will keep growing at school, and we will start to see an improvement in his grades.

From Triparna ★★★★★ He is an excellent tutor and a great human being. He understands student’s needs and provides help. His methods are simple and effective. Thank you Greg.

From Madeleine ★★★★★ Greg provided tutoring for my 16 year old son just before his Maths GCSE to boost his confidence and help with revision. Both of these aims were achieved and my son really enjoyed his teaching. He is considering A level Maths and we wouldn’t hesitate to ask Greg to work with him through his course if he does choose that option.

From Shiva ★★★★★ Greg has been helping my daughter in Maths for almost a month now and we are very grateful for the support and guidance. Greg is very organised, punctual and shares session notes and homework at the end of each lesson, as well as additional practice resources which we find extremely useful. Even though it is still early days, we have seen that his patience and encouragement has been helping my daughter gain confidence in the subject. Thanks a lot for your efforts, Greg. We are very grateful. EDITED-Greg has tutored our daughter for the past 3 months and we are grateful for the support provided. Unfortunately, Greg's available slots are changing going forward that clash with the school timings which means the sessions will not be able to continue any longer. We are however grateful for the support that Greg has provided so far. All through this period Greg has been punctual, organised and supportive to our daughter. Thanks Greg.

From Sandheep ★★★★★ Gregory has been a fantastic tutor to my daughter over the last few months as she prepares for GCSE's this year. The lessons are always well planned, focused and enjoyable. I highly recommend Gregory for anyone looking for a Maths tutor.

From Dawn ★★★★★ My son was really put at ease with Greg and has found his lessons invaluable.

From Bodrul ★★★★★ Greg has been providing our daughter with valuable additional learnings for her Maths, including tips and techniques that she used in her tests. She is more confident in her studies knowing that she can discuss her concerns and questions with Greg.

From Louise ★★★★★ My son in year 10 has started tutor sessions with Gregory to help him move from foundation Maths to the next level. He has found Greg really easy to understand, explains concepts really clearly and creates a comfortable environment in which my son feels confident to ask questions. My son leaves a tutor session feeling positive and we’re really happy with his improvements so far.

From Carrie ★★★★★ Greg has built a good rapport with my son and he has been well prepared for his mock exams. We highly recommend him and plan for him to continue supporting until next year. We are planning to request the same tutoring for my youngest son when needed. Thank you.

From Jane ★★★★★ My son has been using Greg for his GCSE Maths revision for some weeks now Greg is an excellent tutor, reliable, interesting and inspiring. My son‘s confidence has grown so much in tackling GCSE questions Greg has ensured that core Maths knowledge that my son previously hadn’t covered or understood has now been explained and practised in order that my son can have the ability to progress with the more difficult questions We are so glad found Greg

From Anna ★★★★★ Greg has been teaching my son for a month and I can already see progress and my son really appreciates his lessons with Greg. Thank you Greg

From Alistair ★★★★★ Well organised and excellent tutoring for Maths GCSE. My son is very pleased with his own progress.

From Kaden ★★★★★ My son had 3 lesson so far and he is enjoying his lesson. In his surds he says Gregory is a very good teacher.

From Sindhu ★★★★★ Really good teaching skills and makes it very easy to understand by structuring questions step by step making it much more easier to understand and grasp. He is the best Maths tutor I’ve yet had. I would highly recommend Greg for anyone looking for the Maths tutor.

From Elias ★★★★★ My daughter has had several 1-2-1 Maths sessions with Greg and the only wat to describe Greg’s lessons are great and understandable, which as a parent gives me to confidence to recommend Greg to others without a second thought thank you great for your continued hard work.

From Rita ★★★★★ I can really recommend working with Gregory. My son had zero confidence and was really struggling at school. Gregory has so much patience and is so positive. My son doesn't feel afraid to get things wrong when they are working together. It has only been a few months but I can already see the positive results and my son's confidence growing. We work via zoom and this works really well.

From Natalie ★★★★★ My daughter seems to understand her Maths better and is feeling more confident with math solutions following the tutoring sessions. Greg is also very professional.

From Matilda ★★★★★ Gregory has been absolutely excellent. He is incredibly supportive and efficient and my daughter (Year 11) has really enjoyed the lessons. He provides excellent materials each week so that she can go over the topic they have studied. And she is always very involved and focused. I recommend him highly!

From Rhiannon ★★★★★ After a lot of deliberating I chose Greg for my granddaughter's GCSE Maths revision. My decision was based on reading his profile, the reviews and gut instinct and I'm delighted to say I have not been disappointed. Greg is patient and encouraging of my granddaughter who through no fault of her own, has had obstacles in her revision path. I have no hesitation in recommending him to other parents (carers), who are looking for a constructive and supportive tutor. Thanks Greg!

From Puneeta ★★★★★ He is an excellent teacher and very understanding, makes sure that the topic is understood clearly, sometimes even if he needs to spend extra time. My son in GCSE really appreciates his teaching style and feels he has benefited by taking lessons from Gregory. Would highly recommend him. Thank you.

From Michele ★★★★★ What a great find as a Maths tutor. My son is in Year 11. He lost confidence and got behind during the lockdowns. Gregory is extremely enthusiastic, approachable, patient, encouraging and humorous. He quickly identifies gaps in knowledge and always makes sure a topic/method is thoroughly understood before moving on. The interactive method on-line works well and is enjoyable. My son's confidence is definitely being boosted in just the few short weeks he has been tutored. I thoroughly recommend Gregory.

I listen carefully and encourage tutees to ask questions so misunderstandings can be addressed. Together, we identify gaps in knowledge and focus on these areas to improve understanding and learning.

I encourage tutees to have confidence in their own abilities.