Tutor Profile

Alex

A-Level, GCSE, KS3 Mathematics Tutor

I am a highly-experienced private mathematics tutor specialising in A-Level/IB, GCSE/IGCSE and KS3 Mathematics. I am extremely familiar with all major exam boards such as Edexcel, OCR (+MEI), AQA, CIE, WJEC etc. I also provide assistance with the Junior and Intermediate UKMT Maths Challenges - a number of my previous students advanced to the prestigious Olympiad (only the top 1,200 students in the UK are selected)

Teaching Experience

For almost a decade now, I have been a full-time private tutor and greatly enjoy my work. I have had plenty of time to learn how to adapt my approach over the years having taught a wide variety of students - those who have a strong disliking of maths and need that boost in confidence, or those who are pursuing the highest grades/outstanding CV and want to develop their mathematical skill even further. For me, the number one thing is making the student feel comfortable about learning mathematics and enjoy the experience!

I have assisted a large number of students with securing first-choice university offers at some of the top institutions in the world such as Oxford/Cambridge/Imperial College London, as well as many Russell Group universities. I am always happy to support tutees with UCAS applications - whether it’s reading through statements and providing feedback, or acting as a referee (for those who are re-sitting).

My tuition also extends beyond the UK to international students who are taking the IGCSE or IB exams, increasingly teaching students from all across Europe and Asia.

Tutoring Approach

My tutoring style can be described as well-organised, professional, calm, enthusiastic, reliable and patient. I believe it is important to make sure that parents remain well-informed about progress with weekly feedback, and to set tailor-made assignments every week to make sure that the tutee can cement ideas learnt in our sessions.

These days, I conduct most lessons online. I've invested in the equipment to be able to carry out sessions smoothly - all my tutees need is a laptop, internet connection, and, if beneficial, a graphics tablet to write on screen. I send a link to an online blackboard before the first session, and this link will be used every time. Here, the video call will also take place so there is no need to set up a Zoom/Meet account. All the notes made in the lesson will remain on this link so that they can be referred back to at any point, which is incredibly useful since everything is all in one place.

Please feel free to drop me a message to discuss any further details you may require, and to schedule a regular weekly time slot. I look forward to hearing from you!

Availability

Morning
Early Aft
Late Aft
Evening
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun

Qualifications

BSc Mathematics

Bachelors · University of York · 1st Class Honours · 2018

A-level Mathematics

College · Langley Park School for Boys · A* · 2015

A-level Further Mathematics

College · Langley Park School for Boys · A* · 2015

Reviews

Feedback
30
Published30
Unpublished0
Extra comments0
First Tutors

Alex had been great for my daughter. Her confidence had been knocked but through Alex’s tuition she is starting to enjoy her maths again. My daughter finds the sessions incredibly useful, Alex’s style really helps her understand her challenging topics. Alex sets homework to really support the sessions, and the feedback that he provides is very useful. Definitely recommend.

Tutor response

Really appreciate the feedback, Gavin - it's been a pleasure helping with her studies and I'm glad that these sessions are allowing her to enjoy maths again!

First Tutors

My girls have only had a few lessons and these are focussed on UKMT at our request. The lessons have been very good and they have really enjoyed working with Alex and boht have learnt a lot already.

Tutor response

Thank you for the kind words, Chloe - I've also very much enjoyed our sessions and look forward to helping the girls develop their knowledge further!

First Tutors

Alex is now supporting my son with his A level maths after successfully boosting his grade at GCSE level. My son is very happy with his sessions and always says he finds the sessions beneficial. Alex works in a very professional manner and always keeps us updated with our son's progress. We highly recommend Alex. Update: My son has now completed his A-Level Maths after being supported throughout by Alex. Alex has continued to be the most perfect tutor for our son. Its been wonderful watching our son grow in confidence and in particular, to see him approach the final exams which such confidence was amazing! Alex has literally done everything within his power to help our son, being 100% dependable and 100% flexible. Communications have been truly excellent - responses to email requests have been very fast and Alex has provided excellent progress updates throughout with recommendations for private study. We can't thank you enough Alex, you have genuinely transformed our son's enjoyment and confidence in maths, making a huge impact on his future prospects. How pleased and lucky we feel to have met you. Thank you very much!

Tutor response

Thank you so much for adding an update to the review Marie - hugely appreciated! It's been an absolute delight helping Hugo through both his GCSE and A-Level studies; I'm very excited for him that he can now use this knowledge/confidence to pursue a career that will undoubtably require these skills. He 100% put in a lot of effort behind the scenes as well, completing assignments set without fail and sticking to the suggested revision routine, and this transformed him into a very capable student by the time of the exams. Wishing him all the best for the future, and we'll definitely stay in touch!

First Tutors

Alex is just amazing and I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is possibly the most patient man I have ever known and that was definitely needed for tutoring my ADHD son through his GCSE maths! So thank you Alex! You made our lives much easier!

Tutor response

Thank you for your kind words, Bex. Genuinely an absolute pleasure :)

First Tutors

Alex is a great tutor. He's friendly, helpful and very approachable to deal with. His tutoring style is clear, engaging and instructive. Alex has been tutoring our son KS4/GCSE for a few months now. The improvement in our son's confidence and ability with maths has been just incredible . And he also really looks forward to Alex's lessons!

Tutor response

Thank you very much for the review, Jon - always a pleasure, and I'm looking forward to continue helping improve his confidence/ability!

View all of Alex's reviews
Tuition online DBS checked Tuition at student's home (Travels up to 5 km)
  • This tutor has provided us with a copy of their background check (Enhanced DBS)
  • The highest level of qualification that this tutor has provided us with a copy of is a Bachelors (or equivalent)
  • This tutor has an average feedback rating of at least 4.75/5 from 20 or more reviews.
  • This tutor has a history of responding very quickly (avg < 2h)
  • This tutor is a Professional (self-declared)
  • This tutor offers a 50% discount on their first / introductory lesson.
  • This tutor is happy to teach online
Subjects Taught
£100.00
£100.00
£100.00
£100.00
£160.00
£100.00
Map showing tutor's approximate location