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Karen

Private Maths and Further Maths Tutor in Guildford

Highly experienced Maths Tutor since 2014 at A Level, GCSE and degree level including university entrance exams. have always loved Maths. It was an easy decision for me to study a Maths and Statistics degree at the University of London, obtaining a First Class Honours, and I so loved my subject that I continued on to do a PhD in Mathematical Statistics, combining both theoretical maths with application. My career then progressed to teaching and research as a Lecturer and Senior Lecturer in the Mathematics Department at the University of Surrey, where I taught Maths and Statistics. In 2014 I decided to work as a full time tutor, which I greatly enjoy and is extremely rewarding.

I also enjoy being with my family and my hobbies are travel, playing piano, swimming, ballet and photography.

Teaching Experience

Following my BSc and PhD, I was a university lecturer and senior lecturer in the maths department at the University of Surrey for many years and since 2014 I have been private tutoring A level/GCSE, STEP, MAT, TMUA and University level Maths full time. I achieved a First Class honours degree (BSc) in Mathematics and Statistics followed by a PhD in Mathematical Statistics, both from the University of London.

I have tutored many A level and GCSE Tutees, from all examination boards and IB candidates and University students over the years in the UK and overseas. I love Maths, which I have since I was small, and I strongly believe that understanding how Maths works makes the subject more exciting and motivating. It also increases a Tutee’s ability to cope with the unexpected stretching questions on A level and University exam papers. I have had a great deal of success with my Tutees, including one who was told by their school that they were incapable of passing foundation Maths and who went on to A level Maths with me and then to get a First Class honours degree in Engineering. Many of my Tutees have successfully obtained Oxbridge offers and then secured their places.

With my specialist Statistics knowledge I can help A level students do really well on their applied Statistics/Mechanics papers as well as the pure, which is an area they often struggle with. Due to my many years of university lecturing experience I have subsequently tutored many degree candidates from various universities in the UK. I have excellent references over the years from the parents and my tutees.

Tutoring Approach

I am a friendly, approachable tutor who allows tutees to feel comfortable and encourage them to ask anything that they do not understand. My aim is that they enjoy Maths and can apply and understand the subject with ease. I have tutored many A level and GCSE Tutees, from all examination boards and IB candidates and University students over the years in the UK and overseas. I love Maths, which I have since I was small, and I strongly believe that understanding how Maths works makes the subject more exciting and motivating. It also increases a Tutee’s ability to cope with the unexpected stretching questions on A level and University exam papers.

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Qualifications

PhD Mathematical Statistics

Doctorate · University of London · 1989

BSc Mathematics and Statistics

Bachelors · University of London · 1986

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sg1 Comment

Karen’s subject knowledge and expertise reflects in her lessons. My child has developed a good understanding of some tricky concepts thanks to Karen’s teaching.

Tutor response

Thanks for your feedback. It is a pleasure to see your daughter’s progress.

carolinehales Comment

My daughter really benefited from her time with Karen, she became more confident, and felt her maths improved significantly.

Tutor response

Thank you so much. It is great to see her confidence grow in both her maths and herself. It was a pleasure to teach her.

hakan Comment

Karen was my daughter's totor since 4 years. She started from GCSE then got very good score in A LEVEL. Now she is stuying UCL Architecture. My daugher was very happy to work with Karen. She is an excellent educator. Thank you to Karen millions time.

Tutor response

Thank you. I am so proud of all she achieved over the time I tutored her. It was a pleasure. Thank you.

ann.yendole Comment

Karen is a superb tutor. She quickly assesses the areas needing support, finds the right pace for each and every pupil and creates the perfect environment for learning. She knows when to push and when to nurture. She inspired both our kids and they exceeded their expectations! Highly recommend for GCSE and A level.

Tutor response

Thank you so much Ann. It is great to see your girls flourish and gain confidence. They have been a pleasure to teach.

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Tutor response

Thank you so much Emma! Your daughter is a pleasure to teach. I am enjoying seeing her progress.

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