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DUNCAN

Private Maths and Further Maths Tutor in Tunbridge Wells

I hold a Master's degree in Mathematics and a PGCE in the teaching of Mathematics. Following many years of successful secondary Mathematics teaching in the UK and overseas, I built a second career in software and change management, primarily in the Financial services and Health sectors. I became Chief Operating Officer for a software company, and have operated my own consultancy business since 2010. Throughout, I have retained my passion for Mathematics, and am now focusing on tuition as my main occupation. In 2019 I set up my Tuition business, in which I now work with my wife.

Teaching Experience

I have fourteen years of school-based Maths teaching experience, eleven of which were as Head of Department, including a total of five years in two Kent grammar schools, and several years in prestigious international schools. Since 2017, I have tutored over 100 students in A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics, and IB Diploma Standard and Higher Levels. I have also supported undergraduates following subsidiary Mathematics courses. I offer both online and face-to-face tuition. I am also able to help with University entrance tests in Mathematics - TMUA, ESAT etc, which while based on the A Level Syllabus, require a different approach.

Tutoring Approach

My approach to tuition is structured and patient; difficulties in learning maths can often lead to anxiety and confusion, and the role of the tutor in 1-1 tuition is to complement the classroom approach by helping the student develop confidence in their core skills. I seek to develop a good working partnership with students, and students for their part must be committed to reinforcing the gains from the tutorial sessions with practice at home.

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Qualifications

Postgraduate Certificate in Education

PGCE · University of Bristol · 1978

M.Sc. (Mathematics)

Masters · University of Sussex · Distinction · 1975

B.Sc. (Hons) Mathematics

Bachelors · University of Bristol · II(i) · 1974

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First Tutors

Thanks, Duncan. Mik really enjoys the lessons

Tutor response

Thanks Dzina, it's been good working with Mik

First Tutors

Duncan recently started to support my daughter for A level Maths. His teaching style is thorough and motivating. He has huge knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject, really positive, supportive and encouraging .So far, my daughter is very delighted to have Duncan as her tutor.

Tutor response

Thanks for your feedback Chinwe. Your daughter is an excellent student and it's been a pleasure to teach her.

First Tutors

Duncan is a great tutor, helped my daughter back on her feet with her A levels. She attained grade A in her exams after Duncan took her on, couldn't have asked for more, absolute value for money. Patient, good at listening and easy to understand his teachings, are the words my daughter used in describing him. Highly recommended and will definitely use him again where needed with my other children.

Tutor response

Thanks for the feedback Jennifer, it was a pleasure to work with your daughter and I wish her every success through her A levels and beyond.

First Tutors

Professional and friendly tutor with good communication and explanation skills. Invaluable for A Level revision - thank you.

Tutor response

Many thanks for your positive feedback Lisa.

First Tutors

Very helpful. Duncan is profesdional and listened to the child's neeeds when we first started.

Tutor response

Thanks, Shigeko, for your kind remarks - much appreciated!

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