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Tina

Private Maths and Further Maths Tutor in Louth

Teaching Maths has always been a passion for me. I have Degree in Mathematics and Physics and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). And I have been teaching Mathematics for over 30 years.

During my lifelong teaching career I have gained a breadth of experience working in a range of schools as well as further education colleges and a University, both in the UK and abroad. I taught students of different ages, ethnical backgrounds and wide ranging abilities and educational needs.

I enjoy helping students forget about their Maths phobia, fulfil their potential and achieve their personal best by building learners’ confidence and helping them in discovering enjoyment from studying and achieving good results in their tests and exams.

Students in my last A-level Maths/Further Maths group achieved 100% A* grades in Maths and 83% of B-A* grades in Further Maths (with the lowest grade being a C grade) that allowed all of them to get offers of places in their first choice Universities. Two of my tutees started their chosen courses at Oxford University last September. I am also very proud of my GCSE students always achieving much higher grades than they were expecting before starting tuition sessions with myself, mainly grades 5-8, with one student achieving grade 9, and another student with dyslexia achieving grade 5 in their GCSE Maths.

Teaching Experience

During my lifelong teaching career I have gained a breadth of experience working in a range of schools as well as further education colleges and a University, both in the UK and abroad. I taught students of different ages, ethnical backgrounds and wide ranging abilities and educational needs.

Tutoring Approach

I enjoy helping students forget about their Maths phobia, fulfil their potential and achieve their personal best by building learners’ confidence and helping them in discovering enjoyment from studying and achieving good results in their tests and exams.

Qualifications

Teaching Secondary Mathematics

PGCE · University of Hull, UK · QTS · 2003

Degree in Mathematics and Physics, QTS

Bachelors · Odessa Pedagogical University, Ukraine · 1st Degree, QTS · 1982

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ValentinFirst Tutors

Miss has been an excellent teacher that is very patient, kind and understanding. With every session that we do, I have been able to understand difficult maths topics and in turn I don’t feel as nervous as I was before. I look forward to continuing our sessions. Thank you Miss

Tutor response

Thank you very much for your kind feedback. It has been a real pleasure working with such an able student. And I look forward to our further lessons.

Ling LingFirst Tutors

Valentina is an excellent, engaging tutor who bases her lessons on what my daughter struggles with. My daughter has significantly improved and says that she uses many of the techniques given by Valentina during exams. Thank you for all the hard work so far!

Tutor response

Thank you for your positive feedback, Ling Ling. Your daughter is a very able student and a real pleasure to work with. I am happy that she finds her tuition sessions helpful and makes very good consistent progress in Maths.

DavidFirst Tutors

My son Ewan thoroughly enjoys his maths tutorial with Valentina. He's working towards entry to sixth form and she's helped him get well on track for the entry requirements. There has been significant progress from the start. Ewan's time and work is far better organised now as is his confidence. Overall, with so many subjects to cover thanks to Valentina maths is not an issue. GCSE exams are critical developmental steps and Ewan's going to smash maths!

Tutor response

Thank you for your positive feedback, David. Your son is a very able student and a real pleasure to work with. I am happy that he enjoys his tuition sessions and makes very good consistent progress in Maths.

NanaFirst Tutors

Valentina has been an incredible tutor for my daughter's GCSE math lessons for the past few weeks. Her professionalism and expertise shine through in every session, and my daughter is truly enjoying her lessons. Valentina has a remarkable ability to explain complex topics in a way that resonates with my daughter, ensuring she grasps the concepts thoroughly. I wholeheartedly recommend Valentina for anyone seeking a dedicated and effective tutor.

Tutor response

Thank you for your positive feedback, Nana. Your daughter is a very able student and a real pleasure to work with. I am very happy that she enjoys her tuition sessions and makes good consistent progress in Maths.

ManidharFirst Tutors

Valentina is a superb teacher. My daughter is in Year 8 and asked for some help in Maths. I found Valentina on Firsttutor's site. My daughter liked her in the very first lesson. I can see my daughter's progress, especially in the exams. Valentina's teaching methods are well-suited for my daughter. Thank you, Valentina.

Tutor response

Thank you for your positive feedback, Manidhar. Your daughter is a very able student and a real pleasure to work with. I am very happy that she enjoys her tuition sessions and makes good consistent progress in Maths.

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