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That moment when a mock exam result lands, or a parents' evening leaves you wondering how to help. For families in Dumfries, finding the right support can feel daunting. We understand. Tutorful connects your child with expert online tutors from across the UK, offering focused, one-to-one learning right from your home. Tell us what your child needs; we'll match them with the perfect tutor.
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We know you want the very best for your child, without becoming a tutoring expert yourself. Simply answer a few questions about their subject, level, and learning style. Our system then thoughtfully matches them with a small number of well-suited online tutors. We ensure they are not just experts, but skilled at building confidence and communicating clearly.
Learning happens from your home in Dumfries, fitting seamlessly around family life – no travel, no disruption. Your child gains access to top tutors from anywhere in the UK. If the initial match isn't quite right, we'll cover the first session with a new tutor. It's support that works for your child, on your schedule.
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6 tutors in Dumfries:
£43/hr
5.0
Steven M
Friendly experienced Nat5/Higher Maths tutor
I hold a mathematics degree from Strathclyde University and pursued part of a PGDE in Mathematics, where I gained valuable experience alongside teachers and students.
I offer tutoring in mathematics for Primary, National 5, and Higher levels, focusing on various exam boards including SQA for Scottish qualifications.
In my sessions, I begin by assessing my students' strengths and weaknesses. I then craft personalised lesson plans to address their specific needs, ensuring we highlight and overcome any challenges they face. I also assign homework to reinforce key concepts covered in the lessons,...
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£35/hr
5.0
Lindsey C
Committed and flexible tutor.
I have been tutoring children since 2014, occasionally supporting adults as well, and I previously spent more than a decade home educating my own children.I teach English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. My experience covers learners at both primary and secondary level, while my tutoring work has also included occasional adult learners. Through home education, I took full responsibility for my own children’s education across all subjects, from primary through to secondary level.My first priority is to understand how a student learns, including their current abilities, individual n...
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£56/hr
5.0
Dr Mark R
PhD Chemist with >20y of tuition offering on line tuition.
I am a PhD Chemist with over 20 years of experience providing one-on-one tuition in A2 and AS-Level Chemistry, helping students significantly improve their grades.
I specialise in the AQA and OCR A A-level specifications, ensuring focused and effective support tailored to these exam boards.
During our sessions, I begin with an assessment of each student's needs and preferred learning style, allowing me to customise the experience. I utilise a comprehensive database of topic-specific training and assessment materials, targeting the areas where students need the most support.
I hold a...
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£85/hr
5.0
Shaun H
Maths trouble? Let me help! Teacher with a record of success
Fully qualified and experienced teacher. Priding myself on my ability to explain concepts and clear up misconceptions.Working with people one-to-one and in groups, seeing their skills develop and ultimately achieve their goals is brilliant. Explaining concepts and ideas, dispelling myths, working though problems with clients... It makes me a better mathematician and a better teacher. I can't get enough of it. So how can I help you?Mathscan be a tricky subject for a lot of people and sometimes a little extra help can go a long way.I can give you that assistance!I have had the privilege to help many...
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£35/hr
5.0
Paul K
Musician shares secrets of guitar, piano and violin..
I'm a 43year old, Edinburgh based musician with over thirty years experience playing multiple instruments. I have over ten years experience tutoring freelance (one on one) and an additional one year teaching a group guitar lesson (8 children, 2 teachers) once a week for a local charity. I have a BSc in Audio Technology and a HND in Sound Engineering and hope to study Music Therapy at a postgraduate level. As a musician, I started classical training at the age of four with the violin. Changing to viola around age nine, I also played lower brass instruments for seven years (Tuba/Euphonium) whilst...
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£50/hr
5.0
Dr Maria A
Music, Piano and Languages with an award-winning tutor
I am an award-winning professional musician, pianist and tutor with over fifteen years international experience across different educational settings, backgrounds and abilities. I hold a Ph.D. in Musicology and a Master's degree in Art, Law and Economy as well as diplomas in Piano, Classical Harmony, Counterpoint and Fugue, which enable me to easily work on the theoretical, technical, performative, stylistic and structural elements of music scores and help my students understand the background of each piece, whilst being creative and achieving essential progress.With an in depth knowledge of musicianship,...
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98% of our students said
their tutors made a difference
Find a tutor Mark H
I am extremely happy with the maths lessons. The teacher is very professional, patient and supportive. He explains everything clearly and makes even difficult topics easier to understand. He always takes the time to make sure the student understands the material and builds confidence.
I have noticed a real improvement in both understanding and confidence. His dedication, encouragement and individual approach are greatly appreciated.
I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an excellent maths tutor!
Stanislav M
1st Nov 2026
Tim W
Tim has been teaching my 15 year old, home-schooled daughter for several months now. He has been nothing but kind, supportive, patient and understanding with her. She has gained the knowledge and the confidence required, to complete her IGCSE at the beginning of next year. I cannot thank Tim enough for this. Highly recommended!
Katie M
1st Nov 2026
Anita S
She has helped my daughter improved in her style of writing when answering GCSE questions
Shubnah S
1st Nov 2026
Genevieve K
Genevieve was a great help with my sons A level French revision. My son has grown in confidence and developed a much better understanding of the language, particularly in preparation for his exams. I would highly recommend Genevieve to anyone looking for A-level French tuition.
Lisa C
1st Nov 2026
Jessica P
Thank you Jess for all your help in improving our son’s confidence with exam technique. 🙏🏽
Prad V
1st Nov 2026
Matthew B
I had a fantastic experience working with Matthew as my SPSS tutor. He explained statistical concepts and SPSS procedures clearly, broke things down step by step, and made sure I actually understood what I was doing rather than just getting the answer. He was also very accommodating with timing, which made a huge difference in helping me meet my assignment deadlines. He’s professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in his students’ success. If you need help with SPSS, I’d recommend him without hesitation!. If I could give 10 stars, I would.
Katherine O
31st Oct 2026
Aiman Q
good thorough good pace good help
Aadi W
31st Oct 2026
Apayappirathapan N
Apayappirathapan is an excellent science tutor who makes complicated topics so much easier to understand. His explanations are always clear and thorough, and I find his use of diagrams and the digital whiteboard particularly helpful in visualising concepts and breaking them down into manageable parts. He also makes sure we do questions every lesson so that I fully understand the material rather than simply memorising it. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a science tutor!
Sudeep M
31st Oct 2026
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