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Experienced tutor of geography and geology to 'A' Level.

I have spent over 30 years teaching in secondary schools in various parts of the UK (in both the state and independent sectors) teaching both geography and geology to university entrance level. At my previous school our geology department was awarded the best school in the U.K. by the 'Good Schools Guide' for its 'A' Level results! As an educator my approach initiates student-centred learning involving debate and discussion, avoiding being merely a dispassionate purveyor of facts. As a teacher, I prefer not lecture but encourage guided self-discovery with any student. My approach is more ‘the g...

Enthusiastic & patient Mandarin Tutor with good feedback

Hello everyone, my name is Wen, I come from China, and I have lived in the UK now for eight years.Mandarin is my native language, I speak standard Mandarin fluently plus Cantonese and English. I have 9 years experience at tutoring work, and have taught more than 740 hours online Mandarin lessons in Tutorful since 2018.I also taught private language lessons in China before coming to the UK.I have worked with students aged 5 years and up to 19 years old. I graduated from a Chinese university and have worked for a Chinese state-owned bank for 17 years.My teaching style is to combine Chinese cultures...

Enthusiastic Maths Tutor

I am an enthusiastic Maths tutor with a passion for helping others develop the same enjoyment of the subject that I have.Having achieved a 1st class honours degree in Maths from the University of Exeter, I then went on to teach A-level (and some GCSE) Maths at Truro & Penwith college. During this time I developed my teaching style, which involves taking into account pedagogical research and using varied methods for teaching based on what’s most suitable for individual students. I also ensure that I have at least two ways of explaining different concepts so that if a student doesn’t understand aft...

Experienced online and distance learning tutor

I am an experienced tutor and have been working in Somerset for the last fifteen years. In the past I have tutored students who cannot access full-time education for different reasons (health, mobility, faith and behavioural, for example) and always try to tailor my tuition to the individual's needs.I have worked as an examiner for both A level (chemistry), GCSE (sciences) and SATS (maths) so this means I am able not only to tutor the subject but also improve examination technique. Mathematics and all three sciences can be covered at GCSE in any combination and I have gained a sound working knowledge...

Kind and friendly tutor

My name is James and I have 15 years experience supporting pupils to achieve the best possible outcomes. I am looking forward to working with you. I believe that building a good rapport with students, is a good start to successful learning. I also tailor my lessons to the way that individual students prefer to learn. I have found that having a flexible approach enables me to break down any barriers to building knowledge and skills. My experience across Primary and Secondary (Maths) sectors has given me a broad understanding of how pupils learn. I have extensive experience working with pupils who...

Making Primary Maths and Science fun

I am a fully qualified, retired primary school teacher with a passion for Maths, Science and Technology. I began my BA.Hons degree and teacher training as a mature student In Cardiff. During this time in Cardiff University, I become fascinated by the Scandinavian approach to learning , which is very child centric and child driven, focusing on play and exploration in the early years. Although Swedish children start formal schooling a year or so later than their English counterparts, generally speaking by the age of 7, Swedish children have far higher levels of literacy and numeracy, not to mention...

Successful and experienced teacher

I have been teaching to a wide range of student abilities for over 30 years. I have had considerable success with many ex-chemistry students who are now doctors, nurses, teachers etc. My teaching style depends on the individual.I really think that the student being able to teach me a topic ensures that their understanding is good. Most students are visual learners so I use diagrams a lot in my explanations. I know what examiners are looking for and have gone through many mark schemes with boards like Edexcel, AQA and Cambridge to make sure I understand what can and cannot be put down as an answer....

Enthusiastic,approachable, art, pottery and sculpture tutor.

I am a friendly, approachable person, who is enthusiastic about the subject I teach. I likes to keep lessons interesting, fun and good value for money the classes are packed full of new skills and projects to learn. I am well qualified to M.A standard, and have thirty years of experience teaching ceramics, sculpture, art and drawing to students of all ages. My last employers were Dudley College, Old Swinford Hospital School and Leasowes School who I taught ceramics, sculpture, and life drawing for, more recently I have been teaching ceramics from my purpose built workshop from home to adult students...

Experienced and supportive French and EAL tutor

I have been teaching languages and training teachers to tutor languages for over ten years and along the way I’ve worked in a number of very prestigious schools in the UK and overseas at British international schools. I have taught and supported hundreds of students, from primary school all the way up to A Level and so I am very confident teaching any student at any stage of their learning. I also have a lot of experience teaching the French International GCSE. I’m also a CELTA qualified tutor of English as a Foreign/Second Language. I’ve taught English to children and adults alike. As a keen ...