Ilke (Med student in Oxford) says: "Simon has been a very encouraging and dedicated teacher who would go out of his way to break down and simplify concepts, thus allowing me to gain much better understanding of the subject, and be much more interested in it."
I probably won't give you a solution right away but will introduce you to a variety of approaches and shortcuts so that you can become independent and confident in your own abilities.
My students regularly improve by a whole grade over the course of half a year (tuition at 1 hr/week), and two whole grades over one year (2-3 hrs/week).
Most of my students have moved on to the world's leading universities such as Cambridge University, the MIT, Seoul University and Sydney University.
I have taught for 7 years in 3 countries.
Was the Head of the Mathematics Department for 3 years.
Tutored for 20 years on four continents.
I am experienced teaching and tutoring these curricula:
- England/Wales KS3
- GCSE (AQA and Edexcel)
- A-Levels (Edexcel) including Further Maths
- IB DP: SL and HL including Further Maths
- German Abitur
I have a:
- BA (Hons) in Maths and English from Germany.
- PGCE from Southampton University.
- MA in Education from Bath University.
Aaaaand I hold the Guinness World Record as the creator of the Largest Mathematical Jigsaw puzzle :)
All booked lessons can be cancelled free of charge up to 24h before.
Online lessons can be cancelled free of charge up to one hour before.
Chobham Academy, London
(Harris Federation School)
Aug. 2017 – Aug. 2019
Director of Learning
‘Outstanding’ Teacher of Mathematics (GCSE & A-Levels), NQT completed
GCSE grades improved by ~10% year-on-year incl. 60% 5+/81% 4+
Accountable for student progress in Mathematics KS3 - KS5 (~1250)
Implementing rigorous self-evaluation processes for the department
Evaluating subject area performance regularly
Developing and enhancing the quality of Teaching & Learning
Leading positive change in department structure and
Building of a skilled and motivated teaching team (~15)
Managing a team of tutors and making sure they are effective in their role
Collaborating in the improvement of the academy pastoral system as well as whole school improvement such as CPD in Teaching & Learning, staff well-being and up-skilling of middle management
British School of Beijing, China
(Nord Anglia Education School)
Sept. 2013 – July 2017
Head of Department (from 2016)
‘Outstanding’ Teacher of Mathematics (iGCSE, A-Levels, IB DP)
GCSE grades improved from ~91% to ~96% C-A*, A-Level/IB students have gone to study at world leading universities, e.g. Cambridge, MIT, Seoul and Sydney University
Accountable for student progress in Mathematics KS3 - KS5 (~500)
Evaluating subject area performance regularly
Developing and enhancing the quality of Teaching & Learning
Trip Leader for KS2, KS3, KS4 & KS5 student trips all over China, Tanzania and to the MIT in Boston
Creating the World’s Largest Maths Puzzle and organizing a 24h charity event for 250 students to assemble it
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