Deben Maths Tuition

Academic research suggests that maths, more than any other subject, depends on good teaching for good results. Now retired from the classroom, my teaching experience began after a career actually applying science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). After gaining QTS, the majority of my teaching was at Thomas Mills High School, Framlingham and in the STEM faculty of Suffolk One College when they were first awarded 'outstanding' OFSTED judgements.

Strong subject knowledge and teaching qualifications are a good starting point for a tutor, but anxiety can be a significant handicap for students learning maths. "Henry Ford" was right when he commented on the importance of self belief, so developing confidence in learners is essential. Using skills gained from experience as a teacher (and tutor) I am proud to have helped hundreds of high school children fulfil their potential at a wide range of ability levels (click here for testimonial comments).

Previous experience as a school governor and now as a STEM ambassador actively supporting maths and computing in primary school complement my role as a maths tutor. Whether you are at school or a prospective teacher referred by SNITT, I can help you to fulfil your potential.

Testimonials

Just wanted to say a huge thanks for your help over the past year!... With your efforts and perseverance with me, I managed a B in Maths and have secured a place at my first choice (Queen Mary in London) - NG (A-level student)

I got a B in maths so I got into Sheffield. Thank you so much for all the help you provided over the last year, I couldn’t have done it without you - EM (A-level student)

I've passed! A massive relief ...Thank you so much for your help - your recommended strategies really worked, and made me feel so much more confident. Whilst I'm pleased not to think about the skills test again, I think I'll remember how to convert fractions, find percentages, and work out more complex problems. - AS (QTS skills test)

I have just retaken my maths test... And I passed! Such a relief! Thank you ever so much for your help through Skype. It was just what I needed to get me through. I really can't thank you enough - GH (QTS skills test)

With many thanks for your continuing willingness to provide skype tutorials...there are a number of trainees currently on the course who would not be there but for your support with the numeracy. - PL (Suffolk and Norfolk SCITT Salaried Leader)

I hope you continue on with teaching - be it private tutoring or in a school - because you’re tremendous at explaining and making people feel involved – JF (A-level student)

I got a B overall for A2 maths and have secured a place to study Civil Engineering. Thank you very much for all your help over the past year, it was a massive help and confidence boost. JB (A-level student)

Students comfortable asking questions ….. Good subject knowledge ….. Clear individual support – SR (A-level OFSTED observation)

I enjoyed the lesson very much as the reactions of the students showed that they were enjoying it as well - NW (AS-level lesson observation)

I enjoyed the lesson, understood it and learned from it – a rare experience for me in a Maths lesson – JH (KS4 lesson observation)

Students thrived in the calm and supportive learning environment [Nigel] has developed – NW (KS3 lesson observation)