Primary and Secondary age tuition for students between the ages of 5 years and 18 years to develop confidence and reach potential - Solihull - Private lessons

Primary and Secondary age tuition for students between the ages of 5 years and 18 years to develop confidence and reach potential

From 26 £ /h

Supporting Primary and Secondary age children in all subjects. My tuition will identify gaps in their knowledge and increase their confidence in their school work. I am also able to extend Gifted and Talented children to ensure they reach their full potential. I instil good learning practices and offer advice in developing skill sets and performing in exams.

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Around Solihull, United Kingdom

About Me

Hi, my name is James. I am a qualified teacher who lives in Solihull. I have a vast educational background including GCSEs, A Levels, a HND and two degrees. I offer tuition in all primary age subjects as well as being able to tutor in a range of A Level subjects including but not limited to Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Business Studies and Science subjects.

I enjoy building long term relationships with students and their families and watching a student develop through my tutoring and guidance.

Education

2:1 Degree Early Years Education, 2:1 Degree in Geography, HND in Working with Families and Children, A Level Mathematics, A Level Geography, A Level Business Studies/Economics and 11 GCSEs A* - B

Experience / Qualifications

Qualified teacher status, 10 years Primary teaching, 7 years tutoring Primary and Secondary age students. I have experience in teaching all Primary subjects as well as many GCSE subjects.

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Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

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Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

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If you are falling behind or are trying to get ahead in your maths class, this session might be of interest. My goal will be to prepare the student for an upcoming examination like A-levels, GCSE, etc or cover a certain syllabus. I would focus more on making the student well versed with all the types of questions that could be on the exam and also develop an overall aptitude to solve new problems in the exam. I will make a working timeline for the student which will consider the date of examination, a comfortable pace for the student and also any specific requirements the student has.

An experienced tutor for more than 15 years. I have been specialized in Biology and chemistry and teaching across the grades from Primary to GCSE and A/IB levels. I have worked across many countries like India and Malaysia and after gaining much of experience and effective teaching strategies, I am facilitating many students now in Birmingham. With my knowledge and being an external examiner for Biology in GCSE as well as IB , it gives me great opportunity to guide the students with specific exam techniques to aim for higher scores. I am also experienced in BTEC Biology and provide the best guidance for external exams as well as assignments submission.

Through my teaching assistant position I improved my adaptability and communication skills by liaising with students from different backgrounds. I will be listening to the children read, supervising group activities. I can also teach Ks3 students in English, Maths, and Science Which i have done before I identified common weaknesses such as low self-confidence with certain students. As a result, I used positive reinforcement techniques such as offering verbal praise on their academic work to build their self-confidence. Another responsibility was to identify the students’ individual learning needs to help them improve their academic performance and skills. For instance, I helped a student to arrange a study plan which in turn allowed him to prioritise his time.

Similarly, during university I learnt how to time manage, organise, be reliable through completing university assignments. This would be useful as a teaching assistant as one of the main roles is to support the teacher during activities, and to help children who need extra support to complete tasks.

Moreover, I have strong presentational skills which I have enhanced through my team leader role within my security job. This role entailed managing a team of security guards at events and conducting presentations regarding everyone's roles and responsibilities. This allowed me to communicate effectively and improved my ability to work well in a team. In addition, I am able to work well independently, as well as being a team member. This is illustrated through my dissertation module and my group project. Through these assignments I had to prepare and create resources and present them, whilst also researching independently. I obtained a second class grade in both assignments which demonstrates my ability to research effectively and work well as part of a team and as an individual.

In conclusion, I believe that I am suited for this role as I have the knowledge, skills, and experience to excel in this position. I would be able to support the teacher and liaise with students from different backgrounds and of different capabilities. In addition, I have strong presentational skills and communication skills which is significant for a teaching assistant as they may need to work one-to-one with students in small groups if they are struggling.

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The sessions will be held online via a shared interactive whiteboard.

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What I Offer:

- Personalized lesson plans tailored to your specific needs
- Comprehensive grammar and writing assistance
- Literature analysis and essay writing guidance
- Exam preparation and study strategies
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate your availability

This is not your traditional math class! Rather than focusing on rote memorization or rigid formulas, this course emphasizes developing a deeper understanding of mathematical and statistical reasoning. Instead of simply teaching students how to calculate an average (mean), for instance, I will guide them toward discovering how to develop a value that they believe best represents an average. This reflective approach helps students think critically about the meaning and application of mathematical concepts, rather than just performing calculations.

The course prioritizes practical applications over theoretical repetition. You will engage with real-world case studies and utilize modern tools such as MATLAB, R, and Python to solve problems across fields like medicine, social sciences, and business. We will explore statistical reasoning, data analysis, and numerical algorithms, always with the goal of helping students connect these abstract concepts to professional and real-life scenarios.

By encouraging students to question, analyze, and understand the underlying logic of mathematical principles, the course fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills. By the end, you will not only know how to perform calculations but also understand the "why" behind them, enabling you to apply mathematical reasoning effectively in academic and professional contexts.

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What you’ll learn:
✔ Fundamental algebraic concepts (expressions, equations, functions)
✔ Quadratic equations, polynomials, and rational expressions
✔ Trigonometric ratios, identities, and equations
✔ Graphing functions and understanding transformations
✔ Real-world applications of algebra and trigonometry

Perfect for high school, college, and self-learners, this course will help you develop problem-solving skills essential for higher math and science courses. Join now and take your math skills to the next level!

I am an engaging and interesting teacher who wants to help you achieve the best potential you can in English! I can either teach English as a foreign language or tutor you in English that you are learning at school.

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About me:

I'm a highly motivated, qualified and experienced EFL/ESOL teacher with exceptional interpersonal and professional skills and abilities. I taught English as a foreign and/or second language to learners from various ages and social, cultural, ethnic and educational backgrounds.
I deliver engaging English as a Foreign Language (EFL) lessons to learners of varying proficiency levels and ages varies from 12 to 60 year olds.
Planning and delivering lessons focusing on grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. I focused to adapt and accommodate diverse learning needs and cultural backgrounds of my learners.
I use interactive activities and real-life scenarios to enhance language acquisition and promote learner confidence. Provided constructive feedback to support student progress.

I teach in an engaging, inspiring and fun like fashion! Making concepts easier for students to comprehend. I used lots of modelling and scaffolding in my teaching methodology, lots of interactive questioning and assessment embedded within my lessons to check understanding!

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I teach one-to-one Maths and Physics to GCSE, A-Level and university students, online and in person around Birmingham.

I hold an MSc in Electronics and Electrical Engineering with Distinction from the University of Chester, where I now teach and assess postgraduate students as a visiting lecturer. Alongside that I've been tutoring privately for several years, across GCSE, A-Level and first-year university modules. I've published two international conference papers, so the maths I teach isn't something I learned once and repeat from a textbook. I use it.

What I cover:

GCSE Maths and Physics, all exam boards including AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas
A-Level Maths, Further Maths and Physics
University Maths and engineering modules for science and engineering students
Individual topics including algebra, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, mechanics and logic

How I teach:

Every student starts in a different place, so the first thing I do is find out what they actually understand rather than what the syllabus assumes they should. From there I break difficult ideas into small steps, work through plenty of examples, and set focused practice between sessions.

I care more about a student knowing why a method works than memorising the steps, because understanding is what survives exam pressure when a question is worded unfamiliarly. Lessons are structured but relaxed. Students should feel comfortable asking the questions they think are silly, because those are usually the ones that matter most.

I'm patient with mistakes and honest about what still needs work. If a student isn't ready for a topic, I'll say so and we'll go back a step rather than pretend otherwise.

Term has just started, which is the best point in the year to build a routine before mocks in November and December. If your child is beginning Year 11 or Year 13, or retaking GCSE Maths this November, putting support in place now makes a real difference by the time the real papers arrive.

If you are falling behind or are trying to get ahead in your maths class, this session might be of interest. My goal will be to prepare the student for an upcoming examination like A-levels, GCSE, etc or cover a certain syllabus. I would focus more on making the student well versed with all the types of questions that could be on the exam and also develop an overall aptitude to solve new problems in the exam. I will make a working timeline for the student which will consider the date of examination, a comfortable pace for the student and also any specific requirements the student has.

An experienced tutor for more than 15 years. I have been specialized in Biology and chemistry and teaching across the grades from Primary to GCSE and A/IB levels. I have worked across many countries like India and Malaysia and after gaining much of experience and effective teaching strategies, I am facilitating many students now in Birmingham. With my knowledge and being an external examiner for Biology in GCSE as well as IB , it gives me great opportunity to guide the students with specific exam techniques to aim for higher scores. I am also experienced in BTEC Biology and provide the best guidance for external exams as well as assignments submission.

Through my teaching assistant position I improved my adaptability and communication skills by liaising with students from different backgrounds. I will be listening to the children read, supervising group activities. I can also teach Ks3 students in English, Maths, and Science Which i have done before I identified common weaknesses such as low self-confidence with certain students. As a result, I used positive reinforcement techniques such as offering verbal praise on their academic work to build their self-confidence. Another responsibility was to identify the students’ individual learning needs to help them improve their academic performance and skills. For instance, I helped a student to arrange a study plan which in turn allowed him to prioritise his time.

Similarly, during university I learnt how to time manage, organise, be reliable through completing university assignments. This would be useful as a teaching assistant as one of the main roles is to support the teacher during activities, and to help children who need extra support to complete tasks.

Moreover, I have strong presentational skills which I have enhanced through my team leader role within my security job. This role entailed managing a team of security guards at events and conducting presentations regarding everyone's roles and responsibilities. This allowed me to communicate effectively and improved my ability to work well in a team. In addition, I am able to work well independently, as well as being a team member. This is illustrated through my dissertation module and my group project. Through these assignments I had to prepare and create resources and present them, whilst also researching independently. I obtained a second class grade in both assignments which demonstrates my ability to research effectively and work well as part of a team and as an individual.

In conclusion, I believe that I am suited for this role as I have the knowledge, skills, and experience to excel in this position. I would be able to support the teacher and liaise with students from different backgrounds and of different capabilities. In addition, I have strong presentational skills and communication skills which is significant for a teaching assistant as they may need to work one-to-one with students in small groups if they are struggling.

Maths tuition for A Level pupils, delivered by a qualified A Level maths teacher who has been teaching mathematics for the past five years, including A Level mathematics and Further Mathematics.

The sessions will be fully personalised, and will be designed to your specific needs; whether you need to start again from the basics of A Level or need someone to go through past paper questions with you.

The sessions will be held online via a shared interactive whiteboard.

I am a very well qualified maths teacher, with a first class degree in Mathematics (University of Birmingham) and a Masters in Teaching Studies. I have been teaching maths in UK schools for the past five years and am very familiar with all aspects of the A Level syllabus. I am a very patient teacher who explains mathematics topics clearly and am very confident in breaking down difficult concepts to make them easier to understand.

English tutoring for school and the GCSE English Language and Literature exams. My goal is to help my students feel confident studying English. I assign homework after every lesson and provide progress updates to parents and student.
The aim is to boost students attainment at school and wider life environments.

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of fundamental biological concepts, emphasizing cellular processes, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Students will develop critical thinking skills, and gain a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of living organisms. The class aims to foster a passion for scientific inquiry and a solid foundation for further studies in biology.

Are you looking to improve your English skills? Whether you need help with grammar, writing, literature analysis, or preparing for exams, I am here to guide you every step of the way!

I am an experienced English tutor with a strong background in both English. With years of teaching experience, I have helped students of all levels achieve their academic goals. My approach is student-centered, focusing on your individual needs and learning style.

What I Offer:

- Personalized lesson plans tailored to your specific needs
- Comprehensive grammar and writing assistance
- Literature analysis and essay writing guidance
- Exam preparation and study strategies
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate your availability

This is not your traditional math class! Rather than focusing on rote memorization or rigid formulas, this course emphasizes developing a deeper understanding of mathematical and statistical reasoning. Instead of simply teaching students how to calculate an average (mean), for instance, I will guide them toward discovering how to develop a value that they believe best represents an average. This reflective approach helps students think critically about the meaning and application of mathematical concepts, rather than just performing calculations.

The course prioritizes practical applications over theoretical repetition. You will engage with real-world case studies and utilize modern tools such as MATLAB, R, and Python to solve problems across fields like medicine, social sciences, and business. We will explore statistical reasoning, data analysis, and numerical algorithms, always with the goal of helping students connect these abstract concepts to professional and real-life scenarios.

By encouraging students to question, analyze, and understand the underlying logic of mathematical principles, the course fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills. By the end, you will not only know how to perform calculations but also understand the "why" behind them, enabling you to apply mathematical reasoning effectively in academic and professional contexts.

Mastering Algebra & Trigonometry: Build a Strong Math Foundation

Are you ready to boost your math skills and gain confidence in Algebra and Trigonometry? This class is designed for students who want to strengthen their understanding of key mathematical concepts, from solving equations and inequalities to mastering trigonometric functions and identities.

What you’ll learn:
✔ Fundamental algebraic concepts (expressions, equations, functions)
✔ Quadratic equations, polynomials, and rational expressions
✔ Trigonometric ratios, identities, and equations
✔ Graphing functions and understanding transformations
✔ Real-world applications of algebra and trigonometry

Perfect for high school, college, and self-learners, this course will help you develop problem-solving skills essential for higher math and science courses. Join now and take your math skills to the next level!

I am an engaging and interesting teacher who wants to help you achieve the best potential you can in English! I can either teach English as a foreign language or tutor you in English that you are learning at school.

We will learn through a variety of activities that are tailored to your needs! I want to do my best to support you through your learning and be someone that you can ask for help!

Maths Mastery: A Complete Guide from Year 1 to Year 11 – Covering Numbers, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Problem-Solving, and More to Build Strong Mathematical Skills and Confidence. Maths essential for every day life and work.

I'm fully qualified and well experienced English Language Teacher/Tutor providing personalised and engaging lessons to help you reaching your goals and dreams.

People worldwide learn English because it's a global language used in international communication, business, education, science and technology, academic, art and entertainment as well as offering huge opportunities for travel, career advancement, and access to a vast amount of date and information.
Hence, knowing and learning English will open doors for all these fields and sectors and puts you in an advantageous position.

About me:

I'm a highly motivated, qualified and experienced EFL/ESOL teacher with exceptional interpersonal and professional skills and abilities. I taught English as a foreign and/or second language to learners from various ages and social, cultural, ethnic and educational backgrounds.
I deliver engaging English as a Foreign Language (EFL) lessons to learners of varying proficiency levels and ages varies from 12 to 60 year olds.
Planning and delivering lessons focusing on grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. I focused to adapt and accommodate diverse learning needs and cultural backgrounds of my learners.
I use interactive activities and real-life scenarios to enhance language acquisition and promote learner confidence. Provided constructive feedback to support student progress.

I teach in an engaging, inspiring and fun like fashion! Making concepts easier for students to comprehend. I used lots of modelling and scaffolding in my teaching methodology, lots of interactive questioning and assessment embedded within my lessons to check understanding!

Individuals who suffer with dysgraphia will practice handwriting in order to boost confidence and ability. We will work together to learn the shapes involved with letters and numbers, using a work booklet. Children will also be provided with their own to practice outside of the class.

I teach one-to-one Maths and Physics to GCSE, A-Level and university students, online and in person around Birmingham.

I hold an MSc in Electronics and Electrical Engineering with Distinction from the University of Chester, where I now teach and assess postgraduate students as a visiting lecturer. Alongside that I've been tutoring privately for several years, across GCSE, A-Level and first-year university modules. I've published two international conference papers, so the maths I teach isn't something I learned once and repeat from a textbook. I use it.

What I cover:

GCSE Maths and Physics, all exam boards including AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas
A-Level Maths, Further Maths and Physics
University Maths and engineering modules for science and engineering students
Individual topics including algebra, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, mechanics and logic

How I teach:

Every student starts in a different place, so the first thing I do is find out what they actually understand rather than what the syllabus assumes they should. From there I break difficult ideas into small steps, work through plenty of examples, and set focused practice between sessions.

I care more about a student knowing why a method works than memorising the steps, because understanding is what survives exam pressure when a question is worded unfamiliarly. Lessons are structured but relaxed. Students should feel comfortable asking the questions they think are silly, because those are usually the ones that matter most.

I'm patient with mistakes and honest about what still needs work. If a student isn't ready for a topic, I'll say so and we'll go back a step rather than pretend otherwise.

Term has just started, which is the best point in the year to build a routine before mocks in November and December. If your child is beginning Year 11 or Year 13, or retaking GCSE Maths this November, putting support in place now makes a real difference by the time the real papers arrive.

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