Angela

I retired from teaching in a secondary school in August 2020. Since then I have done supply work as required. I have taught maths at all levels of CFE and Higher Still since 1992. I have 3 daughters and 4 grandchildren.

Since September of 2020 I have been working with children online using zoom and a visualiser to allow children to view my working which is essential in maths. I have found this works very well (much to my surprise!). It also means the pupil is in the comfort of their own home and parents are not inconvenienced by a tutor using the dining room or kitchen table!

Tutoring Experience

I have worked as a maths teacher in a mainstream secondary school in East Dunbartonshire for 25 years and have taught at all levels including Advanced Higher.
I have also enjoyed tutoring several children privately for the last 10 years, with the last four years being conducted through Zoom. Working with pupils online has been so successful that I am keen to continue working this way.

Tutoring Approach

I like working with children individually to help them achieve their potential in maths. I would start to build confidence in your child as I have worked with many children whose biggest difficulty was a lack of self belief. I truly believe all children can improve their maths knowledge and skills, especially with one to one help, as long as they are willing to try and will complete work set for them.
I am not keen on setting too much work for pupils over and above their school work as they often have a reasonable workload in maths from their class teacher, and the hour or two we work together will require a lot of concentration which is quite tiring for the pupil.

Languages	English (British)
Availability	Weekdays (evenings)
References Available	On File

Qualifications

University of Glasgow	1977	Bachelors	B.Sc.
University of Glasgow	1992	PGCE	PGCE

Angela's Feedback

Feedback	9
Published feedback	9
Unpublished feedback (Usually negative)	0

From April

Angela’s careful and considerate teaching approach with my daughter has been extremely valuable.
She has provided simple learning strategies f... Read more ›

Thank you April for your lovely feedback on First Tutors. It has been a real pleasure working with Vita. Thank you for choosing me

From Susanne

Angela has now worked with my son for several sessions. She is a wonderful teacher and has developed a great working relationship with him. She is ... Read more ›

Susanne, thank you for such great feedback. Just glad your son feels he is progressing.

From LInda

Angela has been really helpful in assisting my son who has been struggling with secondary school maths. During the covid pandemic she has taught hi... Read more ›

From Dele

Angela was a fantastic tutor. We set her an almost impossible task to get my son through Common Entrance for entry into Westminster School requirin... Read more ›

Dele, I have just read your feedback and I want to thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure working with Jimi and I know he will do well in... Read more ›

From Jim

Angela has been excellent.
Any concerns about ability, attitude or knowledge were dismissed instantly. She is very friendly and put my daught... Read more ›

Thank you Jim for the positive feedback. Rachel was great to work with and deserved to do well. So pleased she did so well.

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Subjects taught

Maths
Secondary	£40
A-Level	£50

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