Paul

I hold an honours degree in mathematics from the University of St. Andrews, and a doctorate in musicology from the University of Edinburgh. My work life is balanced between my life as a musician and a life in academia. When not playing music (or teaching maths!), I currently work as a lecturer at BIMM University, and undertaking a PGCert in Education. I have previously lectured at the University of Bristol.

Tutoring Experience

I have been teaching mathematics one-to-one for over ten years, specialising in 11+ and GCSE preparation.

Tutoring Approach

I like to keep one eye on school work/classroom teaching to ensure that my lessons compliment and enhance teaching already in place. In general I like to teach direct from past papers to familiarise the student with the final exam format, while providing relevant questions that are likely to appear in the student's own exam. I often present these questions by topic, allowing me to focus in on subjects which students find difficult.

In mathematics, one correct answer can be obtained by more than one method. Unless specified, as long as students are clear in their workings, the student may reach the answer using any one of these methods. I strive to follow the classrooms teachings first and foremost, but if the student is struggling using one method, or simply thinks in a different way, I often suggest another way (or at least, another way of thinking about what is often the same method).

Lessons take place online