Ben K.

I am a Mathematics graduate from Cambridge University. Since 2009, I have been successfully tutoring Mathematics full-time to well over 300 pupils. I specialise in A level to give the maximum focused benefit to my students, with 95% of them achieving or surpassing their desired grades. I also tutor university undergraduates. Before becoming a tutor, I worked in the IT industry, initially for a large corporation and then for an independent software house. I later formed my own company, specialising in developing applications for small- to medium-sized companies. I study extensively to keep up to date with the latest mathematical ideas and educational trends. Outside work, my main interest is music, particularly singing. I belong to two choirs, one of which I am chairman.

I believe in tailoring the teaching approach to each student’s needs and individual learning style. I discuss the student’s aims with them - and with their parents, if required - to determine what topics need additional tuition and then to work out the appropriate programme. I advocate continuous assessment to measure the student’s progress. Closer to exams, the pupils will work through focused papers. At this stage, strategic choices may be made to concentrate on the pupil’s strengths. My core teaching is for A levels. I have discovered that certain topics in the new syllabus often require extra explanation and practice. These are: Pure: Logs, integration, and trigonometry Statistics: Hypothesis testing Mechanics: Forces and projectiles I have great passion for and a deep knowledge of Mathematics. My aim is always to get my students to enjoy the subject. Most importantly, they are encouraged to gain confidence in their own abilities by building on what they feel comfortable with. I believe that the right teacher can undo wrong learning very quickly. Assignments and homework are an integral part of my teaching: there can be no improvement without practice.