Parents sometimes wonder whether home-schooling is the right choice for their children’s education, especially with the practice becoming more popular in recent years. So, what prompts parents to make the decision? 1. Quality or Style of Education A lot of parents choose to opt for home-schooling after they have tried traditional schools and found fault …
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For many children (and inevitably, their parents), homework creates anxiety. Given that homework is a considerably large aspect of children’s education, it can become overwhelming. If you’ve been struggling to get your child focused and motivated to complete homework and other coursework, be reassured that you’re not alone. On the bright side, homework time doesn’t …
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For nearly all Year 6 children, SATs preparation takes centre stage in their lives: at school during classes, when working on homework assignments, and even at home. While naturally, schoolwork plays the most prominent role in preparation, parents still have an important contribution to make to their children’s study in the months leading up to …
Being a GCSE student can take an incredible toll on students and parents too, as they struggle to provide the best for their kids through schools, study guides, tutors, etc. Students on the other hand, are struggling with their GCSEs, hoping to attain the highest possible grades. It’s true that some subjects are easier than …
In both English language and English literature exams, students are required to write essays and articles to demonstrate their writing skills, and to use a broad and impressive vocabulary. Additionally, they must make use of both their analytical and writing skills to analyse prose texts and poetry. Since the English language is rather fluid without …
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There’s no denying that the pandemic has taken its toll on students worldwide, especially with both schools and colleges shutting down and exams being either postponed or cancelled. Yet, the importance of GCSE grades hasn’t decreased a bit. In particular, GCSE Maths is among the most vital qualifications for your child to have and not …
No one could have predicted the huge effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the whole world. Over a year later we are still settling in and getting used to the changes in our daily lives. One of the most critical aspects of daily life is education, which has, for the most part, transitioned into online …
Difficult GCSE Level Maths Questions and How a Maths Teacher would Solve Them Getting through the GCSE maths course requires working on as many practice questions and solutions as possible and learning the different methods for solving problems and equations. Consequently, students can struggle with absorbing so much information, but the old saying ‘practice makes …
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There is no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused major educational disruption not just in the United Kingdom, but all over the globe. The closure of educational institutions is estimated to have affected over 70% of the world’s student population. Of course, the continuity of learning has to be maintained so schools have utilised …
Many parents find themselves at a point where their child is struggling at school. One-size-fits-all curriculums and large class sizes can result in children falling behind with their learning. This is especially the case when it comes to subjects that some students find particularly difficult, such as maths. Many parents struggle to help …
During her time at primary school, Sukirith struggled with maths finding it difficult to truly understand the more challenging topics. Despite these initial struggles, Suki worked hard to overcome her low confidence in maths and achieved top grades in both GCSE and A-level maths! Suki has shown that it is possible to turn a weakness into a strength and that lacking confidence in maths at an early age does not need to determine future success in the subject. Suki has since helped students struggling in maths at her local primary school and she is currently completing a BSc in Economics at Aston University. Suki is friendly, patient and understanding of the struggles students face in their learning and she takes great pride in the fact students love their online lessons with her.
Uswah is an incredibly compassionate and enthusiastic tutor who embodies Tutoring Heroes’ core philosophy of helping others. Uswah prides herself on helping students lose their fear of maths and English, replacing this fear with a newfound enjoyment of the subjects. As an active member of her University’s Muslim Society, Uswah has played a leading role in raising over £6,000 for charity. In addition to this, she volunteers weekly for the homeless charity, Strathclyde Street Care. Uswah is able to build incredibly inspiring and productive relationships with her students, who benefit not only from her subject expertise and tutoring skills, but her ability to act as a role model.
Tiana has volunteered as a primary school teaching assistant, been an Economics Subject Leader, and mentored children through her roles as House Prefect and Year 7 Prefect during her A-levels, and so she has extensive experience working with and teaching students. Tiana has a natural ability and willingness to form genuine relationships with her students. Due to her experiences, and having gone through the 11+, GCSEs and A-levels herself, Tiana understands exactly how challenging preparing for exams can be. This is why she is so passionate about instilling perseverance into students, through her patience and enthusiasm, along with the belief that they can do anything they work hard at. As well as her academic success, Tiana is an avid singer and enjoys playing netball for her university team.
Currently studying Maths at the University of Strathclyde, Zaynab is a tutor who excels at building positive relationships with her students and instilling them with confidence. Recently described by a parent as being ‘so thorough and yet so fun’, Zaynab excels at making maths both accessible and enjoyable for our students.
Jessica is currently studying Clinical Pharmacology at St George’s University of London. She is an avid reader, netball player and Formula 1 enthusiast. Jessica has always had an affinity for teaching and learning. Throughout both secondary school and sixth form, Jessica took part in multiple tutoring, paired reading, and peer mentoring schemes to help support other students. These experiences helped her to gain valuable skills which are essential for tutoring. Jessica really understands the positive impact 1-to-1 tutoring can have on a student. She believes that tutoring is not only about improving the student’s performance in a subject, but also about instilling self-belief in them. Jessica is committed to being as patient and supportive as possible to ensure each student can achieve their goals.
Aliceah is currently studying for a degree in mathematics at the University of Sussex. She loves sharing her passion for maths with her students and has a wide range of experience supporting young people to achieve their ambitions, including through her role as Widening Participation Ambassador at Sussex University. Outside of her love for maths and helping younger students, Aliceah is a keen artist (achieving A* in A-level fine art), photographer and crochet enthusiast!
Ariana is a second-year biochemistry student at the University of Nottingham and she loves all things maths and science. In her spare time, she enjoys developing her artistic skills, such as: creative writing, photography and playing the cello. Arianna is a strong believer in the value of maintaining a diverse skill set and she uses her creativity to personalise the learning for her different students. She is acutely aware of the importance of demonstrating patience and compassion to bring the best out of her students, which ensures that they make excellent progress in both their subject skills and self-confidence.
Autumn has a stellar academic background, holding a BSc in Biomedical Sciences, MSc in Psychology and MSc in Phytochemistry. Autumn has a talent for instilling a passion for learning in her students and being able to explain challenging concepts in simple ways; we are very lucky to have Autumn as a member of the Tutoring Heroes team. In her spare time Autumn plays the saxophone and is a keen diver and martial artist.
When it comes to tutoring, Ben has lots of experience from both the student and teacher perspective. Currently completing a Masters in Engineering, Ben has practised maths for many years at a high level, enhancing his understanding of the foundations of mathematics, which he loves passing on to his students. However, learning has not always come easy to Ben and he has first-hand experience of struggling in school and needing to catch up with his peers. As a result, it is easy for Ben to empathise with students who are currently struggling with their learning. In his spare time, he enjoys playing the guitar and a wide range of sports including football and table tennis.
Alexis is currently a Year 2 Undergraduate at New York University, pursuing a double major in Economics and Sociology at the College of Arts and Science. In secondary school, Alexis achieved stellar results in her A-levels, with straight As across the board. In particular, Alexis enjoys mathematics and literature, and strives to share her enthusiasm with her students. Alexis has significant experience tutoring both in a private and voluntary capacity, and is known to be exceptionally friendly and patient, often going the extra mile to ensure students have a deeper understanding of the subject. Beyond academia, Alexis loves hiking across new terrain, trying her hand at embroidery, and watching the intensely thrilling sport that is competitive figure skating. Needless to say, she looks forward to meeting and interacting with her students during their weekly lessons!
Chloe recently completed A Levels in Maths, Psychology and Art, achieving grades A*, A, B. She is now at university studying Primary Education in the hope of becoming a Primary School teacher. Chloe struggled with English in school, but with the right support was able to achieve a grade 8 (A*) in her GCSEs. Therefore, Chloe is aware of the importance of extra tuition for children and strives to not only improve their understanding but also their confidence. Throughout school, Chloe gained experience working with children, including SEND children and young adults, and has recently been teaching on placement for her degree. Chloe is very patient, calm and encouraging and thoroughly enjoys seeing her pupils make progress.
Farah has significant experience helping children improve their skills and understanding across a range of subjects (English, Maths, Coding and TOEFL), as well as being a young leader at her local Girl Guiding group. A lover of the English language, Farah is currently studying for a Masters in Speech and Language Therapy. Farah is an incredibly friendly, calm and patient tutor, who takes pride in the fact her students love their online sessions with her.
Grace is currently studying Architecture using her talents in art and design, combining them with her love and aptitude in maths, English and history to help to create her projects. Her university career follows on from her successful school and college years where she gained the highest grades in her GCSEs and A-levels. Grace has a wealth of experience working with younger students to help instil confidence and enjoyment - from peer mentoring, sports coaching and English and maths tutoring. Having recently worked through exam processes herself, Grace understands the difficulties and pressure on young people, and is passionate about supporting students to achieve their full potential. Grace strives to create a positive and reassuring learning environment where she can support her students with the most appropriate learning strategies and techniques for each individual student. Grace is very proud of the partnerships she has built with her students, and how the subjects she supports them with often become her students’ stronger subjects.
Gregory is currently a second-year law student (LLB) at King's College London. However, getting into such a prestigious program was no easy task. Prior to entering University, he would often burn the midnight oil, pushing himself to go above and beyond his studies. His efforts were not in vain, obtaining straight As in his GCSEs and A-levels, and securing a place at such a prestigious institution in London. Gregory is motivated by wanting to ensure his students do not have to go through their school studies alone, and wishes to be there for them both as a tutor, and a source of inspiration. Gregory prides himself on being patient and kind with those he is tutoring, focusing on understanding rather than mere memorisation of concepts. He believes that with a strong foundation, all students can build up their understanding and tackle harder problems without difficulty.
Mel is currently studying for her Masters in Theoretical Physics, and enjoys being able to pass her enthusiasm for maths onto her students. From experience, Mel appreciates the importance of having confidence in your own abilities in order to succeed. This inspires Mel to focus her teaching on building her students’ confidence, knowing that it will in turn improve their maths. In her spare time, Mel loves to read and crochet, as well as being a gym enthusiast.
Prisha has a fantastic record of academic achievement in not only English and maths, but across the board, which makes her a very well-rounded tutor. Prisha is currently pursuing a BSc in Product Design, which deepens her understanding of maths (and how it is applied) which enables her to bring maths to life for her students. As an avid reader, English language and literature has always held a special place for Prisha, and this passion helped her to score full marks in the IELTS test. Having worked on educational projects with young people, she is experienced at how to interact with them and explain concepts in a manner that is not only fun, but also does not overwhelm them. Prisha works hard to ensure lessons with her students are not considered a chore and strongly believes that with the right support, every child is capable of great achievement. Outside of education, Prisha plays for her university basketball team and is also a big fan of baking and dancing.
Rabia is a highly organised individual who, throughout her GCSEs and A-levels, had been a peer-mentor to younger students, aiding them to build confidence with their reading and writing skills. Through her Audiology degree at university, in which she supports patients of varying ages, Rabia has attained an appreciation of how to modify and adapt her communication style, in order to facilitate effective communication with different individuals, something that she also utilises in her tutoring sessions. Being an avid reader, Rabia spends her free time reading books of different genres and time periods, and enjoys discussing with others the themes and messages in a particular novel/text.
Shair has a notable range of English tutoring experience across the student spectrum, teaching from KS2 and up to GCSE level. Her aspirations to make a difference in the field of education continue to grow. As well as through Tutoring Heroes, she teaches a range of students at her local tuition centre, ensuring they also receive the 1-to-1 support they need in order to fuel their progression in English. An avid reader with an immense love to learn about different cultures and writings, Shair is currently in her final year of studying BA Comparative literature. Shair is an approachable, friendly and considerate tutor, who ensures her students leave their lessons feeling confident and ready to take on new academic challenges.
Sipeng was originally educated in China where she developed a very strong understanding of maths. After moving to the UK, she achieved the highest grade (A*) in GCSE and A-level maths. Crucially, in addition to her strong maths ability, Sipeng has significant experience of tutoring and inspiring younger students to achieve beyond their expectations. Sipeng recognises the positive impact that several teachers have had on her own education, and is driven by the desire to help her students in a similar way, so that they too develop confidence in their maths ability and achieve higher grades as a result.
On moving to the UK aged 11, Shatha found that her maths skills were behind the standard expected, so Shatha has first-hand experience of what it feels like to struggle with maths. Despite this initial struggle, Shatha achieved a Grade 8 in GCSE Maths and Further Maths, and an A grade in A-level Maths, proving how it is possible to turn a weakness into a strength. Shatha has a range of experience helping children, including two years’ tutoring at a Kumon centre and volunteering at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. A keen tennis player and trilinguist (English, Arabic and Spanish), Shatha particularly loves watching her students overcome their fear of maths, just as she did.