Hi there I teach up to A-level maths online. Maths is only hard when we do not understand the concepts. Once these are understood, it all falls into place. I have a Degree and a master's degree

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• 1) When did you develop an interest in your chosen field and in private tutoring?

  I developed an interest in tutoring many years ago while at school. I used to teach saxophone and clarinet; my students were generally quite successful. Since then, I have done a couple of degrees and been teaching some of my friends' kids maths. I really like it when my students grasp topics that were once very challenging for them. Anyone can learn maths (and other subjects) as long as they know the core concepts.

• 2) Tell us more about the subject you teach, the topics you like to discuss with students (and possibly those you like a little less).

  I like to teach all subjects in maths. My particular favourite topics are Calculus and Algebra, as I find it quite relaxing to solve equations and understand what the results mean.

• 3) Did you have any role models; a teacher that inspired you?

  My role model is Pavel Grenfled, as he was one of the first teachers I came across online https://lem.ma. He makes teaching look easy and slowly goes through more advanced subjects, such as linear algebra. He helps his students visualise what the maths means, so it is not a memory exercise but an understanding exercise, with concepts that are hard to forget.

• 4) What do you think are the qualities required to be a good tutor?

  Patience, good communication, and making the topic fun and engaging. I get my students to do the maths themselves, I then step through the solution, because maths is a participation sport rather than a passive reading exercise.

• 5) Provide a valuable anecdote related to your subject or your days at school.

  Making mistakes is the foundation of learning. I particularly remember working through Khan Academy exercises and almost getting each exercise wrong on a particular day. The key thing I did was to be persistent and understand where I went wrong. This helped me learn key concepts. I always try to teach my students that mistakes are a positive thing; without this, you cannot understand very easily.

• 6) What were the difficulties or challenges you faced or are still facing in your subject?

  I am currently in the second half of my second year at the Open University. I still find some topics challenging, but I use the tried-and-tested method of having a go. If I make a mistake, I understand why and learn from it.

• 7) Do you have a particular passion? Is it teaching in general or an element of the subject or something completely different?

  My passion is learning and imparting this knowledge to my students in a consumable way.

• What makes you a Superprof (besides answering these interview questions :-P) ?

  I lead by example and show the human side of learning. My students report that they enjoy my teaching methods, as they are fully engaged in each session and leave knowing a little bit more. I listen to my students to find out what they want to learn in each session, so I can make sure they are getting help in the areas they most need.