I have been tutoring Maths and the Sciences at GCSE and A-level full time since 2008!
I have helped 100s maybe even 1000s of students to overcome exam stress, improve their grades and to see how easy it can be when taught in a manner tailored to them!
I love my job and wanted to share these important things I tell my students every year.
1. You can get your dream grade
Most of the students who come to me have a challenging relationship with their teachers. So often the student is lacking in confidence and self-belief - something which has often stemmed from a breakdown of communication with their teacher.
Time and time again I see students struggling, getting a poor grade in a a test despite working hard for it, and then their teacher telling them that they clearly didn’t work hard enough. Ultimately this leaves the students feeling hopeless and unable to ask for help.
As a tutor this is the very first problem I aim to put right. I listen to my students, see them work and very quickly diagnose any problems they are having. Now this can be very challenging for classroom teachers to see and there is simply not enough time to dedicate to the individuals - however, this is what makes one on one tuition so valuable.
I ensure students are listened too, I understand their problems and quickly diagnose them and then I give my students the tools they need to fix them and get that dream grade.
2. Do Past Papers and Questions by Topic
This is vital. If you need to boost your grade - do past paper questions. This will improve your grade in the most effective way. If you never do past paper questions, you will never get top grades - it is that simple!
I ensure my students do past paper questions throughout the year as they learn each topic - this boasts confidence and ensures they know what to expect when class tests and final exams arrive.
3. Don’t Leave Revision To The Last Minute
I encourage my students to start early with their revision.
Make flashcards as you learn the topics rather than leaving it until you have learnt everything - keep them safe and use them throughout the year.
Do past paper questions throughout the year and don’t leave them until you have finished the course.
By working consistently throughout the year you will ease the pressure and you will be able to carry out more effective revision when exam season arrives - this will 100% improve your grade.
If you are looking for a tutor - send me a DM and I will let you know how I can help.