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Robert Symondson Gifted and Talented Tutor (Oxford)

Robert Symondson

  • Oxford (OX4) View on map
  • Last Logged In: 29 Nov 2011
  • Sex: Male

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Personal Message
Teaching is my hobby - I enjoy it and I want my students to enjoy thier lessons. I focus on relating maths to real life to make it interesting.
Which subject(s) do you teach?
Maths
Tell me about your qualifications.
BSc Mathematics and Philosophy, University of Bristol: 2.1 A-Level Maths & Further Maths: AA GCSE Maths: A*
What kind of experience do you have?
I've taken the maths PGCE course at Bristol University, gaining over 12 months teaching experience in four different schools. I have worked with children of many different abilities from special educational needs, to Gifted and Talented and have supported three students in their preparation for the Cambridge entrance exam: STEP. I have successfully run the maths club at City Academy, Bristol. I've worked with Internally excluded children, finding innovative ways to capture their attention and reinvigorate their enthusiasm, and taught hundreds of lessons, mainly to children at KS3 level. I can work one-on-one and with a variety of different group sizes, and I've completed a masters research assignment in mathematical problem solving, during which I investigated problem solving techniques applicable to British Maths Olympiad and STEP I and STEP II.
How much do you charge?
I offer a free introductory lesson and then My Fees Range between £25 and £30, although I'm usually happy for these lessons to overrun in order to consolidate an important concept.
Where do you teach?
Abingdon or South Oxford - or Online.
When are you available?
I will have early morning and evening availability to start from January 2012
Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach from age 8 up to adult, From Key Stage 2 maths up to A-Level: Statistics 1, Mechanics 1, Core 1 - 4. STEP I and STEP II and training for British Mathematical Olympiad.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
GCSE maths: A* A-level Maths: A
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
yes
Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
This mainly involves focussing the cammera on my work pad while explaining to and asking my student questions. With younger students it is most helpful if thier cammera is focused on them so I can check for engagement. With older (more mature) students, the student should use a similar set up to myself - with a camera focused on thier work pad, so I can see the (harder) maths they are working through. Payments through paypal is very streightforward I find.

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