Calculus I Tutoring

I tutor 'Calculus' separately or in many instances as part of a wider Math course. In order for the student to gain full understanding of the application of the concepts, I often invoke real world examples.

Economics Tutoring

My Bachelor's degree gave me a thorough grounding on the theoretical side of Economics, but my years in Senior Management exposed me to 'how Economics works on a practical level'. When tutoring Economics, I blend theory and practice for maximum effect. This makes what can be 'a dry topic' for many students into a living, breathing and realistic subject to study.

GED Tutoring

While I hold diplomas in both Marketing and Management, In addition to preparing High School students for their diploma, I am also working with mature students who have made the wise and brave decision to sit their GED, some years after leaving the school system.

Macro Economics Tutoring

While I studied extensively both Macro and Micro-Economics for my Bachelor's degree, I realized at an early stage the linkage between the two disciplines and in particular how Macro-Ecomomics impacts on Micro-Economics and to a lesser extent vice-versa. When working with students, I use both U.S.A. and European modeling techniques.

Math Tutoring

I cover extensively, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics and Probability. I am working with students across a wide body of tests and assessments.

Micro-Economics Tutoring

While I studied extensively both Micro and Macro-Economics for my Bachelor's degree, I realized at an early stage the interdependency between the two disciplines and in particular how Micro-Economics often plays a subservient role to Macro-Economics. While working with students, I use both U.S.A and European modeling techniques.

Pre Calculus Tutoring

A major part of my portfolio involves working intensively with students who sometimes struggle to understand the basics of Algebra and Trigonometry. Through the exercise of patience, showing clearly by example and through continual revision of the concepts involved, my students grasp the fundamentals and often exceed way beyond their own expectations.

Algebra Tutoring

I have been tutoring in Algebra for many years. I am tutoring every day in both A(1) and (A2) and fully conversant with every topic on both courses. I ensure that my students understand and can fully apply all of the A(1) concepts, prior to undertaking A(2).

Algebra II Tutoring

Over the many years in which I have been tutoring A(2), I ensure that my students have a firm grasp and can apply all of the A(1) concepts, prior to embarking on A(2). In covering both A(1) and A(2), i use a variety of textbooks and various modeling techniques to present Algebra in a straight forward manner, such that the student can readily comprehend the methodologies involved.

AP English Tutoring

Having taken 'Advanced Level English' myself, I cover the subject extensively from .preparing students to write effective essays on a prompted topic to 'Reading Comprehension' and fully answering questions within a given context. Many of my students have studied English within the confines of ISEE and all have generated substantial improvements in percentile performance and stanine positioning.

Calculus Tutoring

Many of my tutorials are based on developing the student's ability to learn the concepts involved in 'Differentiation' and 'Integration', prior to applying them, in order to answer multiple-staged problems. Students will also learn how to develop and apply the range of UVAST Equations to solve problems involving 'Displacement', 'Velocity' and 'Acceleration'

Geometry Tutoring

I have extensive experience in tutoring both 'Linear Geometry' and 'Circle Geometry'. This stretches from working with 'angles in circles and quadrilaterals' to the 'application of Pythagoras' Theorem' and 'Trigonometry' and includes 'Geometric Constructions', incorporating 'Constructions', 'Loci', 'Plans' and 'Elevations'.

ISEE Tutoring

I will let my students' results speak for themselves. I have worked with a number of students, all of whom have secured very substantial percentile improvements and stanine positioning across the core topics of 'Verbal Reasoning', 'Quantitative Reasoning', 'Reading Comprehension' and 'Mathematics Achievement'. This has resulted in them all gaining admission to the school of their choice.

Reading Comprehension Tutoring

A major part of my work involves tutoring students in 'Reading Comprehension' who are taking ISEE, SSAT or GED Tests. I cover a wide range of material that exposes the student to the different types of stimuli that they will be tested on. This includes the all important, critically timed exercises to prepare the student to work within the strict time limits allowed.

SAT Math Tutoring

I am actively preparing a number of students who are sitting their SAT Math test. In addition to covering all of the concepts involved, I use a wide range of 'Past Papers' to thoroughly prepare for the test, which has the major benefit in showing the student how the 'wording of questions' can change over time.

SAT Verbal/Writing Tutoring

As part of the SAT core subject areas, I cover extensively both 'Verbal Reasoning' and the 'Writing of Effective Essays'. In preparing students I use a variety of engaging teaching methods to retain their interest and to build confidence from the preparation stages to the writing of content. Among my methods of choice is the extensive use of 'Past Papers', which has the added advantage of exposing the student to how 'the wording of questions' can change over time.

Statistics Tutoring

While I achieved 'Honors Level Statistics' while at University, much of my work with students involves the usage of the major statistical measures applied to problem solving. I cover all of the concepts involved including the establishment of the measures from both non-continual and continual data and their display on suitable charts/graphs/tables. In addition I encourage my students to interrogate statistical measures in terms of 'finding the best measure' to use, in expressing their solutions effectively.

Middle School Math Tutoring

I cover Math from 'Elementary Level' to 'College Level' I am totally versed and very well practiced in all of the concepts involved in 'Middle School'. My approach is to ensure through clear example and opportunity to practice, that the student has a clear understanding of each sub-topic before moving on to the next stage. If a student has difficulty in understanding any Math topic, then I will review the problem-area with them.

Elementary Math Tutoring

I cover Math extensively from 'Elementary Level' through to 'College Level'. I am actively working with 'Elementary' students, including members of my own family. My approach on Math is to use a wide variety of colorfully presented worksheet and textbook examples. To bring Math to life, for certain topics I will also use a number of mathematical aids and props.

ACT English Tutoring

Preparation for the ACT is essential. I will ensure a solid consolidation of all concepts, review of all topics through suitably themed papers and a substantial review of questions from Past Papers.

ACT Math Tutoring

My approach to tutoring ACT Math is to ensure that the student has a clear comprehension of each mathematical concept, ample opportunity to prepare from Practice Papers and critically timed questioning from actual Past Papers.

ACT Reading Tutoring

It is essential that students sitting their ACT 'Reading Comprehension' section have the ability to answer questions which will be based on a variety of topics, within the stated context. My approach is to equip students to relate key words or ideas within the question to the relevant section within the passage.

ISEE Tutoring

The ISEE Test is split into the key components of 'Verbal Reasoning', 'Quantitative Reasoning', 'Reading Comprehension', 'Mathematics Achievement' and the all important non-graded section of 'Essay Writing'. Every one of my students who has sat their ISEE has substantially improved their 'percentile rank' and 'stanine positioning' in each sub-topic. My approach is to thoroughly prepare the student for the test through using 'Textbook Referencing', quality 'Practice Papers' and finally selected 'Past Papers'.

SSAT Tutoring

While tutoring SSAT across all three levels, my approach is to thoroughly prepare the student to sit the test, through building their confidence which employs the extensive use of 'textbook material', 'worksheets', 'Practice Tests' and critically timed 'Past Papers'.

STAAR Math Tutoring

I am regularly occupied in preparing students for their STAAR Math Tests which they encounter from 3rd Grade. My method of preparation is to give students a solid grounding in all of the Maths concepts, using 'worksheets'. The second phase of my preparation, is to test the students knowledge, using a series of 'Practice Tests' prior to implementing the final phase of critically timing their response to actual 'Past Paper Questions'.

STAAR Prep Tutoring

In order to prepare students for STAAR Tests, I ensure through clear example that they recognize each concept involved and can apply this within the confines of the question. In other words, I ensure that students 'answer the question that has actually been asked' My preparation in both Math and English is thorough, through exposing the student to different question styles from 'textbook examples', 'Practice Papers' and 'Past Papers'.

STAAR Reading Tutoring

Under the STAAR Assessment, students are tested for their reading ability in Grades 3-5. To prepare the student for 'Reading', I cover a wide range of 'textbook materials, 'worksheets', 'Practice Papers' and 'Past Papers' at each grade. I ensure that by the time of testing, the student can 'relate the question being asked' to recall or where 'Reading Comprehension' is concerned to the relevant section within context.

College Algebra Tutoring

Through ensuring that the student has a firm grasp of all the major concepts involved in Algebra (1) and (2), I cover in detail how these concepts are applied and expanded as he or she undertakes their application in order to provide solutions to real-life complex problems.

Elementary Statistics Tutoring

I am actively engaged in working with students who are working on a range of statistical measures, including Mean, Median, Range, Variance, Standard Deviation. I am also covering Complex Probability and Bivariate Analysis.

English Tutoring

Having studied English to 'Advanced Level', I am currently covering the widest variety of topics which include: Personal Writing, Analysis of Multi-Modal Texts, Reading Comprehension, Functional Writing, Analysis of Fiction and Non-Fiction, Study of Drama, Analysis of Poetry (including Unseen). My approach is to equip my students to write impactful and effective essays on a designated topic.

Trigonometry Tutoring

Through ensuring that my students have a firm grasp of the three Trigonometry Ratios, they can then move on to utilize both the Sine and Cosine Rules, in order to solve a range of real-life problems that will call for their effective application.

Writing Tutoring

Through the careful analysis of both 'reader/audience' and 'purpose', my students learn how to write impactful, convincing and persuadable essays/speeches through using a variety of literary techniques to progressively gain rapport and empathy.

AP Statistics Tutoring

Within AP Statistics, I cover the following: 'The Exploration of Data, 'Sampling Types/Methods', 'Expectations' and 'Statistical Analysis and Inference'.

Calculus AP Tutoring

I am currently covering in detail many topics including: 'Limits up to infinity', 'Derivatives, including double derivatives' and 'Integrals'

Homework Coach Tutoring

Under this heading, I work with students to prepare them to hand in 'quality assignments on time'. This often involves establishing an acceptable time-management routine that covers, the thinking, planning and writing stages of the designated assignment. If there is a lack of understanding 'how to do something', then I will use additional examples to review what ever stage of the assignment, the student is working through.

Math Advance Tutoring

I am well versed and extremely well practiced in managing any Math topic that High School students encounter. If required I will outline a number of pathways that a student can use to develop solutions.

Pre Algebra Tutoring

Every day I work with students to establish their early understanding of 'Algebra'. I exhaustively cover 'Single/Double/Sets of Inequalities', 'Linear and Quadratic Equations', 'Graphs', 'Percentages', 'Probability' 'Right-Angled and Circle Geometry', among other topics.

Study Skills Tutoring

From the start I work on building solid study skills that a student retains for life. For this I use a number of my own best-practice methods. Students will find that with me they 'work smarter' and 'not harder'.

Writing Advance Tutoring

Having tutored students for many years in the art of 'writing an effective essay', through planning and practicing, they are well equipped to use a range of literary terms and structures that sets out clearly, their narrative, expository and persuasive viewpoints, in such a manner that arrests and retains the readers/audience's attention for all the right reasons.

Adobe Flash Tutoring

As I use this tool on an every-day basis, I will be pleased to discuss its application to any course that I tutor.

HTML Tutoring

As I use this tool on an every-day basis, I will be pleased to discuss its application to any course that I tutor.

Javascript Tutoring

As I use this tool on an every-day basis, I will be pleased to discuss its application to any course that I tutor.

Macintosh Tutoring

As I use a Mac every day, I will be pleased to discuss its application to any course that I tutor.

Microsoft Excel Tutoring

I have often used Microsoft Excel in the preparation of spreadsheets. I will be pleased to discuss its application to any course that I tutor.

Microsoft PowerPoint Tutoring

I have often used Microsoft Powerpoint for presentations. I will be pleased to discuss its application to any course that I tutor.

Microsoft Windows Tutoring

I have often used Microsoft Windows. I will be pleased to discuss its application to any course that I tutor.

Microsoft Word Tutoring

I have often used Microsoft Word to create documents. I will be pleased to discuss its application to any course that I tutor.

PSAT Tutoring

In preparing my students for the PSAT Test, which is often taken in line with SAT, I ensure that In Math they have a firm grounding of all the concepts involved and their application to problem solving. I consistently test recall through the use of a wide range of stimuli, including 'textbook examples', 'modeling', 'Practice Papers' and 'Past Papers'.

For the 'Evidence Based Reading Section' in English, I employ various styles of texts which encourages the student to relate 'purpose' to 'audience'. My approach to the 'Writing Section' is to equip the student to plan and to write an effective essay using literary balance and structure, that arrests and consistently develops the reader's or the audience's attention, for all the right reasons.

GMAT Tutoring

A wealth of 'Senior Management Experience', the gaining of my 'MBA', 'BSc in Economics', 'Diploma in Professional Management' and 'Diploma in Marketing' and are the best possible credentials to offer students. Through experiencing hands-on management and in particular the 'dynamic management of change', I combine insight with theory that brings vitality and dynamism to every tutorial.