Online Tutor Edward

I have a passion for making mathematics a living, exciting and relevant subject for the modern world rather than a dry topic. I have Masters qualification in both Applied Mathematics including Physics (University of Nottingham) and Mathematics Education (Kings College, London). Plus experience of teaching the GCSE, A-Level and IB syllabi.

I want to help every student, whatever their ability level, to reach their own Eureka moment. When they realise that Maths is a creative, stimulating subject with applications in the real world.

In my pedagogy, I aim to promote the logical, critical and creative thinking demanded by mathematics. Grounding it in real world examples and emphasising the connections across topics, such as pyramids in history linking to studies of the mensuration of simple solids; and, looking at how the study of art can is enhanced by understanding the golden ratio and Fibonacci Sequences. Teaching geometry by using laser cut ‘living hinge’ book sleeve designs. Or Showing how Chaos Theory in Physics can be taught by looking at a cup of coffee.

In my sessions I make use of a tablet and interactive online whiteboard to write mathematical notation down and have back and forth with my students without confusion over spoken language. These whiteboards are then available to students after the lessons so they can refer back to them at any point.