One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Jay will be happy to arrange your first Maths lesson.
Jay
One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Jay will be happy to arrange your first Maths lesson.
- Hourly rate £40
- Response Time 5h
- Number of students 50+
£40/hr
- Maths
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Arithmetic
- Geometry
Experienced Maths & English Teacher, Primary - GCSE - Entrance Exams - 11+ - Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
Lesson location
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At Jay's house: Downham Market
- Online
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at your home or in a public place : will travel up to 50 km from Downham Market
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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Jay will be happy to arrange your first Maths lesson.
About Jay
Hi, I'm Jay and I've been a fully qualified teacher since 2010 with experience in schools and colleges. I teach maths and English from primary to GCSE. I also prepare students for entrance exams including verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
My passion for teaching started as a child, when I used to play 'teacher' at home! Becoming a real teacher and working with a wide variety of students has instilled in me a strong belief in the potential of each student; seeing students tap into this potential is what makes this job so exciting for me. My approach is to encourage a playful, confident attitude to learning, seeking out what makes the subject come alive for the student, and equipping them with the tools they need to become independent thinkers.
Tutoring Experience
Since graduating, I have taught English, maths and ESOL/EFL to clients from a range of different levels; from primary and 11+ entrance exams to GCSE and teaching adults English as a foreign language. I am currently tutoring several children for their 11 and 13+ entrance exams aiming for some of the UK's top schools, as well as GCSE and home-educated students.
GCSE: I teach GCSE Maths, English Language and English Literature. I worked in an FE college for four years, where I was 'GCSE and Functional Skills Champion', teaching vocational students who had previously scored D or below at school. Part of my responsibilities included being the 'go-to' member of staff for other teachers who needed support or advice across three sites.
Primary: Since I made private tutoring my full-time job, I have helped many primary aged students with their studies. This includes general help with maths and English, SATs preparation and coaching for entrance exams at numerous private schools. I also teach the English primary curriculum to students in China and the Middle East online.
Adult Learners: I taught English as a foreign language to adults for four years. This included absolute beginner courses, working up to advanced.
QTS Literacy & Numeracy: Over the past year, I have helped three adult students to pass their QTS Literacy and Numeracy exams. All three came to me having failed their first tries, but they have since all passed. Two of these students had face-to-face lessons, one online.
Having taught both in the UK and abroad, I am well-versed in tutoring online, and I am frequently contacted by friends of my students' parents, asking if I can work with their children. I also work with students on verbal and non-verbal reasoning, revision skills, English comprehension and I particularly enjoy working on essay composition and creative writing, and close readings of texts.
I have had a lot of experience working with children and adults with learning difficulties, disabilities and other barriers to learning.
Tutoring Approach
I understand how stressful exams can be for students at any age, and I aim to promote healthy practices that will lessen their anxiety and improve confidence and creativity. Having had ESOL/EFL teaching experience, I am especially empathetic with the experience of pupils who are undergoing a change of scene, whether it be a new form class, school, curriculum or country.
University :
- Brighton University - PGCE
- Reading & Brighton University - Fine Art
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I offer lessons in maths, English, verbal and non-verbal reasoning to children aged 5-16 and adults of all ages. I can also help to prepare students for entrance exams, school interviews and tests such as the CAT4 and 11+.
Review
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Perfect! Jay is an engaging tutor and my son has been well served.
- Jay's response :Thank you very much for the review, Philip!
Perfect! Great tutor
Jay is very patient and cheerful to guide my son who is focusing on 11+ English and verbal reasoning. She observed the weakness area of my son and provides the corresponding tasks for him to practice, and in a few days, I can see the improvement. With Jay's expertise, I am confident my son can achieve the best result in 11+.
Subject : 11+ School Exam Preparation
Outcome : Very goodPerfect! Subject : English Literature
Perfect! Excellent
Jay has been turtoring both my boys (10,8) in English and Maths. Jay is very attentive to both their needs and requirements and is very engaging. The boys look forward to her lessons and she is very good at setting homework and giving feedback to me with how they are getting on regularly.
Subject : Academic tutoring
Outcome : increased confidence in younger son and hopefully older will do well with continuing support from Jay in his 11+ next yearPerfect! Thank you Jay for Math lessons! My son very enjoyed it. Now he is confident in Maths and he find it easier
Subject : MathsPerfect! The best teacher we ever had
Jay is an amazing person and excellent teacher. She did maths and english literature classes with my daughter 16 years old. My daughter is on autistic spectrum and online classes is not easy for her , however Jay found the way it work and my daughter loved and been looking forward every class. She is about to pass her GCSC s and the school teaches saying that she moved a few grades forward and we expecting good results. We would highly recommend anyone classes with Jay!
Subject : Maths
Outcome : greatPerfect! QTS Numeracy
Jay is friendly, contactable, organised and knowledgeable. I gave her the task of preparing me for my QTS Numeracy tests and in just two and a half weeks I went from getting 11% in mock tests, to passing the exam this morning. Something which couldn’t have been achieved without Jays’ knowledge and guidance. She is incredibly punctual and will travel to you. I would definitely recommend her if you’re struggling to get to grips with maths.
Outcome : Passed the exam!Perfect! QTS Numeracy
Jay is friendly, contactable, organised and knowledgeable. I gave her the task of preparing me for my QTS Numeracy tests and in just two and a half weeks I went from getting 11% in mock tests, to passing the exam this morning. Something which couldn’t have been achieved without Jays’ knowledge and guidance. She is incredibly punctual and will travel to you. I would definitely recommend her if you’re struggling to get to grips with maths.
Outcome : Passed the exam!View more reviews
Recommendations
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Jay is a really patient and empathetic tutor. She makes a subject that students often find difficult fun, and she has innovative ways of delivering different aspects of Maths. She identifies the needs of the individual student, and is able to adapt her teaching. She is an excellent English tutor too!
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Rates
Hourly rate
- £40
Pack prices
- 5h: £195
- 10h: £380
online
- £40/h
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