Vijay's profile, diploma and contact details have been verified by our experts
Vijay
- Hourly rate £70
- Response Time 24h
- Number of students 38
£70/hr
- Maths
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Statistics
- Further Maths
Qualified Teacher & Examiner (PGCE BSc PhD). AS/A-level or GCSE Tuition: Groups or One-to-One. Improvement in Maths by 3 or 4 grades is possible!
Lesson location
- Online
-
at your home or in a public place : will travel up to 10 km from London
Super Prof
Vijay is one of our best tutors. They have a high-quality profile, verified qualifications, a quick response time, and great reviews from students!
About Vijay
PhD mathematician and qualified teacher offers maths tuition to A-level, GCSE and younger students. Teaching is exam-orientated with emphasis on past papers and exam technique. I have been a Cambridge International A-level examiner for 10 years and just recently Pearson Edexcel.
MY MATHEMATICAL BACKGROUND:
I have acquired a wide and deep knowledge of Mathematics having studied it to doctorate level at the University of East Anglia. As a researcher I have collaborated with academics to develop and expand the body of mathematical knowledge and also developed a variety of other skills: writing in an academic style for the purpose of publication, giving academic talks, teaching mathematics and statistics in undergraduate seminars (including assessment).
I have done a year’s work in community education, working in a team as a part-time SEN teacher of mathematics. The students comprised several young adults with various learning difficulties. I was teaching GCSE and pre-GCSE material. I found the experience challenging, nevertheless I managed to adapt and gave my best in difficult circumstances.
My experiences in education have made me appreciate the diverse communities in London. I have had considerable experience teaching predominantly Afro-Caribbean pupils in South and North London, Asian pupils in East London, refugees in North London, as well as white working class and middle class pupils in the East End and Surrey respectively. My last post at DLD College London was an international community, with students encompassing the entire global and cultural spectrum.
My first teaching practice was at The Archbishop Michael Ramsey Technology College in Camberwell, where I taught Mathematics at Key Stage 3 and 4. Many of the pupils were highly disaffected and resisted work; it took time to break down the barriers. Against this challenging background I developed and improved my classroom management skills, particularly in ensuring that every pupil was focused. I also spent a lot of time working with pupils outside lessons. In complete contrast, my second school placement was in a Beacon school, Coombe Girls’ School in Surrey. Here I developed my teaching style, recognising and using connections across the subject, using skilful questioning in class discussions to elicit pupils’ understanding and further their learning. Through my tutor group I experienced hosting circle time and delivering PSHE.
I have worked as a full time teacher at The Royal Docks Community School, a challenging school in East London. I taught KS3 and KS4 mathematics, making extensive use of interactive whiteboard technology as well as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. I also designed exams, taught Foundation GCSE and assessed coursework. I have had experience of writing reports (e.g. assessing pupil progress in academic achievement, behaviour and attendance). I was also a co-tutor offering pastoral and academic guidance to pupils and parents. I have also completed short-term placements at Beal High School in Ilford and The Greig City Academy in Hornsey, teaching GCSE students and younger, establishing a rapport quickly.
More recently I have acquired considerable experience at A-level, teaching pure maths, statistics and mechanics at Crossways Academy and DLD College London. Many of my students have achieved excellent results, fulfilling their university aspirations (including Oxbridge) and the performance of the weaker ones has been very satisfying. I encouraged and cajoled able students from all year groups to attend the Maths Club in order to stretch their thinking and prepare for various UKMT competitions. At DLD I had the privilege of working with an extremely talented maths faculty whose results were consistently outstanding. During the Covid lockdown I continued to deliver live lessons using the Canvas platform and developed my online teaching skills no end.
As a Year 13 Personal Tutor, I have honed my skills in writing first-rate UCAS references which are very informative, detailing the background of my tutees and showing them in the best possible light no matter what their circumstance. I have also worked as an examiner for Key Stage 3 SATS and currently at O-level / A-level for Cambridge International Examination board. More recently, I have become an A-level examiner for Pearson Edexcel and now work as an online private tutor of maths.
University :
- UCL Institute of Education - PGCE Secondary Education (Mathematics)
- University of East Anglia (UEA) - PhD Mathematics
- University of East Anglia (UEA) - BSc (Hons) Mathematics [First Class]
PUBLICATIONS
PhD thesis "Periodic Points in S-Integer Dynamical Systems" University of East Anglia (1996).
"Oriented local entropies for expansive actions by commuting automorphisms" Israel Journal of Mathematics 93 (1996), 281-301.
"S-Integer dynamical systems: periodic points" Journal fur die Reine und Angewandte Mathematik 489 (1997), 99-132.
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I teach maths via Zoom, a Wacom writing tablet and an online whiteboard (Bitpaper). Most of my students have their own kind of writing tablet or iPad and stylus/apple pencil, for fully interactive lessons. All lesson notes and additional resources are available via a Google Drive folder.
I usually teach A-level and GCSE students. My usual rate for one-to-one lessons is £70 per hour; I also offer small group lessons for £30 per hour. Homework tasks available on request.
Face-to-face lessons are sometimes possible in London, however I teach predominantly online so as to help as many students as possible.
Review
All of our reviews are collected by us and are 100% reliable. They correspond to a real experience lived by the students of Vijay.
Perfect! Subject : Maths
Perfect! Subject : Maths
Perfect! Subject : Maths
Perfect! A very professional & committed Tutor
Vijay has shown his professionalism, during the period that he spent helping our son, 'D' with Maths.
He was dedicated in showing him the methods for working out difficult Maths sums. He was able to boost 'D's confidence when solving Maths questions and helping him with preparations for Maths test.
Outcome : As a result, Vijay has contributed in helping 'D' receive an A* for his GCSE Maths exams!
Very good effort! So thank you Vijay, for all your help! Well done!View more reviews
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
I wish we had found Vijay sooner! My daughter enjoyed her sessions so much that she recommended him to a friend. He is friendly and professional, efficient and organised and with a natural ability in teaching. He explained things clearly and in a way that made sense which led to a greater understanding of maths where there had been so many gaps in learning throughout several years. Vijay's method of teaching worked so well for our daughter that her maths confidence grew and grew and she surprised herself with her GCSE result.
Thank you VijayBrilliant lesson and very good at explaining mathematical concepts in easy to understand manner.He helped my son in GCSE and he achieved grade 8
Vijay is a fabulous maths tutor. He is always well-prepared and turns up on time. Without fail he helped my son understand the trickier aspects of maths and further maths gcse with superb results (grade 9 in both in June 2022 exams). He is highly competent and able to explain principles in different ways until a pupil ‘gets it’. I cannot recommend Vijay highly enough
Vijay is a fabulous maths tutor. He is always well-prepared and turns up on time. Without fail he helped my son understand the trickier aspects of maths and further maths gcse with superb results (grade 9 in both in June 2022 exams). He is highly competent and able to explain principles in different ways until a pupil ‘gets it’. I cannot recommend Vijay highly enough
Great A2 Maths tutor! Easy explanations followed by thorough practice on the topic really helped me to perfect my exam technique for A level maths. Mr Vijay is also very adaptable to your learning style and they way you answer questions, and this helped me pick up the content much easier. Thank you for all your help this year, couldn’t have achieved an A* without you :)
I would highly recommend Vijay for tutoring support. He was a great teacher & someone I would highly recommend. His approach to explanations and providing support really landed with me and was a considerable help.
From the first lesson with Vijay, my son (final year A levels) commented that he was so clear in the way he explained mathematical concepts and straight to the important points. My son felt every minute of the lessons were utilised and useful (well planned by Vijay) so no time wasted, would highly recommend Vijay for maths. He is an excellent tutor.
I had Mr Chothi was a tutor for my Calculus class in school. I needed a tutor who could explain the rigorous concepts to me in a seamless, yet effective manner due to the fast paced nature of the course. This is why I would thoroughly recommend Mr Chothi to anyone seeking that kind of help. He is patient when it comes to asking questions, knowledgeable in the field of GSCE/ A-Level or equivalent Mathematics and stays dedicated to ensure the content is well understood by the student.
Vijay tutored me for my maths GCSE's. I'd always struggled with maths and found it incredibly intimidating. When put on the spot in school I'd get nervous and this made things even worse. Vijay was lovely to work with and made me feel at ease.
Vijay is an excellent tutor. He turns up on time and is always prepared. He helped my daughter prepare for the 11+ and she was offered academic scholarships at all the schools to which she had played. This would not have been possible without Vijay‘s help.
Vijay is also now helping my son with further maths so his teaching skills are way beyond 11+ albeit he is able to relate to that stage very well. I have no hesitation in highly recommending himVijay is a teacher who always motivates his students. He also has his own impressive methods to teach. Overall, I strongly recommend to have lessons with Vijay.
Vijay is a highly competent Maths teacher and I can attest to this as he has successfully helped me achieve the grades I want.
Vijay explains concepts thoroughly; making complex ideas very easy to grasp. He also has different methods of solving problems which is very helpful as students will have their own preferences.
He is extremely patient, encouraging and professional - he can identify weak points and can cater to his students' needs to help them reach their maximum potential.
I highly recommend Vijay to anyone who needs a Math tutor because he goes out of his way for his students!Vijay did a great job tutoring my son over six months preparing him for his Maths GCSE. He was prompt, patient and very professional. He worked around my son's class schedule when needed and targeted any areas my son needed to improve.
Vijay switched to online tutoring when it was no longer possible to travel to our home and continued to maintain the weekly sessions, which were a great support.Vijay taught Himat my son from year 10. He struggled with maths due to his Dyslexia for years. Vijay was patient with him and elevated his understanding of Math. He was a grade 3 by the end of year 11 mocks he attained a 7 in GCSE.
Hi All Fellow Learners
I am a South African finishing my degree long distance from the UK.
I was desperate for help with stats! As I had never done maths. Everything was new to me. Thank goodness I found Vijay.
He was patient and calm. He explained everything in a simple way. He also prepared for our lessons, which saved loads of time. He made suggestions on which calculator to use and trained and taught me how to use it and apply everything I learnt in the exam.
Most of all I appreciated him following up by text on how I was progressing, his messages before and after my exam were also appreciated.
I fully recommend Vijay as he is a competent tutor who goes out of his way for his students. Stats/maths.
I passed my module with a distinction!
Best of luck to all!Vijay was a very good teacher for our daughter Yasmina who raised several grades for her Maths Edexcel (Higher) ensuring she was able to have a high enough pass at Maths to do her choice of A-Levels. Vijay is an excellent teacher who gave Yasmina the confidence to do well explaining things well and making good use of pass papers.
Vijay has been an incredible Maths tutor (A level) for my son and I would recommend him without hesitation. He is patient, thorough, great at explaining and thought provoking. My son's predicted A level grade went from a D to a B in 8 months. He's just finished his exams so won't know final grade until August. Whatever the outcome, one of the most important changes for me was seeing the improved confidence in my son. He went from doubting himself to believing he could do really well.
We have had great experience with Vijay especially in the run up for the exams. His calm and professional approach prepared our son for the rigorous Challenge exam where he did very well in maths. I don't know how Vijay does it but you can see tangible results straight away.
Vijay is a clear communicator, who was patient and increased my confidence in maths. I enjoyed my lessons, too.
Vijay is a patient and effective tutor with whom our son managed to build a good rapport and show progress. I would definitely recommend Vijay.
Vijay has tutored my son A level maths for nearly a year which included teaching hard topics such as C4 to my son. Vijay has made maths a lot easier for my son to understand and had allowed him to become more confident in A level maths. He is a very punctual tutor who always arrives on time and genuinely cares about his students.
Vijay is an amazing teacher. He tutored my daughter, gave her tips and suggestions to get maximum marks.
I found Vijay to be an excellent tutor and very knowledgeable on EdExcel GCSE Syllabus. He is capable of explaining in a clear and concise mannerIt has been such a pleasure to have calm , consistent, patient help for my daughter. No fuss just quiet and excellent tuition. He has a genuine interest and understanding of the subject, and thorough experience of the curriculum and exam boards. My daughter really benefitted and her understanding of maths developed and her confidence grew. Vijay was very student centred, would take home difficult questions and return to explain. We will miss him!
It has been such a pleasure to have calm , consistent, patient help for my daughter. No fuss just quiet and excellent tuition. He has a genuine interest and understanding of the subject, and thorough experience of the curriculum and exam boards. My daughter really benefitted and her understanding of maths developed and her confidence grew. Vijay was very student centred, would take home difficult questions and return to explain. We will miss him!
As a mature student retraining to be a teacher, I required a tutor to help me refresh my maths knowledge to GCSE level. I was very impressed that Vijay took time to investigate the specific exam that I was required to take and was thoroughly prepared for our sessions. He was organised, reliable and extremely calm. He modelled methods thoroughly and took time to go over areas that I found difficult. He set homework which further supported our sessions. I would thoroughly recommend Vijay as a tutor and believe that his calm manner would equip him to teach students of any age.
View more recommendations
Rates
Hourly rate
- £70
Pack prices
- 5h: £350
- 10h: £700
online
- £70/h
Vijay's Video
Similar Maths teachers in London
Intasar
London & Online
- £79/hr
- 1st lesson free
Christopher
Borough
- £60/hr
Marc
London & Online
- £40/hr
Dr Chris
St. Pancras & Online
- £100/hr
John
Pimlico & Online
- £40/hr
Sam
London & Online
- £80/hr
- 1st lesson free
Ismail
Bloomsbury & Online
- £125/hr
Ben
London & Online
- £150/hr
Amir
London & Online
- £200/hr
Luke
London & Online
- £125/hr
- 1st lesson free
James
London & Online
- £150/hr
Cuneyt (Juneyt)
London & Online
- £90/hr
- 1st lesson free
Sabrina
London & Online
- £40/hr
- 1st lesson free
Jude
Greater London & Online
- £30/hr
Arta
London & Online
- £69/hr
Amit
Barbican & Online
- £129/hr
Alastair
London & Online
- £85/hr
Mylan
London & Online
- £150/hr
- 1st lesson free
Tom
London & Online
- £150/hr
Rahul
London & Online
- £30/hr
-
See Maths tutors