Supportive maths tutor for GCSE, resits, FS, workplace - Maths tutor with Helen

Helen did one to one tutoring with me when I was studying for my Maths Level 1 and 2. I was really struggling with my Maths before Helen started working with me. But with her help I was really able to make progress, and this led to me passing both Level 1 and Level 2.

I would say the best things about Helen are her calm and professional approach. She was very patient with me and interested to find out the reasons I was struggling. So Helen first did an assessment to establish the areas that I needed to work on. She then created suitable worksheets and other materials which focussed on those areas and supported me in working on them. I found Helen was very good at encouraging me about my abilities and getting me to better understand the ideas behind the Maths I was doing.

Helen has very good communication skills. She is very knowledgeable but is able to explain information in a clear and practical way, making sure I understood what she said. Helen is also very approachable and a patient listener. She was sensitive and understanding about my needs, but also effective in putting across what I needed to know and do.

I will always be very grateful for Helen’s help in achieving my Maths Level 1 and Level 2. She also helped me enjoy the learning experience which I had not done before with Maths. I would highly recommend Helen as a tutor.

Helen is an imaginative and effective teacher. She shows an empathetic understanding of adult learners, as examples their possible maths phobia or difficult personal circumstances that might affect learning, and adjusts her teaching appropriately, for example employing mini projects, collaborative learning, activities and games. She uses gentle humour appropriately and develops relationships with learners based on trust and understanding.
Having both taught and been involved in the development of Functional Skills materials, Helen has a good understanding of the aims and objectives behind these curricula. Helen takes an active approach to her continuing professional development attending conferences and meetings that will further her knowledge and experience in the field.