About
Hi, I’m Matt, a professional Maths Tutor with a BSc in Mathematics (1st class) from the University of Aberdeen and MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems from University of Edinburgh. I also hold a Level 3 Tutor Training Certificate accredited by TQUK. I am friendly, easy going and take great pride in helping people reach their academic potential.
Which curriculum do I cover?
I cover the main syllabuses taught in Scotland and England. I also have experience tutoring international curriculum such as American K-12, South African Matriculation, IGSCE and International A Level. Here is a list of the levels I have most experience with:
National 5 Maths
Higher Maths
Advanced Higher Maths
GCSE Maths
AS and A Level Maths and Further Maths (AQA, Edexcel)
IB SL and HL, Applications and Interpretation or Analysis and Approaches
University Engineering Maths
College Maths
How long have I tutored for?
I have over 15 years of tutoring experience and have personally tutored 500+ pupils of varying mathematical ability, which has given me a great insight into the common problems pupils have. After having tutored exclusively face-to-face for many years, the majority of my lessons now happen online.
A large number of my tutees were found through word-of-mouth from former tutees pleased with their results.
What is my approach to tutoring?
I offer both face to face and online lessons. For online I use Zoom for video and an iPad app called Scribble Together Whiteboard which allows for a highly interactive online learning experience. It is very effective, almost like sitting at a table in person but much more efficient! I can also travel or am happy to have lessons in person at my house.
Every student is an individual and deserves to be treated as such. There is no one size fits all approach that works for everyone so I make sure to really understand how all my students think in order to optimise their learning.
During lessons I go as fast or as slow as needed. I can start from the basics and build up or get straight into more advanced concepts. Practice questions are extremely important and lessons usually consist of us working carefully through a question set on a particular topic. It is very important to me that my tutees feel comfortable and their confidence continues to rise with each lesson.
Subjects & pricing
Maths
£65/hr
Physics
£65/hr
Languages
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- BSc (Hons) Mathematics · University of Aberdeen · First-class (1st) · 2017 University of Aberdeen · First-class (1st) · 2017
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Angela
Matt has been helping my son with Maths and physics after a very disastrous start to Nat 5’s. He had two test scores of less than 30% for Physics and prior to the May exams he was achieving marks of 70/80% which is an immense turnaround. Not only has he gained in confidence but Physics is now his favourite subject! Would highly recommend Matt.
Matthew A. replied
Many thanks Angela!
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Anna
Matthew has helped me with physics and applications of maths,he is great at teaching and i have never had a problem.i feel much more confident for my exams after being tought by Matthew.
Matthew A. replied
Thanks so much for kind comments! Good luck!
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Sarah
Matt has been helping my son with A'Level maths. He has been very good at going over topics, ironing out problems found and explaining things precisely. My son would recommend Matt as a tutor.
Matthew A. replied
Many thanks Sarah!
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Gavin
I started my HND in electrical engineering in August 2021, when I started I did not think the mathematics would be an issue. Being 32 years old and out of full-time education for some time, I suddenly realised that this was not the case and I was not understanding some of the modules. The further the maths course went on it was beginning to affect my learning due to being able to use what I had previously learned into practice in the course. I found Matthew on (first tutors) after looking through his reviews I reached out for his help. Within the week we had arranged an appointment and started going over what I was not understanding. He is fantastic at what he does and I cannot stress enough that if you are struggling or not understanding something. Reach out to Matthew as he will help you gain the knowledge you need to feel comfortable tackling the problems you face. His knowledge is vast and he can make the most complex of problems seem simple. Even though I had issues with a couple of maths modules I decided to carry on getting lessons from Matthew throughout the year and go over every module I had been taught before my maths exam. I am now better prepared than ever and feel far more confident going into my exam. Without his help and guidance, I am not sure how I would have done in the exam. I am extremely grateful for his help and I will have no hesitation contacting Matthew while I progress further with my course work and degree.
Matthew A. replied
Many thanks for the feedback Gavin!
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Boril
Matthew is an excellent, hard-working, easy going tutor. He helped our son, who attends an international school in Germany, to both keep up during the semester and prepare really well for the end-of-term exams. Matthew’s teaching is carried with a focus on the respective term test requirements, so our son was able to achieve excellent results at the midterm and final tests. Our son now perceives Math as something one can always do really well in with proper, timely preparation/study. We can only recommend Matthew further to any student/parent seeking someone, who will help them achieve the results they want.
Matthew A. replied
Many thanks for the kind comments Boril!
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Aradhana
Matt has been a very approachable tutor for my daughter who enjoyed her relaxed on-line lessons and found his structured teaching methods very beneficial. It was her aspiration to gain an A for her Higher Maths and he has assisted her in achieving this goal. Thank you.
Matthew A. replied
Thanks for the kind comments Mona!
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Azza
Matt is an excellent tutor preparing my son for his Maths Higher assessment. He is extremely knowledgeable in the subject and is patient and thorough. As the parent, I very much appreciate Matt’s feedback and updates on my son’s understanding of the subject and preparation for the assessment. Matt is a great tutor and, after just a few lessons, he increased my son’s confidence level in the subject. Matt is currently my son’s tutor and we would highly recommend him. Azza
Matthew A. replied
Thanks for kind feedback Azza! Matt
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Craig
Matthew is very approachable and supportive and has helped my self confidence in Higher maths enormously. He is very professional and knowledgable of all parts of the course including annual course updates and exam requirements - an excellent tutor.
Matthew A. replied
Many thanks Craig!
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Claudia
Siamo contentissimi con Matthew. E molto disponibile, simpatico, e paziente. Siamo all'inizio del rapporto tutor-student pero finora abbiamo già visto gran risultati nell'attitudine della nostra figlia anche della sua capacita con la matematica del programma MYP/IB. Matthew is fantastic.Though our daughter has been working with him for only a month, we have already seen very positive results in both her attitude and work in maths (she is in an MYP/IB programme, and Matthew takes extra time and effort to ensure that he is teaching her according to the programme.
Matthew A. replied
Thanks so much for the kind comments! Matt
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George
Great teacher and a nice and kind person. Really helpful
Matthew A. replied
Thanks George, appreciate the feedback!
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Ross
Matt is calm and patient but most of all he is always positive. A great tutor who coaches the pupil to do come up with the answers.
Matthew A. replied
Thanks for the feedback, hope Benjamin gets a good result!
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Gillian
Excellent communication with Matthew from the start of the process he was very swift in replying to my request. My son is really appreciating the one to one lessons, he is gaining more confidence in his abilities. Matthew has shown my son a few ways to resolve some of the harder maths problems which will help him in the exam next week. Highly recommend Matthew.
Matthew A. replied
Many thanks for the feedback Gillian, much appreciated!
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Katriona
Excellent tutor ! Very enthusiastic and helped build lucy confidence with maths . Mathew was very calm and patient and always stayed a bit longer to finish a question . I would definitely recommend Mathew .
Matthew A. replied
Was a pleasure to help, all the best
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Pamela
Fantastic tutor, gave my son so much confidence going into his exam, very friendly and professional.
Matthew A. replied
Thanks so much for the kind words, take care
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Dianne
Matt is an excellent tutor and has really developed my daughters skills and confidence in the subject. He has a lovely, friendly manner and put her at ease from the start. I can't recommend him highly enough.
Matthew A. replied
Thanks Diane, all the best
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Hayley
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Les
Matt was a great help to our son who was struggling the maths after his Higher prelim. He was reliable and conscientious, he explained things in an understandable way and helped our son to feel confident to sit his maths Higher. We have no hesitation in recommending him to others.
Matthew A. replied
Thanks very much for the nice comments, it was a pleasure to help!
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Ghazala
Matthew is an excellent tutor he is very punctual and well mannered.
Matthew A. replied
Many thanks for your kind words, Hashim is a pleasure to tutor!
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Sean
A very Thorough tutor. Helped me out with certain maths relevant to modules im studying at the open uni online. I will be in touch again shortly when I need some more help! Sean
Matthew A. replied
Cheers Sean!
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Carl
Matthew is reliable tutor. Has been helpings son with higher maths. I would recommend without hesitation. Thanks
Matthew A. replied
Thanks Carl, feedback is always much appreciated!