Chris S

Maths Tutor - Chartered Engineer with 10+ years of experience as a private tutor Music Theory Tutor

South Oxfordshire In-person · 20mi Online 10 yrs Joined May 2026

About


I'm a structural engineer keen to pass on my maths skills to help the next generation.

I have been tutoring for the last 10 years, mainly GCSE maths but also some primary school students and A Levels.
The key to success is to convince the student they are capable; confidence-building is what I see as my main role.
I enjoy working 1 to 1, finding out what makes a student "tick" and doing my best to bring out strengths.

Subjects & pricing

Maths

£30/hr

  • GCSEAQA · Edexcel · OCR

Music Theory

£30/hr

  • Absolute Beginner, Early Beginner / Pre-Grade 1, Grade 1-2, Grade 3, Grade 4-5, Grade 6-7, Grade 8

Languages

  • English Native

Qualifications

Higher education

  • BSc Engineering Science University of Exeter · Pass · 1980

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  • Denis

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    Chris was so clear, so able to find different ways to explain and show theory. Also, very kind. It was lovely learning with Chris.

    Chris S replied

    Thank you for your positive feedback, Denis. It's much appreciated.

  • Barbara

    imported from First Tutors

    I am very happy that I found such a great tutor for my daughter. He is patient, explains wonderfully, my daughter feels very comfortable in lessons and notices progress in learning math. I highly recommend him. Barbara

  • Lisa

    imported from First Tutors

    Chris is a great tutor, very organised and always on time. Would highly recommend.

    Chris S replied

    Thank you for your kind comments, Lisa, they are very much appreciated.

  • Oxana

    imported from First Tutors

    Chris is excellent teacher. `First time for several years, after having several tutors, my daughter made a progress in Math.

  • Sujata

    imported from First Tutors

    He has been an incredible tutor to my sister for her GCSE Maths. She is shy and isn't comfortable asking questions, but she feels that Chris listens to her and is very patient with her. She likes his teaching style of implementing different ways to get her to understand the problems better.We initially wanted Chris to tutor her for couple of sessions before her year 10 mock exam, but my sister wants to continue sessions with Chris for her GCSE prep. I recommend Chris to anyone.

    Chris S replied

    Thank you Sujata - I'm looking forward to the coming year.