David
KS2 - GCSE Maths and Science - 17 Yrs Tutoring Experience - Chartered Engineer
About
About Dave:
A former lecturer at Middlesbrough College who is also a Chartered Engineer, Company Director and MSc Graduate, with 30+ years experience, gained predominantly by working for world-class pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, at varying levels of seniority, in areas of Quality, Compliance, Validation, Instrumentation and Electrical. I have a great ability to make the subjects enjoyable for any age of student.
Tutoring Experience:
Engineering involves a significant amount of Maths, Science and IT, therefore I'm able to motivate students to achieve good grades in these subjects. I have many past students who have gained a better understanding and grades due to my friendly approach.
I certainly benefited from private tuition delivered by an industry professional as a young student, which helped to lay the foundations of my career. I have been a tutor since 2009 and I'm a former lecturer at Middlesbrough College in Electronic and Electrical Engineering. I've tutored students with various leaning difficulties, some for a number of years.
Tutoring Approach:
I always make the subject suit the audience by tailoring my lessons to the requirements of the student. I always try different approaches to ensure a good level of understanding. Significant improvements have been made by my students, as shown in their Grades. One student went from an F to a Grade C, just missing out on a B. Another went from a U to a Grade 5 in 5 months.
Subjects & pricing
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£40/hr
- GCSE — AQA · CCEA · Cambridge · Edexcel · OCR · WJEC
Languages
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- MSc Engineering · Manchester University · Merit · 2008 Manchester University · Merit · 2008
Vocational / professional
- CEng · InstItute of Engineering and Technology · Competent · 2008 InstItute of Engineering and Technology · Competent · 2008
Other
- Fellow · Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management · 2012 Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management · 2012
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William
Unfortunately due to Timing flexibility we couldn't Proceed with any lessons with David. He was great to quickly get back to us, clear with his requirements.
David replied
It's a shame that after agreeing a time, I was unable to accommodate your changes. I wish you and your children all the very best for the future.
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Davinia
David provided weekly tutoring sessions for my son who also has a diagnosis of Aspergers Syndrome. David was very punctual with his sessions. He was very patient with my son and improved his knowledge and confidence. I would definitely recommend David for GCSE maths tuition
David replied
Thank you for your feedback. It was a pleasure
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Neeta
My teenage daughter really feels very comfortable to be tutored by David. She finds him friendly, gentle and easy to talk to. We have only just started weekly tutorials but really looking forward to her future sessions.
David replied
Thank you for the feedback, it's an absolute pleasure.
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Warintorn
David has taught my son for Combined Science tuition. He is very patient and talented. Makes the lessons very enjoyable for my son. Great tuition given. May need you again in near future.
David replied
Thank you for your feedback, it will be a pleasure to teach your son again.
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Suzanne
David has been my 10 year old son's math tutor for 5 months. My son had no confidence and was really struggling in his maths lessons at school. David has been excellent. He has patience and has a great way of explaining maths in order for my son to understand. My son has come on leaps and bounds. He is actually enjoying maths, is enthusiastic about the subject and is performing at a much higher standard. He would not have achieved this if it was not for David. David has a good structure of learning and I would highly recommend his services to anyone having difficulty with maths
David replied
I'm so pleased with his progress and it's been an absolute pleasure.
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Tara
My daughter is really enjoying her maths lessons with David. He’s adapted his teaching to her to meet specific needs and she’s really enjoying and learning maths
David replied
Thank you for your feedback, it's a pleasure.
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Sadaf
My daughter has been very happy with David’s maths tutions, she looks forward to his lessons and likes his friendly way of teaching. She has shown significant improvement in her maths just in a few weeks time.
David replied
Thank you for your feedback, it's a pleasure.
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Natalie
My son is really enjoying his lessons. David seems to be an excellent tutor.
David replied
Thank you for your feedback, it's a pleasure.
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Sharon
My 9 year old daughter currently has 3 lessons per week with David. We sought support following extended period off from school, my daughter dramatically fell behind. I am so pleased with the progress she is making, she is much more confident with not only basic maths but also maths problems which exceed her current stage. David is very engaging, I am so pleased we found him!
David replied
I'm so pleased I've made a positive impact and it's been an absolute pleasure.
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Anthony
Quick to respond and on our first meeting was very helpful in making sure I received the correct advice and tuition for my I.T requirements.
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Sandra
We are very happy with Dave's tuition. He was a tutor for our son at GCSE level and did a great job. He was friendly and amenable which goes far with a teenager. He was obviously knowledgeable on the subject and tutored our son efficiently and at the speed required, always happy to establish where the knowledge gaps were by asking outright and questioning and observation. Dave had patience when some aspects took longer than others, an essential quality for success! Dave was always willing to help and to work around my work pattern, coming both to my house and my parents on short notice. I would thoroughly recommend.
David replied
Many thanks for the feedback and it was a pleasure to meet you and your family. I wish your son every success in the future.
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Rachael
We have been having weekly maths sessions to prepare my daughter for her upcoming GCSEs as she had lost all confidence and was struggling. Since we started the sessions in September my daughter admits that David is helping her, she no longer dreads maths lessons and she appears to be gaining much more confidence. Thanks David
David replied
Many thanks for the feedback, it's been a pleasure to help.
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Chris
Dave did a great job helping my son pass his GCSE maths as he was really struggling with this subject. The one to one tuition really helped discover his weak areas and Dave concentrated on these. My son really clicked with Dave and I would certainly recommend him for tutoring maths and science subjects.
David replied
Many thanks for the feedback. I wish your son every success in the future.
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Michelle
David, thank you so much for the superb Maths tuition which greatly assisted our son in his SATS. Your engaging manner and patience really enabled him to build upon his understanding of the subject and clarify areas which he hadn't fully grasped. We would highly recommend you to anyone looking for some extra support in the subject.
David replied
Many thanks for your feedback - it was a pleasure to meet you and your family. Dave.
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Andrea
Hi David, James is settling into the sessions he enjoys them and finds them productive. He is aware that he needs to plan what he needs you help him with each week. Thanks Andrea
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Mary
Very friendly and professional. My children enjoy the lessons and are always looking forward to their next lesson.
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Kerri
David is very professional and had he been closer geographically, we would have continued to use his as a physics / maths tutor.
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Katherine
David is a very patient tutor and my son has responded to him well and is already starting to enjoy maths rather than just tolerate it!
David replied
Many thanks for your comments.
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Michael
D.E. has recently been giving me a series of lessons. Not being an exam course he had to quickly understand the situation and requirements, which he helpfully and usefully did, so I have been able to make good progress to acquiring knowledge.
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Samantha
I was really pleased with Dave from initial contact through to the tuition. He has always maintained a professional although friendly approach. Kay has taken to him really well, which is more than evident in her interest in the subject and improvement in grade.