Dr Ivan P.
Well Qualified Tutor With Many Years Experience
About
I have been a headteacher, university lecturer and private tutor with more than 40 years experience. I work with students of all abilities and adapt my teaching to suit the needs of each individual student. I encourage the involvement of parents / guardians as I believe that learning involves student, parent / guardian and tutor.
HEADLINE
I am an experienced teacher of 49 years having taught in the primary, middle and secondary sectors. I have taught English and mathematics in an inner city comprehensive school with maths and computing status.
PERSONAL DESCRIPTION
I am an experienced teacher of 49 years having taught in the primary, middle and secondary sectors. I have taught English and mathematics in an inner city comprehensive school with maths and computing specialist status, in addition I have taught in primary and middle schools where I have held two appointments as a mathematics coordinator and was a primary headteacher for 12 years. I regularly tutor on courses for teachers on dyscalculia and how to teach an outstanding lesson. More recently I have worked closely with a number of Universities in the North West as professional mentor to their PGCE students; I mentor teachers who are retraining to be qualified as mathematics teachers in secondary schools; coach primary and secondary teachers on the National College for School Leaders ‘Leading From the Middle’ course. I have a vast experience of working with teachers and other professionals in my position as an associate lecturer with a local university teaching on their post graduate certificate in mentoring, post graduate diploma in education, MA in Education and MSc in Educational Leadership and Management courses. My research interests are in teacher education and continuing professional development particularly in the area of mentoring. I am currently supervising MA and MSc students with research interests in mathematics, Initial Teacher Training and the use of Mentoring as a tool to enhance continuing professional development.
TUTORING EXPERIENCE
My teaching experience is wide and varied teaching in primary, middle and secondary schools in addition to teaching for a local university on its MA and MSc courses. I have been working as a private tutor since 1977 teaching mathematics and English to GCSE level to a wide range of students from primary age pupils to adults. I have also tutored adults through access to university courses, following them through their university courses assisting them in their assignments. I hold a qualification in Understanding Autism and have used my knowledge gained from the course to work with students on the autism spectrum. Likewise, I work with students who show dyscalculic tendencies. I have extensive experience working with parents and students who have opted to be educated through home schooling.
TUTORING APPROACH
I adopt a friendly but firm approach to tutoring with an expectation that parents will support the learning process.
Subjects & pricing
Languages
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- BA (Hons) Maths, Statistics and Computing · Open University · 2:2 (Lower second) · 1984 Open University · 2:2 (Lower second) · 1984
- EdD Mentoring · Open University · Pass · 2009 Open University · Pass · 2009
- MA (Hons) Education · Open University · Pass · 1989 Open University · Pass · 1989
- MA (Hons) Mentoring · Open University · Pass · 1997 Open University · Pass · 1997
- BA Mathematics · Open University · Ordinary degree · 1982 Open University · Ordinary degree · 1982
Teaching qualification (PGCE / QTS / QTLS)
- Cert Ed Music · St Paul's College of Education · Pass · 1977 St Paul's College of Education · Pass · 1977
Music grade or diploma
- ALCM Thesis (Music) · University of West London · Distinction · 2024 University of West London · Distinction · 2024
Other
- Diploma in Maths Education · University of Wolverhampton · 1984 University of Wolverhampton · 1984
- Advanced Diploma in Educational Management · Open University · 1985 Open University · 1985
- Diploma in Art and Design (Interior Design) · National Open College Network · 2010 National Open College Network · 2010
- Understanding Autism · NCFE NCFE
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Michele Therese
As a mature student I find Ivan engaging and very supportive - he makes the lessons fun and enjoyable and I feel I have made real progress in only a few weeks - thoroughly recommend!!
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Tom
Ivan is very knowledgeable and understanding, he has been really helpful to my son with his English GCSE
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Bal
Ivan is absolutely amazing!! He is helping my 12 year old son and 10 year old daughter prepare for school in England as we have been living in USA for 5 years. He has been great in motivating and filling them with confidence. Highly recommend his services.
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Kuini
Ivan is very professional but very flexible and approachable. He has made learning interesting and fun for our daughter.You can tell that he has many,many years of experience and knowledge in teaching just by the way he delivers his lessons. We are very grateful that we found such a wonderful and supportive tutor such as Ivan. I’d recommend him 100% to anyone who is looking for a tutor.
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Lalitha
My daughter has really benefited from Ivan’s GCSE English tuition. He is patient, encouraging, and explains things in a way that builds both understanding and confidence.I’m sure tuition is heading in right direction in achieving high grades.Thanks for all the support.
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Charlotte
Ivan has been absolutely brilliant with our daughter. He made her feel at ease from the very first session & he is helping to bring her confidence back in her maths which is great to see. We would highly recommend Ivan to anyone looking for a tutor.
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Alexander
Feedback from the pupil himself: "very interesting and captivating discussions, great rapport" Definitely would recommend to anyone.
Dr Ivan P. replied
Excellent, hardworking student - a pleasure to work with.
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Dhara
Ivan is a very experienced tutor. He helped to improve my grammar skills . He is also very flexible ,planned the lessons according to my needs and communicated well prior to each lesson.
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Kerry
My son had a few tutoring sessions with Ivan and found them very helpful. Ivan was very accommodating with lesson times.
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Bruce
Ivan has been a great teacher and our 11 years son is enjoying his English lessons.
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Marcela
Great and approachable teacher. Our son, year 6, enjoys his teaching style and the level of tasks.
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Tony
Ivan is an excellent tutor and highly recommended. He is always well prepared, ensures the exercises are interesting and provides helpful feedback. Our son really enjoyed working with Ivan and his work and confidence has improved massively.
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Lesia
From a very first lesson my son enjoi time he spent with his new tutor. The atmosphere of the lesson was very easy and teacher's learning approach also was very interesting. I think my child will gain wider prospects of learning and with tutor's help will open his whole opportunity. Thank you! Lesia
Dr Ivan P. replied
Thankyou Lesia for your positive comments. Likewise, I thoroughly enjoyed our first session and I believe that great success lies ahead for your son. Kind regards, Ivan
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Malagoli
Excellent experience, very happy. Thanks Mr. Ivan
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rupee
My daughter has had a few lesson with Ivan. With this new norm of zoom lessons she has settled into the lessons well. Ivan has a wonderful rapport with my daughter in his teaching style.
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Laura
I cannot recommend Ivan enough. He is a fantastic tutor. My son actually looks forward to his lessons (I cannot stress what a big deal that is) and I can see his confidence and passion for maths coming back after a bit of a rocky start to high school. I’m even learning a bit myself which is an unexpected bonus. Jack would like me to add that the only thing that lets you down is your choice of football team, you can’t have it all I guess. Thank you Ivan we both look forward to the next lesson.
Dr Ivan P. replied
Jack (and Laura) are brilliant students to tutor. I look forward to the weekly session: it is relaxed and positive made especially successful by the fact that Laura joins in with the lesson. I can already see the great ability that Jack has but have not, as yet, been able to convince him that he supports the wrong football team!!!
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Jayne
My son has only attended 3 sessions with Ivan and he is already increasing in confidence. He thoroughly enjoys the sessions and can't wait until next week! Ivan is incredibly patient and knowledgeable. A great find!
Dr Ivan P. replied
Thank you Jayne. Your son is a pleasure to work with and, because of his enthusiasm and your support, I also look forward to our weekly tutoring sessions.
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Mark
I am so pleased with the progress my daughter is making with Ivan. She has found a new interest in the subject and wants to do well. Ivan covers a lot in an hour and engages in such a way he makes maths sound fun to my daughter who is becoming more confident each lesson. I have also found it useful sitting in on lessons, listening to Ivan's patient teaching technique which I can apply at home. 5/5 Ivan is top of the class.
Dr Ivan P. replied
Thankyou Mark for your positive comments. Thankyou also for the support you give at home as this certainly males a great difference to your daughter's success.
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Kathy
Ivan is a dedicated tutor who clearly enjoys helping young people achieve their potential. I honestly thought it was going to be difficult to get my daughter to do some work this summmer but Ivan makes lessons fun and engaging and she is more than happy to do some extra catch up lessons. I would recommend Ivan to anyone looking for a tutor.
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Rebecca
My daughter has had several lessons with Ivan. We are delighted with the improvement that we are beginning to see with her maths. My daughter really lacks confidence with maths and Ivan is working with her to overcome this. It is amazing the maths that is covered in an hour and Ivan has quickly built a good rapport with my daughter. As a parent I have found it really helpful to sit in the lesson. This gives me the confidence to help my daughter with maths both for school and homework set by Ivan.