Maths tutor · Cheshire West and Chester

James

Maths Tutor 8 Years Experience

Cheshire West and Chester In-person · 20mi Online 8 yrs Joined May 2026

About

Hi! My name is James. I have tutored Maths now for 8 years. I have a 1st class Maths degree and a 1st class Masters degree in Mathematics. Please let me know if i can be of assistance. My absolute passion is Maths and i believe that anyone can achieve their predicted grade if shown in the way that suits the tutee.

Subjects & pricing

Maths

£40/hr

  • KS1, KS2, 11+, KS3, Adult, Pre-school
  • GCSEAQA · CCEA · Edexcel · OCR · WJEC

Languages

  • English Native
  • Spanish Conversational

Qualifications

Higher education

  • BSc (Hons) Mathematics University of Chester · First-class (1st) · 2012
  • MA (Hons) Mathematics University of Chester · Distinction · 2014
  • PhD Mathematics in progress University of Chester · 2021

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  • A First Tutors client

    Apr 2026 ·imported from First Tutors

    James has been great, I would highly recommend. He managed to fit us in during a very busy period, which we are very greatful for. He is flexible and works on what my year 10, son needs each week. He is knowledgable, calm and patient and my son says his sessions are making a big difference.

    James replied

    Thanks for your feedback!

  • A First Tutors client

    Apr 2025 ·imported from First Tutors

    Hi James, My son gelled with you straight away, and that's all too important for the flow and the professional relationship created over the weeks and the learning thats created within it. You make teaching enjoyable, with an ease of learning, understanding and excellence, my son has gone from strength to strength at pase. Your knowledge at PhD level Maths makes GCSE easy for you, and this comes across in your teaching, which my son has picked up easily and has retained. He feels more confident and will get the mark he beeds to go forward. To all those who are asking if you are right for their child, send them this feedback and I would say you are brilliant, calm, easily explained, and dont get fustrated. Im really glad I called you. Thank you so much, Jo

  • A First Tutors client

    Feb 2025 ·imported from First Tutors

    Always prompt, relates really well. Makes maths understandable and fun, would recommend this tutor.

    James replied

    Thanks for your feedback! I look forward to seeing you on Monday. Thanks, James

  • A First Tutors client

    Nov 2024 ·imported from First Tutors

    James is an excellent maths tutor, our son is happy to have him teaching him and hopes to do well in his maths GCSE

  • A First Tutors client

    Oct 2024 ·imported from First Tutors

    Our son has been working with James now for the past few weeks and we couldn’t be happier. Our son’s confidence with areas of maths he was struggling with since working with James has significantly improved, in our son’s words “James just has a way to make things simple” we would highly recommend.

    James replied

    Thank you for your feedback! See you next week.

  • A First Tutors client

    Aug 2024 ·imported from First Tutors

    James is excellent with my son and he is really enjoying the lessons. The lessons have been easy to arrange and James is always on time a we have also been doing virtual lessons which have worked really well - all in all very pleased!

    James replied

    Thank you for your response! I look forward to our next lesson. Kind regards, James

  • A First Tutors client

    May 2024 ·imported from First Tutors

    Our daughter has not long started having maths tutoring with James, but has already gained confidence. James is kind, patient and explains things in a way she understands. He has shown her new techniques for learning and has kept her engaged. Our daughter looks forward to her lessons. Thank you!

  • A First Tutors client

    Mar 2024 ·imported from First Tutors

    James is responsive, punctual and adapts the tuition to fit my sons needs. My son has found he understands concepts better within maths at school since working with James. I'd recommend him!

    James replied

    Thanks for your response! See you next week. James

  • A First Tutors client

    Mar 2024 ·imported from First Tutors

    James very quickly built a rapport and is skilled in his approach to teaching maths, highly recommend.

    James replied

    Thanks for your feedback! I look forward to our next lesson! James

  • A First Tutors client

    Dec 2023 ·imported from First Tutors

    James has been tutoring my son for about a month now and already we are seeing great results. He received a great ‘end of module’ score after James’s help. They both get on very well and my son feels at ease in his company. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend James as a Maths tutor.

  • A First Tutors client

    Nov 2023 ·imported from First Tutors

    James has been working with our child for a few months now and the improvement in his maths ability was apparent straight away and is being noticed in school lessons too. Our son wasn't thrilled at the idea of doing more work outside school hours but the way James is in his sessions makes that go away. James is always on time and any communication needed with him is excellent with quick responses. We couldn't of asked for a better tutor to assist us.

    James replied

    Thanks for your feedback. I look forward to our next lesson. See you then.

  • A First Tutors client

    Oct 2023 ·imported from First Tutors

    James have started tutoring my twins for year 8. After first session my daughters felt that he is the right tutor for them to teach mathematics and they are very happy with the approach which is James's specialty to understand and change according to the required methods. Very helpful,prompt,punctual and efficient. Highly recommended.

    James replied

    I appreciate the feedback and look forward to our next lessons. Thank you.

  • A First Tutors client

    Jul 2023 ·imported from First Tutors

    James is always on time and has a lovely calm way of teaching. He has given great tips on how to get the most points possible out of exams, so not only is he teaching key principles and the understanding but the application in exams too. I would recommend James to others.

    James replied

    Thank you for your lovely comments.

  • A First Tutors client

    Jun 2023 ·imported from First Tutors

    I highly recommend james as a maths tutor. My son is very happy. If your looking for a maths tutor for your child i highly recommend james.

    James replied

    Thank you for your response.

  • A First Tutors client

    Feb 2023 ·imported from First Tutors

    James has been tutoring my 15 year old son for a few weeks, James is always prompt and very friendly, he has built up a good relationship with my son who finds his maths tuition very helpful.

    James replied

    Thank you for your feedback its much appreciated. James

  • A First Tutors client

    Feb 2023 ·imported from First Tutors

    My daughter has recently started with James to support her with preparation for her GCSEs. From the very first lesson my daughter has said just how approachable James is with his teaching. She has felt at ease and has said just how beneficial these sessions are being able to run through prior papers, learning the syllabus as well as working on exam preparation and technique which sometimes isn't focused on so much within school. As a result of how pleased we are, we have also scheduled for my 13 year old to now begin sessions as she struggles with Maths in general so a different set of support but we are sure James can assist. Would highly recommend.

    James replied

    Thank you for your feedback. I look forward to more tutoring sessions in the future!

  • A First Tutors client

    Jan 2023 ·imported from First Tutors

    My daughter’s first session went very well with James. We all felt very at ease, James is very friendly and warm which goes a long way with my reluctant teenager. My daughter felt more confident than she has felt for a long time after the first hour-long may it continue! Would highly recommend

    James replied

    Thank you for your lovely comment. I hope your daughter found me useful! See you next week! James

  • A First Tutors client

    Jan 2023 ·imported from First Tutors

    James is a fabulous Maths tutor to my ten year old son. He has already built his confidence and improved his Maths skills, showing him different ways of problem solving. James has a calm and considerate approach which has proved effective in grasping my sons attention and enabling him to quickly develop within his problem areas. James combines both his clear Mathematical knowledge with an excellent teaching approach to deliver great results. My son is now excited to sit his previously dreaded SATS exams.

    James replied

    Thank you for your feedback! I look forward to improving your son's mathematical abilities further! James

  • A First Tutors client

    Jan 2023 ·imported from First Tutors

    James has a great ability to connect with student who are unhappy or uncomfortable studying maths, and turning that negativity into a positive attitude. In the time that James has been tutoring my son I have seen his confidence increase and his attitude change from 'I cant do this' to ' I understand this' and an increase in his scores.

    James replied

    Happy to help! Thanks for your lovely comment.

  • A First Tutors client

    Dec 2022 ·imported from First Tutors

    James has just given his first Maths lesson to a very reluctant 12 year old, and within just a few minutes had him engaged. That extra support is what he clearly needed and have booked James in for regular weekly lessons.

    James replied

    Thank you for your lovely comment. I look forward to more lessons in the future! Thanks, James