Level 2 Further Maths tutor & more · Guildford
Dr Karen P.
Maths & Stats A level, GCSE, STEP, TMUA and University - highly experienced tutor with First Class Honours Degree Maths and PhD Statistics
Level 2 Further Maths tutor & more · Guildford
Maths & Stats A level, GCSE, STEP, TMUA and University - highly experienced tutor with First Class Honours Degree Maths and PhD Statistics
About
Following my BSc and PhD, I was a university lecturer and senior lecturer in the maths department at the University of Surrey for many years and since 2014 I have been private tutoring A level/GCSE, STEP, MAT, TMUA and University level Maths full time. I am a friendly, approachable tutor who allows tutees to feel comfortable and encourage them to ask anything that they do not understand. My aim is that they enjoy Maths and can apply and understand the subject with ease. I have tutored many A level and GCSE Tutees, from all examination boards and IB candidates and University students over the years in the UK and overseas. I love Maths, which I have since I was small, and I strongly believe that understanding how Maths works makes the subject more exciting and motivating. It also increases a Tutee’s ability to cope with the unexpected stretching questions on A level and University exam papers. I have had a great deal of success with my Tutees, including one who was told by their school that they were incapable of passing foundation Maths and who went on to A level Maths with me and then to get a First Class honours degree in Engineering. Many of my Tutees have successfully obtained Oxbridge offers and then secured their places.
I achieved a First Class honours degree (BSc) in Mathematics and Statistics followed by a PhD in Mathematical Statistics, both from the University of London. With my specialist Statistics knowledge I can help A level students do really well on their applied Statistics/Mechanics papers as well as the pure, which is an area they often struggle with. Due to my many years of university lecturing experience I have subsequently tutored many degree candidates from various universities in the UK. I have excellent references over the years from the parents and my tutees .
£58–£70/hr · 4 subjects · 22 levels
Subjects & pricing
£58/hr
- GCSE — AQA · CCEA · Edexcel · OCR · WJEC
- IGCSE — Cambridge · Edexcel · oxford-aqa
from £58/hr
Languages
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- BSc Mathematics Certificate checked · University of London · First-class (1st) · 1986 University of London · First-class (1st) · 1986 Certificate checked
- PhD Statistics Certificate checked · University of London · Pass · 1990 University of London · Pass · 1990 Certificate checked
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- Mar 2026 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Dr Karen P. replied
Thank you so much Emma! Your daughter is a pleasure to teach. I am enjoying seeing her progress.
- Oct 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
In the short time that my daughter has been seeing Karen for tutoring she is already noticing a difference in her school work. She is now finding that she is able to apply the skills and knowledge taught and reinforced by Karen and is feeling more confident in the subject.
Dr Karen P. replied
Thank you Helen. It has been a pleasure and I look forward to seeing her confidence increase and her results get better and better.
- Sept 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Thank you Karen for all the help with Jack and his Maths and Further Maths A levels. He really improved with your help in both ability and confidence and did really well in his final results — a big step up from his first year. This wouldn’t have been possible without your support.
Dr Karen P. replied
Thank you so much! It was a real pleasure seeing Jack improving, growing in confidence and enjoying the subject more. May I wish him a great time at university!
- Jul 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Thank you Karen for all the help you gave Ruby. Within the few months studying with you, her confidence grew tremendously, focusing on the subjects to pass the A level maths exam. Something she wouldn’t have done with you. Thank you, Louisa
Dr Karen P. replied
Thank you so much. It was a real pleasure to teach Ruby. It was so lovely to see her confidence grow and see her enjoy being able to do it. I look forward to hearing her results and that she achieves all she wishes to.
- Apr 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
My daughter enjoyed her time with Karen. She was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic but not quite the right fit for us.
Dr Karen P. replied
Dear Karen, It was a pleasure meeting you and your daughter. I hope that she finds a tutor who she works well with. May I wish her the best of luck with her exams next month. Best wishes, Karen
- Oct 2022 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
We are completely satisfied with her professionalism, knowledge and teaching skills.
Dr Karen P. replied
Thank you. It is lovely to see his progress!
- Sept 2022 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Mrs helped my son in 6 form to recover his confidence in Maths. He improved significantly after few lessons. Thank you Mrs for your support.
Dr Karen P. replied
Thanks Nadine. It is lovely to see him regain his confidence. K look forward to seeing him go from strength to strength as he progresses through A level. He is a pleasure to teach.
- Aug 2022 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Karen is very knowledgeable about A level Maths and various exam boards. She simplifies complex mathematical concepts so they are more understandable that those taught in school. My sons preferred the flexibility of Zoom lessons. Karen went above and beyond as my sons A level maths exams and was able to provide flexible support. He surpassed all our expectations and went from a Summer Lower 6th B grade to A*. My son was able to attend his first choice Russell group a university. Worth every £.
Dr Karen P. replied
Thank you so much! I am so proud of what he achieved. It was a real pleasure to teach your son and we had a lot of fun in the process. I look forward to hearing how he gets on.
- May 2022 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Karen has been excellent in assisting my son (Year 11) prepare for his GCSE Maths exams. Highly recommend her tuition
Dr Karen P. replied
Thanks Andrew. It’s been a pleasure and so great to see his confidence grow. On his last lesson he said that he actually found it easy to do. How far he has come!
- Apr 2022 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Karen was very quick to get back to us when we first enquired and my daughter's first couple of lessons have been really helpful. We're glad we found Karen,
Dr Karen P. replied
Many thanks Amanda. It is lovely to see how quickly your daughter picks up the new ways of approaching questions so quickly. She is a pleasure to teach and I look forward to seeing her progress. Karen
- Jan 2022 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Karen made contact quickly & followed up . We really like her so are hopeful it will help our daughter achieve the confidence to get an acceptable grade at GCSE . Highly recommend Thank you
Dr Karen P. replied
Thank you Annamarie. I look forward to helping your daughter achieve the result she deserves! Confidence is so important and I will make sure she is confident when she takes the exam. It is lovely to see my tutees grow in comfidene. Many thanks.
- Dec 2021 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Karen is a Wonderful tutor. She has really been able to help my son grow with confidence and he holds her in high regard. She's super reliable, flexible and I highly recommend Karen! Ben is doing his A levels and Karen is fantastic with being able to communicate ways of best how to solve things. We really appreciate all the work Karen is doing, her teaching skills are Amazing. Thank you Karen!
Dr Karen P. replied
Thanks Cherrie, your son is a pleasure to teach and it is great seeing the progress he is making. I am looking forward to seeing his future progression and confidence grow!
- Sept 2019 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Karen is an excellent tutor! After having lessons with her my confidence grew with A-Level Maths and Karen helped me understand topics in detail, allowing me to have the grade needed to get me to my chosen university. I would highly recommend to anyone needing tutoring with Maths.
Dr Karen P. replied
Thank you so much. It was a great pleasure. I am very proud of what you achieved! Make the most of university and work hard. I am sure you will do well.
- Aug 2019 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
I was struggling with alevel maths so i took lessons from karen for a couple of months and managed to achieve an A which is exactly what i wanted!! Thank you so much Karen i couldnt have done it without you
Dr Karen P. replied
Well done Guy! You did really well! Enjoy university! Thank you.
- Aug 2019 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
My son worked with Karen this year to secure a top grade for Uni entrance. Karen had a wealth of resources and past papers available to her and my son. She was flexible with sessions and was able to increase the frequency when required. My son worked hard in response to her encouragement and this morning got an A* with individual marks well within the grade boundaries. Many thanks, Karen. We'll be back for another child later this year!
Dr Karen P. replied
Thank you so much! I am so proud of him! Look forward to teaching your next child! Good luck for university!!
- Jul 2019 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Karen has done amazing things for my confidence in Maths in just a few 1 hour long sessions! As an adult learner going back to math in order to be able to further some professional interests such as an MSc in public health, I have been put off for many years thinking that I would find it impossible. But I'm really grateful to have found Karen and optimistic that I'll be able to fulfill my maths goals!
Dr Karen P. replied
Thank you Salma and I look forward to the exciting maths journey we have ahead of us. Karen
- Jul 2019 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Great start , so far…
Dr Karen P. replied
Thank you! Enjoying working with your son on the MAT!!
- Jul 2019 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
The lessons were really good, Karen is a math master, thank you
Dr Karen P. replied
Thank you so much Beth. It was great fun teaching you. Good luck in the future!
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Joanne
Our daughter has not been seeing Karen for too long but already Karen knows what areas our daughter is struggling with and crucially how to fix them! Karen knows exactly what is required by the exam boards and lessons are tailored to fit the pupil. Our daughter finds Karen very easy to get on with and also feels confident when asking questions - something she does not feel with her teachers at school. We are really pleased to have found Karen and look forward to seeing our daughter's confidence grow. We would totally recommend Karen as a tutor.
Dr Karen P. replied
Thanks Joanne. It is a pleasure teaching your daughter and I look forward to watching her confidence grow further.
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Jonathan
Karen is lovely. Very supportive; very understanding to pupil’s specific needs and also (and crucially) an excellent teacher. Highly recommend.
Dr Karen P. replied
Thank you so much Jonathon. I look forward to many more lessons with you to help you achieve your goals!