Online Maths tutor & more
John B.
22 years tutoring experience incl. SEMH
Online Maths tutor & more
22 years tutoring experience incl. SEMH
About
Having worked with students of different ages and needs, I meet each student where they are at and tailor how I can best help them achieve what they want. I have helped students with ASC, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, demand-avoidance, and more
I am passionate about learning in all its forms, and love teaching what I know: Mathematics, German, Spanish and English as a Foreign Language.
Usually I will need to assess what they can do and what they know at the moment, whether it is with math mathematics or languages, and work from there to build their confidence, skills and knowledge. As far and as soon as possible I try to get the student to *learn by doing*, whether it is solving maths problems of increasing complexity, speaking in the language they are learning (German/Spanish) or focusing on how to get maximum marks in exam questions.
£25–£35/hr · 4 subjects · 15 levels
Subjects & pricing
Languages
- English Native
- German Fluent
- Spanish Fluent
Qualifications
Higher education
- MA (Hons) German Certificate checked · University of Edinburgh · First-class (1st) · 1991 University of Edinburgh · First-class (1st) · 1991 Certificate checked
Teaching qualification
- PGCE Early Years · University of the West of England · Pass with Merit · 2004 University of the West of England · Pass with Merit · 2004
- TEFL Certificate checked · University of Cambridge · Pass B · 1991 University of Cambridge · Pass B · 1991 Certificate checked
Vocational / professional
- Certificate of Achievement: Autism, Stress and Anxiety Certificate checked · National Autistic Society · 2023 National Autistic Society · 2023 Certificate checked
How John teaches
Structured or Responsive. John: Responsive. Adapts each session to that week’s work. No reviews yet.
Individualised or Standardised. John: Standardised. Uses resources the student may already be familiar with. No reviews yet.
Scaffolded or Discovery-based. John: Discovery-based. Gives prompts and space to work things out independently. No reviews yet.
Session-focused or Homework-integrated. John: Homework-integrated. Sets work between sessions. No reviews yet.
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- Aug 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Juliya
I am happy to recommend John as a German teacher. My son has enjoyed his lessons and he’s GCSE results was 2 grades higher than results prior to he’s started studying with John. Many thanks John
John B. replied
Thank you, Juliya. All our hard work paid off in the end!
- Aug 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Kelly
John was patient and kind to my reluctant son who had always struggled with maths. With John's help to build his confidence he passed his GCSE with an unexpected 5 which meant he can start college with no retake hanging over his head. Highly recommended.
John B. replied
Thank you Kelly. It was a pleasure to help him :-)
- Dec 2022 ·imported from First Tutors
Caroline
Very creative and easy manner. It's only been a few weeks but my daughter is already starting to love Maths. Highly recommended
- Sept 2014 ·imported from First Tutors
Folasayo
John has been tutoring my son in English for few weeks. His been supportive of him and my son has started building a relationship with him. Unfortunately he had to stop tutoring on short notice.
- Jun 2014 ·imported from First Tutors
Nicola
John is wonderfully calm. It is the first time I've seen my son sit with a maths book in front of him without wailing. His confidence seems to be growing after just a few lessons. Thanks John.
Hourly rates
£25–£35/hr
Varies by subject. See breakdown above.
- 50% off first lesson