Maths tutor · Kirklees
Richard D.
Maths Tutor Ex Head of Maths GCSE A-Level
Hourly rate
£35/hr
Maths tutor · Kirklees
Maths Tutor Ex Head of Maths GCSE A-Level
About
Hi I'm Richard, I have 30 years teaching experience, over ten as a Head of Maths, plus the same as a tutor. I have also been an Assistant Head, Head of Year, worked as an Actuary etc etc! I've taught pretty much every syllabus and exam board but generally most of my work is GCSE and A-level. My main skill seems to be delivering simple and straightforward explanations, and I try to get the students to drive the sessions, so I'm reacting to what they tell me is a problem.
Subjects & pricing
Languages
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- BSc (Hons) Mathematics Certificate checked · University of Durham · 2:1 (Upper second) · 1994 University of Durham · 2:1 (Upper second) · 1994 Certificate checked
Teaching qualification
- PGCE Mathematics Certificate checked · University of York · Pass · 1997 University of York · Pass · 1997 Certificate checked
Pre-degree
- A-level Mathematics Certificate checked · A · 1991 A · 1991 Certificate checked
- A-level Further Mathematics · B · 1991 B · 1991
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- Oct 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Fiona
My son enjoys Richard’s teaching. Richard comes to our home with a very positive spirit and that seems to liven the session for our son who had struggled with maths in recent times. Now my son is happy to work on his maths papers and looks forward to the lessons. We also get feedback from Richard and it’s always reassuring. I would recommend him.
- Oct 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
MANDY
Richard has built a great rapport with our son. Feedback from him is that Richard listens to him and is really helping him ! High praise indeed !
- Jun 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Filsan
Richard is an incredible tutor. My brother needed some extra help with Maths, and Richard really helped him excel and get some great grades in a short amount of time. We are genuinely grateful!
- Dec 2021 ·imported from First Tutors
Farzana
Having had several tuition lessons, Richard has guided me through my weakest areas. He allows me to dictate what topic we go through and at what pace. Richard is very flexible and can change what we do within the lesson from going over content to answering exam questions. There is also a drive area, where I can add any questions that I am unsure of and cover these in the lessons. Also in the drive, Richard attaches a post-it note creating a summary of the lesson.I have definitely benefited from only 4/5 lessons having gone from a C to an A grade. Subhaan
- Nov 2021 ·imported from First Tutors
Daniel
Absolutely amazing guy, fantastic tutor and very patient. Worth every penny and couldnt have asked for more.
- Nov 2021 ·imported from First Tutors
Mirelle
Only had to 2 visits so far. He's very professional and works to a high **Web Address Removed** and my son are very impressed and would highly recommend.
- Oct 2019 ·imported from First Tutors
Adam
It’s now my sons 3rd session with Richard and his really benefiting from the tutoring. Richard is very professional, knowledgable and due to his career in teaching has the experience to naturally tutor students at all levels.
- Oct 2019 ·imported from First Tutors
Godwin
Richard is extremely professional and at the same time his passion towards teaching is 5*. His teaching method has been very helpful to my 16 year old son. Very systematic in his teaching but he also has different perspective / ideas towards solving math problems. I definitely recommend him.
- Sept 2018 ·imported from First Tutors
Francine
Hi Richard, thanks for Will's first lesson yesterday. He said that you made he feel very confident about Chemistry and he really enjoyed learning in the session. He is looking forward to next week's session. Many thanks
- Nov 2014 ·imported from First Tutors
Ola
- Jan 2014 ·imported from First Tutors
Mohini
Amazing tutor, with a really good teaching technique that actually makes maths fun! Achieved an A in A level maths thanks to Richard.
- Jun 2013 ·imported from First Tutors
Nivin
Mr has been tutoring my son for a few months. He is very professional, reliable and understanding of my son's particular needs. Both my son and I am very happy with his teaching.
- Jun 2013 ·imported from First Tutors
Tracy
Great!
- May 2013 ·imported from First Tutors
Andrew
When you look for a personal tutor, you look for someone who is "current" and "up to date" with all the subject matter. A level Maths is a particularly demanding subject requiring a professional approach and concise knowledge in this field. Richard has given my son knowledge and with that added confidence for his pending exams. I couldn't have asked for more.
- Feb 2013 ·imported from First Tutors
Joanna
So pleased we found you! Patrick has regained confidence and enjoys his sessions with you. He finds your teaching technique great and finds you approachable. The little revision cards you provide have proved very useful.
- Oct 2012 ·imported from First Tutors
Sandra
So far so good my daughter has already said she has put some of the tutoring to good use in her recent asessments
- May 2012 ·imported from First Tutors
Elizabeth
Richard is a pleasure for my daughter to work with and totally understands her need for extra tuition.
- May 2012 ·imported from First Tutors
Lynn
My daughter has had a few lessons with Richard and we are very happy with his tutoring. He is pleasant and efficient. Thank you.
- May 2012 ·imported from First Tutors
Mike