Maths tutor & more · North Horsham
Susan M.
KS 2&3; GCSE; A Level mathematics and further mathematics tutor
Maths tutor & more · North Horsham
KS 2&3; GCSE; A Level mathematics and further mathematics tutor
About
I am a graduate in Civil Engineering who, after a 20 year break to bring up my 3 children and 3 stepchildren retrained firstly as a playgroup supervisor, and then as a teacher. This career path was influenced by the fact that my middle child struggled during his early years at school with hearing problems and mild dyslexia; so having supported him during his primary years, decided that I could do the same for others.
Experience
I trained initially for primary education, but actually ended up working in secondary schools, probably because that is where a maths specialist is more in demand. I have worked in three of the local Horsham secondary schools (as a maths teacher in two, and as the more able pupil co-ordinator in a third). I have also taught adults GCSE level maths and Basic Numeracy via the WSCC Adult Education Programme. I began to offer private tuition when I was asked by some pupils that I covered once (for someone's maternity leave) if they could possibly have some help from me after my time at that school finished. My last full time teaching post was within the private sector, where I taught maths at KS3, GCSE and A Level.
I later went part-time, and mixed my school work with private tuition. I liked this way of working, as I found that my class work informed my individual work, and vice versa - you gain a real insight into how different people learn by working one-to-one.
I have now retired from teaching, but continue to offer private tuition, as I enjoy helping people who need a little extra help. I have been offering private tuition for twenty years now, and have often taken on younger siblings of tutees, and friends to whom I have been recommended.
Approach
This varies from pupil to pupil. A level pupils mostly want to focus on exam type questions, with additional explanation of topics they haven't grasped at college - (they do have to charge through the syllabus!) - but if a pupil is struggling with the whole subject, then I approach it much more how I would in class, by starting at the beginning.
GCSE students can generally identify their own weaknesses, then we take those topics back as far as we need to. It's a case of identifying at what point they began to lose the plot, and then building on from there.
Younger children find it harder to explain what they don't understand, and so I often use a written/verbal assessment exercise to establish the weaknesses. My lessons are as varied as my pupils!
Subjects & pricing
Languages
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering · The City University, London · First-class (1st) The City University, London · First-class (1st)
Teaching qualification
- PGCE Mathematics · The Open University · Pass · 1997 The Open University · Pass · 1997
- QTS Mathematics · DFEE · 1997 DFEE · 1997
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- Jan 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
David
Early days but Susan looks to be a good find. My son is more than happy in fact he says she is better than his teachers at school. But then one to one is always going to help. Happy to have found her.
- Nov 2021 ·imported from First Tutors
Alistair
Hi , only had a couple of lessons so far but excellent so far.
- Jul 2021 ·imported from First Tutors
James
I recommend Susan. She is a very good teacher and she explains things very well. I have decided to study maths as an unconfident adult.
- Jul 2021 ·imported from First Tutors
Amanda
Sue is an experienced teacher with a calm, kind and patient approach. She is supportive and consistent in her approach.
- Apr 2019 ·imported from First Tutors
Drew
Friendly, kind and caring. Susan is an excelent tutor who has been very attentive to my stepsons level and the best way forward to passing his exams.
- Oct 2018 ·imported from First Tutors
Elizabeth
Sue is a good tutor. She secures understanding on each topic before moving on and consolidates prior learning at the beginning of each session. Sue is friendly and welcoming.
- Nov 2016 ·imported from First Tutors
Glenn
I have really enjoyed the sessions I've had with Susan so far. She is helping me with A-Level Maths. I feel that she has helped me improve my understanding in areas I struggled with previously. She is patient and explains things in ways that are easy to remember. If I don't understand the initial explanation she will phrase it differently to make it easier to understand. She combines computer learning with past paper question answering. I would recommend Susan to anyone looking for a maths tutor.
- Jul 2016 ·imported from First Tutors
Keith
Susan is a fantastic tutor and given our 14 year old son a lot more confidence when it comes to Maths. In a few short weeks he has come on leaps and bounds and we intend to stay with Susan to maintain the momentum and progress our son is making. Highly recommended.
- Nov 2014 ·imported from First Tutors
Cathy
Sue has been very helpful to my son, with his A level work, homework and general method of working
- Feb 2014 ·imported from First Tutors
Tracey
Susan is tutoring my son gcse maths which is increasing his confidence as well as ability. He has never liked maths but feels at esse with Susan and says the hour flies past. Susan is relable, reasonable cost, flexible and friendly. I would definately recommend her ss a tutor.
- Nov 2013 ·imported from First Tutors
David
I am finding the sessions very useful as Sue looks around the problems and explains how to solve them effectively.
- May 2013 ·imported from First Tutors
Maurice
Susan is very good. My daughter (AS Maths) is very pleased with Susan. Susan makes the complex easy to understand and grasp. I thoroughly recommend Susan.