Maths tutor & more · City of Edinburgh
Dr Jane
Maths teacher with Chem PhD and overy 20yr tuition experience
Maths tutor & more · City of Edinburgh
Maths teacher with Chem PhD and overy 20yr tuition experience
About
I am a GTC (General Teaching Council for Scotland) registered secondary Maths teacher with a first class hons BSc and a PhD in Chemistry plus a background in engineering and industry. This enables me, amongst other things, to explain to students how I have actually used my school learning in many real situations in the working world. Note I run 55min sessions, so the session rate is £55 up to N5 and GCSE and £60 for Highers, Advanced Highers and A levels.
While I am highly academically qualified, I understand how it feels to struggle with study and the benefit of getting extra support. I found parts of maths and languages difficult at school and was lucky to have a very understanding teacher who helped correct the damage to my confidence and understanding left by some rather less sympathetic practitioners.
I am friendly and approachable with a real concern for students and their experiences and how I can best work with them to help them. This enables me to take a flexible approach and to build positive relationships with young people having different interests and personalities.
I really enjoy tutoring, helping students to achieve in their studies and to gain a sense of satisfaction in their work. I am also passionate about the sciences and education in general, so like to enthuse students in any way I can with a love of science and maths!
Teaching experience:
I have over 20 years of teaching experience. I am very comfortable using online tools for tuition and assisting students to use them in collaboration with me so that remote sessions are productive, personal and interactive.
During my PhD studies I taught in undergraduate chemistry labs and was a mathematics tutor for first year engineering and science students at Edinburgh University and I have continued to support students entering University or College education where they need a boost in their mathematics skills especially as they interface with the sciences.
I find the coaching and mentoring aspects of tuition and the ability to address individual's concerns in detail, more satisfying than classroom teaching and so now focus on providing one to one tuition at both school and undergraduate level.
Approach to Tutoring:
While I do a lot of online tuition, I am also able to work face to face with students who can come to me in Edinburgh. Frequently students may meet a couple of times with me in person, as this enables us to establish a rapport, but then we move online as this save commuting time for students and carers, knowing that if desired we can always revert to face to face sessions.
£60–£65/hr · 6 subjects · 20 levels
Subjects & pricing
from £60/hr
- GCSE — AQA · CCEA · Edexcel · OCR · WJEC£60/hr
- IGCSE — Cambridge · Edexcel · oxford-aqa£60/hr
- A-level — AQA · CCEA · Edexcel · OCR · oxford-aqa · WJEC£65/hr
- £65/hr
- National 3, National 4, National 5, Scottish Nationals£60/hr
£65/hr
Languages
- English Native
- French Conversational
Qualifications
Higher education
- BSc (Hons) Chemistry Certificate checked · Edinburgh University · First-class (1st) Edinburgh University · First-class (1st) Certificate checked
- PhD Chemistry Certificate checked · Edinburgh University Edinburgh University Certificate checked
Teaching qualification
- PGCE Mathematics Certificate checked · Edinburgh University Edinburgh University Certificate checked
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- Nov 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Jane has really helped give my son his confidence back with his understanding of chemistry and maths which he used to enjoy but alas fell behind. Jane is aware of where the weak points are and what to prioritise in terms of focus. Would thoroughly recommend
Dr Jane replied
Thanks, I'm glad I can make a difference :)
- Nov 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
My son has started having Chemistry tutorials with Jane a couple of months ago and he has become much more confident already. He enjoys the tutorials with Jane and says that she is great at explaining even very difficult concepts so that he can understand them.
Dr Jane replied
Hi Maja, thanks for your kind comments, I'm very happy to be helping :)
- Sept 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Jane was a brilliant tutor for my daughter. She rapidly filled the gaps in my daughter's knowledge of chemistry that had arisen from inadequate teaching. My daughter went from a predicted 4/5 to an 8 in chemistry in only a few months of tutoring. Jane then also gave her a few maths sessions and helped her achieve a 7 although predicted 6. If I need a science or maths tutor for my son when the time comes I will definitely be going back to Jane.
Dr Jane replied
I'm very happy to have been able to help and wish your daughter every success in her future studies, thank you :)
- Feb 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Jane was an excellent tutor: she was very patient, clear, supportive, and thorough. Our daughter benefited a lot and did well in her maths exam. We're very grateful.
Dr Jane replied
I'm delighted with her success :)
- Feb 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Jane has tutored my daughter weekly in Higher Maths since September, after she felt she was struggling with the step up from Nat 5, and we sought an early intervention to help with her learning and confidence. Jane built a great relationship with my daughter, quickly identifying the level and areas where support was needed. She is kind and patient, and the structure, content and pace of each session is perfectly judged. My daughter looks forward to her weekly session, and has found additional the one-to-one support from Jane hugely valuable. She feels it has contributed to a strong prelim result, and we will definitely be continuing her sessions up until the the Higher exam in May. All communication with Jane has been excellent - friendly, speedy and responsive, and she has been very flexible when Rosie has had to reschedule on a couple of occasions. Jane is an excellent tutor and I highly recommend her.
Dr Jane replied
Thanks so much for your kind words, I enjoy helping your daughter :)
- Feb 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Jane is a highly qualified and experienced tutor… She has been working with my 16 year old who has fallen behind at school. Jane has very quickly identified areas of focus and has put in place a plan to get them back on track. She is tactful and considerate and has been excellent at rebuilding their confidence. I would not hesitate to recommend Jane as a tutor.
Dr Jane replied
I'm very happy to be able to help, :)
- Jul 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
I would highly recommend Jane for your Chemistry Tutoring. My Daughter was struggling with A-Level Chemistry as her school teachers were not helping and even worse knocking her confidence in the subject. I contacted Jane and after 6 weeks My Daughter confidence is restored and she is understanding more of the subject. Jane takes time to explain in more detail than Teachers are able but also to expand on more difficult areas. Thank you so much Jane.
Dr Jane replied
Thanks Chris it's been a pleasure helping :)
- May 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Jane has been excellent leading to a welcome improvement in properly understanding Maths. Thank you Jane!
Dr Jane replied
It was a pleasure :)
- May 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Jane tutored AH Chemistry for my son who has a conditional medicine offer and ideally needs an A. She really helped. She understood what he needed and got him there. He went from just scraping a pass at the start of the year to confidently getting As in the past papers by the time of the exam. She is clearly an excellent tutor (we have used a few over the years). We would highly recommend her and will definitely use her again.
Dr Jane replied
Thanks Angela, I'm really glad to have been able to help :)
- May 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
My child is not the easiest but Jane was patient and perservered. It took a while but she won his trust. His confidence and grades both increased a level.
Dr Jane replied
Thanks Laura :)
- May 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Jane has been teaching my son physics and biology for his National Five for over a year. She has been an amazing teacher, so patient and precise. My son’s performance in physics and biology has improved dramatically. We couldn't be more thankful for her support and professionalism."
Dr Jane replied
Thanks Sarah, I've enjoyed helping your son :)
- Apr 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
My daughter was struggling with preparing for her forthcoming maths exam, her confidence was low and she was worried she wasnt going to pass, so i decided to seek the help of a maths tutor. I came across Jayne's profile on a tutor website online, and i can tell you she did not disappont. From the outset Jayne's communication and professionalism was second to none. Jayne has helped my daughter so much, and improved her confidence no end. I would have no hesitation in recommending Jayne to any parent considering the same action. Thank you so much for your help Jayne!
Dr Jane replied
Thanks for your very positive comments I've enjoyed helping your daughter :)
- Apr 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
I got in touch with Jane a few weeks ago. Jane was prompt in replying, to the point and the student (family member) is enjoying her sessions with Jane. Jane is really accommodative and the student in question is located 5000+miles away in the beautiful Island of the Seychelles! Thank you so much Jane.
Dr Jane replied
Thanks for you kind words Don, it's a pleasure and good to experience a little Seychelles sunshine from a very rainy and windy Edinburgh!
- Mar 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Dr Jane replied
Thank you, I appreciate your feedback and your email.
- Feb 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Jane is very well organized and takes very seriously the tutoring. My daughter is very happy to go to her lesson with her and appreciate as well the time she has taken to know her needs. We feel very secure with Jane, thank you!
Dr Jane replied
Thank you for your positive feedback
- Dec 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Very meticulous and high-quality tutoring. Jane has judged the pace and level of help required perfectly thus far, pulling in extra resources and providing very stimulating contact time. Much appreciated thanks.
- Sept 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Jane has tutored my daughter for about 4 months before her exam. She is an excellent teacher, very disciplined and organised. My daughter's understanding of the Maths topics she was struggling with was instantly improved. She ended up achieving an A in Advanced Higher Maths. Highly recommended!
Dr Jane replied
Thanks and congratulations to you daughter on a great result :)
- Jun 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Jane tutored my son with iGCSE maths. He had moved schools and curriculums (Scottish Nat 5 to iGCSE) and he was really struggling to catch up in both the volume of the course and his confidence had been knocked. He had been used to getting 80% in s3 Scottish system and struggling to pass class tests in iGCSE. Jane had really good knowledge of both curriculums and was quickly able to identify the gaps in his learning. She was very organised with her lessons and communicated well. My son started to feel a lot more confident as the lessons went on. He has not received his exam results yet but I'm sure his grades will have increased drastically. I would recommend Jane without hesitation.
Dr Jane replied
Thanks for your generous feedback Alison. I appreciated helping your son with the challenge of changing syllabuses and trust his results will bring the reward he deserves.
- Jun 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Jane has been fantastic for our son over the last few months in helping him understand and become far more confident at the more mathematical parts of inorganic chemistry, explaining concepts clearly and putting them into context - particularly for more complex unified paper questions. Her communication and flexibility have been very much appreciated, and we are delighted with the way she brought him to a good state of preparedness for his A level this summer!
Dr Jane replied
It's been a pleasure working with your son. I trust that he will get the reward for all his hard work later in the summer and enjoy some well deserved time off now :)
- Mar 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
We have only had a few sessions but my daughter is extremely happy having Jane as her maths Tutor and feels she has learnt so much already. She explains things really well, is very approachable and organised. We would highly recommend Jane!
Dr Jane replied
Thank you Alex :) I'm enjoying helping your daughter!