Vincent L. (him, 75 Years)

Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Very experienced Mathematics tutor.

Bio

I have been tutoring in maths and chemistry to GCSE and A level for many years. I tutor on-line to small groups and individual students, using Skype and interactive boards (both ... Read more

I have been tutoring in maths and chemistry to GCSE and A level for many years. I tutor on-line to small groups and individual students, using Skype and interactive boards (both the tutor and the student can write on the boards). For maths I have my own website on which students can get unlimited practice in answering questions on a full range of topics (to GCSE level and beyond). If a student makes a mistake, a line by line explanation appears demonstrating what should have been done.

Lessons are for ensuring that a student understands a topic and the methods involved. I always organise worksheets and questions from past papers for my students to tackle between lessons. It is important to have plenty of practice so that learning is “active” - i.e the student is constantly involved. “Passive” learning – reading books/notes, listening to a teacher in a group, etc. has limited value, since in these situations the student has little or no participation. You don’t learn to drive a car by watching someone else, or reading/listening to instructions. You learn by driving yourself.

I only aim for the highest grades with students. Some come with school predictions of lower grades, but I just ignore those predictions. My experience is that once a student starts to obtain a good grasp of all the topics (not just a general grasp of some), his or her confidence starts to increase – and with more confidence motivation also increases. Several of my students have achieved A* at A level and grade 9 at GCSE level.

I have an MA in mathematics and philosophy from York University and a PGSE from Oxford University.

I shall be happy to give a 30 minute free assessment, and discuss a programme for lessons so that you can start to move forward immediately.

I am happy for a parent to sit in on the first lesson (or any subsequent lesson). Read less

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• HK$350

  Local Hourly rate

• $45

  Online Hourly rate