Surrey Learning

About

I've tutored young people in Maths and Science for 25 years. I know that these subjects can be especially difficult, not only intellectually, but psychologically -- they can make you feel stupid. I try to address both sides of learning Maths and Science, to make the subjects interesting and relevant: many great Mathematicians and Scientists were 'characters' and the history of their discoveries is fascinating.

I also use 'memory tricks' -- jingles, images, word-associations -- to help my tutees learn formulas and definitions. I follow developments in educational research related to good learning and teaching methods. I'm a member of the Mathematical Association, and of the Association of Teachers of Mathematics.

My first degree is in history (from an American Ivy League university), and my MSc and PhD are in Computer Science. My first lesson is free.

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