Maths Tutor in Halesowen
I can help with Maths in one-to-one or small group lessons
Hi, I'm Curtis
Tutoring since 2016
I travel to you
We can do face-to-face lessons around Halesowen.
I specialise in GCSE Maths.
Pricing
£30 per hour
Payment can be made by bank transfer or with cash for face-to-face lessons.
Cancel anytime
There are no fees for cancellations.
No travel fees
I do not charge to travel to your location (in Halesowen and surrounding areas).
100% satisfaction guarantee
I will provide a full refund for up to two hours of service if you are not completely happy with our lessons, no questions asked!
My Background
Work Experience:
Tutoring (2016 - Present)
Started in 2016 with Tutorful. Since built up into a full-time career with over 100 satisfied students since starting. Launched CG Maths in 2020. I spend quite a bit of time creating free maths resources for this website.
Electrical Engineering (2015 - 2019)
Designed electrical systems for buildings. Learnt how to apply mathematical thinking to real world applications.
Fish and Chip Shop (2012 - 2015)
Education:
The Open University (2014 - 2017)
Studied for a Bachelor of Engineering. Included lots of Maths.
King Edward VI College Stourbridge (2012 - 2014)
A Levels: Maths, Physics, Music. AS Levels: Product Design, Music Technology.
Teaching Methods
I have a touch screen laptop with two pens which enable both me and the student to draw on the screen. The use of a PDF editor enables us to work directly onto the resources and all the notes can be saved and shared if requested.
For online lessons we use Zoom, which enables the student to annotate on the screen. There is also a remote-control function, which enables the student to interact with my software and tools.
In our lessons we typically go over past exam papers (going deeper into topics when required). However, if there are any individual topics the student is struggling with or there is a difficult homework assignment, I would be happy to help with that instead.
Some Questions Answered
Do you have a DBS certificate?
Yes. I can provide it on request.
What levels of Maths can you help with?
I specialise in GCSE Maths, but I can also help with Functional Skills Maths, Level 2 Further Maths and IGCSE Maths.
Is online tutoring as effective as face-to-face tutoring?
No. I only recommended online Maths tutoring if there are no suitable local tutors who can do face-to-face tuition.
Can you guarantee a higher grade?
Although it is more effective than studying alone, tutoring cannot guarantee a higher grade. However, it does increase the chances.
Are notes available from lessons?
Most notes from every lesson are saved and can be provided in PDF format.
When should a student start tuition?
Ongoing tuition starting as soon as possible is the only way of getting the best possible results. Some tutors get fully booked later in the academic year so to secure your chosen tutor it may be best to start as soon in the academic year as possible.
How often should tuition take place?
Typically, students go for weekly tuition. I cannot usually offer any less than this. More than weekly will obviously mean more content covered, will boost the rate of progress, and will increase the chances of getting a better grade.
Can tuition be offered for groups?
In my experience, one-to-one is the most effective method of tutoring. However I can also provide tutoring for groups of up to three students (when I travel to you only) at no additional cost. This may therefore be a more cost effective method.
Why do we even need to study Maths?
"Mathematics is a creative and highly inter-connected discipline that has been developed over centuries, providing the solution to some of history’s most intriguing problems. It is essential to everyday life, critical to science, technology and engineering, and necessary for financial literacy and most forms of employment. A high-quality mathematics education therefore provides a foundation for understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically, an appreciation of the beauty and power of mathematics, and a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject." - The National Curriculum.