profmatt.com
HARROGATE,
I’m Matthew and I’ve been helping my students succeed at school and university
since 1992, including over 13,000 hours of one-to-one tuition to over 400
students. My philosophy is: more than higher grades. I teach A level Maths and
Further Maths, A level Statistics, and A level Physics. At GCSE level I have
worked very successfully with students aiming for a grade 6 and above. I also
help undergraduates on courses with mathematical content, such as Economics and
Business Studies. My focus is on achieving high grades through understanding the
material. I tailor my approach depending on individual needs and interests and I
believe in making the subject as simple and enjoyable as possible. I am
enthusiastic, friendly and approachable. I really want my students to succeed
and I’m very happy to be contacted for help outside of their lesson time. I was
recently invited by Talksport Radio to be their “maths expert” to speak on the
topic of coin tossing, in the context of determining who bats first in a cricket
match. You can read a fuller version of what I said here. UCAS + OXBRIDGE ADVICE
It is not enough simply to do well at A level, of course: students need to be
given the tools to succeed at university. To that end I take a very full
interest in their education generally. As one student recently put it, I am “so
much more than just a maths tutor”. For example I give guidance and support with
university entrance, including the UCAS personal statement, applying to Oxford
and Cambridge, and interview preparation, and I have personal experience of
working in both the legal and accounting professions. I’ve written a detailed
guide for university applicants: Writing your UCAS personal statement. ACADEMIC
HISTORY + TEACHING EXPERIENCE I have an outstanding academic record and over
twenty-five years experience as a teacher and examiner, during which I’ve
received excellent feedback from my students and their parents. I have tutored
over 400 students in Harrogate: that’s over 13,000 hours of one-to-one teaching
since I started tutoring in 2006. FEES My fees are £220 per month, which covers
four one-hour lessons and ongoing continuous support and help outside of lesson
time. I do whatever I can to help my students succeed: I’ve even answered
messages from a frantic student at midnight, and I’m always happy to talk to
parents and guardians. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Because I tutor full-time, I
only teach from my home on Victoria Avenue, in central Harrogate, and online. I
teach on weekdays from 4pm to 9pm. FREE RESOURCES In addition to my UCAS guide,
I have produced a set of ‘cribsheets’ — revision flash cards for A level Maths
students — and there is a whole section of the site devoted to the Solar System:
part of my project to build a model solar system in Harrogate. I am also
currently writing a book about Probability and Statistics. The text is available
here.
