Elliott

Experience

- 11+ Maths: ISEB and public school entrance exams

- 11+ English: ISEB and public school entrance exams

- (I)GCSE Maths: AQA, CIE, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC

- A-Level Maths: AQA, CIE, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC

- A-Level Further Maths: AQA, CIE, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC

- IB Maths: MYP and Diploma

I have been tutoring part-time for seven years now, going full-time at the beginning of this year. I specialise in preparing students for the 11+ (including pre-tests) and have helped students to secure places at a number of competitive boarding and day schools. I am intimately familiar with the Maths curricula and exam boards at GCSE, IB and A-Level, so I know exactly what is required of my students to achieve top marks. I also have lots of experience tutoring online.

Biography

I was born in Sussex and educated at Churcher's College in Hampshire, where I took A-Levels in Maths (A*), Further Maths (A*), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (A*). I studied Philosophy and Theology at the University of Oxford and was awarded a First Class BA, along with the Gibbs Prize for scoring highest in the year. I briefly tutored full-time after graduating, before attending the University of Cambridge. I was awarded a Distinction for my Master's in Philosophy. I am now living in London and tutoring full-time.

Personal Approach

My approach to tutoring is student-driven and question-based. 'Student-driven' means that each lesson is tailored to their own needs and concerns. We tackle the topics that they find most challenging and build confidence from there. 'Question-based' means that I always keep my students engaged and on their toes. They are an active participant in the lesson and enjoy rising to the challenge.

As we tackle more material, I make sure that we regularly revisit what we've learnt in previous weeks. Recapping our progress at the beginning of each lesson means that new-found knowledge sticks in my student's long-term memory. They'll be well-prepared when exam time comes around!

What I do when I am not tutoring

Outside of tutoring, I enjoy playing tennis, table tennis, and five-a-side football. I've recently taken up chess and am always on the lookout for new partners. More thrilling hobbies include bouldering (rock climbing without the ropes) and tweaking my world-famous chilli con carne recipe.

Testimonials

Elliott has been quick to respond to my queries and both Athan & Chloe seem happy to accept his support. His time keeping has been excellent and he his has a calm & polite manner. 5/5 – Ruth, mother of two Maths GCSE students

Just a brief note to let you know initial response from Gracie is very much appreciative for your manner and approach in helping her overcome her fear and feel at ease with the topic and challenge ahead. My hope is that she will in time learn to love the subject too! 5/5 – Chris, father of Maths A-Level student

Elliott is helping my daughter through to her GCSE next year. So far very good, he committed, patient and professional. 5/5 – Rebecca, mother of Maths GCSE student

Although young, Elliott comes across as very professional whereby he is well-prepared for each lesson and answers your questions in a simple, clear and concise manner. 5/5 – Fergus, Philosophy A-Level student