Recommendations
A level results 2011
"I GOT AN A!!! Thank you so much for all your help :)" Iain
"I got an A in every maths module! Am doing architectural engineering at Leeds - my first choice! Thank you so much!" Jess
"I got A grades in all three modules and an A grade overall. Thanks a lot for your help." Josh
"I got an A* in Maths. Thank you so much for your help. I'm ecstatic!" Harry (who got E's and U's back in January)
"I got an A wooooo thanks very much you helped so much" Amy
"I got an A in Maths -- up from a D -- and got my first choice at uni. Thank you so much." George
From my tutorial students and their parents
“Thanks so much. I think the A grade in Further Maths is one of the things I'm most proud of achieving in my life thus far. I owe my Further Maths A level entirely to you, without whom there isn't a chance I would've achieved my A. Not only did your tuition vastly improve my A level grades, you also offered invaluable advice in selecting university courses and preparing for Oxbridge. I strongly recommend you.” Simon, student
“I owe you a box of chocolates . . . I got an A grade and only dropped two marks in the exam.” Sarah, student
“Thanks for your help. I would have failed without it.” Misha, student
“She got an A in the maths and she's off to Oxford. We’re really grateful for all that you did for her. You were absolutely right for her at the right time and did absolutely what was necessary. The biggest plus of course was that she really liked you.” Mrs T, parent
“Thank you for your effort and support. He wouldn't have done it without you.” Mrs W, parent
“I owe my university life to you. Your tuition was not just academic tuition, it was more like life tuition and it helped me get through some sticky situations. You offered invaluable life and academic advice; helping me make the right decisions. Extremely recommended." Emraz, student
“After having a few Maths tutors I have to say you were beyond the best. You helped me through my final year of A level Maths. You were very clear and I never felt pressured around you, especially if I got something wrong, which I often did. I would highly recommend you to a student searching for a fun, helpful maths tutor.” Abigail, student
“Thanks to the excellent tuition and support I received from you, I was able to gain an A grade in my Further Mathematics A Level. Your tuition was challenging, engaging and perfectly tailored to suit. You are a must for anyone seeking higher level maths tuition.” Emma, student
From formal evaluations of my teaching
One observer noted that my “poise and enthusiasm for teaching were immediately evident.” Another thought my students were “getting a product of the highest quality.” One wrote that my class was “characterized by some of the best student discussions I have heard in a maths classroom.” Another, “Matthew’s easy going demeanour makes him highly approachable and students respond positively to his efforts to get them actively involved in their own learning. I thoroughly enjoyed the tone of his classes; students respond positively to his good-humoured approach. Matthew thoroughly enjoys discussing his teaching and has excellent insights about his students.”
Of my pastoral work, “I can confidently say that Matthew is as fine a house tutor as I have worked with in my seven years at this school. He has distinguished himself as a professional, as a reliable confidante for me, and as a trustworthy and respected tutor for the students. No tutor has a better sense of the pulse of the house than Matthew. The reason for this is that he spends the most time with the kids.”
From my Open University students:
“As you know I am an experienced teacher myself and as such I know good work when I see it. When I say that you have been the best tutor I have had in six years with the OU, I mean no flattery, it is simply a fact.”
“I went to a boarding school, and I've been to college and university full time and with all my experience of teachers and lecturers and tutors I can honestly say you have been the best tutor: with patience, knowledge and a natural ability to explain things to a multitude of different levels of ability.”
“I feel you have been my best Open University tutor so far. I am very impressed with your lively emails; you have a great sense of humour, which makes me smile, and in my honest opinion you are a first class tutor as you inspire me to keep on going.”
From one of my undergraduate students:
“I have learned to follow what gives me passion to go on. I am loving my time (trying to) learn in another country. I honestly think I only found that courage to make the decision to move through your informed and balanced discussions with me.” Ben
For more information or to book a maths lesson please call or text me, Matthew, on 07704 677 400, or send an e-mail to matthew@dotmaths.com. You can also find answers to frequently asked questions.