Meet Our Maths Tutors

Davina Mathis
I am currently enrolled at university studying towards my master's degree in Biomedical Sciences (with a year in industry), a 5-year programme. I am excited to expand my knowledge in areas such as anatomy, microbiology and pharmacology.
After my degree, I am hoping to further my education and obtain a PhD.
At GCSE level, I achieved 9A*s and an A; 6 grade 9s (high A*) including Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. I studied at Hills Road Sixth Form College in Cambridge and achieved A*AAA in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and EPQ respectively. This was possible due to the hard word and the constant excellence I strive to achieve.
As a tutor, lessons will be tailored to meet individual needs. Using my recent and first-hand experience of both the GCSE and A level programmes, I will be able to support students to achieve their potential in a nurturing environment.

Rhys Street
I am studying physics at university, a subject often seen as being 'applied mathematics'. Through this, I plan to gain a greater understanding of how the world works as well as a broader range of knowledge that will be useful in any future career paths I take.
In my GCSEs, I achieved four grade 9s (A*+), two grade 8s (A*) and four grade 7s (A).
In Sixth Form, I decided to continue with my passion for learning while challenging myself with four A-levels: Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry, and Physics, achieving ABBA respectively.
During my GCSE and A Level experiences, I noticed the significant impact of teachers who adopt a more personalised teaching approach compared to teachers who simply read off of a screen. It is abundantly clear that having teaching tailored to a student is much better for their academic progress, and granted, this can be very difficult to achieve in an ordinary classroom. As a tutor, I aim to personalise my teaching and find the best way for my students to learn, to enable them to achieve their academic goals.

Jeanna Thompson
I am at university studying Earth and Planetary sciences, where I plan to obtain a bachelor of science degree before moving onto a master's degree with my interests focused in planetary science and volcanology.
At secondary school I achieved 10 GCSEs grade 7-9 including a 9 in Further Mathematics, Biology, and Geography. Additionally, I have 4 A levels at grade A-B in Geography, Biology, Mathematics, and German.
I would take pride in tutoring my students to achieve their greatest potential and help them feel more confident in their studies. Furthermore, I have personally had many years of tutoring in the past to help with my A Levels and because of that, I understand the benefit of tutoring and how best to tailor lessons to suit a student's ability and needs.

Shaw Chiba
I am at university studying Earth and Planetary Sciences. However, I am currently looking at changing my programme of studies to an engineering discipline having discovered that I greatly enjoy physics and mathematics.
My secondary school qualifications include 10 GCSES from grades 6-8 with 8s in Science, Geography, and Mandarin. Having greatly enjoyed GCSE science, I decided to take Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at A Level and achieved A*A and B respectively as well as an A in Geography.
I have experienced both sides of the tutoring partnership, having thoroughly enjoyed helping fellow students and also received tutoring alongside taking my own studies. Both, I believe, contributed to my exam successes. Through my understanding and helpful nature, alongside breaking down complex subjects, I hope to enable students to achieve their goals. I am also a firm believer that asking questions and being curious is highly rewarding and therefore encourage tutees to raise any issues or queries.

Amelia Kermeen
I am currently in my second year at university, pursuing a degree in Biomedical Sciences with an integrated master’s.
My academic achievements include A*AAB in my A-Levels (Biology, French, EPQ, and Psychology) and a set of 11 GCSEs from grades 7-9.
I understand first-hand the transformative power of academic tuition. My own experience as a recipient of A-level Biology tuition significantly contributed to my academic success, as it allowed me to achieve my highest A-Level grade, an A* (9).
I will be committed to providing the same level of support to my students, so that they too can benefit in the same way I did. In addition to my academic background, I have experience teaching swimming to younger children, which fuelled my passion for mentoring. I aim to inspire and guide my students in a similar way, helping them to achieve their academic goals. I have always been a hard worker and had a passion for learning. I would hope to pass on my enthusiasm for learning to my students and provide them with a safe space to be curious, make mistakes, discover what works for them, progress and succeed.

Mya Stoneham
I am studying Structural and Architectural Engineering at university, where I plan to obtain my master's degree to become a chartered engineer. I want to help the construction industry become more sustainable by working on projects using regenerative methods.
Prior to university, I achieved A*AA in A-level Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Chemistry respectively. In 2022 I attended the University of Bath to study Mathematics before deciding the change to Structural and Architectural Engineering. Despite this I have always and still do have a great passion and interest for Mathematics.
I have 5 years experience of tutoring Mathematics to students from age 6 to 16. During lessons I adapt my teaching methods to meet the student's needs as everyone learns different concepts in different ways. As someone who struggled in school due to undiagnosed learning difficulties, and had tutoring themselves, I understand how important tutoring can be and how much of a difference it can make to a child’s education and confidence. I love to see every child achieve and enjoy learning so I make my lessons fun and create a safe space for students to feel comfortable asking as many questions as they need.

Nnenna Ilione
I am currently studying Economics at university and aim to use my studies to gain an industrial placement and hopefully a future job in the world of finance!
During my secondary education, I was able to achieve 9 grade 9 results in my GCSEs and an A in Additional Maths. Following on from this, I studied Geography, Maths, Economics and Further Maths in Sixth Form, achieving A*A*AB respectively.
In my current role as a Peer-Assisted Learning Leader at my university, I tutor undergraduate Economics students, particularly in the math-intensive modules. This role has deepened my understanding of how to tailor sessions to individual learning styles, reinforcing the importance of adapting teaching methods to maximise engagement and understanding. I strive to create a supportive, productive and encouraging environment - one that not only fosters academic growth but also proves that learning can truly be fun!

Tayla Dean
I am a first-year university student, studying Pharmacy with an integrated Masters degree.
I received an A*A*A in my A-levels for Maths, Chemistry and Biology respectively and wrote
10 IGCSEs, attaining 7 A*s and 3As.
I have always had a very keen interest in science subjects, from logically solving Maths
equations step by step, to learning about how the body functions in Biology.
My A-Level Maths teacher inspired me to become a tutor with his love and passion for
teaching. I realised the impact a good tutor could have on someone and their attitude
towards the subject. I strongly believe that when you enjoy a subject and what you are doing,
it becomes easy and that’s when students really reach their full potential. A good teacher is
key for this, thus my motivation to help inspire young students, just as individuals have
done for me in the past.
As a tutor, I will mentor young students by doing lots of practice questions, past papers and
overall making the content easier to grasp by using relatable examples. It is additionally
important to create a safe environment for learning, where mistakes and questions are
welcome, as well as tailoring the teaching to the student’s needs.

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