The Maths Mindset Academy is built on the belief that every student is capable of far more than they realise. My approach is shaped not only by my professional training, but also by my own personal journey. I struggled with maths and education myself until a teacher believed in me and that experience changed the entire direction of my life. It’s the reason I now do the same for my students. As someone with ADHD, I also understand first‑hand how anxiety, self‑doubt, and traditional classroom pressures can affect learning. This gives me a unique perspective when supporting students who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or convinced they “just can’t do maths”. I know what it feels like to need someone who sees your potential before you see it yourself. At The Maths Mindset Academy, maths isn’t taught as a list of methods to memorise or equations to survive in an exam. Instead, the focus is on developing the skills that truly matter: problem‑solving, perseverance, logical thinking, and the confidence to approach challenges with a clear mind. I tell my students all the time, not everyone will go on to study maths, but everyone can take these skills into their future careers and everyday lives. Yes, students make excellent academic progress here, and many exceed their own expectations in GCSEs. But the real success is when they leave with a different relationship with maths, seeing it not as methods, but as a subject that has helped them grow in resilience, independence, and belief in themselves. That mindset shift is what makes The Maths Mindset Academy different.

I hold a First Class degree in Secondary Mathematics Education with QTS, meaning I am fully qualified to teach maths across the secondary age range. I also have training and experience in teaching A‑level Mathematics, including both pure mathematics and applied areas such as mechanics. Alongside this, I have completed additional CPD focused on effective maths pedagogy. Although The Maths Mindset Academy does not offer A‑level tutoring, this higher‑level expertise is invaluable for stretching high‑achieving GCSE students, supporting those preparing for further study, and ensuring Year 11 learners are challenged appropriately as they transition into post‑16 maths. I also hold an enhanced DBS check and have completed comprehensive safeguarding training, ensuring that every student learns in a safe, professional, and supportive environment.

I work with students across KS2 (SATs), KS3 and GCSE, including those preparing for resits. While I have experience teaching across the full secondary range, I specialise in GCSE Maths, supporting both Higher and Foundation tier students. As a qualified secondary maths teacher with experience from Year 7 through to A-level, I am able to adapt my teaching to suit a wide range of abilities and goals. My tutoring is designed to support different types of learners. This includes students who may feel anxious or lack confidence in maths, those who feel they have fallen behind and need to rebuild key foundations, as well as students aiming for higher grades who are ready to be stretched and challenged. I also have experience supporting learners with additional needs, adapting sessions to provide clear structure, reassurance, and a calm learning environment.

Lessons are delivered live via Zoom, where I share my screen and write in real time so students can follow each step of the working clearly. Sessions are highly interactive, with students encouraged to ask questions, explain their thinking, and work through problems collaboratively. While some families are initially unsure about online tutoring, the feedback I receive from parents and students is consistently very positive. Many find that it quickly feels just as natural as face-to-face sessions, with the added benefit of learning from the comfort of home. In practice, online tutoring often allows for more focused one-to-one support. Rather than spending time working independently, students are actively engaged throughout, with continuous discussion and guidance to build both confidence and a deeper understanding of the maths.

Absolutely. Exam preparation is a key focus of my tutoring, and I offer both one-to-one support and small, targeted revision groups. In one-to-one sessions, we work through past papers, refine exam technique, and focus on the specific areas each student needs to improve, building both accuracy and confidence ahead of exams. I also run Year 11 revision groups in the months leading up to exam season. Students are grouped by tier (Higher or Foundation), ensuring that the content is always relevant and appropriately challenging. In these sessions, we work through past papers together, focus on exam technique, and cover key strategies, tips, and common pitfalls. Group sessions are offered at a reduced rate, typically between £10–£15 per session depending on group size, providing a cost effective way to access high quality, structured exam preparation. These spaces are limited. Sessions are allocated on a first-come basis each year.

Students only need a laptop or tablet, a reliable internet connection, and a quiet space to work. There’s no specialist equipment required. The tools I use are intentionally simple and accessible on all devices. Instead of relying on interactive whiteboards that only work well for some students, lessons are designed so that learners talk through their thinking and reasoning. This approach creates a more focused, personalised style of tutoring, where I can guide each step clearly and respond to misunderstandings as they happen. Because students explain their methods out loud, the learning becomes more collaborative and reflective. It encourages deeper understanding and mirrors the kind of mathematical dialogue that builds real confidence, something that often gets lost in traditional, worksheet‑heavy in‑person tutoring.

Extra practice is available, but it’s always optional. I understand that every family’s schedule is different, so students who prefer to focus solely on their weekly sessions will still receive a complete and effective learning experience. For those who want additional support, I offer a range of optional add‑ons, such as personalised weekly practice packs, marked homework with feedback, and structured GCSE exam‑booster tasks. These are designed to reinforce learning, build confidence, and provide extra challenge where needed. Please contact me to discuss these futher.

Parents and carers receive regular updates on what we’ve been working on, how their child is progressing, and any recommendations for extra practice if it would be helpful. You’re always welcome to get in touch to share concerns, pass on messages from school, or request support with specific topics. Communication works best when it goes both ways, and it ensures each student has a strong support network around them. We are also working towards creating a dedicated parent portal, where you’ll be able to view updates, track progress, and access your child’s work all in one place. This will make communication even smoother and give families a clear overview of their child’s learning journey. Updates about the portal will be shared as it develops.