Support for conceptual understanding and practical methods of operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Preparation for 11+ and laying the foundations for entry into KS3.
Emphasis can be given to core skills, including ‘wordy’ exam questions, and overall confidence. The following levels are included in secondary Maths
There are times when our school Maths seems like a lifetime ago. Adult numeracy can help with:
Lessons are usually in my home but travelling to the student’s home is possible on request.
TheMathsCoach is the website for Sandra Burne's Maths tutoring. She is a tutor (aka coach and trainer) who lives and works in the Cheltenham, Gloucestershire area. She tutors Maths, Adult Numeracy, English as a Foreign Language (EFL), flute, saxophone and recorder. She also directs choirs and a brass group in the area. She lives with her husband and dog. She has lived in the US and the Netherlands. Prior to living abroad, she was, amongst other things, an IT Manager for the Civil Aviation Authority (UK) and taught Maths and flute at the weekends.
Sandra has tutored students from schools in the Cheltenham area including: Churchdown, Chosen Hill, Denmark Road, Ribston Hall, Tewkesbury, St Thomas Rich, Pates, Bournside, Airthrie, Cheltenham College, Dean College, Cheltenham Ladies College, Kings, St Edwards, Rendcomb, Hempsted Primary, Naunton Park Primary, Balcarras, Pittville, Winchombe, and Cleeve. Online lessons have been given as far afield as The Netherlands, The US, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, and Malta. She has taught pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at Bristol University and Southampton University. She has also helped adult learners prepare for aptitude and numeracy tests to pursue careers in teaching (TDA test) and Air Traffic Control.
Yes, online lessons (using Zoom) are possible! With my former career in IT together with over two decades of online tutoring experience, I'm confident that the online sessions are productive, suitably paced, and engaging. In addition, when the pandemic started, it was business as usual for me.
I often find that students find online session preferable to face-to-face. During the Zoom sessions, we'll use a combination of screen sharing of Onenote or similar note taking tools.
A free trial session is offered for long term commitment for weekly tutoring sessions. A free trial session gives everyone (parent, student and me) an opportunity to get to know one another in a low pressure environment and see if the travel is achievable or the online experience is acceptable. Similarly, Sandra can assess the student's level and make recommendations regarding duration and frequency of lessons. In the event that one-to-one tutoring isn't necessary, Sandra will recommend alternative resources.
Please contact Sandra to arrange a free consultation.
Most Maths tutoring sessions last 60 minutes, however, some students prefer longer. Weekly sessions help maintain pace of learning. Alternatively, I have an online calendar where students can book one-off slots.
Face-to-face lessons take place at my home. Online lessons - anywhere with a reliable WIFI.
Yes, students can send me questions at any time and I will reply during my office hours. Students often snap a picture from a school book or whiteboard.
Please get in touch to find out more about prices.
