Felix D

After a discussion with the student on which areas they are studying and how comfortable they are with each subtopic, I will develop a flexible teaching plan which best supports the student as they learn topics in school. In order to bridge gaps in the student's knowledge and ensure they do not fall behind I will initially focus on those those areas in which the student is struggling the most. Once the key areas of understanding have been covered we can progress onto the wider material. Based on the total time I have with the student, I will either select my subject matter based on student/parent/teacher feedback or aim to cover the whole syllabus. With regard to individual lessons, we will begin with a period in which I will explain the concepts which are to be studied. I will try to express the ideas at play through from various angles until I feel that the student has gained an intuition for the subject at hand. Each lesson will vary slightly based on the material being taught but in general, we would then work through course material and clarify any areas that the student is struggling with. The lesson would generally end with a short (~5 minute) problem sheet based on exam board questions for that area. However, some lessons may focus much more heavily on a question and answer format, especially near exam periods.

During the time we have been working together, my student's grades have increased by between 15-20% in each subject, taking him from a position where his place in his set was in jeopardy to receiving regular praise from his teachers.