Helen F

I have studied both Mathematics and Chemistry to Advanced Higher level so have experienced the stress of sitting exams and tests in these subjects! I really enjoy the wide range of question types in these fields of study and hope to aid students by sharing my experience. In my opinion, the best way to learn is through practice questions which really enforce the student's understanding of the course content.

I have previously tutored in piano and saxophone for a year and a half and while this is a different field of study, it has given me experience in working with younger pupils. I have learned to be understanding of the pupil's frustrations as I know it is not possible to get everything right the first time around.

In the first lesson I like to set a general worksheet on the subject and have the student work through the questions by themselves. This will help me gain an understanding of their abilities and which areas they struggle the most in so that we can focus on this content or question type. Alternatively, if the pupil has some questions or areas of content they have worked on in school lessons that they are struggling to understand, I am happy to work through these issues in lessons.

In my time at school I have sat National 5's, Highers and Advanced Highers so I am very familiar with the Scottish exam board. I am aware that these are closely related to many of the English exam boards.