Maths Tuition Online by Experienced
Maths Tutor and Teacher
John Backholer
BA Oxon Mathematics, PGCE, QTS
Enhanced DBS Checked
Former Maths teacher (Surrey)
Maths tutor Eastbourne area, now online
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Hello, I am John, a fully qualified and experienced former maths teacher, I taught in two secondary schools in Surrey for ten years. I have been a maths tutor in the Eastbourne area since 2014, and online since March 2020.
Maths Tuition Counts
Weekly lessons, no minimum commitment
Key Stages 2,3 / GCSE / A level (not Further maths)
Patient, encouraging maths tuition adapted to the needs of each student
Develops confidence in mathematical ability
Maths exam preparation / practice papers
Oxford University Maths Honours Graduate (Keble College) and Teacher Trained with 10 years in the classroom, teaching the full ability range
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"John has helped both of my sons to prepare for Maths exams. He first helped with A Level Maths and we were so pleased with results that we didn't hesitate to ask him to help again towards the new GCSE this year. My sons found him a good tutor who explains well and talks through problems. We would definitely recommend him."
Mrs W, Eastbourne
"Just to say John is a fantastic tutor. He seems to have that intuition to work students out and bring out the best in them. My daughter has come on leaps and bounds with John's guidance.
Thank you John."
Mrs P, Polegate, mother of daughter I taught for GCSE then on to A level
"John really helped with my maths a-level, he taught all the topics in a way that prepared me for exam style questions and we went through techniques on how to answer questions easily, would highly recommend."
Ben, Polegate
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Students have become more confident with their maths after my lessons, and parents have been equally pleased. I previously taught a pupil a topic which she could not remember learning, and by the end of the lesson, she was able to apply the concepts involved to different types of questions.
It is rewarding when students enjoy their learning, and develop their mathematical understanding and abilities. They can make good progress when they are able to focus on different topics in a one-to-one format at their own pace. I have a patient, relaxed manner, and a positive, encouraging approach.
All lessons are currently online using Zoom, last an hour and take place weekly. My tuition is interactive and adaptive to the student's needs. I ask that they have an A4 or A5 notebook for lessons, together with a ruler, squared or graph paper and a scientific calculator available.
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My current hourly fees are:
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Up to GCSE £35
A level £40
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I send out requests on Monday mornings for payment for that week's lessons at the beginning of the week. If you cancel more than 24 hours in advance of the lesson, or I cancel, that payment is forwarded to the following week.
Payments for lessons cancelled, for any reason, less than 24 hours in advance, cannot be carried forward.​
When you message me / leave a voicemail, please give as much information as you can, including availability for lessons e.g. Tuesdays from 4pm onwards etc.
Thank you...I look forward to hearing from you.​
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