30+ years experience of tutoring 1:1. My special interest is in showing students how to become more effective learners, particularly those whose performance has dipped. Previously, I've worked with students of all ages, ranging from ages 8 to 19yrs, including adults (A levels /IB). Many were/are international students who have switched countries. They realise they have ability but are missing significant amounts of knowledge.
Conversational. Relaxed, friendly and intentional in equal measure. 3-pronged approach. Mathematics as a living language, achieving fluency by mastering both spoken and written forms. Mastery of the fundamentals so that learners are properly supported and given a chance to join the dots and develop awareness of the bigger picture. Promote Independent learning by using and sharing scientifically-based effective study techniques.
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I have a first-class BSc. (Hons.) from the Open University, UK and a Ph.D. in a pure maths field from the University of Southampton, U.K. Prior to that I had an English Education, at a Grammar School in the UK. I also have professional qualifications for posts I held previously..
Hey, I am Dawn, a tutor and lifelong learner. Over recent years, I have been making a study of my own students, and how to better serve them. Particularly in the wake of the pandemic and working with reluctant homechoolers. I have also been studying, in no particular order, Effective learning strategies, Online Business Development and Data Analytics. I have membership to MindValley and regularly follow their courses.
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific
Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Trigonometry, Math Test Prep, Word Problems, Holidays/Seasonal, Mental Math, Halloween, Decimals, Test Preparation