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George S.
437 lessons · Helped over 15 students
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**************************** **************************** I’M ON HOLIDAY 16TH JUNE TO 1ST JULY 2025. I’M STILL ACTIVELY TEACHING UPON MY RETURN. PLEASE ENQUIRE IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN LESSONS BUT EXPECT A DELAYED RESPONSE. **************************** **************************** I am a maths/statistics tutor and data engineer with over ten years of teaching experience. Academic background: - Sussex University - PhD Hirschfeld scholar; pass with minor corrections - Sussex University - 1st class honours MMath degree I`ve spent 6 years in industry working in the data tech industry. I apply maths and technical skills to solve data engineering problems, as well as conduct technical training work alongside for work colleagues. I work closely with data engineering technologies like Python and SQL. What to Expect From Lessons: Lessons are delivered in 50 minute batches. They consist of breaking down complex theoretical concepts into simplified components followed by examples and exam problems to solidify understanding of the topic. I encourage the student to explore the concepts themselves with me prompting them rather than just writing out a formulae. I focus on sharing deep mathematical insights with my student. This is a skill I refined as a PhD student. I aim to make lessons interactive and goal-oriented. I combine this with reinforcing their knowledge of theoretical concepts throughout the lesson. Please enquire if you have a topic/subject request not listed here. I have a valid DBS check. Testimonies: "George is very helpful, knowledgeable and makes difficult topics easy to understand. I have been enjoying our lessons and finding schoolwork much easier to complete since starting tuition. I would recommend George to anyone struggling with Maths, exams or schoolwork in general" - A-Level student, 3rd Jan. 2025 "I congratulate Mr George Simmon for achieving really well for maths tuition. My son has a great improve in his math since the tuition and he is now got grad A in his mathematics exam." - AS-Level student, Thu. 19th Dec. 2024 "I'm an adult learner, who was looking to improve my statistics and general mathematics to help me get ahead at work. George has been a great tutor. I'm a few lessons in and already getting a much better grasp of the subject. He is very qualified and always brings lots of examples and texts to the lessons. I'm very happy with what we've been doing and very much recommend him to help advance your knowledge in maths" - Adult learner, 5th Dec. 2024 "My son has been having lessons with George to help with A Level maths and further maths. He is knowledgeable, enthusiastic and communicates in a very clear an Viewing live page e way. Definitely recommend!" - A-Level student, 8th Sep. 2024 "George is a really good teacher who explains the content in various ways to help my son to understand it from the start. I would recommend him a lot for his exceptional teaching" - A-Level student, 30th Jul. 2024 "George has been exceptionally helpful with tutoring me. He has responded quickly and tailored each lesson to my needs. After finishing my lessons I felt a lot more confident on the weaker topics that I had explained to him" - University undergraduate, 5th May 2024 "Best tutor" - A-Level student, 21st Dec. 2024 "Very helpful and able to explain concepts in a variety of ways. Genuinely interested in progress of my son. Would recommend George as a tutor." - A-Level student, 15th Dec. 2024 "George has been working with my daughter for IB Maths - Higher Level, and has been tremendously helpful in increasing her understanding and confidence of the subject matter. He is knowledgable and is always well prepared for each session, customising his teaching and lesson to her need. I highly recommend him as a tutor." - IB HL student, 10th Dec. 2024 "George is an excellent tutor! My son enjoys his sessions and says that George explains things in a way that he understands. George is friendly, professional and patient, I would highly recommend him to anyone who would like to improve their maths skills." - GCSE student, 13th Nov. 2024 "George has been a helpful and knowledgeable additional maths tutor. He explains complex topics clearly and has helped me improve my understanding and performance. He’s good at answering questions and provides useful resources that make difficult concepts easier to grasp. Overall, I appreciate his guidance and teaching style." - GCSE student, 2nd Nov. 2024 "Very happy with the few lessons that my son has had with George so far. He checks in advance what areas he would like to cover in preparation for the lessons. Would definitely recommend George as a Tutor." - A-Level student, 27th Oct. 2024 "My son is studying IB AA standard level maths, and Dr George has been exceptional in helping him gain confidence and understand complex topics. He is patient and explains everything very clearly. He also sends a summary of every lesson which is very helpful for re-capping. I am really thankful and happy with the support my son gets. Highly recommended!" - IB student, 3rd Oct. 2024 "Tutor is kind and very understanding. Work done in lessons is done at an adequate pace and is very useful." - A-Level student, 29th Sep. 2024 "My son went tution with George for Statistics GCSE. He found it very helpful as he was able to go through past papers which helped him find out which topics he was struggling in and practiced them. I can recommend George to anyone looking for a Statics Tutor." - GCSE student, 23rd Jun. 2024 "George is a brilliant tutor and has helped my son understand the concepts in A level Maths and further Maths." - A-Level student, 24th May 2024 "My daughter feels confident with George. All lessons are well prepare. Explanation are clear . I really do recommend george" - IB student, 14th May 2024 "We were pleased to have George assist our daughter to prepare for her GCSE Maths exams this summer. We would recommend him if you need a topic explained or a past paper reviewed. We found him to be reliable, organised and knowledgeable." - GCSE student, 7th May. 2024 "George is unparalleled in his knowledge of Maths and Further Maths and his ability to generate understanding of complex concepts. I am a first year engineering student and with his help, in a short space of time, I have really mastered topics I have struggled with for a while. He has an amazing ability to connect and interact with me in the session to help build my theoretical understanding and apply to problems. He is focused and always well prepared." - University undergraduate, 29th April. 2024 "George is a very dedicated tutor and is passionate about his subject. This comes about in his teaching. He has a good methodical way of teaching and makes sure you understand before going to the next stage of his explanations. I definitely recommend him!" -University undergraduate, 24th Apr. 2024 "Lessons are definitely value for money and the teaching is of a good standard. Always ensures to ask questions frequently to make sure the topics are fully understood." - A-Level student, 23rd Apr. 2024 "George is an amazing tutor and In a short space of time has managed to teach my son things that he has always struggled to understand, George has a simple and effective way of teaching and would definitely recommend!" - KS3 student, 15th Apr. 2024 "Fantastic" - GCSE student, 29th Mar. 2024 "Excellent teacher, very knowledgeable and patient! Well prepared for each lesson so the time is being used to the best level during the class. Thank you George for your brilliant support!" - Competitive maths student, 30th Jan. 2024 "I can not recommend George enough, he is always punctual and very attentive to the progress of his students. My daughter felt so comfortable and happy with his teaching methods that she showed significant progress right after their first lesson! His approach to teaching is very precise and practical which helps his students to progress with confidence and enthusiasm in their subjects. Thank you George" - A-Level student, 6th Jul. 2018 "Comes to lessons prepared, knows how to work at a pace that`s comfortable for you, goes in-depth on each topic in the syllabus and is a very comfortable person to talk to, highly recommended." - A-Level student, 20th Jun. 2018 "George is a brilliant maths tutor. He is very professional,knowledgeable,kind. He will go through whatever the topics or Exam Papers my son wanted to. He even gave me the feed back on how my son getting on with his lessons. I think my son made a lot progressive in Maths. Thank you George. Very Good Jobs!" - GCSE student, 30th May 2018 "Honestly, he is a great tutor. He did not waste time at all and got straight to the point of every problem I had and was able to explain it easily and quickly. Even his way of teaching online lessons was very productive." - University student, 1st May 2018 "Since starting with George I have noticed a definite confidence and improved performance. George is very organised and his subject knowledge is outstanding. Thank you." - 20th Mar. 2018 "I wouldn’t have passed my exam without this guy, great dude and really helpful and cooperative." - University undergraduate, 24th Feb. 2018 "My daughter only decided to do Maths at university during her final year at school. As she didn`t do Further Maths A Level she was at a disadvantage to the other students and was struggling to keep up. After her first semester she began to get online lessons with George. George`s lessons gave her exactly the help that she needed and because of George her confidence returned. Every lesson is structured to her needs. She has lessons as and when she needs them on topics that she chooses. George uses online aids that make the lessons as good as if he was in the room. He is calm, methodical and always listening. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending George as a tutor for university Maths students and I`m sure he would be be equally as excellent for GCSE and A Level students." - University undergraduate, 17th Jan. 2018 "Exceptionally clever teacher who loves maths. Breaks down complicated concepts and makes them simple." - University undergraduate, 11th Jan. 2018 "Absolutely brilliant tutor. We worked out the areas I needed to work on in our first lesson, and we`ve been working around that structure since then. Really knows his stuff, and always sends some helpful materials at the end of each lesson so you can go away and check your understanding and work through some examples. So far this has really picked up my Maths ability, and I`m really looking forward to completing the rest of my A-Level with George." - A-Level student, 14th Dec. 2017 "George an enthusiastic and supportive tutor who teaches GCSE math for my daughter. He is focused, dedicated and will keep you informed at all points, so far so good! He is always punctual and very friendly which is real bonus." - GCSE student, 19th Oct. 2017 "George is a fantastic tutor who massively improved my sons basic understanding of topics aswell as specific examples within maths at degree level. He is very friendly and easy to understand with the added help of not being boring. He was easily able to accommodate my sons needs and would definitely look to him for future tuition." - University undergraduate, 1st Sep. 2017 "My son needed guidance and help with certain areas for his maths GCSE (higher level). After providing George with a list, he methodically went through areas of difficulty, explaining them in a clear and invaluably helpful way, ensuring that my son understood each area. George was always polite, efficient and on time. Thank you for all your help." - GCSE student, 17th Jun. 2017 "I can thoroughly recommend George as a tutor for A level maths. My son was struggling with his maths at college but George quickly gave him the knowledge and confidence to cope with his college work. Communication between us has been excellent and timely. Most importantly my son is really enjoying his lessons." - A-Level student, 11th Mar. 2017 "I`ve had George for two sessions now and already I can see an improvement in my understanding of Calculus." - University undergraduate, 24th Feb. 2017 "He is thorough in explaining difficult subjects, and is patient, and willing to go over things again when necessary." - University undergraduate, 6th Nov. 2016 "George is a very,very professional, reliable great mannered outstanding teacher.So glad for his help." - KS3 student, 1st Nov. 2016 "Going into my second year of economics, the maths requirements rapidly increased, and, due in part to a lack of A-level maths, I found myself struggling. Luckily, I had George to tutor me. His tutoring style was extremely effective, we would discuss beforehand what I wanted to go over, and I would send him any relevant documents from my lectures about things I was not understanding, and he would prepare explanations and worked through examples, and then we would go over similar examples together. We dealt with a wide range of mathematical problems, such as integration by parts, various methods of solving differential equations and comparative static analysis, and all of these topics were handled extremely well and taught excellently. George is punctual and shows a great deal of preparatory work before any lessons, and is then extremely effective at communicating and explaining complicated ideas. He is very knowledgeable and works extremely hard on each lesson. I would highly recommend George for anyone who needs maths help, regardless of the exact subject that you are studying." - University undergraduate, unknown date "Great tutor! Breaks down complicated topics very well and the one-to-one sessions make the hardest subjects understandable." - University undergraduate, unknown date Academic background: - Sussex University - PhD Hirschfeld scholar; pass with minor corrections - Sussex University - 1st class honours MMath degree In-person tutoring experience: - 2009 - 2010: Assisted year 10 and 11 maths lessons as an A-level student. - 2012 - 2014: Mentored first-year undergraduate students at Sussex university. - 2011- 2012: Classroom assistant via the First Generation Scholars scheme at the Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA). - 2014 - 2018: Lead workshops marked homework and acted as a test examiner for undergraduate courses at Sussex university. - 2016 - 2018: Student support assistant tutor for all Sussex university second year maths courses Data engineering training 2019 - present: - Train work colleagues in data engineering and data science skills when required. Online tuition experience: - 2015 - 2018: TutorHunt online and in-person private tutor for maths and statistics. - 2023 - present: Online private tutor for maths, statistics, computer science and coding. Courses, topics and modules I`ve taught. Maths and statistics - Exam boards: AQA, CIE, Edexcel, IB, iGCSE, OCR, Scottish Highers, SQA - KS3 - Maths and statistics all topics - GCSE - Maths and statistics all topics - A-Level - Further Maths, Mechanics, Maths, Statistics; C1, C2, C3, C4, FP1, FP2, M1, S1 - Undergraduate - Algebra, complex analysis, differential equations, Fourier series, group theory, linear algebra, maths for economics, multivariate calculus, numerical analysis, probability, real analysis, set theory, statistics - Postgraduate - Numerical linear algebra Computer science: - Exam boards: AQA, OCR - GCSE only - Coding: Python, SQL Other topics: - Competitions: Intermediate Maths Challenge (IMC), Junior Kangaroo - Entrance exams: TMUA Data science/engineering: - BigQuery ETL pipelines, dbt macros, Google Cloud best practices, git/Gitlab best practices, git tagging, poetry custom packages, Python design patterns
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Irene C.
Irene C.
368 lessons · Helped over 20 students
+2 years teaching at GoStudent
About me: Hi! I’m Irene. I have been involved in teaching for 2 years, having previously worked with students age 4-16 as a teaching assistant in the UK and in Spain. My experience has allowed me to develop my confidence in teaching students from KS1 all the way up to A-level. In addition, in my second and final year at University I tutored 1st year Biology students who were struggling with the jump from A-level to undergrad, helping them develop their statistical, critical analysis and exam writing skills. Levels & subjects - Lower level: Biology - GCSE: Biology -A-LEVEL (IB): Biology - Higher level: Biology Exam board experience: - AQA, Edexcel A&B, OCR A&B, WJEC Languages: Spanish- I am bilingual and worked in a Spanish school in Madrid for 1 year. SEND: I have experience working as a SEN TA. I worked with students who had DLD, dyslexia, Autism, anxiety and down syndrome Preferred student group: I am happy to teach from primary up to A-LEVEL. While at school, I was always the kid in class who asked SO many questions because I often found science and maths lessons to be a huge information overload! Thanks to the patience of my teachers and a dedicated tutor I excelled in my science and maths GCSEs and A-Levels which ultimately gave me the confidence to go on and study Biology at the University of Leeds. I strive to give my students the same patience and dedication I received in school to them!
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Shalal F.
735 lessons · Helped over 22 students
+3 years teaching at GoStudent
GCSE: Maths, Physics A Levels: Physics Exam board exp: Edexcel / Cambridge / AQA Languages: English, Urdu Preferred student age group: Any About me: I passed my first year at University with first - class grades in all my modules. I am very friendly and will work to the best of my ability to help my students. Moreover, I shall try and provide them the guidance to better equip them for their higher studies. I have a lot of experience with students of various age groups enabling me to be aware of the requirements of a diverse group of students. Furthermore, I try to make my sessions as interactive as possible and encourage my students to take an active part in conversations and discussions giving them a more comfortable environment to study in. I am very easy to talk to and always have an open ear for any and all suggestions. I have a lot of hobbies. I play many sports such as football, cricket, and table tennis. In addition, I am very good at horseback riding, and I use to teach children how to ride. Furthermore, I have a never-ending love for planes. This may be because my father is a pilot, and I am an engineering student. I am studying Mechanical Engineering at Coventry University. I am undergoing an Integrated Master's Course, and am currently in my final year at university. I completed my A levels in 2020 in Qatar, and obtained the following grades: Maths - A Chemistry - A Physics - A* In addition, I obtained 4As in the first year of my A levels. I started my GCSE's in Pakistan consequently completing them in Qatar in 2018.
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Nadia I.
Nadia I.
918 lessons · Helped over 21 students
+3 years teaching at GoStudent
Primary school: English GSCE: English A- levels: English University level: English English as a second or Foreign language Exam board experience: +11, AQA, TOEFL Experience with: KS1/ KS2/ KS3/ KS4 / +11 Experience with disabilities/ special needs: Exp with ADHD Languages: Afrikaans Preferred students age group: Any About me: I am an experienced English teacher teaching for 6 years now. I have a degree in English, Ancient Cultures and Philosophy. I love teaching children and adults as I get to speak about a variety of topics and share different ideas. I enjoy learning and talking about geography, culture, food, sport, dance, music, books and many other topics. I have a Bachelor's of Arts Degree majoring in English, Ancient cultures and Philosophy. I am TEFL certified too! I am English teacher for 6 years now and I've taught students from beginner levels to advanced levels of all ages. My students were from a variety of countries and had different cultures.
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Liam M.
805 lessons · Helped over 45 students
+1 year teaching at GoStudent
Hello! I am a passionate and empathetic recent Graduate in Philosophy, Politics and Economics with interest and experience in pedagogy. I am able to teach English Language, Literature and German to an 'A-Level' Standard. I find that my pupils normally make significant and quick progress towards their goals. Looking forward to meeting you! I hold a degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Northeastern University London, the London campus of the Boston-based research university. I also hold A-Levels in German, English Literature, and a Pre-U Qualification in Philosophy and Theology.
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Matt M.
307 lessons · Helped over 11 students
+3 years teaching at GoStudent
Lower Level Tutoring: French, Italian and Spanish GCSE: Italian and Spanish A-Level: Italian and Spanish Exam Board Experience: AQA and Edexcel (IGCSE) Languages: Spanish B2, French B1 Italian B1 Preferred Student Age Group: Any About Me: I studied 5 years at a private secondary school before moving to a 6th form academy. I now study Spanish and Italian at the University of Bath. I am a very sociable person and love to make conversation. My main hobbies include cooking, baking and playing sports. Currently in the third year of a four year degree in Spanish and Italian at the University of Bath. Right now I am in Rome, Italy, studying at Sapienza University (Spanish Linguistics, Didactics and Italian C1). Prior to this semester I was studying at Pontificia Universidad Católica in Santiago, Chile (Psycholinguistics, Quechua Language and Culture, and Development Models in Latin America).
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Melissa H.
862 lessons · Helped over 25 students
+3 years teaching at GoStudent
Hi! My name is Melissa. :) I tutor: -Any year of English/Scottish curriculum primary school. -Years 7-11 English curriculum high school. -S1-5 Scottish curriculum high school (including National 5 and Higher) I have been a tutor with GoStudent for two years, tutoring high school and primary school students. Previously, I was an assistant in a Pupil Support English class for a year. I assisted students in various ways, such as helping them to read, write and create stories. I received an award from my school for my work in Pupil Support. I tutored a National 5 pupil in my high school. I co-run a junior creative writing club so I have experience making creative writing engaging. I am the Classics Representative of my university book club, planning and running the weekly sessions. I enjoy reading and writing and have done most of my life. I also enjoy going on nature walks, spending time with friends and family, exploring new places (anything from bookshops to waterfalls to museums), and catching up on TV. My favourite TV shows are Friends, How I Met Your Mother and Stranger Things. I hope to inspire confidence and allow students to reach their full potential. I know how crucial a particular teacher or method can be to a student. I hope to be that for people like others have been for me. I just finished my third year of university, studying English Studies. I received all unconditional offers. I achieved an A in National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher English. I have a 120+ hour TEFL qualification which allows me to teach English as a foreign language online, in this country, or abroad. This qualification included 50-hr TEFL, 30-hr Grammar & Language Awareness, 20-hr Video Observation, 10-hr Telephone Teaching and 10-hr Teaching Large Classes Courses. The telephone teaching section of the course covered online teaching such as making lessons engaging.
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Charlotte F.
Charlotte F.
781 lessons · Helped over 45 students
+3 years teaching at GoStudent
Lower Level: History and English GCSE: History and English Literature/Language A-Level: History, English Literature, Government and Politics Exam Board Experience: AQA and Edexcel Preferred Student Age Group: Primary/GCSE/A-Level About me: Hi! I'm Charlotte! I have just finished studying my Master’s in International Relations with International Law. I previously studied, and obtained, a B.A. in History. I have always loved learning, and helping people wherever I can. English and History were always my favourite subjects during school. I have been tutoring for two and a half years now, specialising in English and History. It has been amazing watching my students grow in their education and helping them achieve the best possible grades. I enjoy reading in my spare time, particularly fantasy books, and going for long walks along the beach by my house. Alongside reading and beach walks, I enjoy playing Xbox with my family and friends. I am looking forward to meeting you! I have just graduated with my Master's in International Relations with International Law. I am fascinated by politics and law, and looking at the different ways the world functions and works together, or against one another. I have a B.A. in History from the University of York. History was one of my all-time favourite subjects, I had an amazing teacher during my GCSE’s which helped fuel my love for the stories of the past. A-Levels: English Literature, History, Government and Politics, and Religious Studies.
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Jessica P.
1643 lessons · Helped over 64 students
+2 years teaching at GoStudent
I teach English Literature and English Language to GCSE aged students. I also teach English as a foreign language to both children and adults. I teach Philosophy, Ethics, and Religious Studies up to GCSE level. I teach English to French students and can speak conversational French to aid this. I tutor students working towards their IELTS qualification. I have a Masters in Mental and Moral Science (Philosophy) from Trinity College, Dublin and am looking to further my formal education in the coming years aside from the countless MOOCs I've taken ranging from Opera to Counter-Terrorism classes. I enjoy Creative Writing and am always penning stories or poetry. I have lived all over the world, love traveling and exploring and look forward to learning how we can incorporate your personal experiences and passions into your studies. I currently live in the South of France with my two young children.
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Roshini V.
291 lessons · Helped over 29 students
+1 year teaching at GoStudent
Hi, my name's Roshini! I am a final year medical student and I have experience tutoring GCSE Maths and Science. I am passionate about helping students succeed and helping them enjoy the learning process. I work well with students of varying levels of ability and am committed to enhancing a student's capability to the fullest extent. Currently, I am in my fifth year of studying medicine after having done my schooling at The Henrietta Barnett School. I achieved 8A*and 2As in my GCSEs and have a good foundation and understanding of GCSE topics. I use a combination of resources, including my own study materials and exam style questions to ensure students have consolidated their knowledge of topics. I strive to create a nurturing and encouraging environment with my sessions to make students feel motivated to learn. Seeing students progress and get closer to achieving their academic goals has been extremely rewarding for me. I look forward to working with you to make this happen!
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What is the IGCSE?
The IGCSE (which stands for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education) is taken by students aged 14-16 (Year 10 and 11) to prepare them for further pre-university level study, such as A-levels.
It offers the same level of education as a traditional GCSE but does not have a UK-centric curriculum. For example, Shakespeare is a compulsory part of GCSE English Literature but not the IGCSE.
Children in state schools usually take GCSEs whilst those in private and international schools are more likely to take IGCSEs. Universities do not distinguish between the two when it comes to entry requirements. The exams are assessed externally.
What is the focus of the IGCSE?
The IGCSE focuses on developing understanding, skill, and knowledge in the following areas:
Subject content
The application of knowledge and understanding to new as well as familiar situations
Intellectual enquiry
Flexibility and responsiveness to change
Working and communicating in English
Influencing outcomes
Cultural awareness
What subjects are studied?
IGCSEs are available in a broad range of subjects but curriculums vary considerably depending on the school.
Students typically take seven to nine subjects, which must include the core subjects of English, mathematics and science (biology, chemistry, physics).
Optional subjects include humanities (history, geography), modern languages, the creative arts (art, music), STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and sports.
Preparing for the IGCSEs
Historically, the GCSE had a greater amount of coursework in the syllabus compared to the IGCSE. This has changed in recent years and both qualifications are based mainly on the end-of-course exams.
The exams test theoretical knowledge, practical skills, problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills – which are essential for further education as well as future careers.
Revision is key to retaining information and reinforcing understanding and should be done regularly rather than cramming all the content at the last minute.
Practicing past papers and taking mock exams will allow you to become familiar with the exam structure, improve your time management skills and discover any areas of weakness.
How can a tutor help with preparing for the IGCSEs?
A tutor can help at any stage of the process, whether it is over the two years of study or in the run-up to the exams.
GoStudent IGCSE tutors have experience in the specific subjects covered in the curriculum as well as a proven track record of success. They offer personalised lessons that can target problematic areas and can help create realistic and achievable study schedules that balance your time across the different subjects.
ICGSE tutors can also teach you effective study techniques. These will help you not only with the exams but in your future academic career.
If you are struggling with either the coursework or exam preparation, don’t delay seeking help. Feeling prepared and confident for your exams allows you to have a clear and focused mind - and achieve to your full potential.
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As well as private iGCSE tuition, GoStudent can help your child with 11 other levels. Pick from many subjects including Spanish, Economics, French. And with GoStudent your child isn't tied into one level. If they are taking iGCSE tuition but then need support with a different level, we can help them get that support with a tutor specialised in that level.
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The main reason that parents often start to look for a iGCSE tutor is to improve their child’s academic performance. It’s needless to say that tutoring will prepare your child for important exams and tests and address specific problem areas that they might have in a particular subject. Your child’s grades and understanding of the subject will improve when working with a tutor but there are also other benefits you might consider when deciding whether to opt for private iGCSE tutoring. Tutoring encourages self-directed learning. This means that your child will learn to take the initiative in their schoolwork, with the result that they will feel less overwhelmed or frustrated with school and more in control of their own learning. They will also learn study skills that will help them in life when it comes to university and beyond. Whether it’s learning to overcome obstacles in their studies, losing the fear of asking questions or even working on their social skills. Sign up for a free trial lesson to discover the benefits of tutoring for yourself.
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