Karen M.

Hello! My name is Aminah, and I’m an Accounting and Finance student at Aston University with a strong academic background in Maths and a passion for helping students feel more confident and capable in the subject. I understand that every student has a different learning style, which is why I adapt my teaching methods to suit their individual needs. Whether you’re struggling with basic concepts or aiming for top grades, I create lessons that are structured, supportive, and easy to follow — always encouraging questions and active participation. My approach is patient, calm, and clear. I break down topics step by step and use real-life examples to help ideas stick. I want my students to not only improve academically but to build long-term confidence in their abilities. Outside of tutoring, I love baking, reading, and solving puzzles — hobbies that help me stay creative and detail-oriented, which also influences how I teach. I believe learning should be enjoyable and engaging, and I strive to bring that into every session. If you’re looking for a tutor who’s approachable, committed, and ready to help you grow in Maths, I’d be excited to work with you! I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance at Aston University. This course has deepened my understanding of numbers, logical thinking, and problem-solving—skills that are essential in both mathematics and tutoring. Before university, I completed my GCSEs and A Levels at King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls. At GCSE level, I achieved a grade 8 in Mathematics, which I’m especially proud of. Having recently gone through the exam process myself, I understand the challenges that KS1 to GCSE students face, and I’m well-equipped to guide them with effective study techniques, structured support, and encouragement. My academic journey has given me a strong foundation in maths and a clear sense of how to explain concepts in a way that is simple, engaging, and tailored to each student’s learning style. I’m passionate about helping students gain confidence, tackle difficult topics, and achieve their full potential.

I have worked as a lecturer at De Montfort University for over 15 years. I hold a PGCE in further Education, an MA in English Language Teaching, and a BA honours in English. I taught English for Academic Purposes at university. This enabled me to develop various teaching approaches at different levels of English usage. I have also taught KS3-KS5 in the UK and abroad during which I have been observed several times and demonstrated that I was outstanding. I have used various teaching aids ranging from pictures, flash cards, to a variety of IT techniques. I have also used peer interaction and assessment to develop learners. Teaching at university enabled me to teach presentation skills. This has enabled me to do the same during training, coaching and mentoring sessions with colleagues. I have mentored a number of tutors. In my experience as a university lecturer I have used a variety of online platforms to teach students during the Covid-19 pandemic. I began my journey into English in 2002 when I did a BA (hons) in English at Demontfort university. Following this I did an MA in Children’s Literature in 2005 due to my immense love of reading. However, it was only when I landed a job at a resources centre that I decided to specialize in teaching and so I did a PGCE in education and an MA in English language teaching both in 2007-2009. I absolutely love teaching since then - as cliche as it sounds it is truly my passion and the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done. I love my students and to see them excel truly makes me content. I’ve been told that I have a gift for building a rapport with learners and I to feel this is something that comes naturally to me because as a student I myself struggled with being misunderstood and branded as a ‘bad student’. I feel as a result I can relate to students and their struggles more easily. I’m also very patient and an excellent listener.

With years of experience as a former engineer in a Japanese multinational company, I’ve had the opportunity to live and work in Japan, Thailand, and Germany. Chatting with people from all walks of life? Yep, that’s my jam! 🌏😃 Currently, I teach KS2 / KS3 / GCSE / IGCSE/ A Level Maths for AQA, OCR, Edexcel, and CAIE exam boards, and KS3 / GCSE / IGCSE Physics. I also teach Maths (IB AI and AA SL and HL) for the MYP and IB Diploma Programme. I use resources from Pearson, Hodder, Cambridge, Oxford, Collins, Haese, and past papers as reference materials. Furthermore, I'm TEFL-certified and have been teaching English (ESL, Key (A2) PET (B1), First (B2), Advanced (C1) Certification), Math, Physics, and basic Japanese (N5-N4) part-time online for several years. So whether you’re preparing for an exam, looking to level up your skills, or simply want to explore these subjects more deeply, I’ve got your back! 📚💡 Let’s make learning fun together! 😉 From an early age, I developed a deep passion for Math and English. Throughout elementary and high school, I eagerly represented my school in Math and English (Extemporaneous speech, broadcasting, editorial writing) competitions, which provided me with intensive training and a strong affinity for the subjects. With my engineering background, I also have a solid foundation in some Physics. Finally, I have Japanese Language Proficiency N3 (Intermediate) Level certification, so I can teach N5-N4 (Beginner and Upper Beginner) level Japanese to those who are interested in this language.

🥇𝐆𝐒 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐒 𝐓𝐔𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐6, 𝐆𝐒 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇 𝐓𝐔𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐4, 𝐆𝐒 Maths 𝐓𝐔𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐2, 𝐅𝐋𝐄𝐗𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘, Full Time 🟦👑🟦👑 👑👑👑𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 in 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋s because I simply meet each student's needs 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 in 🅼🅾🆁🅴 than 5400+ lessons taught on the platform. I have 𝟖+ years of teaching experience in School curriculums in the United Kingdom. I provide a 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 + 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 of topics through grades. ★★★★★ Achieved A* in Mathematics and Physics Advanced levels. ★★★★★ Exam Board Experience: Maths all levels: 𝐀𝐐𝐀, 𝐄𝐝𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥, 𝐎𝐂𝐑, 𝐖𝐉𝐄𝐂. ✌I provide 𝐄𝐗𝐀𝐌 𝐒𝐓𝐘𝐋𝐄 questions to enhance students' critical thinking and logic. ✌I provide 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 (Homework, practice papers) and follow-ups via Chat, GoChat and Workspace. ✌I correct students work 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄 of the lessons. ★★★★★Researcher at the American University in collaboration with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ★★★Others★★★: Coding Lead Trainer for Geek Express - Dubai. A structured plan for kids to book a long-term course in coding via many platforms assigned for kids: Scratch, code.org, Minecraft Education, Roblox Studio, GDevelop, Bitsbox, Microsoft Arcade, MIT App Inventor, Thunkable, and others. ★Languages: English and French (Full Proficiency Level). ★HOBBIES : Sports (Football, Swimming, Basketball, Golf, Tennis, Running), Singing, Piano, Horse Riding, Reading. Interests: Buildings, Architecture, Environment, Technology, Coding. 🎓Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering and Applied Mathematics (Honors) - American University of Beirut 🎓Master of Engineering in Sustainability Management (Honors) - Ecole Polytechnique X 🎓Water Resources Efficiency - Imperial College London 🎓Microsoft Certified Trainer 📈 Researcher at the American University in collaboration with 𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐀: I focused mainly in my Master’s on the Engineering implementation of 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 Mathematics and Statistics into Satellite data in collaboration with NASA to create a forecasting model to assess the Water Quality of 10,000 lakes across the United States. 📈Excessive engineering consultancy design experience in Water and WasteWater sector. (Advanced Mathematical & Physics applications)