What subjects do you tutor? I specialise in A Level and Higher GCSE Maths and Further Maths, however I am open to tutoring any level of Maths. The vast majority of my students are on the Edexcel or AQA exam boards, however I do have experience in other exam boards and university entrance exams. I can also tutor Physics to an extent, however my speciality, degree and recent experience is in Maths, hence I prefer to only advertise myself to those looking for help mathematically to ensure my students get the best possible tutor for them.
Do you tutor online? Yes if necessary, however I prefer in person tuition as I find it to be much more efficient and personable. In general, I find 60 mins of in person tuition has the same impact as approximately 90 mins of online tuition. See my Online Tutoring page for more details.
Where do you tutor? Nearly all of my sessions happen at the student’s home, however I have the capacity to conduct sessions online too. I am based near Hove Park, and I can travel up to 20 minutes drive during rush hour. Parking charges will be covered by the tutee unless in Permit Zone R. See here for more information about online sessions, and I’m flexible to any suggestions.
Do you tutor at your house? Unfortunately, I generally only tutor at the student’s house. This is to ensure the most relaxed and comfortable environment for the student. If this is a problem then we could organise sessions to be in a public place in Hove, such as the library, or have sessions online.
When are you available? I am available on weekdays after school, and while I am most busy in the evenings, I am rarely unable to find a time for new students. Unfortunately, I am unavailable on weekends. For my most up to date availability, send me a message and I will get back to you, or see my availability page.
What do you charge? I currently charge around £120-150 per hour for new students, and this depends on current demand, content difficulty and time of year. I also offer discounts for referrals, students I have worked with before and longer term students. As a private tutor, all fees go directly to me, so I can charge significantly less than for a similarly qualified and experienced private tutor through a tutoring website or agency, who often charge a large commission or hidden fees. I always ensure I spend at least the organised time doing maths with students, and I give myself plenty of time between sessions to ensure I never leave a question unanswered. If you have any questions regarding my fees, please contact me and I’ll get back to you!
Do you offer an advanced payment plan? Most of my students pay in arrears on a session-by-session or monthly basis, however I do also offer bespoke payment plans. One example might be an upfront annual or course fee for the expected duration of tutoring, which in some cases may be easier to manage and budget for. I am open to all ideas and suggestions.
Can you help me with Extracurricular Maths? It depends! Send me a message and if I feel I can be of some assistance then we can organise something appropriately.
Do you have a DBS Certificate? Yes! I am fully DBS checked, subscribe to the update service and can provide my certificate upon request. I also work as a Maths specialist in a local primary school, so I understand the worries of child safety and undertake annual safeguarding training.
Do you do group sessions? I have very minimal experience with private group sessions and mostly find one-to-one sessions are more practical and effective, however I am always open to your suggestions!
If you have any further questions, please contact me.
Testimonials
“Tom was really useful with my Mathematics and Further Mathematics A-Levels and helped me achieve A* and A grades respectively. Would definitely recommend.”
Freddie
A Level Further Maths
“Tom was the main reason my daughter went from 38% in her Further Maths mocks to 78% in her A Level, which earned her an A grade. Tom is patient, extremely competent, thorough in his work and an exceptional tutor that I can recommend to anyone without reservation.”
Peter
A Level Further Maths
“My son had regular lessons with Tom in preparation for his GCSE maths exam. Put simply he is an excellent maths tutor! Tom rekindled my son’s enthusiasm, confidence and depth of understanding in the subject and he’s now planning to take A-level maths next year.
If you’re looking for a maths tutor I would strongly recommend contacting Tom”
Chris
GCSE
“Tom has tutored our daughter over a couple of terms whilst she has been at a local sixth form. She lost her confidence with maths and slipped behind and Tom has been amazing at bringing her back on track and boosting her confidence and understanding. Tom is reliable, punctual, patient and a thoroughly recommended maths tutor. My daughter feels confident enough to go it alone now but I won’t hesitate to call him back if needed.”
Emma
A Level
“I wish I could leave more than 5 stars! Tom has been tutoring my son for A Level Maths and Further Maths for two years. My son recently achieved A* Maths and A* Further Maths at A Levels. Our son went from being OK at Maths and even wondering whether he should even choose Further Maths as an A Level option to getting an A*. Tom has been very supportive, knowledgeable and professional throughout. Without question Tom’s input has been the integral factor in our son’s amazing achievement. We are very grateful for Tom’s help and would wholeheartedly recommend him for any other potential pupils. Thank you Tom!”
Arabella
A Level
“Really cheery and helpful, and the lessons were taught very clearly. He helped me understand the concepts as well as how to answer questions on them which got me a grade well above what I was expected.”
Rufus
A Level
“Amazing tutor with engaging sessions that really immerse you into maths A Level and make it enjoyable. The sessions are also flexible and are really tailored to your needs. Would strongly recommend!”
Nellie
A Level
“Tom has built my son’s confidence and ability in A level maths over the first six sessions. He gives thorough updates and makes himself as available as possible. I am delighted with how he has been able to give structure to my son’s studies which should help not just in maths but in his other subjects as well.“
Shashi
A Level
“Tom is outstanding as a tutor. I can not believe the difference in my daughter’s confidence with her maths in such a short period of time. She has just started her GCSE’s and we were lucky enough to find Tom at a point where she was feeling overwhelmed with revision. Tom is not just a tutor that can help with the logistics of learning and understanding a subject. He is also kind and genuinely cares about his students emotional well-being. Tom feels anyone can achieve and be the best they can be. I would recommend Tom one hundred per cent.”
Nicky
GCSE
“Our son did well in GCSE maths and decided to do A level. Whilst we knew it was a big leap our son felt it was the course for him. The jump to A level proved to be a real struggle. We engaged Tom and wow, what a revelation! Tom is able to explain a topic in multiple ways until the student gets it, something my son’s college was unable to do. Our son got an excellent grade at A level and we feel much of that achievement is down to Tom’s knowledge and teaching style. If you are looking for an excellent and approachable tutor, Tom has to be at the top of your list!”
Dave
A Level
“Cheers Tom, best tutor in the business I reckon!”
Oscar
A Level
“Tom played a huge role in helping me with STEP and getting accepted to Cambridge for Engineering. He had a solid grasp of the problem-solving aspect that was required and was always understanding and patient. When I was stuck, he was very good at giving well thought out hints that didn’t reveal the answer but helped to figure out the method to get there which is an essential skill for STEP. He was also quick to reply to emails if any questions arose outside of lesson time. Thanks Tom, I would highly recommend him to anyone.”
Marton
Cambridge Entrance Exam
“Thank you so much for all the help you gave me and for all your confidence and belief in my abilities. Thank you for everything!!!”
Jordan
A Level
“My son’s confidence in maths is returning and we have already seen an improvement in his results. Tom is brilliant, somehow is motivating a teenager – fantastic.”
Lisa
A Level
“Tom was fantastically supportive and flexible, providing exactly what was needed, tailored to my son’s circumstances. His teaching style was engaging and again responsive to the circumstances and what best suited my son. I felt very lucky to have Tom’s support and would highly recommend him. His communication and flexibility were second to none.”
Liz
A Level
“Tom is great – explains things well and works well with my son helping him to understand the things he isn’t quite sure about. I would highly recommend him.”
Sarah
GCSE
“Tom has been a wonderful tutor for my daughter. He is very passionate about the subject and very prompt. I would recommend him anyday”
Nandini
Further Maths GCSE
“My son had a one-off lesson with Tom to help him tackle a couple of A level maths topics he was struggling with. Tom was able to explain step by step methods to approach the questions which my son found really useful. Would use again.”
Jenny
A Level
“Tom has been a fantastic tutor for my son, who needed some help for a university maths module.I totally recommend him; we will be going straight back to Tom for more tutoring if the need arises in the future. He is a committed patient tutor who explains clearly and thoroughly. Thank you Tom!”
Reme
University
“Tom worked weekly with my son for the academic year leading up to GCSEs. Tom helped to fill the gaps that were missing by working with him methodically and filling any holes on the way. My son was at ease with Tom and they made a good team. Max exceeded his expectations in GCSEs with a 7 in both math and statistics!”
Liz
GCSE
“Tom stepped in when daughter was struggling with A Level Maths. Reliable, helpful and ‘very patient’ (her words). Definitely had a very positive influence on final result, getting her the grade she needed to go on to an Economics degree. We would warmly recommend him!”
Maria
A Level
“Tom is great – explains things well and works well with my son helping him to understand the things he isn’t quite sure about. I would highly recommend him.”
Zac
A Level
“Excellent, my son was more confident after the first lesson. He enjoys the lessons and Tom focuses on problem areas.”
Catherine
A Level
“Tom is currently tutoring my 15 year old son for his Mathematics GCSE, hopefully to raise his grades to a 7 or 8. I can say that my son is making good progress and Tom explains everything well to him. Very reliable. Would recommend.”
Marie
GCSE
“My daughter only had three lessons with Tom so far, but already feels a lot more confident with what they have covered together. He’s clarified aspects that she had not fully understood at school, and helped her develop better ways to approach some exercises. I have been impressed with his teaching style, providing helpful hints when needed but letting her come up with her own solutions. I recommend him very highly!”
Isabelle
A Level
“Has been incredibly helpful in enhancing my skills in mechanics and pure maths as well as providing useful tips that I hadn’t come across before. I particularly find it helpful being able to take initiative when solving maths problems which really helps to consolidate my learning. Would recommend to others without a doubt!”
Lélia
A Level
“Tom is reliable and professional and the sessions are a real confidence boost to our daughter.”
Sonya
Year 9
“Happy to find a right tutor for my daughter- reliable, patient and punctual.”
Veronica
A Level
“Firstly I would like to thank Tom for helping my son get an A in his A level maths. He was always punctual, polite and a real pleasure to have around. He engaged with my son and tuned into the areas that needed addressing very quickly. Always being prepared for the following weeks lesson. Tom has an aptitude to teach tricky subjects articulately and was able to give my son the confidence to tackle these by his fantastic teaching ability.”
Dawn
A Level
“I’m so happy with my results. In Maths I got an 8 and in Further Maths I got an A*. I think that having extra tuition lessons really helped to consolidate my understanding of Maths and boost my confidence in exams. Thank you for helping me achieve my excellent results Tom!”
Riazul
Further Maths GCSE
“Tom was an outstanding tutor. His math skills proved to be invaluable, he helped me immensely not only with understanding individual topics, but also with exam technique. He had multiple ways of explaining things if I didn’t understand one method. Tom was always on time and well prepared every session I had with him. He helped me with C4, C3 and M1. Due to the help received by Tom I got an A in C4, A in C3 and B in M1. I would highly recommend Tom over all other Math tutors.”