Oxford University First-Class Graduate | Qualified Teacher (QTS) | 13+ Years Experience
Proven Track Record & Student Results
School Admissions & Scholarships
Selective School Entry: Successful entry to Westminster, Eton, St Paul’s Boys, St Paul’s Girls, King’s College School (KCS) Wimbledon, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Tiffin School, St Dunstan’s, and The 1729 School.
Scholarships Awarded: 13+ Academic Scholarships for Eton, Westminster, Brighton College, St Dunstan’s, and The 1729 School (sole scholarship recipient); 16+ Scholarship for Sevenoaks.
Exam & Competition Success
GCSE & A-Level: GCSE students securing double Grade 9s (GCSE Maths & AQA Further Maths); A-Level students achieving top A* and A grades.
UKMT & Olympiads: Coached a Year 7 student to 4th place nationally in the Year 8 Junior Mathematical Olympiad (JMO), and another to Gold in the Hamilton IMO (Top 20 in the UK).
Grade Improvements: Proven success transforming struggling students—e.g., taking students from predicted Grade 1/2 to a solid GCSE pass, or moving up two full grades in final terms.
Parent Reviews & Feedback
Rated 5/5 Stars across 35+ Reviews
“Tom helped my son improve from a D grade to an A grade … maths has become his favourite subject”
“We have worked with several tutors over the years but none had such a rapid positive impact.”
“We are deeply grateful to have found him.”
“My daughter improved her math level tremendously and ended up at the end of the academic year at the top of her class.”
“Tom has completely transformed the way my son approaches mathematics.”
About Me & My Approach
Every student learns differently. Whether your child needs to build foundational confidence, close learning gaps, or stretch towards top grades, competitive admissions or success in maths competitions, I adapt my teaching style to match their unique pace and strengths.
- Top-Tier Academic Background: First Class Honours Master’s Degree in Mathematics (MMath) from the University of Oxford.
- Qualified Teacher: PgCE qualified with classroom teaching expertise alongside 13+ years of private 1-to-1 tutoring.
- Patient & Encouraging: A calm, structured approach that eliminates maths anxiety and fosters an enjoyable, independent approach to problem-solving.
- Tailored Homework & Support: I create targeted practice plans between lessons to ensure steady, measurable progress.
- Varied other experience: tutoring and teaching in various settings in the UK, Nepal and Spain (maths and English as a Foreign Language); as a teaching assistant in various types of special schools (autism & EBD); as a rowing coach; as a lawyer at a leading city law firm; and as a researcher on business ethics.
Tuition for All Ages & Levels
Whether preparing for entrance exams or aiming for top grades at A-Level or maths competitions, I provide specialised support across:
- Primary & Confidence Boosting: Key Stage 1 & 2 foundations, numeracy, and targeted problem-solving help.
- School Entrance & Scholarships: 7+, 10+, 11+, 13+ (including Eton King’s Scholarship and Westminster Challenge), and 16+ Sixth Form entrance exams
- GCSE & IGCSE: Standard & Higher Tier, plus Additional / Further Maths preparation.
- A-Level & Further Maths: Pure, Mechanics, and Statistics.
- Maths Olympiads & University Entrance: Primary, Junior, Intermediate & Senior UKMT Challenges, Olympiads, and entrance tests (TMUA/ STEP).
Flexible Tuition Formats
I offer flexible learning setups to suit your schedule and preferences:
- Interactive Online Tuition: High-quality, engaging lessons using an shared whiteboard for interactive online learning.
- In-Person Lessons: Held at my home in Putney (SW15).
- Home Visits: Available within walking distance.
Boost your child’s confidence and performance in maths
Please feel free to reach out to discuss your child’s needs or check availability. I look forward to being in touch.