Katie D.

Hi! My name is Mariyah, a friendly and dedicated Maths tutor currently on my gap year after completing my A-levels. I’m passionate about helping students build confidence and reach their full potential in both GCSE Maths and 11+ preparation. Having recently been through the exam process myself, I understand how to explain topics clearly, boost exam technique, and make lessons engaging and approachable. My sessions are tailored to each student’s learning style, focusing on building understanding and confidence step by step. I have recently completed my A-levels at St Clement Danes, studying Maths, Physics and Chemistry, getting BCC. These subjects have strengthened my critical thinking skills, making me have a deeper appreciation for how much we use these subjects every day. Having done the exams, I understand the struggles the students face and how to support them.

I am a dedicated and enthusiastic student who takes pride in balancing strong academic performance with personal interests. While I have a genuine passion for football, I always ensure that my studies remain my top priority. I approach my academic work with focus, discipline, and a willingness to improve. I enjoy learning new concepts, challenging myself, and consistently working towards achieving high results. I completed my secondary education at Shireland Collegiate Academy, where I developed a strong academic foundation and a disciplined approach to learning. During my time there, I built key skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent study, all of which have supported my academic progress. For my A-levels, I chose to specialise in Chemistry, BTEC Business and Mathematics—two rigorous and highly analytical subjects. Studying Chemistry allowed me to develop a deep understanding of scientific principles, practical laboratory skills, and the ability to analyse complex processes. Mathematics strengthened my logical reasoning, precision, and ability to approach problems methodically. Together, these subjects have equipped me with a strong analytical mindset and the resilience to tackle challenging material, such as Senior UKMT achieving gold certification. I am currently studying at the University of Birmingham, where I continue to build on the knowledge and skills developed during my earlier education. Being part of a leading academic institution has exposed me to a higher level of independent learning, critical analysis, and academic responsibility. My studies require strong time management, attention to detail, and the ability to engage with complex concepts in depth. Looking forward to share my expertise and develop in this tutoring opportunity.

My career journey started from a very young age, where I was writing poetry, stories, taught Mathematics, repaired bicycles, phones and computers, and played multiple instruments. I have the ability to learn and master anything from Novice to Advanced through planning, disciple and consistency. I have nine experience in teaching Mathematics and English to different age groups and also created my teaching material to enhance learning and understanding. I have been coding in Python and Javascript, and have intermediate understanding on C, C++, C#, Java and PHP. I have created projects that help solve any problem that I experienced in a working environment, and these projects reduce the amount of work and time because they are accurate and reliable. I do motivational talks about life, technology, arts and Mathematics, and 90 percent of the students that I have worked with have managed to improve their academics and work ethic. I have been requested by schools to come and assist with complex Mathematical concepts after they saw my incredible work with people., and I don't just work for a salary, but I work to learn, teach, improvise and solve any problem to create a healthy succesful working environment. In all my years of working, I have been solving problems and creating better solutions, combining ideas and working as a wise team to ensure that quality results are obtained. In the previous years, I was teaching the piano, guitars and vocals on my spare time, to help children escape depression, violence and drugs. I love working with people, learning from them and teaching them, and I believe that working with people is creating a system that is beneficial. I enrolled to study a Bachelor’s degree in Education at the University of the Free State until 2019. I was majoring in Mathematics and Life Sciences because I was passionate about teaching Mathematics. With the minimum income that I was getting, I bought musical instruments, teaching equipment and devices. In 2020, I was employed at a school to teach Mathematics until 2023 December. Between 2020 and 2023, I was learning numerous skills, Mathematics, computer hardware, different musical instruments and got exposed to programming. I was running a successful tutoring program, internet café and music program. I got a job at ATNS in Aviation where I am currently working as an Aeronautical Information Management Officer. I developed the passion for coding, fascinated by its way of granting one the ability to program anything, that could solve time and problems. In 2023, I was using JavaScript to code automated Mathematics tests, I used it to study, and create projects that solved any problem that I encountered. I am currently learning JavaScript and Python. I am currently enrolled with the University of the People for BSc in Computer Science. I had a problem with learning how to code because it was different from Mathematics and theoretical work, it challenged me to learn and apply code to solve problems. I am eager to learn and have drafted well detailed plan about my future in I.T. Before I enrolled at the University, I prepared myself by getting books and studying from multiple sources.

👋 About Me My name is Youssef Ahmed, and I’m an experienced English, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology Tutor with over 3 years of experience helping students learn with confidence and curiosity. ✨ I believe that every learner has unique strengths my goal is to nurture those strengths through positive, engaging, and structured lessons that make even the toughest topics feel understandable and enjoyable. 🌟 📚 Subjects I Teach KS1 / KS2 / KS3 • English • Geography • Biology • Physics • Chemistry GCSE • English (Language & Literature) • Geography • Biology • Physics • Chemistry 🌍 SEND Experience I have hands on experience supporting students with: • ADHD • Dyslexia • Autism Spectrum My lessons are fully tailored to suit individual needs, ensuring an inclusive, supportive, and adaptive learning environment where every student feels confident and capable. 🧒 Student Age Groups • Lower Level / KS3 • GCSE • Secondary Leve 📜 Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management Focused on leadership, strategy, and organizational skills that strengthen my ability to teach with clarity, problem-solving, and real-world application. • TEFL/TESOL Certified 🧑‍🏫 Exam Board Experience • AQA • Edexcel • WJEC • OCR ✅ Confident teaching across all exam boards. 💬 Languages • Fluent in English • Native Arabic Speaker 🧠 Teaching Style & Experience With over 3 years of tutoring experience, I specialize in creating student centered, interactive, and confidence building lessons. My approach ensures that students not only memorize facts but truly understand the concepts. I provide personalized session summaries and revision notes on Google Docs for each topic keeping learning organized, trackable, and easy to review anytime. Together, we build strong understanding, consistency, and motivation. ✨ Let’s Learn Together! Whether you’re aiming to boost your grades, strengthen your understanding, or feel more confident in your subjects, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Let’s make learning an exciting and empowering journey where progress feels natural and success feels achievable! 🌟 🎓 Education Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management Focused on leadership, strategy, and organizational skills, enhancing my teaching ability through clear communication, problem solving, and real world application of business concepts to help students connect theory with practice effectively.