Tutor Profile

Elaine.

As an ex-assistant head of Maths at a UK secondary school, Elaine joined JTC Education to share in her expertise in 11+, KS3, and GCSE Maths. With a PGCE and qualified teacher status, Elaine has spent over 18 years focussed on mathematics at secondary level, giving her unique insight and familiarity with maths at this level. 
Alongside her wealth of experience, her approach is defined by diligence and meticulous preparation so as to ensure students have a comprehensive and holistic plan in place to help them reach their goals in maths. 

Elaine
TUTORING/TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Elaine began her teaching career just before the turn of the millennium back in 1999. After more than two fantastic decades of classroom teaching, she pivoted to full-time professional online tutoring, where she now guides multiple students in a 1-1 and group capacity, ensuring they can reach their full potential in GCSE Maths. Having balanced her teaching with senior leadership roles such as Head of Year and Assistant Head of Maths, her career and experience has been enhanced by a wealth of experience in all that is student welfare and parental communication.

Qualifications
  • BA Joint Hons, Cardiff University, 2:1 (1998)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education
  • Maths Teaching Conversion Course, University of Keele (Masters equivalent)
  • Maths Teaching Conversion Course, University of Plymouth & Shropshire Maths Hub
  • Ex Head of Year / Ex-assistant Head of Maths
Subjects/Exam Boards
  • GCSE/IGCSE Maths: Foundation and Higher (all exam boards)
  • KS3 Maths
  • 11+ Maths 

 

What families say

Of particular note is Elaine's exceptional handling of neurodiverse and ADHD students like our son. Her understanding and adaptability make her an exemplary educator who goes above and beyond. I wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent seeking a proficient and compassionate math tutor. She has not only improved our son's academic performance but has also instilled in him a newfound love for mathematics".

Parent of GCSE Student

My son had tutoring with Elaine before his GCSE exams and the improvement was impressive, he went from a 3 in his mocks and achieved a 5 after 6 sessions!! My daughter had tutoring before her College entrance exams and gained a place and felt so confident during the exams. Both my children loved their time with Elaine and I saw huge improvements in their ability to focus and achieve. Thank you

Parent of GCSE Student

Elaine is a wonderfully patient and understanding Maths tutor. My daughter went from being completely disengaged with maths to really looking forward to her weekly tutor sessions. I can’t recommend highly enough. Thank you so much, Elaine!

Parent of KS3 Student