Massimo M.

I'm a passionate, highly qualified Maths educator with over 20 years of tutoring experience and 7 years as a state school teacher. I hold a PhD in Engineering, two Master's degrees, and a PGCE in Secondary Mathematics from UCL Institute of Education — one of the world's top teacher training institutions. I currently lead KS4 Mathematics at a successful UK state school, specialising in raising achievement across GCSE cohorts.

Every student deserves lessons that are tailored, challenging, and inspiring. My tutoring approach is guided by three core principles: clarity, confidence, and independence.

Clarity: I use step-by-step modelling, visual strategies, and targeted questioning to ensure students build a deep and lasting understanding.

Confidence: Lessons start with retrieval practice and low-stakes quizzes to help students recognise what they already know — boosting motivation right from the start.

Independence: After guided practice, students are challenged with carefully selected tasks to build exam resilience and independent problem-solving skills.

Lessons are highly structured but flexible to students' needs, often including:

✔ Diagnostic assessments to find and fix gaps early

✔ Clear success criteria for each session

✔ "I do, We do, You do" gradual release model

✔ Immediate, targeted feedback to maximise learning

✔ Regular review cycles to embed knowledge into long-term memory

I make strong use of visualisers, online whiteboards, graphic tablets, and revision techniques (like flashcards, spider diagrams, and flow charts) to make learning engaging and accessible — especially for students with SEN such as ADHD, ASC, or SpLD.

Success Stories:

✔ 95% of my students achieve grades 7–9 at GCSE.

✔ Students typically improve by two full GCSE grades within 6–12 months of tutoring.

✔ Strong track record supporting GCSE resits and independent school entrance exams.

Specialist Expertise:

✔ Expert in curriculum planning and exam preparation (Edexcel and AQA).

✔ Skilled in SEN support, ensuring accessibility and reducing cognitive overload.

✔ Experienced in delivering outstanding online tuition across the UK.

What You Can Expect:

✔ Personalised learning plans

✔ Exam-focused strategies and resources

✔ Targeted homework and independent study support

✔ Progress reports and parent updates

✔ An inspiring, motivating learning environment