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James
- Rate $80
- Response 24h
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Number of students James has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students James has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
$80/hr
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1st lesson free
- Maths
- ICT
Cambridge graduate and software engineer, tutoring maths and physics at A-level. Open to other qualifications. Available from Sept/Oct 2026.
- Maths
- ICT
Lesson location
Recommended
James is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About James
Hi, I'm James.
I think maths is a thing of great beauty, and find it unfortunate that so many have the opposite experience at school. I hope to change that for a few people. Physics is more obviously fun, but getting one's head round the basic concepts is difficult, and one often needs to see things from a few different perspectives.
I studied at Cambridge, specialising in maths and theoretical physics; I later worked as a senior software engineer, and have now returned to study for a master's in theoretical physics.
Exam technique is mentioned by a lot of parents and students. Practicing exam questions is important, but focusing exclusively on it can be soul-destroying for both student and teacher. I find it's better to start with how to communicate and justify one's ideas, in both speaking and writing. This naturally leads to clearer exam answers.
I am prepared to help all levels of students make progress, whether already high-performing or struggling.
Related experience includes:
- Running tutoring sessions for junior software engineers
- Tutoring A-level students in physics and maths
- Teaching a piano student
- Running a primary school coding club
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About the lesson
- NCEA Level 1
- NCEA Level 3
- Adult education
- +1
levels :
NCEA Level 1
NCEA Level 3
Adult education
NCEA Level 2
- English
- Italian
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Italian
The free sample lesson would start with a discussion of the student's current position and goals; I would then suggest we go over some material brought by the student, sent before the lesson if possible. This could be notes from class, exercises or an exam question.
It's important for me to understand how my students think, so I can tailor my explanations. I try to ensure the student is contributing as many ideas as possible, and adjust the pace of the lesson if they're getting lost or bored.
Intuition is important in maths. Too often it can seem like a lot of arbitrary nonsense, with no purpose. Part of my job is to present things in a new way and build on any intuition the student already has, pointing out links between topics that don't seem related on the surface. I will also point out real-world applications, to make it clear why we're studying things.
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Recommendations
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James helped me to understand many complex topics which allowed me to enjoy areas of Maths that I previously didn't. He is very thorough and great at giving different ways to think about the content
James' teaching is clear and concise, and succeeds in breaking down complex concepts in a way that makes them simple and straightforward to understand. Would highly recommend.
A clear, kind, and patient explainer of complicated topics, notably maths, physics, computer science, and music. Incredibly knowledgeable and able to break down technical points into manageable chunks.
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Rates
Rate
- $80
Pack prices
- 5h: $401
- 10h: $802
free lessons
The first lesson with James will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 45mins
online
- $80/h
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