What I Offer

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I offer 1-1 bespoke online and face to face maths sessions for students from year 7 upwards. Online lessons use Microsoft Teams and a collaborative whiteboard so that students and I can work simultaneously. Face to face lessons are held at my home in a dedicated learning area where all my resources are to hand.

In the first session, I focus on what the student’s goals are and then what their current needs are and any known gaps of knowledge. I can tutor maths in all stages of secondary education from Year 7 through to Year 13 as well as functional skills maths for adults.

Early Secondary

I work alongside multiple school schemes of learning by pre-teaching topics at the student’s own pace. They gain confidence in the key principles enabling more independent work in school, accessing more complex questions, and speeding up progress. We also focus on any lost prior learning in order to plug the gaps and develop core skills further.

GCSE

Students in their final year, for both Foundation and Higher, have a bespoke course delivered in two parts. First, we review all the key topics, complimented with topic specific exam questions, aimed at embedding key skills and developing understanding and application. The second part of the course focuses on exam technique and how to maximise marks by identifying the key skill being assessed in the question and analysing the mark scheme to better understand what the examiner is looking for. We continuously practise how to work through a question methodically and how to communicate our understanding in the best way.

A level

Students studying A level maths have individual sessions working through topics of their choosing to develop understanding and application, in particular by practising with targeted past exam questions. This can be in conjunction with school schemes of learning or independently. In Year 13 this is mainly done through past exam paper question practise.

Pricing

Depending on the service offered, individual sessions range between £45 and £65. The first session is paid 24hours in advance and future sessions are paid monthly in advance.

Contact me

You can contact me directly by e-mailing rlhtutoring22@gmail.com.

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• Date: December 2023
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Testimonials

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What parents think

"Do it…. Worth every penny"

Jon
July 2023.

"Rachel is friendly and approachable, great communication and honest feedback, putting parents and their children at ease, at what can be a stressful time. Also has a good understanding that working with teenagers isn’t always easy, but remains calm and considerate of their individual needs, allowing them to talk honestly about their studies. If you are looking for a tutor, get in touch with Rachel, she will have a positive impact on your child."
Hayley
Sept 2023

"Would wholeheartedly recommend your tutoring to anyone, and I’ll be engaging your services again for my son provided he does ok in his GCSE’s!"

Nicky
Sept 2023

"Go for it! If you just need that bit of extra support and honing of techniques, Rachel can work with you child to give them the confidence to go into that exam in a positive frame of mind. She’s flexible and can work on what you need."

Becky
Aug 2023

"I would highly recommend your tutoring to another parent as you take the time, patience and go that extra mile and you really do care about the progression of your pupil.”

Claire
Sept 2023

And what do the students think:

How did you find our tutoring sessions?

"Helpful, friendly, confidence giving and very supportive."

Katie
Sept 2023

What helped to improve your maths the most?

"Focussing on my weakest areas with plenty of practice and working on identifying what the question wants."

Meg
July 2023

What would you say to another student thinking of coming to me for tutoring?

"Do it, she’s brilliant”

Evie
July 2023

"If you need some extra help with your maths (even when tired from school) go to see Rachel, it does help”

Lewis
July 2023

"Helps when you’re lacking in confidence, helped in finding ways of doing things that make them stick."

Abi
Aug 2023

Contact me

You can contact me directly by e-mailing rlhtutoring22@gmail.com.

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• Date: December 2024
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About Me

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Hi, I’m Rachel Haldenby and I set up RLH Tutoring in January 2023 after gaining 19 years maths teaching experience teaching up to A level in a variety of Comprehensive and Grammar schools across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. I have proven results in school and with all the children I have tutored over the last 20 years, both in improving confidence and in grade outcomes as my testimonials page will attest to.

From a teaching and academic background perspective, I have a first-class degree in Mathematics with European Studies from The University of Sussex (1995) and PGCE from Leeds University (2005) alongside my Qualified Teaching Status Certificate gained in 2006. I originally qualified as a Chartered Accountant working at companies including PwC, Skipton Building Society and Virgin Media before being able to embark on a career in education, my true passion. Having real world experience allows me to also give students practical learning tips. I am also registered with the DBS updating service for your peace of mind.

My passion comes from really enjoying helping people build their confidence, understand how important problem-solving skills are in life (not just in maths!) and to blossom in all that they do, allowing them to have as many choices as possible as they start out in their careers after school and University. Sessions are much more than just maths - each child has differing reasons for wanting maths tuition and has different skills and areas that we need to work on. Having worked with hundreds of children I am able to quickly identify these specific needs, ensuring explanations are at the right level, support is given at the right time and that we work together to ensure the right balance of support and challenge is given and good progress occurs.

I believe a key to success is ensuring children are having fun and learning at the same time. Getting to know each child and being able to relate to them on their level is important and will ensure they look forward to their maths sessions, whether it’s to gain a grade 4 at GCSE or an A* at A level. Gauging how a child’s day has gone and whether they need a more challenging session or a recap lesson to build confidence or answer some queries in a particular topic are all part of the service to maximise success.

Children in exam years are coached through the whole process so they know what to expect at each stage. As a result, anxiety is reduced and they are able to show themselves in their best light at exam time. This goes for parents too; it has often been a long time since they were at school so talking them through the process and ways in which to support their child at home, for what can be quite a daunting time, is an important part of my role, along with advice on how to navigate post 16 or 18 pathways. As a parent of children with ADHD and ASD and having taught many students with varying specific educational needs, I understand the difficulties that can sometimes arise and have the skills and sensitivity to work around this so that children can progress in the way that suits them best, whether that be more active sessions, giving time and space to process information, regular breaks, or specific coloured paper. We are all vastly different people, this is what makes us so fascinating, and this is why my offering is always bespoke to each individual student.

Contact me

You can contact me directly by e-mailing rlhtutoring22@gmail.com.

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• Date: December 2023
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