Gil

Tutor profile - Gil

Gil

11 Plus, 13 Plus, Other School Entrance & Maths

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Gil is an extremely organised and engaging tutor who makes maths learning fun. My son always enjoys his sessions with Gil.

Parent of 13 Plus Maths student (Westminster and St Paul's)

Gil's biography

Gil is a highly experienced maths educator with extensive expertise in both state and preparatory schools, specialising in 11+ and 13+ maths education. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Maths, he expanded his teaching scope to support GCSE maths students, including those studying Higher Tier and Further Maths.

His distinguished track record includes effectively preparing students for the mathematical and NVR components of 11+ and 13+ entrance examinations at renowned London schools such as Alleyn’s, City of London, JAGS, Dulwich College, and Highgate.

Gil's ability to explain complex subjects and topics makes the journey to these highly pressured exams meaningful and enjoyable. He maintains open communication with parents, explaining the entire process in detail and involving them every step of the way.

For the 2023/24 academic year, Gil assisted a 13+ student in gaining acceptance to Whitgift School and helped another student progress to the second round of 11+ interviews for Highgate School, ultimately securing an offer from the school.

Beyond preparing students for school entrance exams, Gil has supported several students in the highly challenging Primary Maths Challenge, leading to Gold Awards and successful completion of Bonus Rounds. Throughout this journey, Gil takes pride in meticulously crafting engaging instructional sessions tailored to individual students.

He vigilantly monitors individual progress and delivers personalised feedback to foster academic growth. Actively encouraging proactive enquiry, he instils confidence and nurtures intellectual curiosity and a passion for maths.

Acknowledging that success, especially on assessment days, hinges on confidence and academic maturity, Gil specialises in cultivating a sharp, creative, and adaptable mindset in your child. His approach aims to transform students into inquisitive and self-reliant thinkers, laying robust foundations for enduring achievement, both within academia and in life beyond.

Gil's availability

All times are displayed in UK time.

December 2024 Monday: Daytime Tuesday: 4 pm - 5 pm, 6 pm - 7 pm Wednesday: 4 pm - 530 pm Thursday: Daytime Friday: Unavailable Saturday: Morning Sunday: 10 am - 11 am, 1 pm - 2 pm, 3 pm - 4 pm More availability in January

School entrance experience

Gil has worked with children aiming to attend the following schools:


With over eight years of dedicated teaching experience in schools, Gil has supported numerous students embarking on their path to school entrance triumph, particularly in competitive senior schools. Whether serving as Head of Maths or in other roles within the school environment, Gil's primary focus has always been to provide personalised guidance to students in London as they navigate the complexities of applying to coveted day and boarding schools like JAGS and Woldingham for their 11+ and 13+ math assessments.

Throughout the academic year of 2022/2023, Gil reveled in the accomplishments of his students as they awarded Academic Scholarships at prestigious institutions such as JAGS (11+), Epsom (13+), and Streatham and Clapham (13+). Carrying forward this momentum, in 2023/24, Gil remained steadfast in his commitment to guiding students toward success, aiding them in securing admission to esteemed schools such as Dulwich College (13+), Whitgift School (13+), and Highgate School (11+), among others.

Through his warm and approachable demeanour coupled with an unwavering dedication to excellence, Gil continues to leave a profound and positive imprint on the educational journeys of his students.

Owl Tutors school entrance training

Gil has successfully completed the Owl Tutors training course in 7 Plus exam preparation. This means they have a thorough understanding of the structure, content and demands of these exams and are qualified to prepare students. Training is delivered by Holly, a highly experienced school entrance tutor and member of the Owl Tutors team.

Gil's qualifications

Gil qualified to teach Maths in 2015, and holds a PGCE Primary with Maths from University of East London.

University name Name of degree Year of graduation
Brunel University MA in Education (STEM) 2013
University of Malaya, Malaysia BSc with Education (biology and maths) 2012

Subjects tutored:

11 Plus (English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Kent Test and SET Test)

13 Plus (Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning)

Other School Entrance (9+, 10+ English, 10+ Maths, 10+ Verbal Reasoning, 10+ Non-Verbal Reasoning, 12+ Maths, 12+ Verbal Reasoning, 12+ Non-Verbal Reasoning, 12+ Science and CAT4)

Maths (KS1, KS2, KS3, GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel, GCSE OCR and IGCSE)

Here's where Gil can teach

Brighton and Hove

  • Brighton, Bevendean, Brighton Marina, Kemptown, Moulsecoomb, Ovingdean, Rottingdean, Saltdean, Woodingdean (BN2)
  • Hove, Hangleton, West Blatchington (BN3)
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