School entrance experience

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

• Eton College
• Hampton School
• Merchant Taylor’s School
• The Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Boys
• Colet Court
• Westminster
• Westminster Under School
• Latymer Prep School
• Latymer Upper
• City of London School
• City of London School for Girls
• Dulwich College
• Dulwich Prep London
• Alleyn’s School
• Francis Holland School (NW1)
• Harrow
• Brighton College
• Abingdon School
• Godolphin & Latymer
• King’s College School
• Highgate School
• Radley
• Reading School
• Shiplake College
• The Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls
• Westminster Cathedral Choir School
• St Paul’s
• St Paul’s Girls’
• Wycombe Abbey

Gary's biography:

Gary joins Owl Tutors with 17 years’ teaching experience. He has taught pupils aged between 8 to 13 years in both a classroom setting and through private tuition. Most recently, Gary acted as Head of Mathematics at St George's School Windsor Castle (a role he held for 9 years). Prior to this he taught for 5 years within London, specialising in 11+ and 13+ mathematics, verbal and non-verbal reasoning. In this time, he helped students secure places at a large variety of schools in London.

Gary has a wealth of School entrance experience, and specific achievements of his students include:
- successful application to Eton
- achieving 1st place on King's Scholarship Roll (along with other students who achieved a King's scholarship award)
- Hampton (Common Academic Scholarship Entrance at 13+, Level 3 Common Entrance and 11+ Junior scholarship entrance)
- Wellington (Common Entrance)
- Merchants Taylors (13+)
- Haberdashers Aske (11+)
- Mill Hill (13+)

He has also prepared students for 11+ entrance to independent and non-independent senior schools with regular success being achieved by the pupils.

Gary has experience of teaching pupils with SEN, including those with ADHD, and knows well how difficult school learning can be. Gary’s enthusiasm for Mathematics is transferred to every student he coaches. He will tailor his teaching method with each new student, building confidence and a sound understanding of maths that will benefit the students throughout their careers.

Gary holds a Master of Education and a Degree in Mathematics Education.

Gary's qualifications:

Gary qualified to teach Maths in 2008, and holds a Masters in Education, Degree in Mathematics Education and QTS from Open University.

Recent testimonials:

"Gary is very easy to get on with. My son being very quiet, Gary helped him to extend his communication skills and knowledge base so that he would have the confidence to have a successful interview. There was lots of encouraging feedback at the end of the sessions, and we could see a big difference in our son’s ability over the few short weeks we had."

Monday, 15th October 2018

Parent of online 13 Plus student

References:

We collect references for all of our tutors when they join. Not all referees agree to have their reference publically listed, but when they do we show them here.

Gary and I worked together, where I taught Maths to younger students. Gary was an amazing head of department and all the children who attended this international school made excellent progress. I could see him at any time and he helped me to come up with innovative ways to teach and clearly explain mathematical concepts. He was passionate about providing the children with a firm foundation in mathematics, which he then developed. I was extremely impressed by his teaching, his passion for his department and making it even more successful, but above all, by the awe and respect in which he was held even by those who were scholarship students and those taking The Westminster Challenge. My respect led to us a forming a friendship and although our paths have diverged, I have always kept in touch. Personally, I think he would make a marvellous tutor.

Wednesday, 20th December 2017

Gary is available for online tuition

Gary is available for online tuition to students anywhere in the world. Find out more about online tuition.