Nigel tutoring a student

Why personal tuition?

The benefits of individual tuition, with a private tutor, are well known. It is an effective method of learning that provides proven results. The student receives the kind of focused individual support that is impossible in a normal classroom situation. Individual tuition will build confidence in a relaxed, unpressured environment. A personal program, tailored to each student, can be provided and tangible improvements gained. Personal tuition is flexible, allowing a choice of lesson times and frequency to suit the student.

Personal tuition is particularly popular and effective in boosting understanding and confidence in mathematics and science, especially physics. These subjects have a reputation as being "hard" by many students. This is mainly due to the fact that they are based on core underlying principles and concepts that, if not grasped, can lead to pupils struggling throughout school with these important subjects. Good personal tuition can identify and work on the core principles and understanding, raising confidence and exam performance.

Testimonials

“We would like to thank Nigel for tutoring our son in maths, which he did at short notice, fitting him into an already busy schedule. Nigel was recommended to us by a friend. We are grateful to him for being considerate in his approach, and helping to bring out the best in our son, in what was at times a challenging teenage period.” - Mrs. A, St. Albans

“Nigel tutored our son in year 11 for his GCSE Maths. Our son found him very helpful - good at explaining mathematical concepts and selecting appropriate exercises, and with an in-depth knowledge of the different syllabuses and exam techniques.” - Mrs. G, St. Albans

“Nigel has been a great help to our son when he was reallly struggling with various aspects of the Maths GCSE course. He was able to explain things clearly and motivate him to make considerable progress before the exam with a successful outcome.” - Mrs. F, St. Albans

“I can not express my thanks enough for the work put in by Nigel Minchin for my son Joe who is now heading off to Nottingham University to study Astrophysics. Joe found your tuition easy to understand and your faith in his ability meant a real positive attitude went with him to exams. Also I know you inspired him to respect and enjoy the subject as much as you do yourself.” - Mrs. D, Dunstable

“Nigel tutored me whilst resisting my Physics A Level papers with the aim of gaining the opportunity to study Physics & Astronomy MSci at Nottingham University. Nigel's depth of knowledge and expertise in the subject were invaluable to me, giving me a real insight into the practical applications of the problems at hand, allowing me to gain a much deeper understanding of the subject matter and an ability to think outside of the box when faced with the trickiest of questions. I am now about to begin my four year course at Nottingham University and I put a lot of my achievement down to the help and perseverance Nigel showed me through those few months of tutoring. In the Physics in Action paper, which included all the image processing and signalling we worked on, with Nigel's help I managed to improve from the 56% i got last year, up to 93% this time around! I cant thank him enough!” - Joe, Dunstable