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Callum

5 (29 reviews)

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5 (29 reviews)

RM309/h

1^st lesson belanja

Maths
Algebra
Trigonometry
Arithmetic
Geometry

Making Maths Fun and Boosting Grades (GCSE, Nat 5, WJEC all curriculums)

Name: Callum
Address: Bristol, MY
Telephone: undefined
Price range: RM309

Maths
Algebra
Trigonometry
Arithmetic
Geometry

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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Callum will be happy to arrange your first Maths lesson.

About Callum

Summer discount upcoming: Get in contact to book in now for a greatly reduced summer rate.

I am a full-time Maths tutor with PGCE in Secondary Maths, 5 years of experience working in schools with people who really struggle with Maths, and 5 years working in a 1:1 context. I also worked as an Engineer for 5 years before starting my teaching practice so I know the real-world application of Maths. I also worked as a mental health counsellor so know how various life issues can affect learning. Through my approach and interactive lessons, I have become a specialist at helping people who are really put off by maths to go on to not only pass but develop an enjoyment and understanding of the subject. When I'm not teaching you can find me out camping on top of a hill or surfing in the sea.

About the lesson

My sessions are very different from the traditional classroom. I am a qualified Maths teacher with a Bachelor's in Engineering and Mathematics.

But however many qualifications I have, the lesson is fundamentally about you and your way of learning and not me. Studies have shown that playing and exploring as a form of learning is much more effective than repetition and memorising alone.

Through years of working with students, I've found this to be true. The more the student is engaged and involved in the lesson, the more they learn. My goal is to make maths and our session work for you! My job is to understand your way of doing things and offer fun sessions around that.

I cater to all abilities but also I have extensive experience working with pupils that have Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Processing speed issues as well as those with mental health support needs. What I have noticed is what works well for those with learning issues works very well for those without.

A big part of what I do is the way I use technology and software (called bitpaper that is not on SuperProf) to enhance the learning experience. A small example is the colour I use! Everything is done in various consistent colours so you can easily see the progression of what we are doing.

Another feature that I offer (that is not available through SuperProf alone) is all of our completed lessons are accessible at any time with one click through any device (mobile, tablet, laptop, smart TV) FOREVER! So if you need to revise you can use our previous lessons to do so. I also offer homework as a way of supporting/cementing any learning that has taken place in the lesson and also so I can see where you might be slipping up or what we need to focus on.

The feedback I get regarding my lessons is they are fun, that my students look forward to them, and often aren’t aware of how much they have learned until they are pleasantly surprised by their test results.

You can check out my reviews but just to blow my own trumpet last year every one of my students got the grade they were seeking. Yaay!

If you have any questions please feel free to book a free lesson with me and I can demonstrate what I do :-)

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5 (29 reviews)

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Nadia
- 5
Perfect! He is an excellent tutor who makes learning fun. He explains concepts clearly and is passionate about the subject. He has helped my son prepare for his maths GCSE.
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Nadia

Perfect! He is an excellent tutor who makes learning fun. He explains concepts clearly and is passionate about the subject. He has helped my son prepare for his maths GCSE.
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Hamzah
- 5
Perfect! My daughter thought the lesson was brilliant, Callum is very engaging and breaks things down in a way that enabled her to understand and implement in a confident manner. Will definitely booking lessons and would 100% recommend Callum. Thank you Callum
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Hamzah

Perfect! My daughter thought the lesson was brilliant, Callum is very engaging and breaks things down in a way that enabled her to understand and implement in a confident manner. Will definitely booking lessons and would 100% recommend Callum. Thank you Callum
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Emma
- 5
Perfect! Good explanations and teaching style

Targeted focus on areas where development needed

Positive learning experience for my daughter
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Emma

Perfect! Good explanations and teaching style

Targeted focus on areas where development needed

Positive learning experience for my daughter
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Alex
- 5
Perfect! Thank you Callum for your kind and thoughtful lesson
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Alex

Perfect! Thank you Callum for your kind and thoughtful lesson
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Steven
- 5
Perfect! Callum was very good at engaging with my son (14) and building a rapport, and then taking time to understand what he wanted to get out of the tutoring sessions. He began with a fun and engaging set of example to illustrate his perspective on maths tuition, and then got stuck into a recent maths test and started working through the questions. My son described it as 'fun', which is high praise indeed!
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Steven

Perfect! Callum was very good at engaging with my son (14) and building a rapport, and then taking time to understand what he wanted to get out of the tutoring sessions. He began with a fun and engaging set of example to illustrate his perspective on maths tuition, and then got stuck into a recent maths test and started working through the questions. My son described it as 'fun', which is high praise indeed!
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Rachel
- 5
Perfect! Callum has made learning really accessible and engaging for my son
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Rachel

Perfect! Callum has made learning really accessible and engaging for my son
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Kira
- 5
Perfect! Really friendly tutor who has built a rapport with a low confidence learner - feel like we've hit the jackpot here!
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Kira

Perfect! Really friendly tutor who has built a rapport with a low confidence learner - feel like we've hit the jackpot here!
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Kathryn
- 5
Perfect! Callum is an amazing teacher. My son looks forward to his sessions and his confidence in maths has grown considerably. Callum brings the fun to maths and joy to learning. I can't recommend him enough
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Kathryn

Perfect! Callum is an amazing teacher. My son looks forward to his sessions and his confidence in maths has grown considerably. Callum brings the fun to maths and joy to learning. I can't recommend him enough
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Vladimir
- 5
Perfect! His teaching method.
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Vladimir

Perfect! His teaching method.
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Stephanie
- 5
Perfect! Superb Maths Tutor, so glad we found Callum!
Callum simplifies and demistifies the overwhelming areas of GCSE maths, and has given my son so much confidence. Grades have improved quickly and best of all, classes are fun! Callum meets my son at his own level, makes every lesson engaging and useful. We can see the progress week to week. What a gem!
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Stephanie

Perfect! Superb Maths Tutor, so glad we found Callum!
Callum simplifies and demistifies the overwhelming areas of GCSE maths, and has given my son so much confidence. Grades have improved quickly and best of all, classes are fun! Callum meets my son at his own level, makes every lesson engaging and useful. We can see the progress week to week. What a gem!
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Marcus
- 5
Perfect! Just perfect for the task!
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Marcus

Perfect! Just perfect for the task!
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Nathan
- 5
Perfect! Really good first lesson for my 11yo daughter. Fun, friendly style.
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Nathan

Perfect! Really good first lesson for my 11yo daughter. Fun, friendly style.
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Sarah
- 5
Perfect! Callum made the lesson fun, engaging and illuminating! Our son (who hates maths) really enjoyed it.
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Sarah

Perfect! Callum made the lesson fun, engaging and illuminating! Our son (who hates maths) really enjoyed it.
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Lynsey
- 5
Perfect! My son William has only recently started working with Callum but already we can see a huge improvement in his confidence, maths knowledge and skills. He's recently completed a maths assessment in school were he achieved a great mark. This would not be possible without Callum's input.
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Lynsey

Perfect! My son William has only recently started working with Callum but already we can see a huge improvement in his confidence, maths knowledge and skills. He's recently completed a maths assessment in school were he achieved a great mark. This would not be possible without Callum's input.
Fionnuala
- 5
Perfect! Callum explains maths in a simple fun way. He is easy to get on with, friendly and positive. I highly recommend him.
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Fionnuala

Perfect! Callum explains maths in a simple fun way. He is easy to get on with, friendly and positive. I highly recommend him.
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Jenny
- 5
Perfect! Callum always gives us detailed feedback about how the lessons are going. He has skills in counselling so is great at tailoring the lesson according to whatever might be going on. This is really helpful for our daughter. She struggles with maths in school but likes Callum's lessons. Most of all she is also starting to feel more successfull with maths. Highly recommend Callum!
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Jenny

Perfect! Callum always gives us detailed feedback about how the lessons are going. He has skills in counselling so is great at tailoring the lesson according to whatever might be going on. This is really helpful for our daughter. She struggles with maths in school but likes Callum's lessons. Most of all she is also starting to feel more successfull with maths. Highly recommend Callum!
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Beata
- 5
Perfect! Callum has a great approach to teenagers and knows how to explain maths. My daughter gained some understanding of the topic she hadn’t been able tackle for a long time , straight after first lesson.
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Beata

Perfect! Callum has a great approach to teenagers and knows how to explain maths. My daughter gained some understanding of the topic she hadn’t been able tackle for a long time , straight after first lesson.
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Judith
- 5
Perfect! My daughter at very short notice had a lesson with Callum, he explained things extremely well and really helped her
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Judith

Perfect! My daughter at very short notice had a lesson with Callum, he explained things extremely well and really helped her
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Xanthe
- 5
Perfect! Callum was friendly and encouraging. He explained things clearly and helped my daughter feel more confident - all in the first lesson! She’s looking forward to continuing with him.
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Xanthe

Perfect! Callum was friendly and encouraging. He explained things clearly and helped my daughter feel more confident - all in the first lesson! She’s looking forward to continuing with him.
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Elke
- 5
Perfect! Thank you for such a great start Callum. Look forward to the next lessons. Best wishes, Elke and Cicely
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Elke

Perfect! Thank you for such a great start Callum. Look forward to the next lessons. Best wishes, Elke and Cicely

Callum's response
Cicely is very capable and so we have been extending past the basics into more challenging areas curriculum. Cicely is handling this very well. I especially enjoy how she takes her time to think through the questions.

We have been doing the occasional exam-style question on the topic we have been covering in order to challenge her. Over the summer we may look at doing some past papers so that she may not know what topic the question is on. Doing this will also give me more insight into how she displays her working.

In all, she is very capable and by the time the exams come she will be very well prepared
- Callum's response :
  Cicely is very capable and so we have been extending past the basics into more challenging areas curriculum. Cicely is handling this very well. I especially enjoy how she takes her time to think through the questions.
  
  We have been doing the occasional exam-style question on the topic we have been covering in order to challenge her. Over the summer we may look at doing some past papers so that she may not know what topic the question is on. Doing this will also give me more insight into how she displays her working.
  
  In all, she is very capable and by the time the exams come she will be very well prepared
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Alan
- 5
Perfect! Callum has been brilliant and has quickly identified areas that my daughter was not crasping.
He’s been patient with excellent communication skills and improved my daughter confidence in maths and made it enjoyable so she really looks forward to her lessons. Even though he has only been teaching her a few months she is already increasing her grades. Thank you for great tutorials
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Alan

Perfect! Callum has been brilliant and has quickly identified areas that my daughter was not crasping.
He’s been patient with excellent communication skills and improved my daughter confidence in maths and made it enjoyable so she really looks forward to her lessons. Even though he has only been teaching her a few months she is already increasing her grades. Thank you for great tutorials

Callum's response
We have managed to cover everything to do with straight lines in quite a short space of time and I can see Amelia is able to perform on this topic from her independent work. Next up we will start to look at how we can build on this in doing quadratics.
- Callum's response :
  We have managed to cover everything to do with straight lines in quite a short space of time and I can see Amelia is able to perform on this topic from her independent work. Next up we will start to look at how we can build on this in doing quadratics.
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Tracy
- 5
Perfect! My son Oliver hadn't experienced having a tutor before, I could tell he was a little nervous.
Callum made oliver feel at ease from the first lesson and his teaching style made it seem more fun.
oliver always leaves his lessons with a smile and feeling proud of himself of what he achieved in his lesson.
Definitely an excellent tutor, I would highly recommend!
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Tracy

Perfect! My son Oliver hadn't experienced having a tutor before, I could tell he was a little nervous.
Callum made oliver feel at ease from the first lesson and his teaching style made it seem more fun.
oliver always leaves his lessons with a smile and feeling proud of himself of what he achieved in his lesson.
Definitely an excellent tutor, I would highly recommend!

Callum's response
Oliver is at the stage where he has some good basics in place that I want to develop into an understanding of the material so he can move beyond the processes to having a deep understanding of the relationships in maths
- Callum's response :
  Oliver is at the stage where he has some good basics in place that I want to develop into an understanding of the material so he can move beyond the processes to having a deep understanding of the relationships in maths
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MC

Callum has been working online with my son for several months now. My son looks forward to his maths sessions with Callum, and his confidence and enjoyment in maths has increased hugely as a result. Callum has been quick to grasp his strengths as well as those areas where support and challenge are needed. He has paced the level of work well, challenged him appropriately and maintained his interest using fun, humour, connection and what appears to be a real passion for mathematics. Homework between sessions has ensured he consolidates new knowledge each week. Callum is a genuinely brilliant teacher, and we would highly recommend him.
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MC
Callum has been working online with my son for several months now. My son looks forward to his maths sessions with Callum, and his confidence and enjoyment in maths has increased hugely as a result. Callum has been quick to grasp his strengths as well as those areas where support and challenge are needed. He has paced the level of work well, challenged him appropriately and maintained his interest using fun, humour, connection and what appears to be a real passion for mathematics. Homework between sessions has ensured he consolidates new knowledge each week. Callum is a genuinely brilliant teacher, and we would highly recommend him.
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Alastair

Callum has been working with our daughter for the last couple of months as she prepares for her Nat 5 Maths next year. She's progressing really well with Callum's considerate and supportive style building her confidence. We're seeing a marked improvement in her results already. Callum is always positive and encouraging in the sessions, and that has helped her immensely.
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Alastair
Callum has been working with our daughter for the last couple of months as she prepares for her Nat 5 Maths next year. She's progressing really well with Callum's considerate and supportive style building her confidence. We're seeing a marked improvement in her results already. Callum is always positive and encouraging in the sessions, and that has helped her immensely.
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Uzma

Callum’s lessons in maths have been very engaging, has tailored the lessons to suit my child’s needs. My child is very happy and he has been always at hand if help is needed out of tuition hours. Highly recommend. Uzma
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Uzma
Callum’s lessons in maths have been very engaging, has tailored the lessons to suit my child’s needs. My child is very happy and he has been always at hand if help is needed out of tuition hours. Highly recommend. Uzma
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Rory

callum has helped me tremendously by getting through my nat 5 maths exam, he is very friendly and can understand any solution you through at him. he manages to breakdown formulas and questions in a way for people to understand a lot easier. would recommend!!!
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Rory
callum has helped me tremendously by getting through my nat 5 maths exam, he is very friendly and can understand any solution you through at him. he manages to breakdown formulas and questions in a way for people to understand a lot easier. would recommend!!!
Mxce

He is a great tutor and is very interactive. I like that I am able to work with him instead of just watching him teach me. The learning style is fun and not only does he help me learn but my confidence has improved a lot. I can see the improvements in my exam results as well. I have jumped up from low 30’s to high 30’s and even 40’s in some cases.
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Mxce
He is a great tutor and is very interactive. I like that I am able to work with him instead of just watching him teach me. The learning style is fun and not only does he help me learn but my confidence has improved a lot. I can see the improvements in my exam results as well. I have jumped up from low 30’s to high 30’s and even 40’s in some cases.
Joe

Callum is a reliable tutor who is helpful and is there for you to teach and help make a better understanding of the maths world. he is kind and can make the difference in your grades as he has done for me.
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Joe
Callum is a reliable tutor who is helpful and is there for you to teach and help make a better understanding of the maths world. he is kind and can make the difference in your grades as he has done for me.
Grace

he is great i find him so helpful the lessons are fun. even if your stuck and are confused he will always help. i have had him for a month and bit and i can already see myself remembering more. such a great tutor! 100%recomend
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Grace
he is great i find him so helpful the lessons are fun. even if your stuck and are confused he will always help. i have had him for a month and bit and i can already see myself remembering more. such a great tutor! 100%recomend
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When did you develop an interest in your chosen field and in private tutoring?
I’ve always liked riddles and puzzles but found Math in school very dull. I’m not sure if it was the school environment or the way it was taught but math in school just didn’t work for me. I think it was because there wasn’t the space to ask the deeper why questions. Without these math loses is mystery and magic and isn’t a puzzle or riddle to be solved but just a boring set of rules.

So instead of learning in class, I would take the books home so I could really investigate the big why questions of maths. Why do things work the way they do? I could go really deep into a concept and spend time thinking about it without having to rush along to the next topic like they do in school.

I started to see it as a beautiful and mysterious world in which all of life and the universe is built

Now If I tell people I teach math they often say “I’m no good at maths” and do not want to talk too much about it. So now when someone asks me what I do for a living I give them this riddle. If I’m half your age now. Will I still be half your age in a year’s time. This usually captivates their curiosity and gives them a better impression of what I do as opposed to what they think I do base on their past experiences.
Tell us more about the subject you teach, the topics you like to discuss with students (and possibly those you like a little less).
As much as maths can be fun, there are times especially before exams when it’s about hard work and can feel pretty dull for learners. At times like those I get asked the question like “When will I ever need this stuff?”. I have to be honest and say that often maths doesn’t feel relevant to a young person’s life and much of it won’t be relevant to their futures. It’s important to acknowledge this in the relationship and help learners find motivation through this. Often it’s the case of “let's work really hard now so you can pass these exams and never have to look at another maths book again”
Did you have any role models; a teacher that inspired you?
Both yes and no. Many of my teachers did not see the potential I had as my deep-thinking approach didn’t match their teaching. But this also became the inspiration for the kind of teacher I didn’t want to be
What do you think are the qualities required to be a good tutor?
I think it’s about understanding humans as much as it's about understanding numbers. Creating a space where people don’t feel judged and can be honest as to where they are at with their current understanding in maths
Provide a valuable anecdote related to your subject or your days at school.
  I often got in trouble with teachers, not for being disruptive or anything but more for wanting to go really deep into the concept and doing things slightly differently  
What were the difficulties or challenges you faced or still facing in your subject?
I love a good challenge and enjoy it when neither the student or I can figure out the answer as it levels the relationship and turns it into a collaboration of minds.
Do you have a particular passion? Is it teaching in general or an element of the subject or something completely different?
My passion is for working with people and seeing them develop over time and harnessing their abilities. It gives me a buzz when I’ve been part of their journey and have created a work in them they will take forward
What makes you a Superprof (besides answering these interview questions :-P) ?
I think my ability to support learners in where they are at with their current thinking and lead them little by little towards a deep understanding of the curriculum.

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