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Parents and students regularly recommend Gary for his approachable manner, strong subject knowledge, and effective teaching. He supports learners at all levels—from building core numeracy skills to preparing for university entrance exams. Time and again, feedback highlights his ability to boost confidence, explain challenging topics clearly, and help students achieve meaningful results.
⭐ Core Strengths Highlighted by Multiple Parents & Students
Clarity & Patience: Repeatedly praised for explaining complex concepts clearly, with a calm, patient approach that encourages questionsBoosting Confidence: Your tutoring consistently helps students gain confidence—comments include “positive change in belief,” being “exam‑ready,” and achieving higher self-assurance before major assessments
Exam-Focused Preparation: Parents note your familiarity with SQA marking schemes, A-levels, IB HL needs, and TMUA and STEP formats, providing targeted strategies and effective exam-style practice
🎯 Remarkable Student Improvements
From D to A in Higher Maths after short-term tutoring
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Several Nat5 and Higher Maths students improved from C/D grades to A grade
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Advanced Highers & University-level preparation also featured, particularly helping ease students into advanced topics and exams based on problem solving eg TMUA, STEP,
💡 Teaching Approach & Flexibility
Personalised, student-led sessions: You customise lessons to individual needs, adjusting pace and focusing on areas of struggle
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Engaging online delivery: Clients find your Zoom and whiteboard setup effective; with one person mentioning it feels “like having a tutor in the same room”
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Reliability & professionalism: Across the feedback, you’re described as “punctual,” “organised,” flexible, and responsive .
📘 National 5 / Higher Maths (SQA)
“Gary is an excellent maths teacher… Our 16 yr old daughter (preparing Highers) summed up her experience by saying ‘Gary is a fantastic teacher.’” — Gaelle
“My daughter received a C in her prelims, but after eight lessons with Gary, she achieved an A in her Higher exam.” — Gunes
“Gary worked with my son for over a year, helping him to prepare for Higher and Advanced Higher Maths… the sessions were student led, stimulating and there was a very successful outcome.” — Francis
📗 A-Level Maths
“Gary has great knowledge of the whole A-level Maths syllabus… the online lessons are engaging and very productive.” — Nigel
“After my son’s D in his year 13 mocks… Gary really helped him with his understanding of the content and achieved an A in his actual exam.” — Kathy
📒 IB Maths (HL)
“We were impressed with Gary’s ability to adjust to the different curriculum… and still able to get our son to exactly where he needed to be.” — Julien
🧑🏫 General Praise for Teaching Style
“Very patient with me and explains everything really well.” — Ana
“He would talk about the principles behind [each question], which helped to deepen your understanding.” — Dipen
Recent feedback 24/25
“Gary has been extremely helpful in guiding my son towards his advanced highers in maths. His teaching methods have been great, improving my son’s approach towards tackling questions and improving his confidence. I would highly recommend Gary.”
— Ishan — SQA AH 2025
“Gary provided over 8 months of online tuition for my daughter during her Higher Maths. He was excellent from start to finish. My daughter grew in confidence and valued his insightful, methodical approach. He was well-versed in the SQA marking schemes and really added value with tips on what to focus on. I would highly recommend him.”
— Lorna, SQA Higher 2025
“Thanks again for all the work you have done with Matthew. He has now had a second prelim and has scored 94%. He feels now in a strong position to take on the exam. To that end, we would now like to pull back from the major focus on maths as we need to focus time and financially on giving him extra support in English. Sadly, we cannot do everything and this result of 94% in second prelim gives us great confidence that he has listened and learned well.
We really appreciate the time spent with Matthew and the resources shared, and think that as he does not rate his maths teacher in school, you have provided a great source to ask questions of. I thank you for being such a good support. I will continue to recommend you where I can as your online setup is perfect to fit in with family life.
We may be back for some more support in S6 as he will look to take on AH Maths. I know Lucy valued your help a lot during that year.”
— M, SQA Higher 2024