

Alex's email address and phone number have been validated.
Alex
- Rate R986
- Response 2h
-
Students5
Number of students Alex has accompanied since joining Superprof
Number of students Alex has accompanied since joining Superprof

R986/h
1st lesson free
- Maths
- Algorithms
- Further Maths
Informatics Olympiad finalist and Cambridge Computer Science student teaches maths for Oxbridge entrance exams and GCSE/A level exams.
- Maths
- Algorithms
- Further Maths
Lesson location
Recommended
Alex is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. A trusted partner on your learning journey.
About Alex
Cambridge Computer Science Student
British Informatics Olympiad National Finalist (Top 15 in the UK)
British Maths Olympiad Round 2 high scorer
Perse Coding Challenge, 2nd in the UK out of ~1000 teams
Naboj Team Maths Competition, 2nd in the UK out of ~40 teams
Created an online resource for Computer Science students studying for the Informatics Olympiad
Chemistry Olympiad Gold, Chemistry Challenge Gold, Physics Challenge Gold
ABRSM Grade 8 Piano, Oboe, Organ.
About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- Matric/GCSE
- +9
levels :
Primary
Secondary
Matric/GCSE
AS Level
A Level
BTech
Adult education
Undergraduate
Masters
Diploma
Doctorate
MBA
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Hello! My name is Alex, and I am a current Computer Science student at the University of Cambridge. I'm really looking forward to talking about maths and/or informatics with you and helping you reach your full potential.
I offer tailored tuition for:
GCSE/A Level Maths and Further Maths,
Informatics Olympiad preparation,
Every stage of the Oxbridge/Imperial admissions process for Maths or Computer Science.
I am focused entirely on deconstructing and rethinking the way students think about maths, steering away from the classic method of "put numbers into formula" and moving towards complete understanding of maths to the point where it becomes trivial.
---- Please read on ----
Now, a bit of a personal story. I was initially led to approach maths with mindless rote memorisation instead of fundamentally understanding what was going on; I was not particularly "good at maths" nor did I harbour much interest in it either. In hindsight, this was due to the way I had been taught to the subject as a whole, which I now know is the standard experience in this country. In sixth form, however, I realised there was nothing stopping me to achieve far more than what I had been previously led to believe I could. I set out to understand how the maths I knew worked on a far deeper level, and I managed to go from barely scraping 9's at GCSE to consistent strong achievements in all Olympiads when I joined Sixth Form. From this personal experience, I am a strong believer that with the right support, absolutely ANYONE can not only become "good at maths" but also actually find something in it to love.
Of course, I aim to leave every student with a complete understanding of any specification, but what's more important is that every student leaves with a new-found understanding and passion for maths outside of the context of standardised tests.
Recommendations
Recommendations are written by the tutor's friends, family, and acquaintances.
In the past year, I worked and discussed with Alex on many maths and informatics problems. I can testify that Alex is experienced in and has a keen intuition on problem solving as a whole and is extremely capable of breaking a complex problem into smaller parts until it is trivial to understand for anybody. Additionally, from my interaction with him running multiple collaborative projects (such as britishinformatics.org), I can also say that he is organised and gets the job done. Overall, I recommend Alex to anybody wanting to get better at Maths / Informatics.
Alex is a bright person with a vast array of abilities. His knowledge in maths spans large range of concepts and he can problem solve effectively. He also has olympiad experience and can explain difficult concepts well.
Alex is an absolutely phenomenal tutor who helped me with my Further Maths A-Level. Each topic that I had trouble with he would break down to its most core concepts. This allowed me to really understand the fundamental workings and solve questions through applying this knowledge, instead of simply regurgitating methods. I went from getting scores around the grade B-A range to consistently performing at an A* standard; I would recommend Alex to anyone looking to really improve both their understanding of Maths and their grades.
See more recommendations
Rates
Rate
- R986
Package rates
- 5h: R4932
- 10h: R9864
free lesson
The free first lesson with Alex allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 30min
online
- R986/h
Similar Maths tutor profiles
Mammuso
Roodepoort & online
- R250/h
- 1st lesson free
Avuyile
Cape Town & online
- R80/h
Nadia
Cape Town & online
- R350/h
- 1st lesson free
Mbongeni
Cape Town & online
- R140/h
- 1st lesson free
Wandisa
Brakpan & online
- R240/h
- 1st lesson free
Tsebisho
Pretoria & online
- R215/h
- 1st lesson free
Dr Deniela
Pretoria & online
- R300/h
- 1st lesson free
Nhlanhla
Benoni & online
- R150/h
- 1st lesson free
Unity
Pretoria & online
- R130/h
- 1st lesson free
Convice
Pretoria & online
- R150/h
Nonsikelelo
Springs & online
- R190/h
- 1st lesson free
Yedidyah
Pretoria & online
- R200/h
Lethabo
Pretoria & online
- R150/h
- 1st lesson free
Sandra
Boksburg & online
- R100/h
- 1st lesson free
Tapiwa
Sandton & online
- R250/h
- 1st lesson free
Shiraaz
Cape Town & online
- R250/h
Louis
Cape Town & online
- R1000/h
Ariane
Randburg & online
- R350/h
- 1st lesson free
Leseli
Centurion & online
- R240/h
- 1st lesson free
-
See Maths tutors
