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Jacob
- Rate R555
- Response 1h

R555/h
1st lesson free
- Maths
A-Level Graduate with A* in A-Level Maths and 9 in IGCSE Maths teaching IGCSE and GCSE Maths.
- Maths
Lesson location
Recommended
Jacob 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 Jacob
I'm a super chill, friendly and reliable tutor who would like to see you achieve your academic goals. Since I have completed my IGCSEs not long ago, I understand the topics that students often find challenging and can explain them in a clear and relatable way. I believe every student can improve with the right guidance, patience, and consistent practice, and I tailor each lesson to match their individual learning style and pace. My goal is not only to help students improve their grades but also to build their confidence and develop lasting mathematical skills that will benefit them throughout their education.
About the lesson
- Matric/GCSE
levels :
Matric/GCSE
- English
- Mandarin
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Mandarin
My approach to tutoring is focused on building confidence and helping students develop a strong understanding of mathematical concepts rather than simply memorising methods. I adapt each lesson to the student's individual needs, identifying areas of weakness and explaining topics step by step using clear, easy-to-follow examples.
Lessons are typically 90-120 minutes long and are structured around the student's goals. We begin by reviewing any challenging topics, work through guided examples together, and then practise exam-style questions to reinforce understanding. I also share useful problem-solving strategies and exam techniques to help students maximise their marks.
I recently completed my A Levels, achieving an A* in A-Level Maths in my AS year and a Grade 9 in IGCSE Maths. Having studied these courses myself, I understand the challenges students face and know the skills required to succeed in exams. My recent experience allows me to explain concepts in a relatable and approachable way.
My lessons are suitable for students preparing for IGCSE and GCSE Maths, whether they are aiming to improve their confidence, strengthen their understanding of key topics, or achieve their full potential in their examinations. I welcome students of all abilities and will tailor each lesson to their pace and learning style.
Recommendations
Recommendations are written by the tutor's friends, family, and acquaintances.
Jacob has been an extremely patient tutor who has always made an effort to help me understand content. He has great skill in explaining complex concepts and breaking them down into easily digestible pieces. His guidance has been invaluable to my success in my mathematics GCSE - I highly recommend him as a tutor.
Hello, I am Jacob’s friend. We did A-levels together, and I can tell you that he has great talent and love for math. He is very welcoming and understands concepts to apply to difficult questions. He is also able to help explain difficult concepts in simple words. So if you have him as your tutor, he will be of great help!
I’d definitely recommend Jacob as a maths tutor. He explains difficult topics in a way that’s easy to understand and is always patient if something needs going over again. He genuinely cares about helping his students improve, and I’d recommend Jacob as a tutor to anyone looking to get better at maths.
I was in Math class with Jacob, and he was always very helpful! He explained problems patiently and in thorough (but not overwhelming) detail, making sure I understood why each step was necessary instead of telling me the answer straight away. His explanations were clear and concise, so it was easy for me to absorb and apply them to similar questions afterwards. Jacob is also very diligent, so I believe he would be a great tutor who genuinely cares about his students’ understanding as he did with mine.
My son began lessons with Jacob in January last year for his GCSEs. At the time he was working at a grade 6 in maths. After weekly sessions with Jacob he went from a grade 6 to a confident grade 9 in his GCSE exam, which was crucial as it meant he met the requirements to be allowed to take maths for A level at his school, and set him up in a great position to do so.
Having observed some of the lessons myself, Jacob always had lots of resources to work with on any topic my son said he was struggling with. He also had an approach where he'd give my son time to think and correct his own mistakes before guiding him to the answer, and it's these techniques which I believe brought my son up to his grade 9.
I'd have no hesitation recommending Jacob to any parent looking for a maths tutor.I’m a previous student of Jacob. Before I had Jacob’s lessons I had low confidence in maths. However, Jacob helped me solidify my understanding in the concepts I found difficult. Also, during lessons he also went through math problems I had trouble with, in which he gave great explanation to help me understand how to solve them. Highly recommended.
Great tutor, very good at explaining where you made a mistake and how to fix it. The way he explains material helped me understand the topic better and overall good tutor
Jacob is an outstanding tutor who was able to simplify challenging topics in maths to help me build a stronger foundation. His lessons are engaging, and the progress I’ve made with him is beyond what I expected.
He is very patient and clear in his teaching, and he explains concepts in a way that is easy to understand and comprehend.
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Package rates
- 5h: R2776
- 10h: R5553
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