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Bright Heart tutor Harris discusses his passion for tutoring. He explains how he motivates students who struggle with maths, and his experiences with neurodiverse students. He also offers advice in general and tips for exams.
A tutor's insight on exam preparation and student engagement
As many exams are now taking place and many students get nervous about maths, we held a Livestream with Bright Heart maths tutor, Harris. He is an experienced maths tutor who works with students with a range of needs.
In this video, we cover how he started tutoring, tips on exam techniques and advice for students who find maths difficult. The session was hosted by John Salmon, M. Ed., with questions timestamped below.
Bright Heart's livestream
Key questions covered in the livestream
- 1:00 -- How did you get into tutoring??
- 4:40 -- What inspired you to help students with special educational needs in general??
- 7:45 -- The tutor’s most important role is to provide bespoke instruction to help the students learn to learn. What advice can you give students on how to improve study skills?
- 12:25 -- Please share some tips and techniques for exams.
- 21:35 -- What specific advice can you give students who suffer from maths anxiety or who feel that they cannot cope with maths?
- 26:45 -- Can you provide examples of how to make maths more meaningful for everyday life by using hands-on activities and practical examples?
- 30:15 -- Please share experiences that allowed you to improve engagement and boost the confidence of your students, both in person and online?
- 34:00 -- Closing
We hope this video was helpful!
Please feel free to get in touch with us should you have any questions about tutoring, for maths or other subjects. We enjoy talking with parents and helping our students by tailoring learning to their individual needs.
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