Miss Walsh Maths

General information

After graduating from Durham University with a first class degree, I decided to train to become a maths teacher. I enjoyed two successful placements at two outstanding high schools culminating in me qualifying as an outstanding teacher of mathematics (QTS) and attaining a distinction in my PGCE. I was offered my first job as a qualified teacher in one of the schools I trained in and there I went on to pass my NQT year with flying colours.

I got into tutoring almost by accident. A broken foot towards the end of my NQT year meant I was unable to fulfil my usual role teaching full classes and so I took on a temporary role working with individual students and/or smaller groups of students to boost their progress and confidence in maths. I found this a thoroughly rewarding and worthwhile experience and the positive impact it had on the students I worked with, not only in terms of their mathematical competency but also in terms of their attitude towards maths, was clear to see.
I feel that teaching on a smaller scale allows me to capitalise on my strengths: attention to detail and ability to build effective working relationships with students which, in turn, ensures that I am able to maximise their potential. Hence I have decided to pursue a career in tutoring.
I am currently enjoying working on a freelance basis as a specialist maths tutor in a high school which is part of an outstanding trust of academies. This means I am fully up to speed with the new 9-1 GCSE curriculum. Alongside this, I am now seeking to extend my tutoring services through Miss Walsh Maths to offer sessions outside of school hours. I am very excited about this new venture and I have every confidence that Miss Walsh Maths will go on to positively transform clients' experiences of maths and ensure that they achieve their mathspirations.