Meet our GCSE tutors

Farhana is an experienced Mathematics educator currently teaching at one of Toronto’s leading private schools. She previously served as Head of Mathematics at another school and holds an Engineering degree from Assumption University of Thailand and a master’s degree from Framingham University.

Having completed both GCSE and A Level Mathematics herself, Farhana brings a strong understanding of the curriculum, examination structure, and academic expectations students face. She has experience tutoring GCSE and A Level students and has also taught these programs in a school setting.

Her teaching approach goes beyond simply completing questions. She focuses on helping students understand the mathematics behind each method, develop strong problem solving habits, communicate their reasoning clearly, and approach examinations with confidence and effective technique.

Farhana believes that every student can improve in Mathematics with the right structure, guidance, practice, and encouragement. She has particular experience supporting students who need to strengthen their foundations as well as those aiming for the highest grades.

In addition to GCSE and A Level Mathematics, Farhana has extensive experience teaching senior high school Mathematics, including IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches and Applications and Interpretation. She is also an IB Mathematics examiner who assesses Internal Assessments, giving her a strong understanding of mathematical communication, assessment standards, and what distinguishes high quality student work.

Her goal is to help students become confident, independent mathematicians who understand what they are doing, why they are doing it, and how to perform at their best in examinations.

Dr Rahul C holds a PhD in Physics, specialising in Hadron Physics (Phenomenology), and has over 7 years of teaching experience across the Cambridge and IB curricula, including 5 years of IGCSE Physics and 2 years of full time AS & A Level Physics teaching. He has extensive experience preparing students for Cambridge examinations through a strong focus on conceptual understanding, problem-solving, practical skills, and effective exam technique.

His students have consistently achieved outstanding results, including A* grades in IGCSE Physics and excellent performances in AS & A Level examinations. Dr C has successfully mentored students through investigative practical work, coursework, and advanced physics problem-solving, helping them build both confidence and academic excellence.

Holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), England, Dr C combines deep subject expertise with inquiry based teaching strategies and a clear understanding of Cambridge assessment expectations. As an accomplished researcher, he has published multiple papers in international peer reviewed journals and presented his research at academic institutions and conferences in France and the USA. His teaching is structured, engaging, and highly focused on developing critical thinking, analytical skills, and the confidence students need to excel in IGCSE and AS/A Level Physics.

Dr. Mirela Z is an experienced international educator and curriculum specialist with a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction and extensive teaching experience across the United Kingdom, United States, Europe, and Asia. She has taught secondary and university-level students and specializes in English language development, academic writing, literacy, reading comprehension, and preparation for advanced academic study.

Dr. Z supports students working at GCSE/GCE and A-Level English standards, with particular emphasis on the skills assessed within major UK and international examination frameworks, including Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel, and AQA. Her instruction focuses on the core competencies students need for these examinations: close reading, text and language analysis, interpretation, comparative analysis, essay planning, evidence-based argument, vocabulary, grammar, and accurate written expression.

Her secondary-level teaching experience includes working with students from diverse linguistic and academic backgrounds and preparing learners for increasingly demanding academic coursework. She provides targeted support with examination-style reading and writing tasks, analytical responses, structured essays, revision strategies, and timed practice. For A-Level students, she places particular emphasis on developing sophisticated analysis, independent interpretation, well-supported arguments, and the academic writing skills required for progression to university.

Dr. Z has also designed and taught university-level courses in English for Academic Purposes, academic and business communication, and content-based English instruction. This experience enables her to help GCSE and A-Level students bridge the gap between examination preparation and the independent reading, writing, and critical-thinking expectations of higher education.

Her tutoring is individualized and data-informed. She identifies each student's strengths and areas for improvement and uses targeted practice, clear explanations, constructive feedback, and measurable learning goals. Her approach is particularly effective for multilingual and international students who may understand academic content well but need additional support expressing complex ideas confidently and accurately in English.

Dr. Z's goal is not simply to help students prepare for an examination, but to develop confident, independent learners with strong analytical and communication skills. She creates a supportive and engaging learning environment in which GCSE/GCE and A-Level students can strengthen their examination performance while developing skills that will serve them throughout university and beyond.

Andra P graduated from Bocconi University with a BSc in International Economics and Management and is now beginning her Master’s in Management at London Business School. She achieved 9 A*s in her IGCSEs and has several years of tutoring experience, particularly in Mathematics, Economics and Geography.

Andra is familiar with the GCSE, IGCSE and A-Level curricula and focuses her tutoring on building strong subject knowledge alongside the exam skills students need to perform at their best. Her lessons place particular emphasis on breaking down difficult concepts, working through exam-style and past-paper questions, and developing effective problem-solving and revision strategies.

She adapts her teaching to each student’s level, syllabus and individual goals, with the aim of making lessons both rigorous and approachable. Andra believes that strong results come from a combination of clear understanding, consistent practice and confidence, and she works to ensure that students feel supported and increasingly independent in their learning.

Haiyan W is a native Mandarin speaker with over 20 years of experience teaching Chinese in universities and secondary schools in China and the UK. She has previous experience teaching A-Level Chinese at St Leonards School and Madras College, and currently teaches IGCSE Chinese at St Leonards School. She has taught both native and non-native Chinese learners with a wide range of abilities and backgrounds.

Haiyan gained her undergraduate and MA degrees in China and also taught as a lecturer at a Chinese university. She has extensive experience preparing students for Chinese examinations and supporting them in developing accurate language, strong communication skills and effective examination techniques. Her IGCSE students have achieved consistently strong results, with most achieving A or A* grades.

Her teaching style is patient, structured and supportive. She carefully adapts lessons to individual students' needs and focuses on building confidence, improving language skills and developing independent learning.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Mathematics from IBA, Karachi, where I graduated with a CGPA of 3.72. Since 2016, I have been engaged in teaching Mathematics at the O and A Level, both in-person and remotely.

Over the years, I have developed proficiency in delivering instruction across various international curricula, including:

CAIE (IGCSE & A Level)

Singapore Math

American Curriculum (Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus)

In addition to curriculum-based teaching, I prepare students for standardized tests such as the DSAT (Digital SAT) Math section, and coach students for international mathematics competitions, including IKMC and SASMO.

I have been conducting online classes since 2017 using platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet, and am fully equipped to manage virtual instruction effectively. I am passionate about creating engaging, concept-focused learning environments that cater to diverse student needs.

Manoj A is a Mathematics educator with 20+ years of teaching and mentoring experience, specialising in A-Level, IGCSE and international Mathematics curricula. He currently works as an Edexcel A Level Mathematics Examiner with Pearson Education, giving him direct experience of the assessment standards, mark schemes and examination requirements of the Edexcel A Level Mathematics curriculum.

His teaching experience includes A Level Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and IGCSE Mathematics. He has taught IGCSE Mathematics at school level and has worked with students following Cambridge International Mathematics, including Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580), Additional Mathematics (0606) and International Mathematics (0607). He has also undertaken professional development in CIE AS & A Level Mathematics.

His lessons focus on understanding concepts clearly, developing mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills, and applying these skills to exam-style questions. He adapts his teaching to the student's level—whether the student needs to strengthen foundations, catch up with the course, improve examination technique or work towards higher grades.

As an Edexcel examiner, Manoj brings an additional examination perspective to his tutoring. He understands that knowing the mathematics is only part of succeeding in an examination; students also need to apply appropriate methods, show their reasoning clearly and work accurately under examination conditions.

He has taught and mentored students from the UK, USA, UAE, Singapore, Netherlands, Malaysia, Australia and other countries, giving him experience of working with different educational backgrounds and learning needs.

Over the years, his students have achieved strong results in Mathematics, including A and A grades at IGCSE/A-Level level. His aim is to help students build genuine mathematical understanding and the confidence to tackle unfamiliar problems independently.*

Achraf (Ash) is a Mathematics, Physics and French tutor with over 4 years of teaching experience across GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level and Further Mathematics. He has worked with students following major UK exam boards including Edexcel, AQA and OCR, supporting learners ranging from those strengthening core foundations to high-achieving students targeting Grades 8–9 and top A-Level results.

Ash graduated from the University of Bristol with a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (MEng), giving him a strong academic background in advanced mathematics, mechanics, statistics, modelling and problem-solving. His professional experience also includes work as a Reusable Rocket Engineer and Mathematics AI Trainer, where he developed and reviewed complex mathematical and engineering problems.

His tutoring is structured, exam-focused and highly adaptive. He helps students understand difficult concepts clearly, develop stronger problem-solving habits and improve their exam technique through targeted practice, past-paper questions and step-by-step feedback. He also supports students preparing for Further Mathematics and university admissions-style problem solving, including ESAT-type questions.

Ash has taught students from a wide range of ability levels and focuses on building both confidence and mathematical independence so that students can perform consistently under exam conditions.

Smita C is experienced Cambridge educator with extensive teaching experience in History and Global Perspectives, including Cambridge IGCSE, AS Level, and A Level programmes. She is fully trained in the Cambridge curriculum and have served as a Cambridge examiner for IGCSE History, AS & A Level History, and Global Perspectives. Her experience as both a teacher and examiner has provided her with a strong understanding of Cambridge curriculum frameworks, assessment objectives, examination standards, and assessment criterias.