Leighton S.

Qualified Teacher (PGCE, QTS & BA Hons First Class) with extensive classroom and tuition experience since 2013. I teach (all ages and levels): English Lang and Lit, English as a Foreign Language, French, Spanish, History, Geography, 11+, RE. Maths and Biology up to Year 9. * * Working hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays - from 9am - 3pm * * 📆 I keep my availability updated daily. I teach: 📝 STUDENT AGES: 5 - 99 PRIMARY (EYFS, KS1, KS2): English, EFL/ESL Spanish, French, Mandarin, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Maths, 11+, Homeschoolers SECONDARY & GCSE (KS3, KS4): English, EFL/ESL, IELTS, Spanish, French, History, Geography, Religious Education, Homeschoolers A-LEVEL & INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (KS5): Spanish, French, English Language and Literature, History, EFL/ESL, IELTS, Homeschoolers UNIVERSITY LEVEL: Spanish, French, English, EFL/ESL, IELTS 🏫 EXAM BOARDS: AQA, Edexcel, Cambridge CIE, CEM, GL, WJEC, IELTS, International Baccalaureate 🗣️ LANGUAGES: Spanish (bilingual) English (bilingual) French (C2) German (A2) Portuguese (A2) Italian (A1) Mandarin (HSK2) 🌍 Polyglot from an international education background with a breadth of experience in teaching all ages and all abilities since 2013. Specialisation in Spanish, French, English and SEN. 👩🏻‍🏫 Absolutely dedicated to helping my students to achieve the best results they can. Proud of all of my students and all of their achievements; I am always their biggest cheerleader! Qualified Teacher (PGCE, QTS & BA Hons First Class) with extensive classroom and tuition experience since 2013. I teach (all ages and levels): English Lang and Lit, English as a Foreign Language, French, Spanish, History, Geography. Maths and Biology up to Year 9. 2016: PGCE Secondary MFL Spanish & French 2015: 1st Class BA Joint (Hons) Spanish and French with distinction in Spanish 2014: ERASMUS @ Universidad de Granada, Spain 2013: ERASMUS @ Université Jean-Moulin Lyon 3, France 2011: International Baccalaureate Diploma (32 & 13 IGCSEs A*-C) 2010: Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award 2010: HSK2 Mandarin Chinese

Teaching: - GCSE Maths (specifically Higher students) - AS-Level (Year 1) Pure Maths Exam Boards: - GCSE: AQA, Edexcel and Pearson - A-Level: Edexcel Languages: - English (native) Preferred Student Age Group: - Secondary School (Year Groups 9-11) - College (Retakes or A-Level) Preferred Student Gender: - I tend to work better with Female students Teaching Experience: - 5+ years of online tutoring - 4 years Learning Support Assistant (LSA), specialising in Math-based subjects. Relevant GCSEs: - Maths (Grade 8) Relevant A-Levels: - Maths (Grade A) Courses: - Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health (Pass) - Level 2 Youth Work Practice (Pass) - Level 2 & 3 Understanding Autism (Pass) - Level 2 Counselling (Pass)

🎓 **Looking for an experienced Computer Science, Maths, and Coding tutor? You're in the right place!** With **5+ years of teaching experience**, I help students from the **UK, Middle East, and USA** through tailored, engaging lessons—from coding for kids to undergraduate-level programming. 📚 **Courses I Specialise In:** 1️⃣ **GCSE Computer Science:** OCR, AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, WJEC 2️⃣ **A-Level Computer Science:** OCR, AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, CAIE, WJEC 3️⃣ **KS2 & KS3 Computer Science** 4️⃣ 🐍 **Python Coding for Kids** 5️⃣ 💻 **BTEC IT:** Levels 2 & 3 6️⃣ **National 4 & 5 Computer Science:** SQA Scotland 7️⃣ 👨‍💻 **Programming Fundamentals & OOP:** C++, C#, Java, Python 8️⃣ 🌐 **Web Development:** HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery 9️⃣ 🗃️ **SQL Basics** 🔟 ➕ **KS2, KS3, GCSE Maths** 🧠 **My Teaching Approach** Every student learns differently, so I tailor lessons to their needs and pace, using: ✅ Clear explanations and real-world examples ✅ Hands-on coding and problem-solving exercises ✅ Student-centred guidance ✅ Regular assessments to track progress ✍️ **Experience Highlights** 🔹 Authored challenging GCSE and A-Level Computer Science questions for **OCR**. 🔹 Created educational content for **Seneca Learning**, a UK-based e-learning platform. 🚀 **Ready to get started?** Whether you want to improve your grades, prepare for exams, or develop your coding skills, I'll help you build confidence and reach your goals. **Feel free to get in touch!** I hold a Master's degree in Computer Science (MSCS) and have completed several professional certifications to strengthen my technical expertise. These include Software Development Life Cycle Specialization from the University of Minnesota; Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python) and Python Data Structures from the University of Michigan; and Responsive Website Basics: Code with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, along with Responsive Web Design from the University of London. These qualifications complement my practical programming knowledge and teaching experience.

From a remarkably young age, my journey has been defined by an insatiable curiosity and a multi-disciplinary drive—whether I was writing poetry and stories, teaching mathematics, repairing bicycles, phones, and computers, or mastering multiple musical instruments. Driven by deep planning, discipline, and consistency, I possess the proven ability to learn and master any skill from novice to advanced level. Over nine years of teaching Mathematics and English across diverse age groups—and designing my own custom educational materials—I have empowered learners to truly understand complex concepts, with 90 percent of my students significantly improving both their academic performance and work ethic. This impact led local schools to invite me specifically to help break down advanced mathematical concepts for their classes. Parallel to my teaching, my background in technology spans practical software development, data science, systems administration, and security. I code fluently in Python and JavaScript, hold intermediate proficiency in C, C++, C#, Java, and PHP, and build custom, accurate software tools that automate workflows and dramatically reduce operational time. Highly adaptable across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments, I leverage my advanced mathematical background alongside cloud computing to group, sort, organize, and analyze complex datasets into meaningful, actionable insights. I am proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) to optimize business efficiency, and I maintain a solid foundation in cybersecurity to perform safety tests, protect systems, and execute proper threat response measures. Beyond technical and academic expertise, I am a dedicated communicator, mediator, and community mentor. I take pride in explaining products and services with clarity, treating every customer with respect, and stepping in as a neutral third party to resolve conflicts with win-win solutions. Grounded in empathy, I deliver motivational talks on life, technology, the arts, and mathematics, and I have spent my spare time teaching piano, guitar, and vocals to youth as a constructive outlet against depression, violence, and substance abuse. Ultimately, I don't work merely for a salary; I work to learn, teach, innovate, and collaborate, combining ideas with diverse teams to build healthy, successful systems where quality solutions thrive. I am a passionate educator with over 12 years of experience teaching Mathematics, dedicated to helping students build confidence and excel in their studies. Throughout my teaching career, I have supported learners across Key Stages 2, 3, and 4, as well as GCSE (AQA, OCR, Edexcel), AS Level, and A Level Mathematics. Beyond classroom instruction and private tutoring, I extend my impact by authoring mathematics books and developing educational apps designed to make complex concepts clear, engaging, and accessible. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, alongside a BSc in Computer Science—a combination that allows me to bridge the gap between theoretical elegance and practical innovation. While my work in mathematics gives me the tools to decode complex patterns, structure rigorous logic, and model the universe's most intricate problems, my studies in computer science allow me to bring those abstract formulas to life through code, algorithm design, and software engineering. I don't just study equations on a page or lines of code on a screen; I build a unified discipline where mathematical precision fuels technological solutions, transforming raw logic into real-world impact. My teaching practice is deeply informed by educational psychology, allowing me to understand how individual learners process information and tailor my approach to their unique learning styles. I have extensive experience supporting neurodivergent learners, including students with ADHD and dyslexia, and I adapt strategies to foster an inclusive, structured, and encouraging environment. Having worked with a diverse range of international students, I often communicate with learners in their home languages to build trust, bridge cultural gaps, and ensure complex concepts are fully understood. Driven by a strong belief in lifelong learning and effective communication, my work spans multiple disciplines. In addition to tutoring mathematics, I serve as an Air Traffic Service Officer—where precision, analytical thinking, and high-stakes problem-solving are paramount—and perform as a musician, blending technical expertise with creative passion. I explore the beauty of pure mathematical theory and apply it directly to real-world challenges. By taking abstract concepts, patterns, and complex equations, I translate them into practical solutions for modern problems. Whether it's modeling complex systems, analyzing data, or building logical frameworks, my focus is on using the power of mathematics to make sense of the world and build better solutions for the future.