Our Tutors

Name – Philip Herron (Business Owner / Lead Tutor)

Specialism – Maths Key Stage 3 & 4 / A level

Experience – 15 yrs teaching in school, college and university / 10 yrs Private Tutor

Comment – I love my subject and feel my enthusiasm and passion inspires students to “want” to succeed. I have a proven track record of turning projected ‘fails’ into ‘passes’ #mathsiseasy

Name – Martyn Gowland

Specialism – Maths Key Stage 3 & 4 / A Level Tutor

Experience – 5 yrs in mainstream education / 2 yrs Private Tutor.

Comment – Martyn is a straight A student (GCSE & A Level) as well as a Queens’ College (Cambridge) graduate. Not only academically outstanding, but also able to communicate complicated concepts extremely effectively.

Name – Patricia Dillon

Specialism – English (Key Stage 2/3/4) / A level Tutor

Experience – 25 yrs in mainstream education / 5 yrs Private Tutor.

Comment – Pat is passionate about English and expert in Key Stage 3 and 4Β  and ‘A’ level delivery, with extensive knowledge of all exam boards / texts.

Name – Rob Cottam

Specialism – Science / Maths

Experience – 10 yrs mainstream education / 5 yrs as a Private Tutor.

Comment – Rob is a skilled scientist, with a specialism in Physics but experience of teaching all 3 subjects at GCSE level. He is also qualified and experienced teaching maths across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Name – Janet

Specialism – GCSE Science (Biology Specialist at A level)

Experience – 10 yrs mainstream secondary education / 5 yrs Private Tutor

Comment – a very popular Science teacher! Always fully prepared and equipped with a variety of resources and materials. Highly competent in all sciences / range of exam board and qualifications at GCSE level and Biology A level.

Name – Devika Thurrell

Specialism – Primary & Secondary English

Experience – 8 years experience in a variety of (Primary & Secondary) educational settings with a focus on English Language / Literature & Linguistics.

Comment – a calm and considered approach to her work; extremely well organised, methodical and resilient with strong attention to detail in all aspects of teaching and learning.

Name – Harvey Summers

Specialism – English GCSE / A level

Experience – 15 yrs mainstream education / 5 years Private Tutor / Exam Moderator

Comment – Harvey is expert in teaching and training his students in the art of ‘winning marks in exams’

Name – Sandy

Specialism – KS3 / GCSE / A Level English / Dyslexia (BDA Registered)

Experience – 15 yrs mainstream education / 10 yrs Private Tutor

Comment – Sandy is passionate about working and helping students with Dyslexia. She is able to use her skills and experience to ensure all students reach their full potential, while supporting those with specific needs who can sometimes be missed out in the classroom.

Name – Paul Coney

Specialism – Maths (Key Stage 3 & 4)

Experience – 9 yrs mainstream education / 1 yr Private Tutor

Comment – With a number of years classroom experience, Paul has developed a reputation of over achievement with his students, securing those near to the ‘pass’ grade.

Name – Suzanne Murray

Specialism – Maths & English (Key Stage 1 & 2)

Experience – 20+ Years in Primary Education with same school

Comment – Suzanne has been working at her current school for over 20 years, gaining significant experience in just about every aspect of Primary Education. With outstanding classroom control / excellent curriculum knowledge and a focus on the importance of well-being for children, increasing their confidence and self-esteem, this has been noticed in the classroom at Top Marks by both students and parents.

Name – Rachel Kelly

Specialism – Yr 6 Specialism Maths & English

Experience – 13 yrs Primary with yr6 focus

Comment – An experienced teacher & senior leader with experience across the Primary Key Stages focussed on Y6, Rachel is the SAT’s expert at Top Marks