Experience quantitative methods tutor covering descriptive statistics, probability, hypothesis testing, t-tests and z-tests.

Find out more about Dorothy

• When did you develop an interest in your chosen field and in private tutoring?

  I wanted to tutor, but didn't have the confidence to do so. Then one day I had financial shortfall and thought, 'Well, let me share my knowledge and see'. I have been positively surprised by my growing client base and students glowing feedback. The short-term role might yet become a career. I applied for teacher training and will start my course in September 2019. Wish me luck.

• Tell us more about the subject you teach, the topics you like to discuss with students (and possibly those you like a little less).

  I teach A-Level Maths, Physics and Chemistry. These were the foundation of my degree in Chemical Engineering. I also teach modules for the ICAEW exams and accounting at degree level, as I am a qualified chartered accountant.

• Did you have any role models; a teacher that inspired you?

  I loved school and can't think of one teacher in particular. What I bring is the general feeling that everything is possible in the time that I have with the student and an infectious enjoyment of my subjects.

• What do you think are the qualities required to be a good tutor?

  Patience and technical knowledge of what you are trying to teach.

• Provide a valuable anecdote related to your subject or your days at school.

  I was the goal keeper in my class's netball team. We lost everything. What can I say? I was an academic child, but tall for my age.

• What were the difficulties or challenges you faced or still facing in your subject?

  My subjects are fine. The main challenge I face is becoming accustomed to being a full time tutor. Balancing face to face and online tuition is essential. Also pacing myself. I can't tutor 8 hrs a day. I would be a wreck.

• Do you have a particular passion? Is it teaching in general or an element of the subject or something completely different?

  Being a full time tutor, I have to be flexible to students and their tuition times. The flexibility has given me the chance to focus on fitness. I go to the gym four times a week, have changed my nutrition and am currently progressing towards my goals. All good fun and not something I could do when I worked nine to five. My latest aim is to run or cycle 5km.

• What makes you a Superprof (besides answering this interview questions :-P)?

  I love what I do and I learn as much from my students as they learn from me. :)