Sumaya - Oxford
MSC Mathematics - University of Oxford
Hi! My name is Sumaya (but I also go by Maya), and I am a 2nd year mathematics student at Trinity College, Oxford with a particular interest in mathematical physics, such as topics including Fluid Mechanics, Dynamics and Quantum Theory. For my A-Levels I have achieved A*'s in maths and further maths, and an A in physics. Outside of my studies, I enjoy hiking, cycling, reading, and working at mathematical and non-mathematical outreach events with the University.
I have been a mathematics tutor for just over 5 years (with over 300 hours of in person and online experience), during which I have privately tutored over 10 long-term students aged 7-19, all of which have achieved their academic targets. I have worked with an additional 5 students in the run up to GCSE and A-Level exams, by providing "intensive courses" (many hours over a short period) to cover specific topics in detail, or focus on exam technique.
Over the last 3 years, I have had a particular interest in preparing students for their maths and further maths A-Levels, and more recently, introducing concepts beyond the A-Level specification (e.g. have written and presented an “Introduction to University Mathematics” lecture), and have provided one-to-one, and medium-sized group teaching (5-15 students).
I have experience with preparing students for Oxbridge interviews, and have edited and reviewed personal statements for maths degrees. I have also ran mathematics interview preparation workshops and mock interviews for larger groups of students with personalised feedback.
I provide tailored and bespoke tuition and match my lessons to each student's learning style, target and level. I build mathematical intuition and guide students to develop the skills needed to solve more complex problems independently, using Socratic questioning and by introducing new topics through real-life examples. My previous and current students find that by understanding how prerequisites lead to a new idea, they begin to "anticipate" maths (i.e. understand which new ideas could follow on from a topic, and can build connections between previous concepts). Using this method, students are able to confidently tackle the problems required for the very top grades, since they test not only the understanding of difficult concepts, but also the ability to make connections between topics and apply ideas in new settings. And as a tutor, I have learnt that one of the best ways to solidify your understanding is by communicating your ideas and a new concept using coherent and simple language, and I encourage my students to explain their thought processes and approaches during my lessons.
If you have any questions about my experience, please feel free to contact me at support@doxa.co.uk
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