I am Stephen, now living in Schwaig bei Nuernberg, Bayern, Germany. Prior to moving here, I lived all my life in New Zealand. With 20 years of experience of successful classroom teaching, including 9 years as HoD of an Anglican Girls School in rural New Zealand, I can help students of all abilities and at all levels of high school. I am happy to start with ages 12-16, as these years are where the foundation for successful maths is built. I work hard to build a good rapport with students. I ask questions to understand where students are up to and to diagnose their strengths and weaknesses. I expect students to ask me as many questions as they need to grasp a concept, to practice it, to apply it, and to master it. I am innovative and flexible and bring plenty of ways to make maths interesting. I know many students are not big fans of maths, but I help them to believe they can still be good at maths and can learn with confidence. I am a supportive and encouraging teacher, and I have helped many students to improve and to succeed in maths. I have given many one-on-one tutorials at lunchtimes and after school, so I am very comfortable with individual tuition. I enjoy teaching, and I really want students to enjoy learning. This often shows up in increased motivation and a willingness to tackle topics students might have thought were beyond them. Together we can enjoy learning. I love helping students to 'get maths', and I will stick with them until they do. I hope you will consider me as your personal tutor.