Marta Baker Private Tutor
Marta is an experienced Science and Maths educator with more than 30 years of teaching experience. Throughout her career, she has held a range of senior roles, including Head of Biology, Second in Science, and SENCo. Over a decade ago, she established her own private tuition service, providing personalised one-to-one support to students. She also runs a highly successful agency for online tutors with over a hundred tutors providing excellent tutoring to students around the world.
Face to face lessons take place in Marta’s dedicated, purpose-built classroom, located on the outskirts of Yeovil with convenient access from the A303. The quiet and welcoming learning environment is designed to help students feel comfortable, focused and confident in their studies.
“A great teacher takes a hand , opens a mind and touches a heart”
Skills that are focussed on:
Course-specific knowledge
Marta has taught the GCSE Science and Maths courses from OCR, AQA and Edexcel, (GCSE and iGCSE). She has also taught OCR, Edexcel, AQA and WJEC A Level Biology.
Learning how to learn successfully
Everyone learns in a way that is unique to them. Knowing how we learn unlocks our true potential.
Appropriate methods for revision
Many students still rely on the” read, cover, repeat” method but this is the best method for only a few people. Revision needs to be suitable for the student.
Working on relevant past papers
Exam success is greatly increased by understanding how to answer questions.
Improving self-confidence in exams
When under pressure self-doubt can impede recall
Techniques to aid remaining calm
Marta teaches simple, proven techniques that students can use before and during exams to help them to stay calm.
