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About Pocket Maths Tutor

Pocket Maths Tutor was created to simplify GCSE maths and help students build confidence through structured learning and ongoing support.

Pocket Support was created because learning doesn’t stop when the lesson ends. Students deserve calm, human guidance when they’re practising independently too.

Why Choose Pocket Maths Tutor?

Affordable Membership

High-quality maths support without the cost of weekly private tuition.

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Structured GCSE Curriculum

Lessons and resources mapped to GCSE specifications, not ad-hoc topics.

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Clear Explanations

Step-by-step teaching that focuses on understanding, not memorisation.

Expert Tutor

Taught maths for over 10 years in schools and private settings.

Optional 1:1 Tuition

Extra personalised support available when students need it.

Support When It's Needed

Ongoing help between lessons through Pocket Support.

Meet Your Tutor

Michael Thompson

Qualified Maths Teacher | 10+ years’ experience
BSc Mathematics (2.1) | PGCE | QTS | Head of Maths | Deputy Head of Maths | Head of Careers
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Hi, I’m Michael, the tutor behind Pocket Maths Tutor.

I’m a qualified maths teacher and tutor with over ten years of experience in the classroom and private tutoring, helping students improve their confidence, understanding, and exam performance in maths. I’ve worked with students across a wide range of abilities, including those who struggle with maths anxiety to students aiming for top GCSE grades.

My teaching style focuses on:

  • Clear, step by step explanations

  • Building confidence alongside accuracy

  • Helping students understand why maths works, not just how

I believe that with the right support, maths tutoring can make a real difference. When students feel confident and supported, they are far more likely to succeed both in lessons and in exams. I have tutored approximately 100 students over the last 10 years, with all of them gaining in confidence and ability from ages 7 through to 18, from Key Stage 1 Maths all the way through to A-Level Further Maths.

Through Pocket Maths Tutor, students receive:

  • Weekly live maths lessons during school term time (online)

  • Clear explanations they can revisit at any point

  • Structured maths resources to support GCSE and secondary learning

  • Ongoing Pocket Support through a flexible monthly membership

My goal is to provide reliable, high-quality online maths tutoring that fits around school life and helps students feel calmer, more confident, and better prepared for exams.

If you’re looking for a friendly, experienced maths tutor who offers consistent support through live lessons and resources, you’re in the right place.

Let’s Learn Together!

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Start with GCSE Jumpstart, or get notified when full membership opens (summer holidays). Live lessons start in September.

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