As a teacher and tutor, I am often asked "Why do I love Maths?" It's a question that drills deep to the core of who I am and what I do. I’ve always been good at Maths, and a certain amount of talent combined with a lot of hard work has seen me get a degree in Mathematics from Durham University, a Masters in Mathematics Education from Cambridge University, and a career focused on sharing my love of the subject with students around the world.   Invariably, when I’m asked about

"I'm not good at Math." This statement is such a staple in the Mathematics classroom. It reflects a fixed mindset, a perspective that sees abilities as innate traits rather than skills that can be developed. The alternative to this is a growth mindset – a perspective that believes that abilities and talent can be developed through hard work and perseverance. I believe that educators and parents must understand and foster a growth mindset in our students. At its most basic, a

Reflecting on my journey as an educator and teacher for the last 15 years, I cannot help but ask myself: What drove me to be an educator?  Why am I still a teacher? My Teaching Journey I started tutoring a family friend at the age of 15 in Mathematics and Chemistry. Finding real enjoyment and value in helping others, I set up a tutoring club at high school, where we helped support younger students. After graduating, I decided I needed to broaden my horizons and teach in a di