PhD
Mathematics Education
Loughborough University
September 2026 places are now open
GCSE · A-level · Undergraduate mathematics
Maths becomes easier when it finally makes sense.
Expert, personalised tuition with Dr Safdar Shah—identifying gaps, rebuilding understanding and developing the confidence to perform independently in exams.
Online lessons available
In person in Waltham Forest
Specialist teaching
More than knowing the answer.
Safdar is trained not only in mathematics, but in how students understand, misunderstand and learn mathematical ideas.
One student. One clear plan.
Tuition is shaped around the student’s current understanding, target level and examination demands.
September intake
Weekly lesson places are limited.
Cambridge MEd
Mathematics Education
University of Cambridge
UCL PGCE
Mathematics
Institute of Education
Warwick
Mathematics & Philosophy
University of Warwick
Tuition and pricing
Focused support at the right level.
Lessons are available online and in person within Safdar’s Waltham Forest teaching area.
TuitionOnlineIn person
GCSE Mathematics
Foundation, Higher and targeted examination preparation.
Online
£45
per hour
In person
£55
per hour
A-level Mathematics
Pure mathematics, statistics, mechanics and exam technique.
Online
£55
per hour
In person
£65
per hour
Undergraduate Mathematics
Selected university topics, reasoning and problem-solving.
Online
£65
per hour
In person
£75
per hour
KS3 mathematics is available by enquiry.
Weekly recurring lesson places are reserved in advance.
Why Dr Shah?
Most tutors know maths. Safdar has studied how students learn it.
That difference shapes every explanation, question and learning decision.
Find the real problem
Safdar identifies the missing knowledge, misconceptions and habits that are preventing progress.
Make difficult ideas clear
Topics are broken into connected, understandable steps—not memorised tricks that disappear under pressure.
Build independent performance
Students learn to reason, solve unfamiliar problems and apply their understanding confidently in examinations.
Beyond the classroom
Dr Safdar Shah MEd (Cantab)
A specialist in mathematics and how students learn it.
Safdar combines advanced academic training in mathematics education with experience teaching Key Stage 3, GCSE, A-level, international and undergraduate mathematics.
PhD Mathematics Education — Loughborough University
MEd Mathematics Education — University of Cambridge
PGCE Mathematics — UCL Institute of Education
BSc Mathematics & Philosophy — University of Warwick
Current GCSE and A-level online tutor
Former sixth-form and international-school mathematics teacher
Former Loughborough University Graduate Teaching Assistant in undergraduate mathematics
Experience across KS3, GCSE, A-level, CIE and undergraduate mathematics
Clear understanding. Confident performance.
How tuition begins
From first conversation to a clear plan.
Conversation
Discuss the student’s current performance, concerns, goals and preferred lesson format.
Initial assessment
Identify the most important gaps, misconceptions and priorities for improvement.
Personal tuition plan
Begin focused weekly tuition with clear objectives, practice and ongoing progress monitoring.
September places
Start the academic year with a clear plan.
Tell Safdar about the student’s current level, goals and preferred lesson format.
Online & in person in Waltham Forest