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Fei

Private Maths and Further Maths Tutor in Orpington

Ph.D. in Actuarial Mathematics and a qualified actuary with professional City experience

Extensive experience teaching GCSE Maths (including iGCSE, AQA Further Maths, FSMQ), A Level Maths, A Level Further Maths, IB Maths, and AP Maths

Prepares students for competitive university entry exams, including TMUA, ESAT (formerly ENGAA & NSAA), MAT, and STEP

Teaches 60+ students from highly competitive London schools such as Newstead Wood, St Olave’s, Wilson’s, Eltham College, King’s College School, St Paul’s Girls’ School, Judd, Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar, and Bromley High School

Experienced in supporting learners with SEN needs, including autism, ADHD, and anxiety, using a calm, patient, and structured approach

Skilled at identifying learners’ strengths and weaknesses through initial assessments and tailored lesson planning

Experienced in teaching undergraduate statistics, including detailed marking and written feedback

Creates a positive and inclusive learning environment, building students’ confidence and resilience in mathematics

Provides clear explanations and detailed feedback to students and parents, ensuring measurable academic progress

Able to offer career insights into finance, actuarial science, and related professions, drawing on personal City experience

Teaching Experience

2016 - 2022 During this period, I was primarily tutoring my elder daughter for her 11+ exam. She is now in a girls’ local grammar school based in South East London.

2022 - 2026 During this period, I was tutoring my younger daughter for her 11+ exam.

2023 - 2026 During this period, I started to teach children other than my own daughters. Though I started with a small number, currently I have around 60 regular students. Half of these students are preparing for their GCSEs and the other half are preparing for their A Level / A Level Further exams, covering various exam boards, including Edexcel, OCR, OCR MEI and AQA. Most of these lessons are conducted on an in-person and one-to-one basis. These students come from various grammar schools and private schools, including

Newstead Wood School, St Olave’s Grammar School, Wilson’s School, Eltham College, King’s College School, St Paul’s Girl School, Judd School, Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, Bromley High School, Dartford Grammar School, Sevenoaks School Eton College Winchester College Benenden Private School, etc

In addition to my own marketing channels, I work with the following agencies to acquire students.

Fleet Education - The UK agency that provides SEN services

Preply — online education platform

Sherpa — online education platform

First Tutors — online education platform

UK Tutors — online education platform

Tutorhunt - online education platform

Tutopiya - Singapore online education platform

ClassTutor - UK-based agency

The Education Hotel - UK-based agency

Tutorextra - UK-based agency

Tutorclass - UK-based agency

Regal Education - China / UK education agency

Intergreat Education - China / UK education agency

In addition to school teaching, I also teach actuarial mathematics to mature students. If requested, I also give career advice on finance based on my personal experience in both academia and the financial industry.

Tutoring Approach

My approach to tutoring is clear, structured and highly personalised. I do not simply show students how to answer individual questions; I help them understand the ideas behind the methods, connect different topics together, and build the confidence to tackle unfamiliar problems independently.

I pay close attention to each student’s gaps, habits and thinking process. Some students need stronger foundations, some need more exam technique, and others need to be stretched with harder questions. My lessons are therefore adapted to the student’s level, target and personality.

With my background in actuarial mathematics and many years of working with complex mathematical ideas, I aim to make difficult topics feel logical and manageable. I believe good tutoring should not only improve marks, but also develop clearer thinking, better problem-solving skills and a more positive attitude towards mathematics.

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Qualifications

Actuary

Professional · Institute and Faculty of Actuaries · 2023

PhD Actuarial Mathematics

Doctorate · Heriot-Watt University · 2010

MSc Actuarial Science

Masters · Heriot-Watt University · Distinction · 2006

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hello.daytrading Comment

Excellent maths tutor! Highly recommended!

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Many thanks for your recommendation!

hello.sophiaboxinyu Comment

Very happy to provide this review. Fei is a brilliant maths tutor. He knows the syllabus really well and the past paper questions. Also, he covers my university entrance test at the same time, so that I do not have go to a different place. His marking is really detailed and carries a lot of constructive feedback, such as how to make the processes more efficient, how to present the work better to make it easier to read. Really appreciated! Highly recommended!

Tutor response

Thanks so much for your review. Appreciated!

NanFirst Tutors

I have been extremely impressed with Fei Yu from the very beginning. His deep subject knowledge, patient approach, and clear explanations have significantly boosted my child's confidence and academic performance. Not only has my child improved in test scores, but she has also developed a genuine interest in the subject—a truly outstanding tutor. Fei Yu has always been a consistently reliable, punctual, and well-prepared tutor. He tailored each session to suit my child’s learning style and kept us regularly updated with progress. A Highly Recommended A Level maths tutor!

Tutor response

Your valuable comment is appreciated! Thank you so much!

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