Barbara Utracka

I am a recent Oxford Mathematics and Philosophy graduate with a strong interest in teaching. Since my high school days I have had a passion for learning mathematics and passing my knowledge to others. My students were both children from primary school needing some extra attention from high school students that wanted to get near perfect exam grades to get into the best universities.

I have a Mathematics and Philosophy degree which gives me theoretical knowledge needed on any stage of education from primary school to undergraduate. I also have experience in working with students and getting their trust by treating them with respect while still setting up boundaries. I also try making lessons fun by engaging students on their level by incorporating their hobbies into lessons but I also make sure that we stay on track and do not get too distracted. I find it incredibly rewarding when my students start understanding the material and what is more important, having fun with it.

I have passed my high school exams with an equivalent A*A*A* in Further Mathematics, Computer Science and English and I achieved that with part hard work and part “work smarter not harder” attitude. I developed strategies to prepare for exams effectively that I gladly share with all my students. I also do some Olympiad problems in my free time, so I can prepare students for Junior Mathematical Olympiad with ease. I also am a strong believer that a happy and relaxed atmosphere helps students learn much more quickly and do work on their own time more often.