Profile of Jonathon/Virginie Gilkes

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Jonathon/Virginie
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Our approach really depends on the student's needs and current confidence level. Our aim is always to help students become independent learners so they eventually won’t need tutoring anymore.

We charge per hour and use Zoom/G Classroom for lessons. The first session is a free 30-minute introduction so we can assess where the student is at and discuss goals. If you’d like to book ahead, I offer a...
Our approach really depends on the student's needs and current confidence level. Our aim is always to help students become independent learners so they eventually won’t need tutoring anymore.

We charge per hour and use Zoom/G Classroom for lessons. The first session is a free 30-minute introduction so we can assess where the student is at and discuss goals. If you’d like to book ahead, I offer a 10% discount on a block of five lessons, and we can review progress at each stage.

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Dr G is an experienced mathematics educator with over 15 years of teaching and tutoring experience across the UK, Asia, and Latin America. He holds a PhD in Laser Engineering and has served in leadership positions including Head of Mathematics at schools in China and Malaysia. His expertise spans multiple curricula including IGCSE, A-Level, IB, and SAT preparation. Dr G specializes in both group and 1:1 tutoring with a focus on differentiated instruction, conceptual understanding, and building student confidence. He has proven success working with diverse learners, including multilingual and neuro-diverse students. Beyond mathematics, Dr G enjoys debate, coaching sports, meditation, and has developed over 100 interactive mathematics activities for students of various levels.

Specialist provision includes:

• Most international exam preparation
• Confidence building
• Problem-solving skills
• Curriculum-specific techniques
• Bridging gaps for students moving between systems

Virginie is a highly experienced native French tutor with more than 20 years of professional teaching and private tutoring experience. Extensive success supporting learners across a wide range of academic, professional, and personal objectives, with a long-standing record of satisfied clients.

Specialist provision includes:

• GCSE and A-Level French
• Adult and professional learners
• French citizenship and residency examinations
• Formal assessments, interviews, and advanced language development
• Structured progression from beginner to advanced levels

Instruction is delivered through a rigorous yet supportive approach, with lessons carefully tailored to each student’s level, learning style, and objectives. Emphasis is placed on linguistic accuracy, cultural understanding, and confident communication.

Lessons are available online or in person (location dependent), with flexible scheduling offered.
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Berget Samson
March - 2026
Jon was really supportive helping my son gain a grade 5. Our son really looked forward to his online sessions and came away excited and invigorated. Jon was keen to empower our son with the independence to work on his own and our sessions ended shortly before the exams as Jon planned.
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Julia Witting
December - 2025
Tommy was struggling with confidence in maths, but Dr G helped him get back on track. He provided clear support with homework and set targeted challenges that helped Tommy build skills and confidence, with the aim of moving up a set in the next round of assessments. We were extremely pleased with Tommy’s progress, and after ten sessions with Dr G he is now working independently again
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