Comfort Akinwalere

Math Tutor

Talent

34 Romney Street, Middlesbrough TS1 4NEMember since August 29, 2026

Strong communication and interpersonal skillsCritical thinkingProblem solvingPatience and flexibilityStrong organizational skillsUnderstanding of child development and learningClassroom management, including managing large classesGood IT skills

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Strong communication and interpersonal skillsCritical thinkingProblem solvingPatience and flexibilityStrong organizational skills

About

Motivated by my love for Math and my passion for teaching and meeting children's needs in improving academic attainment in math, I am applying for the role of a math tutor. Having gained extensive experience in working with children, I am committed to assisting them in achieving their objectives. I began the journey to deepen my understanding of Education and enhance my professional practice, enabling me to implement positive changes both in the classroom and within the primary and secondary education systems.

By leveraging my knowledge, I aim to support teachers and students in achieving their educational objectives.

Experience

Learning Support Assistant/Cover Supervisor - Vision for education - Newcastle upon tyne

(2023-03)

Make sure the classroom is organised and ready for each lessons
Covered for short term planned maths lessons in absence of a teacher by taking registration and supervising lessons.
Support the learning of students to ensure they make good progress in understanding mathematical principles of arithmetic, algebra, geometry.
Supervised small groups activities in and outside a classroom setting
Managed pupils' behaviour in line with school policies, thus ensuring learning continues to take place.
Kept records of student needs and progress in the classroom and making sure the subject teacher is well informed
Using clear and courteous communication skills while interacting with teachers and students
Adapted to different teaching methods, classroom settings, and student needs
Provided essential support to student with special educational needs during maths lessons
Encourage and prompt students to participate in the classroom and to be on task.

Private Math Tutor - Self-employed - Newcastle upon Tyne

(2024-04 - 2024-06)

Developed and solicited clients for math tutoring business for children of KS 1&2
Helped pupils prepare for their SAT maths exam.
Mentored and helped to develop on interest in Math and English
Worked on improving an year 6 pupil's skills in fraction and interpretation of word problems in maths
Created worksheets and practice quizzes to help students prepare for mathematics exams.

Babysitter - The Adeyeni Family - Newcastle upon tyne

(2022-11 - 2023-02)

Cared for two children of age 5 and 7
Transport the children from school to their home
Ensure the safety of the children
Provided appropriate individual attention to each child
Respond quickly and appropriately to cases of dispute and inappropriate behaviour.
Supervise activities, games and watching of TV shows
Maintained a safe and healthy environment for the children
Prompt children to change their school cloths and put on clean cloths, ensure dirty clothes are put in the laundry
Communicate with parents and guardians to keep them informed of their child's progress

Teacher (NYSC) - Ekuku Agbor Grammer School - Ekuku Agbor, Delta State

(2019-11 - 2020-11)

Teaching of Physics to Senior Secondary School Students
Preparing of lesson notes as mandated by school authority
Supervision of tests and examination
Setting, conducting and marking of test and examination
Compilation of students' results

Children's Play Assistant - Rising Star Toddler Playgroup - Newcastle upon tyne

(2021-08 - 2024-11)

Ensure the playroom is set up ready for the activities of the day
Supervise children 3years below ensuring they remain in the safe environment in the play room
Assist in developing and organizing various messy play activities for children aged 2 to 3 years
Responsible for receiving parent and children, ensuring proper sign in of each child by the parent
Attend to emergency situation and make proper documentation of such situation
Organize and supervise snack time
Carry out cleaning of the environment before and after the activities of the day to ensure required standard of health and safety rules are met.

Volunteer Children Teacher - City of God Children's Church - Newcastle upon tyne

(2021-08 - 2024-11)

Worked with children of different age group of 2 to 13
Deliver and supervise activities for children of age group 2 to 4 to enhance learning
Encourage children to interact with others and always maintain a kind attitude towards others
Supported each activity leader to maintain active participation of the student
Provided one-on-one support during teaching activities to sustain uninterrupted comprehension of the activity
Assist in setting up learning environment and cleaning up work area
Supervised children during snack time
Communicated with parents and guardians to keep them informed of their child's progress

Student Teacher - Independent Community Grammar School - Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria

(2017-11 - 2017-12)

Teaching of Physics to Senior Secondary School Students
Preparing of lesson notes as mandated by school authority
Supervision of tests and examination
Setting, conducting and marking of test and examination
Compilation of students' results

Student Teacher - Homaj International College - Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria

(2016-09 - 2016-12)

Teaching of Physics to Senior Secondary School Students
Preparing of lesson notes as mandated by school authority
Supervision of tests and examination and reporting result records to the class teacher
Setting, conducting and marking of test and examination
Compilation of students' results
Managing classroom behaviours