UKVS Video Bundle – GCSE Maths (A 2-Year GCSE Course)

Teacher's Profile

Role: Secondary Physics & Maths Teacher

Year Groups: Yr 7-11 Maths, Yr10-11 Physics

Degree:  B.Sc. in Astrophysics, M.Sc. in Aerospace Dynamics, PGCE

Taught in: Wales, China, Portugal

I’m Aaron, I teach physics and maths at UK Virtual School. I am an astrophysics graduate with a master’s degree in aerospace dynamics. I’ve been teaching internationally since 2008 and spent 7 years working in high schools in China.

I am a major science geek; when not teaching at UKVS, I will be reading science journals, listening to science podcasts, and talking about the stars at my local stargazing events.

More recently, I have become obsessed with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and so now I can also be found at my local dojo, being choked and submitted by people who are younger and fitter than I am, a humbling experience for anyone who wishes to try it.

Vanessa

Role: Secondary Maths Teacher

Year Groups: Year 7-11 Maths

Degree: IT

Following a decade in IT and then running my own business while my children were young, I had a calling to teach maths. My own daughter was bottom set maths at primary and was terrified of my favourite subject.

I have been teaching secondary maths ever since, working my way up to running my own maths department. Over the years I have specialised in teaching students with maths anxiety and teach using multiple representations of concepts to aid understanding. I feel it is a privilege to teach young people and to watch their confidence in maths grow.

Outside of work, I love to dance, cook and look after my chickens, cats, tortoises and children.