Hedge
About Me
Hi, my name is Neil Hedge, and I’m a qualified teacher and experienced tutor of English and Mathematics. I hold a Mathematics degree from Hull University and a PGCE from Manchester, with more than ten years of teaching and tutoring experience across GCSE, A-Level, and school entrance exams.
I’ve successfully supported students preparing for top UK independent schools such as Eton, Rugby, Haberdashers, and Merchant Taylors, as well as guiding pupils through 11+, 13+, and GCSE preparation. I also have extensive experience in helping students overcome learning barriers, ensuring they gain both confidence and exam-ready skills.
My teaching style is supportive yet challenging: I create structured learning plans that target weaknesses while stretching strengths, and I place a strong emphasis on clear communication with students and parents. I make full use of modern online teaching tools to ensure lessons are engaging, interactive, and tailored to exam specifications.
I’m committed, reliable, and dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential. Over the years, many of my students have secured excellent results, with several winning scholarships and places at prestigious institutions.
My teaching style
My tutoring style is student-centred, structured, and results-driven, with a strong focus on building confidence alongside academic success. I believe every student has unique strengths and challenges, so I tailor each lesson to their individual needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.
I emphasise clarity and step-by-step explanations, breaking down complex concepts into manageable parts so students never feel overwhelmed. At the same time, I challenge them with progressively harder material to ensure they are stretched and prepared for high-level exams.
My lessons are highly interactive and engaging: I make full use of online whiteboards, past papers, and exam-style exercises, so that students are actively applying knowledge rather than passively receiving it. I also incorporate exam technique training — teaching students how to manage time, decode question wording, and maximise marks.
I maintain regular communication with parents and students, providing feedback on progress and adapting learning plans as needed. Above all, I aim to instil a sense of independence and resilience, so students leave not just with stronger grades but also with improved study skills and confidence in their own ability.
My past experience
Yes — I am a fully qualified teacher with over five years of classroom experience and more than ten years of tutoring across English and Mathematics. I have supported students from ages 7–18, preparing them for GCSEs, A-Levels, and competitive school entrance exams, with a track record of helping pupils achieve and often exceed their target grades.
My Proudest Achievements
I am proudest of helping students secure scholarships and places at prestigious schools such as Eton, Rugby, and Haberdashers, as well as guiding GCSE pupils to grade 9s. Beyond results, my greatest achievement is building confidence in students who once struggled, enabling them to believe in their own ability to succeed.
I teach
- ACT
- ACT (US College Admissions)
- CAT
- SAT
- Non Verbal Reasoning
- SAT (US College Admissions)
- Verbal Reasoning
- UCAT ANZ
- UCAT
- TOEFL
- MCAT
- MLAT
- IELTS
- 11+
- 13+
- 13+ Tutors
- 16+
- 3+ and 4+
- 7+ and 8+ Tutors
- A-Level Re-take Tutor
- Alleyn's
- Benenden School Admissions
- City of London School Admissions
- Emmanuel College Wimbledon School Admissions
- Eton College Admissions
- GCSE Re-take Tutor
- ISEB
- King's College Wimbledon School Admissions
- Merchant Taylors'
- The Latymer School Admissions
- Winchester College School Admissions
- Westminster Admissions
- Haberdasher's Aske's School Admissions
- Dulwich College School Admissions
- Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Maths
- Further Maths
- Statistics
- Mechanics
- Pure Maths
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- English
- English Language
- English Literature
- Phonics
- Reading
- Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
- Creative Writing
- Portugese
- Russian
- Spanish
My Results and Achievements
- A* English Maths
- Top 10% (700+) in AR
- A* English
- A* Maths
- Foundation Maths
- Pass Marths