Andrew-Toft

Mathematics / English Teacher

Andrew Toft

Andrew has many years full-time teaching experience in schools within the education authority of Stockport. He particularly specialises in teaching core modules of English, Maths and Science as well as some non-core subjects in the Key Stage Two. For several years he has taught within the State System but more recently he moved into the Independent Sectors, where the primary objective is to prepare children for entering the independent senior schools. Thus, much of his teaching focuses on Maths, English and preparation for the entrance examinations.

Andrew has also been a private tutor within the Chinese community for several years. He has had continued success with his teaching, enabling many children to successfully progress and enter the grammar and independent senior schools.

Whilst recognising that English and Maths are essential, he believes however that every child needs a broad and balanced curriculum. Providing children with the awareness of the wider world is fundamental to their development. Andrew himself has many wide-ranging interests and is keen to benefit children from this knowledge. Arousing a child’s interest in these other areas, particularly science, will improve their learning sphere. Indeed, many topics for his English teaching are based on science themes.

In addition to the knowledge of a particular subject, there are many other qualities that a successful teacher should have. Andrew believes that being able to motivate and inspire children is important for optimum teaching and learning to take place. The ability to communicate and explain in a clear and effective way is of great importance as well. He emphasises that recognising any doubts or misgivings which a child might have is also crucial to their progress. He is also aware of the importance of proper social and ethical values in the child, and that developing these is key for a better personality.

A good relationship built on mutual trust and respect should be established and maintained between teachers and students, as this will enable the students to feel confident and assured. Moreover, the process of teaching and learning must be constructive and enjoyable as well since.

Andrew老师曾在Stockport教育局附属的多所学校任职,具有丰富的教学经验。他尤其擅长自然科学、英语、和数学等学科的教学。Andrew老师在公立学校和私立学校都有丰富的任教经验。目前,他在一所私立学校教授数学和英语,已成功辅导多名学生顺利进入高中学习。

Andrew老师认为让孩子们了解更广阔的世界对他们的发展至关重要。他兴趣广泛,也渴望孩子们能够从他所热爱并且擅长的学科中获益。他认为,激发孩子对其他领域,特别是对自然科学的兴趣,往往可以提升他们的学习能力。因此在课程设置方面,他的很多教学主题也都是以自然科学为基础的。

在教授知识的同时,Andrew坚信一名优秀的教师还需要具备许多其他素质。他认为,激励和启发对孩子们的发展尤为重要。同样重要的还有沟通能力,即如何清晰且高效地给孩子们解释某些问题。与此同时,一名优秀的老师还应该能够意识到孩子们的疑惑。最后,他还强调言传身教对孩子们树立正确的道德观和价值观的重要性。

Andrew老师认为,老师和学生之间需要建立良好的关系,以相互信任和尊重为基础,因为这会有助于学生们建立自信。并且,教学的过程也必须是愉快的,因为学习能动性强的孩子一定会主动学习。