Intensive GCSE and A-Level Mathematics Tutoring across London and Essex

“All learning is about strengthening your mind”

Intensive GCSE and A-Level Mathematics Tutoring across London and Essex

My name is Farooq Dean, but you can call me Faz :-)

I graduated from UCL in 2021 from the BSc in Computer Science with a First Class Honours. When I left, I was very grateful to have obtained four graduate scheme offers (PwC, Dunnhumby - a Tesco subsidiary, the Civil Service Fast Stream, and the Financial Conduct Authority). I spent a few years working in IT and self-taught the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis before moving into contracting as a Business Analyst which I continue to be involved in on a part-time basis.

I completed my teacher training in June 2025 and formally graduated with my PGCE in Further Education, specialising in Mathematics with additional teaching experience across IT and Business Economics. I currently teach across two institutes for Adult Education.

I created Strong Minds Tutoring to provide mathematics tuition across London and Essex. My teaching philosophy is focused on:

  • Clarity: I communicate clearly, at a speed that suits you, and I will repeat myself as many times as you want me to. There is no such thing as a silly question!

  • Challenge: I challenge myself and my students to slowly increase the intensity they are working at, to tackle new problems with confidence, and to believe that they are capable of more.

  • Critical Thinking: I will ask you to evaluate your own thinking process as you solve problems. My aim is to help you think independently, correct yourself, and strengthen your ability to self-teach.

If you choose to work with me, you can expect all of the above in a relaxed, supportive, but also positively challenging environment. My aim is to not only teach you mathematics, but to empower you into becoming a better, stronger learner who is able to self-teach and eventually have little-to-no need for tutors. The ability to self-teach is a skill in-and-of-itself and my promise to you is that we will work together on this throughout our sessions.

  • “Faz is the best tutor I have worked with. He is so clear and patient, and whenever I needed more help, he kept trying different explanations until we found one that worked. My brother is now working with him for his GCSE and I will be recommending him elsewhere.

    Mariam Z

  • Faz is a great tutor, he is very patient and unlike other tutors he is really serious when he says he will repeat himself as much as you need. I really enjoyed working with him and I went from a grade 3 to a grade 8. I would highly recommend Mr Faz to anyone struggling with Maths or exam confidence!

    Libby S

  • Faz was my maths tutor for 3 months until my GCSE exam. I was struggling but Mr Faz made a plan for me and we did some weekend intensives. He is very clear and focused and I learned so much in a short period of time. My school teachers were surprised with my progress. He will make sure you are serious about learning and wants you to achieve highly. I recommend him to everyone who wants to do well.

    Dawid K

  • Mr Faz taught me weekly for my GCSE Maths. His explanation is so clear and he makes sure I put in the work. I achieved a grade 9 and I am so grateful to Mr Faz.

    Ibrahim A