About Me
My name is Paul Chodak and I am the founder of the online Maths tutoring service "Maths with Paul".
After graduating from university with a B.Sc.Hons. in Physics and an M.Sc. in Applied Geophysics, I worked for 21 years as a software development engineer in the aerospace industry in England and Germany.
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My first introduction to teaching came when I gave extra tuition in IB DP Maths and Physics in Schule Schloss Salem, an international boarding school located near the shores of Lake Constance in Germany. I soon became a full time teacher in the school and taught Pre-IB/IB Maths at all levels in grades 9-12 for a further 15 years. I also initiated a series of Maths Support Groups to help the weaker students.
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I then moved to the Bavarian International School (BIS) near Munich and taught IB MYP Maths in grades 7-8 and IB DP AI SL Maths in grade 11 for an additional year. During this time, I came up with the idea to start my own online tutoring service to help students at all levels to improve their understanding of the Maths topics they are studying, and also to provide them with additional guidance to improve their preparation for tests, assessments and exams not only in the IB system, but also in the EB, IGCSE/GCSE, A-level, German Abitur and Swiss/Austrian Matura systems because there are many curriculum overlaps. Furthermore, I can offer tuition in both English and German as I am fluent in both languages.
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I am a young at heart, friendly and approachable teacher with a wealth of experience of working with international students from a wide variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and I enjoy the diversity.
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I believe in the "I can" approach and try to instill this in all of my students. Everything is possible if you perservere, have determination and work hard. I also believe that "simple is best" and try to use easy to understand explanations of all mathematical concepts.
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I look forward to meeting you and helping you on your way to achieve more success in Maths.
Tutoring
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Subjects and Levels
IB MYP Maths
IB DP Maths
IB DP Maths IA Guidance
IGCSE/GCSE and A-level Maths
German Abitur Maths
Austrian & Swiss Matura Maths
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Individual Sessions
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Group Sessions
You can choose to have online tuition in a small group of up
to a maximum of 3 students.
Rate/hr : see FAQ.
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Cover Lessons
You can choose to have an
online cover lesson for a whole class if the normal teacher is
ill or absent.
Rate/hr : see FAQ.
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IB Maths Spring Revision Courses 2024
From 25 March - 3 April 2024, I shall be offering intensive online IB Maths AA SL/HL and AI SL/HL revision courses for students who would like to have the best preparation for their final IB Maths exams in May 2024.
The following online tutoring options will be available :
- Individual tutoring.
- Tutoring in small groups of up to 4 students.
I look forward to meeting you and helping you prepare for your final IB Maths exams.
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Book your place now ...
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I. A. - Grade 10
Schule Schloss Salem
“Not only is his knowledge in mathematics profound, but he is also extremely good at explaining concepts to students who are having difficulty grasping them.”
J. D. - Grade 9
Schule Schloss Salem
"I will always have fond memories of Maths lessons with you. Thank you so much for your support!"
D. F. - Grade 11
Schule Schloss Salem
“Mr Chodak, you are the best Maths teacher I’ve ever known"
N. L. - Grade 11
Bavarian International School
“You were my favourite Maths teacher so far, who always had a lot of patience and with whom I felt very comfortable with to ask questions."
Y. C. - Grade 8
Bavarian International School
"It was an honour to have you as a Maths teacher and I want to thank you for everything you taught me."
C. L. - Grade 7
Bavarian International School
"I will miss having you as a teacher."
J. S. - Grade 12
Bermuda
“Paul is incredibly knowledgeable and has a wonderful way of teaching. Not only does he make the class interesting, he sets up the classes in a very clever way to keep the student on task, engaged and excited to learn. He is also extremely patient and very helpful with learning issues. I rate him at the top of his field. You will not be disappointed. A kind, creative and clever tutor.”
T.K. - Grade 11
Italy
"Going into IB DP mathematics was definitely a challenge, but with the help of Mr. Chodak, I was able to confidently understand the concepts and become test ready. Very friendly and effective, especially when I needed it the most."
Z.D. - Grade 11
India
"Paul was instrumental in helping me increase my scores. Through his calm and methodical way of teaching, and his detailed explanations, he made sure that I was not left confused. As well as always checking if I had any doubts, most helpful were the worksheets he made for me from a multitude of past papers, helping me practice between classes and boost my confidence in the subject."
J.M. - Grade 11
Ethiopia
“I cannot express how grateful we are that we found Paul at just the right time! We live overseas and my son (grade 11) is in the IB program at a small German school. Not only does Paul provide exceptional Maths tutoring, he also does it in German. My son has stated that Paul is so thorough and good at explaining concepts, and that he knows the IB program inside out. Paul is warm, personable, and patient - his tutoring has brought great relief to us as parents trying to support our son through such a high level of Maths. It has been a joy to see how our son's confidence has grown - he even got the highest mark in his class in the last exam ! Thank you so much Paul. We cannot recommend you highly enough !”
L. B. - Grade 10
Austria
“I can ask Paul anything. He always has an answer and can explain complicated concepts in a simple to understand way. His notes and summaries at the end of each lesson are very helpful for me.
Thank you Paul !”