Tom Blake

Mathematics tutor living in Squamish, BC specialising in grades 10 and up.

Contact me via email at [email protected]

Rates and Location:

Private - $60-80 per hour

Groups of 2-4 - $100 per hour

As part of my tutoring rate I offer ongoing support in the week, with students or parents able to contact me with problems as they arise between sessions.

Sessions online are conducted via Zoom, and in person sessions either at a public space such as Squamish library or at the students home in Squamish if this is not possible.

In-person lessons in Whistler are also possible, and can be discussed.

Reviews:

“My son's frustration with math was simply because the classroom instructions did not resonant with him, and everything always seemed rushed. When he was introduced to Tom, his confidence grew to the point where math did seem like a mountain to climb. I would absolutely recommend Tom as a tutor. His teaching style really worked for my son.” - Kay Olineck, 2025

“Tom is a wonderful teacher, he is clearly very knowledgeable and is kind and patient with the kids. His enthusiasm for math is infectious. We feel very lucky to have him. ” - Dewi Schrader, 2025

About me:

The joy and challenge of mathematics has always been a large part of my life, from participating in maths olympiads and running revision classes at school to my studies at Warwick University and beyond to recreational reading on infinity, statistics or symmetry. I find the purity of the subject, the neatness and objectivity, fascinating, and brings this enthusiasm and deep understanding to my teaching.

Since teaching roles at University, I have been accepting students for tuition both online and in person, and ten years after graduating I have coached dozens of students through their studies and exams at a high level. With a focus on high school math and beyond, I bring an understanding of calculus and algebra which allows me to provide students operating at the upper end of their school careers with insights and context they will not find on the regular curriculum, and do so in a friendly and informal manner.

Outside of mathematics, I am a keen outdoorsman and can often be found attached to a rope and up a cliff or running on the many trails in the sea to sky corridor (all of which seem to be uphill). I enjoy creative writing, loud music and run a dungeons and dragons game for friends in Squamish and Whistler.