Shreeya Patel
Founder
What inspired you to start SmartX Tutoring?
I founded SmartX Tutoring in 2022 with the aim to build the Best Online Tutoring Agency in the UK. In 2025 we won the "Best Holistic Academic Tutoring & Exam Preparation Provider 2025 - London" which was only the first milestone.
I truly believe that education shouldn't feel like a chore or draining for students. Our aim at SmartX is to deliver high quality tutoring and the way we do this is by building a strong mentor-student relationship with a little bit of fun added to each session our students always leave a session feeling motivated, confident and excited for the next session.
I want to help students across the UK achieve better GCSE results and A Level results without feeling stressed or burnt out.
What do you think sets SmartX Tutoring apart from other tutoring companies?
SmartX Tutoring is committed to delivering high quality, personalised 1-to-1 tutoring. Our Tutors know that no 2 students learn in the same way, overtime we learn and pick up on exactly how a specific students learn and adapt each session to their needs.
We follow a 6 week structure to ensure progress is made.
During your Intial session, the tutor will conduct an baseline test to determine strengths and weaknesses, the tutor then uses this to structure the next 6 lessons of learning.
We cover the weaknesses and build strong foundations in order to layer more complex topics and skills onto.
On the 6th session we do another mini assessment to determine how much progress has been made in the previous sessions. A Report is also sent out to parents so that they can also see how much progress has been made.
All of out students also get access to a 24/7 Whatsapp group chat so that they can reach out to their expert tutor at any point outside of class time as well.
What does student success mean to you personally?
Helping students build confidence, motivation, and achieve grades that allow them to pursue their dream career is what student success looks like to. More importantly building a strong relationship with our students to the point they are comfortable and confident to ask us when they are struggling with their academics.
How has being a tutor changed your life and perspective on education?
After experience in tutoring GCSE and A Levels for Biology, Physics and Maths I quickly realised how important it is to make real world connections to textbook theories. Often complex theories aren't so complex when you can apply the concepts to real life, for example in A Level Physics you learn about kinematics, when you use kinematics to predict motion of an object before it starts moving, there's a sense of fulfilments when you can predict the motion correctly.
Where do you see SmartX Tutoring in the next few years?
In the next few year, I want to be able to support more students across the UK. Spark the passion of learning in more and more students and build SmartX into the best online tutoring agency in the UK.
I also want to be able to start a designated service for students with SEN needs, as SEN shouldn't be the reason why students feel left behind or feel out of the norm. SEN or not learning should be fun and accessible for all!
Tatva
Manager / Head of Admin
Tatva is the head of Admin at SmartX, when you sign up for regular tutoring sessions with SmartX, Tatva will be your point of contact. Any issues he is your man!
Here is a little snippet of Tatva and his journey at SmartX Tutoring.
What do you enjoy most about working at SmartX Tutoring?
I know how much I benefited from GCSE Tutoring and A Level Tutoring. It helped me boost my grades and confidence drastically, and I want to have that effect on others. To push students to achieve more because everyone has the potential. Seeing students grow in confidence and progress onto higher grades gives me a sense of fulfilment that I haven't felt anywhere else.
How do you help students and parents have the best experience possible?
I want all new students to have the smoothest onboarding experience. Knowing they are in the right hands from the start has a major impact on their confidence. With clear communication and 24/7 support through their tutoring journey, I aspire to make sure that all parents and students have reassurance and an enjoyable time with us.
What’s been your proudest moment since joining SmartX Tutoring?
My proudest moment at SmartX was when one of my A Level Students jumped from a U grade straight to a B! When we started, she really struggled with confidence and how to remember so much content, but over time, we built things up, and over three 6-week session bookings, she was very motivated and extremely happy getting a B. We are now aiming for an A*! Seeing how proud she was of herself was honestly the best part. It made me realise how rewarding it is to help someone believe they can do it.
What makes SmartX Tutoring’s approach to education special?
SmartX stands out from the rest in numerous ways.
Firstly, progress tracking – through the proven 6-week structure, we make sure that every child has their progress reviewed and given to the parents, more often than schools do as well.
Secondly, 24/7 support. Tutors are always just a message away, so if any questions about homework, tests, are stressed out, or even need to reschedule, it’s easy as pi(e).
And finally, with a proven track record (100% A*-Bs in 2025), we know our tutoring is helping students achieve the grades they want.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I love watching cricket and football, as well as that I like to play chess, but I’m currently losing more matches than winning, a little bit like Manchester United! :(
