Barcombe Tutors and Barcombe Tuition

Personal Description:
I am a fully qualified Chemistry teacher with over 25 years experience of teaching and tutoring both GCSE and A-Level Chemistry. I am married with two teenage children.

Teaching Experience:
I am Head of Chemistry at a large 14-18 Leicestershire Upper School. I have taught at this school for 25 years. I teach GCSE and A-Level Chemistry. I have about 20 years tutoring experience with much success. As well as teaching AQA A-level and GCSE Chemistry, I have tutored OCR, Salters and EDEXCEL. Indeed, one of my private students achieved 100% in an A-level Chemistry module last year and this year another student achieved 100% in an AQA GCSE Chemistry module. My students consistently achieve over 90% in examinations.
I do tutor all abilities and all my students reach their potential and beyond.
I am Principal Examiner for IGCSE Chemistry for Cambridge International Examinations. I also set GCSE Chemistry Questions and check question papers before they are sat.
Recently, I have been tutoring students in preparation for the Chemistry component of the GAMSAT Examination - used as a route into medicine by some students.
I also use Skype, facetime and email for online tutoring. I am tutoring many students by Skype and FaceTime from all over the country. It is very successful and means that I can now offer tuition to students without any travelling involved or who live just too far away from me to travel. If you would like to try this as an option please get in touch with me. I can definitely recommend tutoring by Skype - try it if you live too far to travel. I offer first Skype lesson at 50% off or first 30 minutes for free so that you can try it.
I also tutor students from abroad using Skype or Botim.

Tutoring Approach:
I think the key to excellent examination results is confidence in being able to tackle the questions set. I, therefore, focus on passed papers alongside the teaching of the theory. I expect the students to ask about parts they do not understand and build on this whilst building up their understanding and knowledge.

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Personal Description:
I have been living in UK for four years. I have been qualified as an English Teacher in Poland (MA degree in TEFL). I am in possession of a provisional registration from General Teaching Council for Scotland. I have been helping my Polish friends` children with problems they encounter at English schools while learning English. I would love to help even more children, students or adults which would also give me the opportunity to work in my profession in bigger amount of hours.

Teaching Experience:
I have done 150 hours of my probationary period teaching English to teenagers (16-20 years old).
I have worked with adults as an English Teacher (TEFL) in a Polish college for two years.
I have worked with over 40 students giving private English lessons.

Tutoring Approach:
I am a conscientious person who works hard to meet your expectations. I have sufficient qualifications and experience and I am a very enthusiastic and devoted teacher. I love working with people observing their progress and helping them to overcome difficulties in order to improve their language skills.

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Personal Description:
Hello - this is your gateway to reaching YOUR full potential !

With over 20 years teaching experience, I fully understand that taIloring learning to the individual is key !

We will work together to ensure that you reach your full potential and earn the grade in Law that will take you to where you want to be.

I am a qualified teacher of law and I have delivered law subjects at A level, Degree level and to Legal Executives (Ilex students). I also hold the TAQA qualification which enables me to quality assess and quality assure you work to the required standard.

With a positive approach, I will continually guide, assess and support you (your son/daughter) throughout your/ their law studies with a focus on your learning style and pace. I will focus on providing comprehensive, structured, interesting teaching/lessons covering the curriculum set by the awarding body that is used by your learning provider

I have experience in teaching with a number of awarding bodies including AQA, City and Guilds and OCN

I understand the need to earn good grades; it is my absolute focus to teach, guide, and support you in order to achieve exactly this whilst maintaining a relaxed approach.

My students are really enjoying their success and I have watched them grow in confidence, exam technique and knowledge!!

I am a female teacher with a wealth of teaching and lecturing experience in law; teaching at a number of levels including AS/A level, ILEX and Graduate students.

I would welcome the opportunity to teach and support you through your law subjects - I have experience in the following subjects

* Law of contract
* Criminal Law
* Criminology
* The law of Tort
* Family Law
* Employment Law
* Law of succession (wills and probate)
* The Structure of the Courts
* Administrative Law
* The English Legal System
* Law and Morals
Please feel free to contact me to talk through your requirements. I look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that I am CRB checked. I am happy to consider on line tutoring.

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching for over 20 years.

My teaching has extended to 6th form A level students, Legal Executives and NVQ Learners


Learning disabilities understood and appropriately supported.

Tutoring Approach:
My approach is at all times supportive, encouraging and relaxed.

I am speedy in the assessment of your learning style and quick to adapt in order to "enable" you to learn. I will always stretch and challenge you. I will praise effort as well as success - effort is the driving force to success
I understand that every person is different and I embrace diversity.

Please feel free to contact me to discuss your requirements.

Many thanks

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Personal Description:
I am a professional and experienced qualified teacher who is passionate about helping students succeed and achieve their potential. I have experience in tutoring on a 1 to 1 basis across all age ranges.

Teaching Experience:
I have over four years experience teaching languages in state secondary schools working with students aged 11-18. I have detailed knowledge of French and Spanish GCSE and NVQ syllabuses and specifications, having taught and examined these courses. I also have experience of teaching A level and primary languages. I have worked with students from a wide range of backgrounds with a variety of special educational needs. I have studied languages to degree level and lived, worked and taught abroad in both France and Spain.

Tutoring Approach:
I am a big believer in personalised learning therefore I like to tailor a programme of study to meet your needs. Each learner is different and so it is important to adapt and use a range of teaching styles and methods to find the ones that work for you. Where my tuition is supporting you in your study of languages at secondary school, I like to ensure that what we do builds on, and links to, what you have been studying in class. Above all I believe learning should be fun and relevant to you and so I put this at the heart of my teaching.

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Personal Description:
Teaching is my passion. I have made higher salaries in other lines of work- I choose to tutor because it makes me happy! Therefore I don't just do this for the money, if a student isn't making progress then I will always tell clients exactly that. My primary aim is to help people, and if it isn't working, you'll get nothing but honesty from me!

Exam Results

I take great pride in the results of my students. Whether it be Year 6 SATS, entrance exams, GCSE Maths or many others, the greatest joy I feel is hearing good news on results day. To hear that I've managed to help someone change their life forever in a positive way is a high that I am constantly chasing.

Here are some of my student's recent achievements in major exams:

GCSE Maths

(Grade on the left is the student's grade before lesson one, grade on the right is the confirmed GCSE result)

GCSE Maths (2023)

1 student from a 4 (C) ----> 8 (A*)
1 student from a 4 (C) ----> 7 (A)
1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 5 (C+/B-)
2 students from a 3 (D) ----> 5 (C+/B-)
1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 4 (C)
1 student from a 1 (F) ----> 3 (D)
1 student from a 3 (D) ----> 4 (C)

GCSE Maths (2022)

1 student from an 8 (A*) ----> 9 (A**)
2 students from a 3 (D) ----> 5 (C+/B-)
1 student from a 1 (F) ----> 4 (C)
1 student from a 4 (C) ----> 6 (B+/A-)
1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 2(E) (started tuition just 6 weeks before exams)

GCSE Maths (2021)

1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 6 (B+/A-)
1 student from a 5 (C+/B-) ----> 6 (B+/A-)
1 student from a 3 (D) ----> 4 (C)
1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 4 (C)
1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 3 (D)

GCSE Maths (2020)
All exams were cancelled due to the pandemic

GCSE Maths (2019)

1 student from a 5 (C+/B-) ----> 6 (B+/A-)
1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 4 (C)
1 student from a 1 (F) ----> 4 (C)

GCSE Maths (2018)

1 student from a 3 (D) ----> 7 (A)
1 student from a 6 (B) ----> 7 (A)
1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 5 (C+/B-)
2 students from a 3 (D) ----> 5 (C+/B-)
1 student from a 4 (C) ----> 5 (C+/B-)
1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 3 (D)

GCSE Maths (2017)

3 students from a 5 (C+/B-) ----> 6 (B+/A-)
2 students from a 3 (D) ----> 5 (C+/B-)
1 student from a 4 (C) ----> 6 (B+/A-)

Year 6 SATS

(Grade on the left is the student's grade before lesson one, grade on the right is the confirmed SATS result)

Year 6 SATS (2019)

1 student from expected standard ----> above expectations
2 students from below expectations ----> expected standard

Year 6 SATS (2018)

1 student from expected standard ----> above expectations
3 students from below expectations ----> expected standard

Year 6 SATS (2017)

1 student from expected standard ----> above expectations
1 student from below expectations ----> expected standard

Heckmondwike Grammar Entrance Tests

3 students passed
1 student failed
75% pass rate

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

2 students passed on their first attempt
0 students failed
100% pass rate

Teaching Experience:
Over the last 5 years I have been teaching Maths from within my own home.

Tutoring Approach:
The goal of each and every lesson is to make the sessions as interactive as possible. By engaging pupils at every opportunity, the lessons become really enjoyable with the students learning an awful lot more than if they were simply to be handed workbooks. There are many tutors that will take this approach and just watch a student go at it, I prefer to be much more involved! I also make new learning games everyday and this is a big reason why my students have been so successful at all ages.

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Personal Description:
I am a freelance tutor, theatre director, producer and workshop leader based in London. Having graduated in Drama from the University of Bristol in 2012, I have been working for a range of different professional and youth theatre companies since.

As a director, I have worked on numerous plays and musicals with adults and children. I have directed productions for many high profile schools and organisations including The BRIT School, British Youth Music Theatre and Stagebox. My productions have played at theatres nationally such as at Southwark Playhouse, The Drum at Theatre Royal Plymouth, Taunton Brewhouse, Artsdepot and Bridewell Theatre.

I have worked extensively on award winning West End and national productions as an Associate and Resident Director, on productions including The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole (Ambassadors West End, Menier Chocolate Factory, Leicester Curve), American Idiot (Arts Theatre West End) and the Olivier Award winning In The Heights (Kings Cross Theatre, Southwark Playhouse).

I also have a background working in media.production, having worked on work for Penguin Random House, The BRIT Awards, News UK and Swarovski.

Teaching Experience:
I have over 15 years teaching experience and am currently Drama teacher at Stagecoach Highgate, teaching 6-16 year olds. I also teach Drama privately for all ages (children and adults) including developing confidence and expression, coaching solo acting LAMDA exams, for private school entrance exams and drama school auditions.

As well as working with a varied range of youth and adult theatre companies and leading workshops, I was also Drama Department Head of a US summer camp for three years.

Tutoring Approach:
I am a friendly and approachable tutor, who will tailor lessons to each individual. I value the opinion of my students, encouraging self expression and personal reflection. I am keen to challenge those I work with, while making sessions fun.

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Personal Description:
Hello, I'm Ruben and I've just started my career as a science tutor. Having recently graduated from the university of Bristol (BSc in Biology with first class honours) I'm now tutoring KS4 and A-level Biology for both young and adult learners.

I have experience as a research intern for labs at the University of Bristol and the University of Newcastle, and I'm currently volunteering as a part-time researcher for the London-Based Social enterprise 'Mapping for change'. In September I will be starting a research masters in evolutionary biology at UCL & the Natural History Museum, London.

Teaching Experience:
I have no official science tutoring experience to date. I was however leading regular revision sessions and presentations for my peers during my undergraduate degree, and have been regularly child-minding for a number of families in the last year.

Tutoring Approach:
Above all I aim for a co-operative learning environment, and to create sessions which suit the learning style of the tutee. A session starts by devising learning aims which are both worthwhile and manageable. My lesson plans then combine two approaches. For new material, I introduce concepts though existing knowledge, examples and written exercises. I prepare high quality notes for each syllabus to be used for independent study. To consolidate previously taught material, I reiterate concepts using case studies, note taking and Q&A sessions. In preparation for exams, sessions will involve working through past paper questions & developing exam technique. My experiences as a researcher give me particular strengths in tutoring the practical elements of GCSE & A level biology syllabuses.

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Personal Description:
Hi! I am a teacher of fine and creative arts with excellent teaching skills in drawing, painting, photography (including digital and traditional if you have your own darkroom facilities/equipment), Photoshop, textiles (including dressmaking and draping on the stand), 3D crafts (including metal work and jewellery making), and experience in teaching all of these skills up to A level. I have taught in schools for over 10 years and I have a strong record of achieving outstanding results and an in-depth knowledge of the curriculum all UK awarding bodies used at GCSE and A level. I am extremely passionate about art and I will teach you a range of exciting skills in a way which will be engaging and fun for you at the same time as enabling you to hit all of the relevant criteria and improve your grades in both your coursework and exams. I can also teach you how to use a sketchbook creatively and I have loads of great ideas for helping you to develop your style and bring an edge of uniqueness to your work. I am also available to support with portfolio development and presentation, including helping you create a portfolio for college, university or work, from scratch!

Teaching Experience:
I have taught in schools and colleges for 10 years including one of the top London schools. Over the years I have developed a reputation as a consistently outstanding teacher in my specialisms of photography, art & design. I also have experience of assessing exam work for awarding bodies, further enhancing my knowledge of art & design curriculum.

Tutoring Approach:
I am friendly and approachable with a fun and enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning. I will support you through every step of the way and guide you through each process in a fun and exciting way, helping you to make real progress and develop your skills in each process as well as explore new and exciting ways of developing your work.

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Personal Description:
I am a qualified, experienced teacher with a passion for supporting people to fulfill their potential. I am originally from Newcastle Upon Tyne but have recently relocated to West Yorkshire. When I am not teaching I enjoy yoga and nature walks.

Teaching Experience:
I have 6 years of experience in primary education. I have worked across both key stages, with three years of my experience in Key Stage 2 and three years in Key Stage 1. I am currently a leader of phonics and have expertise in the teaching of reading. I also have a lot of experience supporting children in the key areas of maths and writing and have a wide range of resources available for these subjects.

Tutoring Approach:
I really enjoy building a rapport with my students to ensure they feel comfortable and secure. I always take the time to find out a student's current level of ability and confidence and then tailor my approach to suit this. I like to use a wide range of interactive resources. Rather than simply relying on worksheets I aim to include games, media, objects and speaking and listening activities in sessions to create variety and keep them stimulating. I believe that students learn better when they can have fun and relax and I feel my attitude and sense of humor allow me to facilitate this.

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Personal Description:
Experienced University admissions assistant with over 5 years experience at Oxford & Cambridge.

I have extensive experience assisting students to understand the requirements and best practices in enhancing their university applications to maximise their chances of securing their dream university.

Currently undertaking a PhD at Oxford and a member of my college admissions team.

Teaching Experience:
I utilise my experience and extensive bank of good personal statements, understanding of what universities are looking for in candidates and offer insider advice on how students can enhance their applications.

I offer the opportunity to coach students into improving their applications, proofreading and reviewing applications.

Tutoring Approach:
I provide a wealth of knowledge and materials to my candidates to enable them to succeed.

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Personal Description:
I have a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering (PhD), with years of first hand experience in satisfactorily engaging and supporting students as I attempt to demystify and tear down barriers (or challenges) in different subjects areas. I am passionate and enthusiastic at teaching Mathematics, Physics, Engineering related modules and Computer related modules including programming as I create an empowering environment for students while demonstrating empathy, pastoral care and patience at all times. I have gained an extensive knowledge base to enable me deliver an outstanding knowledge transfer process to stimulate curiosity, interaction and connection with students in their respective subjects of interest. I have successfully tutored students at GCSE , A levels and BEng programs. Again, I have lectured at College and University level on Science and Engineering related subjects while promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity at all times. In addition, I have excellent communication skills and ensure I offer bespoke teaching and learning that is tailored to the student's needs or requirements. Furthermore, I am fascinated at the opportunity to engage in problem solving, critical and analytical thinking. Hence, I am happy at the prospect to coach, mentor and offer pastoral care to others as I help resolve a challenge and put a smile on a face.

Teaching Experience:
I have hand on experience of engaging in pedagogical activities especially in a 1 to 1 session. I have applied active student teaching and learning styles to facilitate learning in different areas and support learners in:
-Mathematics
-Physics
-Applying productivity software including MS office suite including MS Excel for statistical thinking
-Computer modules: coding and programming using MATLAB, Python and Java
-Mechanical Engineering modules: Mechanics, Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Structural Analysis and Design using different Computer Aided Design software including SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360 as well as Ansys
-Report writing (essay, coursework report and dissertation)
Thus, I have supported diverse students in different subject areas to excel in their examinations with outstanding grades. I have lectured at University of Greenwich International College, Northumbria University and Coventry University as well as volunteered with Action Tutoring in supporting disadvantaged children with their learning. My experience enable me manage and meet the expectations of my students as I deliver a robust and standard explanation in different subject areas.

Tutoring Approach:
Typically, I elicit learning from my students by finding areas of the topic they find difficult, lack confidence and find challenging. Then, I facilitate engagement by starting my lesson from there as I clarify concepts, misconceptions or difficulties. I signpost and support the students by exploring and exposing them to the basic fundamentals of the subject. Then build their confidence in tackling related questions. Thus, empowering the students to gain a deeper insight in understanding the easy approach to learning as well as becoming competent, confident and successful in the subject of study.

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Personal Description:
Hi,
I am an experinced tutor and offering one-to-one lessons in Maths and Turkish. I have been teaching maths for 11 years. I also teach private maths lessons. I am graduated from Undergraduate Program in Mathematics Education at Bogazici University in Turkey. So I can teach Turkish.
Also I have certificate of educational coaching and mentoring. I can help children about how they study or how they find their potential.
Finally, I have certificate of mind games training. I can teach to children different games like chess, go, q-bitz, look look, reversi, etc.

Teaching Experience:
I started teaching private tutor in while university. You can see the schools I worked with.

05. 2019- 06.2021
Antalya College (The name of ISTEK Antalya Yeditepe College was
changed in April of 2019), Primary Mathematics Teacher
09.2018-04.2019
ISTEK Antalya Yeditepe College, Primary Mathematics Teacher
09. 2017- 09.2018
TED Adana College, Primary Mathematics Teacher 09.2016- 08.2017
Çukurova Education Course, Primary Mathematics Teacher
08.2015-08. 2016
Private Çukurova Schools, Primary Mathematics Teacher
03.2014-06. 2014
Terakki Foundation Schools, Intern Teacher 09.2013-01. 2014
Darüssafaka Schools, Intern Teacher
03.2013-06. 2013
Tohum Autism Foundation Special Education School, Intern Teacher
09.2011-03.2012
Ideal Education Consultancy, Primary Mathematics Teacher

Tutoring Approach:
My ultimate goal is to help the children become an independet learner.
Children should love maths and they can enjoy with it.

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