Drybrook Tutors and Drybrook 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:
Hello, my name is Irina and I am a fully qualified teacher of foreign languages. It used to be English and French, but now as I live in the UK I teach mostly Russian. The languages are 'slightly' different, but the learning process is very similar... :)

Teaching Experience:
Teaching experience in the UK:
private tutoring (Russian language)
and teaching at the City University and London Metropolitan University (subtitling).

Teaching experience in Russia:
teaching English at a secondary school, language college
and private tutoring (English and French).

Tutoring Approach:
Learning works best when it's interesting and engaging.

I like using the main 'book' (it gives you an idea of how far we are venturing into this Russian language thing :)
plus lots of fun and creative exercises and tasks, based on your personal preferences and interests.

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Personal Description:
DO YOU NEED A TUTOR FOR EXAMS/RE-SIT EXAMS THIS YEAR? LOOK NO FURTHER!


GRADE 1 OUTSTANDING - OFSTED (from 2002 to 2024!)
I have been the Head of Accounting since 2006, at a large Catholic Sixth Form College in Hulme, Manchester. I am 46 years old, living in Didsbury, South Manchester. I gained my degree in Economics and Finance in 1998 from Leicester University. I began teaching in 2002 so have many years of experience teaching Accounting.

I mainly offer tuition at my home, or a local library, either at the weekend, or weekday evenings. However, I am usually able to offer tuition during the school/college holidays.

Teaching Experience:
I completed my PGCE at Manchester University in 2002. I only teach Accounting AS and A2 Level, and this is therefore my main specialism. I can also help students in need of tutoring on the Finance elements of the Business Studies A Level, or on Accounting/Finance elements of Business/Accounting/Finance degree courses.

I teach the AQA specification.

Many tutors are not willing to advertise the results they have achieved with students. I recommend you read the section below on the results i have achieved with my A Level Accounting students.

Also, many tutors seem to offer tuition in a wide variety of subjects. Are they really specialists in so many different subjects? I am an Accounting specialist, and only offer tuition in Accounting or the Finance elements of a Business course. If you need a Maths tutor, then hire a Maths specialist. If you need an Accounting tutor, then hire me!

Tutoring Approach:
Many other tutors seem to describe their strategies/relationships etc, without mentioning anything concrete like exam results! Surely the one thing a prospective student wants to know about is exam results!?!? Read on.

I have an incredibly strong track record of results at A Level Accounting. Compare the results of my students against the national benchmarks below. Please compare the difference between my students, and the benchmarks. We are WAY ahead!


My A Level Accounting students in 2022:

Grade A*-B = 79%

Benchmark A2 Accounting 2022:

Grade A*-B = 43%


Each department within the college is graded according to the college's own internal validation procedure. I have been graded as 1 'OUTSTANDING' for 17 years on the row, since I became head of the department!!!

The Accounting department was also graded as 1 'OUTSTANDING' in the last OFSTED report in Jan 2023. Key Findings from Ofsted:

"A high proportion of students achieve grades A and B. In A-Level Accounting more than two thirds of students gained a high grade (A-B). In AS Accounting, almost four times the national average achieved a high grade (A-B)."


I have been awarded grade 1 on the ALPS measure for value added on 3 separate occasions in recent years. This means i add more value to my students than any other college in the country. Value added measures the difference between what the Government predicts a student should achieve at A Level based on their GCSE performance and what they actually achieve.

Here are the previous years results, so you can see that the performance is ALWAYS impressive, and WAY ABOVE benchmark.


My A Level Accounting students in 2021:

Grade A*-B = 63%


Benchmark A Level Accounting 2021:

Grade A*-B = 47%


My A Level Accounting students in 2020:

Grade A*-B = 61%

Benchmark A Level Accounting 2020:

Grade A*-B = 44%


My A Level Accounting students in 2019:

Grade A*-B = 47%

Benchmark A2 Accounting 2019:

Grade A*-B = 33%


My A2 Accounting students in 2018:

Grade A*-B = 47%

Benchmark A2 Accounting 2018:

Grade A*-B = 37%


My A2 Accounting students in 2017:

Grade A*-B = 63%

Benchmark A2 Accounting 2017:

Grade A*-B = 40%


My A2 Accounting students in 2016:

Grade A*-B = 51%

Benchmark A2 Accounting 2016:

Grade A*-B = 35%


My A2 Accounting students in 2015:

Grade A*-B = 48%

Benchmark A2 Accounting 2015:

Grade A*-B = 34%


My A2 Accounting students in 2014:

Grade A*-B = 56%

Benchmark A2 Accounting 2014:

Grade A*-B = 36%


My A2 Accounting students in 2013:

Grade A*-B = 68%

Benchmark A2 Accounting 2013:

Grade A*-B = 38%


My A2 Accounting students in 2012:

Grade A*-B = 68%

Benchmark A2 Accounting 2012:

Grade A*-B = 36%


My A2 Accounting students in 2011:

Grade A*-B = 54.54%

Benchmark A2 Accounting 2011:

Grade A*-B = 35.12%



My A2 Accounting students in 2010:

Grade A*-B = 67.35%


Benchmark A2 Accounting 2010:

Grade A*-B = 37.36%


My A2 Accounting students in 2009:

Grade A*-B = 66.67%


Benchmark A2 Accounting 2009:

Grade A*-B = 35.83%


My A2 Accounting students in 2008:

Grade A*-B = 77.27%


Benchmark A2 Accounting 2008:

Grade A*-B = 33.93%

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Personal Description:
I returned to teaching sixteen years ago after working as a statistician for eighteen years.

Teaching Experience:
I have taught maths one-to-one, in small groups and in whole classes at secondary schools and further education colleges, covering all ages up to A level. I have also taught adults under the 'lifelong learning' scheme.

Tutoring Approach:
I enjoy explaining maths at all levels of ability and get real satisfaction from connecting at the student`s level. I believe I`m good at recognising what that level is and being able to adjust my explanations accordingly. I`m pretty relaxed and like my students to feel comfortable during our sessions. My approach is to identify areas of weakness, explain concepts from basics, then do some questions till confidence is achieved.

14% discount online.

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Personal Description:
Hello! I work in Research & Innovation at the University of Surrey where I help academics (Lecturers and PhD students) make a positive difference with their research, such as build start-up businesses. Previously, I was a Research Fellow designing spacecraft structures having finished my PhD Mechanical Engineering. I have written numerous technical papers and presented them at conferences across the world: San Diego (US) x2, Toulouse (France), Kyoto (Japan) and Melbourne (Australia) - I love travelling!

I am 30 years old, originally from Stoke-on-Trent and have been DBS checked (since 12th January 2014) for my previous STEM Ambassador role whilst studying in London.

I am also Managing Director & Co-Founder of an insect-based nutrition startup.

I have a [Merit] MSc Space Science & Engineering, University College London and [1st Class] BSc Astrophysics, Aberystwyth University, Wales.

I love and strongly believe in the STEM subjects because they're interesting, incredibly fulfilling and enable us as individuals to understand and contribute to all parts of society.

I enjoy energetic and competitive sports such as badminton and rock climbing, was Men's 2nd Team Badminton Captain and Vice President, play pool/snooker, read, draw and knit.

Teaching Experience:
I have tutored A-Level and IGCSE Physics, GCSE and KS2-3 Mathematics to students aged 10-17 through UKtutors over the past 8 years across London and Surrey. Most recently, I successfully improved a Physics student's D grade to the targeted B over the course of 3-4 months (1hr/wk)

I have tutored undergraduate Mathematics and Engineering classes in University of Surrey e.g. numerical methods and advanced materials stress analysis

I have coached badminton in University of Surrey's Club and previously to secondary school pupils as part of the 5x60 Dragon Sports Programme in Wales during my undergraduate studies

Tutoring Approach:
Over the first lessons we identify the current situation - what we're happy with, what we're not so happy with - look at the course syllabus, as this varies across regions and examination boards, and we focus on what we can improve to yield the most valuable outcome. Everyone learns differently and I tailor my tutoring accordingly by providing the most enjoyable and effective experience possible. I enjoy and prefer tutoring informally and am always open and happy for feedback and suggestions

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Personal Description:
My name is Dr Andrew, I have a doctorate in Psychology from Bangor University, where I used behavioural experiments to investigate the funcational signature of integration between social inferences and body perception.

I have experience spanning many domains of psychology, including a deep understanding of scientific writing practices and contemporary inferential statistics.

Teaching Experience:
Hundreds of hours teaching psychology in higher education: running classes, seminars and drop-in sessions for a variety of modules.

FHEA (Fellow of the Higher Education Academy) awarded by Advance HE. Fellowship status signifies professional recognition for my experience teaching and supporting learning in higher education.

Ample experience writing and editing scientific papers to APA standards.

Tutoring Approach:
Skype/Google/Teams for face-to-face discussion, and/or detailed comments through track-changes in Microsoft Word. Depending on specific requirements I can prepare materials (e.g. example data to demonstrate statistical analyses).

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Personal Description:
My name is Irineu, and I am The Portuguese/Spanish Teacher! I offer face to face Portuguese/Spanish Language tuition throughout the UK and I also offer worldwide tuition online via Skype.

I have a Diploma of Higher Education in English and a BA Honours in Modern Languages. I have also undertaken language studies at the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, and the University of Caen Normandy in France.
I am the author of a series of bestselling language books currently on sale in the UK, USA and Italy through the Amazon platform. Passionate about languages, I have extensive and in-depth knowledge of Latin-root language composition, and has developed the ability to communicate in 6 different languages including Mandarin Chinese.

Teaching Experience:
I have worked providing language services throughout the UK, and have taught in educational establishments including the University of Glasgow and the University of Strathclyde.

Tutoring Approach:
My method is unique; it will enable you to speak Portuguese & or Spanish fluently in a very short period of time.
Students have been able to pass Spanish/Portuguese proficiency exams in as little as six months!
You will learn more Spanish/Portuguese in 1 lesson with me, than you would attending 4 months of a standard course anywhere else.

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Personal Description:
I have a BSC Mathematics degree from the University of Leicester. My extensive knowledge in the subject, my tutoring experience has enabled me to get insight into the skills necessary for children to make progress. I have the motivation, determination and commitment needed to enthuse and effectively communicate maths to students in an adaptable way to fit the individuals learning style.

My aim is to give students the tools they need to become independent effective learners. I want every child to be well prepared academically and socially for their future academic and work life. I am patient and possess interpersonal skills, enabling me to connect with children; making me an approachable teacher

Teaching Experience:
From tutoring over several years I have a wide experience of working with pupils of many different ages, finding what can really help a student succeed in reaching their potential.

Tutoring Approach:
I treat all my students uniquely with an objective to make them obtain the highest possible results. I tailor my lessons to suit your child`s needs. I ensure each lesson brings value to a child, whether it be boosting a student's confidence or help struggling students with their problem solving abilities.

I communicate with parents and the child to understand the outcomes they require, feedback on the lessons and address any concerns they have. I will set homework to reassure the understanding of the material and track progress.

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Personal Description:
Hi! I am a PhD student at the University of East Anglia in Environmental Sciences.
Previous to this, I was a research assistant working in climate change fields at the University of Cambridge and completed a masters degree in Animal Science

In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, sports and playing the piano.

Teaching Experience:
5 previous tutees.
Cambridge University Undergraduate Supervisor for over 15 final year undergraduates.
Demonstrator (Large group teaching) for Undergraduate to Masters Level at the University of East Anglia

Tutoring Approach:
I am happy to adapt tutoring to suit you! I want to help students not just be able to learn the subject but also understand and appreciate it. I understand that not everyone has the same learning style so am keen for trying out lots of techniques.

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Personal Description:
I am a businessman who teaches. Employed in the Media industry I have worked for some of the largest national Newspapers and Magazines in the UK. Launched my own media business and operated it successfully for many years before concentrating fully on y Teaching work.

Teaching Experience:
Worked for a wide variety of colleges and universities. In London I worked on the Global Business Module at University of Westminster and Regents University London. At LSST I delivered their Diploma in Business Studies course. At Uni West I was one of their A1 Assessors for the Harrow area. In the Bournemouth region I have worked at St Peters School, Southbourne teaching Y 11 and Y 12 their BTEC National Business Studies course . At Parkstone Grammer I worked with GCSE Y 9 and 10 delivering their Business Studies and Economics courses.

Tutoring Approach:
I apply the same principle to my teaching as when I ran my own business. Everything is results driven and I am hoping to make better business people out of my students who happen to pass their exams en route. There are few business problems I have not come across in my career and this allows me to show the real life application of the various busness theories.

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Personal Description:
Law tutor, Barrister (16 years call). I specialise in Criminal Law and Criminal Litigation. I also have a postgraduate Certificate in Criminology. I can also help with any science-based subjects you require, as I am working to be dual-qualified in law and medicine. I am tutoring around my current medicine degree at BSMS in Brighton, where I am in the second year.

Teaching Experience:
I can help you with all your tuition needs at any level. Please contact me with your requirements for essays/coursework and individual study plans on any subject. I also have experience with SEN students, particularly those with dyslexia, Autism, and dyspraxia.

I am also studying medicine at BSMS in year 2, so I can tutor Medicine / STEM-based subjects. I have a Master's in Global Health and medical law and Ethics and a postgraduate diploma in Nursing and Tropical Medicine. I also studied immunology and infectious disease at Cambridge University. I can help with Biology and a range of other relevant subject areas, such as interview preparation, personal statements, UCAT / GAMSAT, etc.

I have a current DBS certificate.

I can help advise on CPE, LLB, LLM, LPC / SQE A level, BPTC gaining mini pupilage, pupilage, training contracts, advocacy, public speaking, and the whole range of law-related subjects.

I have taught lots of students before I have been teaching for 20 years and five years at two private universities post-graduate level (Level 7) in law on the CPE, LLB and at masters level LLM and on the BPTC in advocacy and criminal litigation and at College in A level criminology ( Level 3) both in content and preparation for the profession. I am teaching legal apprenticeships at Level 3 in criminal law at a private education provider, working with adult apprentices in the criminal justice system.

I have studied Legal Studies BA, BVC, CPE, Post Grad Criminal Litigation and Sentencing and Criminology at the Postgraduate level and a Global Health Medical Law and Ethics Masters.

Tutoring Approach:
I have a relaxed teaching style I try to understand what the student really needs and hone in and focus on what will best help them improve study skills and academic content.


I believe in fostering a positive and encouraging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes. I understand that each student is unique, with their own learning style, strengths, and areas of improvement.

I am committed to my own continuous improvement. I stay up to date on the latest teaching methodologies and resources to ensure that my students receive the best possible guidance.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or specific learning needs or requirements and would like to schedule a tutoring session.

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Personal Description:
I am a practicing nature inspired artist and illustrator and my art is in private collections around the World. I also have licensing representation and my artwork can be found on various items including greeting cards and jigsaw puzzles.

Teaching Experience:
I have been a tutor for adult education for over 15 years working for various organisations, as well as independently as a practicing teaching artist. I have an abundance of knowledge to share and can help students to realise their creative potential. I have experience of teaching groups of students as well as 1:1. I currently run online and in person workshops exploring painting practice.

Tutoring Approach:
I have a very down to earth approach and am patient and encouraging. I have helped many students start from scratch and develop their drawing and painting skills over time. My area of expertise is in painting, in particular oils, as well as knowledge in the application of a large range of other media including watercolour, gouache, dry media and mixed media etc. I can offer tailored learning for adult learners who are new to creating art or those who wish to improve and hone their skills.

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