Furnace Green Tutors and Furnace Green Tuition
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Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Bonjour! My name is Fabienne, I am a native French speaker. I have been a private tutor for 10 years in Cardiff and enjoy helping individual students realise their potential and improve their grades. I am friendly and approachable and can make learni ...
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Personal Description:
Bonjour! My name is Fabienne, I am a native French speaker. I have been a private tutor for 10 years in Cardiff and enjoy helping individual students realise their potential and improve their grades. I am friendly and approachable and can make learning fun.
Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching French for the past 10 years, face to face and via Skype (online). I have tutored GCSE and A Level students to help them prepare their exams. I have also tutored mature students/adults to improve their spoken French and grammar.
Tutoring Approach:
I think it is essential to identify the person`s level, the reason why they are learning the subject, their learning styles and their interests in order to avoid getting confused later. I then suggest a `learning plan` and discuss with the students how they would like to learn and what level they would like to achieve.
Whether you need help with French pronunciation, general conversation, grammar, or just a confidence boost or maybe a bit of everything, I would be happy to help!
My schedule is flexible.
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Prices:
- £22 per person/single lesson/50 min
- Discount available when purchased in a block of 10 lessons
- For more than one student please contact me
Fabienne
Subjects
- French
- 11+ (secondary) (£24 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£24 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£24 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£24 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£24 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: IN PERSON and ONLINE Tutoring! Either way I always create a very good connection with my students. I am a native of Italy who has lived in the UK for 35 years and has well adapted to the British system of education, still bringing in some of the fla ...
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Personal Description:
IN PERSON and ONLINE Tutoring! Either way I always create a very good connection with my students.
I am a native of Italy who has lived in the UK for 35 years and has well adapted to the British system of education, still bringing in some of the flavour of her own mother country in connection with love and curiosity for languages, cultures, and contacts with people and their cultures through the activity of teaching.
Teaching Experience:
I have been in the field of teaching languages (Italian being my special subject) for 21 years and have taught for all these years at all levels: children, GCSE, Highers level, University level, and adult classes both vocational and leasure/tourist.
My qualifications include a ESOL-Celta (Univ. of Cambridge) in teaching English as a Foreign Language to children and adults; a degree in English language and literature, as well as French language and literature; a PhD in Italian Studies. I have had mostly experience of teaching at University level in both language and culture (literature and cinema) in the last 10 years where my teaching ranges from beginners through to advanced level of Italian Language; and all levels of culture tutoring; translation studies.
Tutoring Approach:
IN PERSON and ONLINE Tutoring! Either way I always create a very good connection with my students.
My teaching approach to tutoring varies from objective to objective. Languages should always be taught in a full immersion style, especially when it is targeting groups of people who are doing it for either vocational or personal reasons.
Tutoring of subjects such as languages with an objective such as GCSE or Highers or indeed University exams must take into account the syllabus that students must complete in order to reach their target: i.e. pass exams and, at the same time, learn in an effective though 'unforgettable' way. The majority of classes must be delivered in the target language, however in order to meet timing of syllabus coverage and exams some of the concept must be strengthened in the student's language.
In an ideal world, where no exams or timed targets exist, then tutoring of a language should happen 100% in the target language.
Subjects
- Film Studies
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
- English
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
- Italian
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
- English (Foreign Language)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
- French
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am a college lecturer (Abingdon & Witney College) with extensive experience teaching both Russian and Art. I am very happy working with little ones as well as adults and believe that learning should be enjoyable and make my classes varied, challe ...
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Personal Description:
I am a college lecturer (Abingdon & Witney College) with extensive experience teaching both Russian and Art.
I am very happy working with little ones as well as adults and believe that learning should be enjoyable and make my classes varied, challenging and stimulating.
Teaching Experience:
Since 2004 in the listed subjects. I have gained experience in teaching adults and younger students both in a formal context (I taught in schools and for university degree courses) and less formal (evening and leisure courses). My philosophy over 25 years in teaching, is to produce lessons that excite and inspire. I have an enthusiastic style and my lessons are delivered using a variety of the latest learning techniques.
Since 2014 I have taught Russian at all levels and exam preparation for GCSE and A-level. I prepare students for the A-Level exam through an intense two-year course, certainly that is necessary for an A or A* grade. However, of course, it depends on the knowledge base the student has.
I constantly train and update my learning and am relentless in seeking new and varied materials for reading, listening, and writing language.
This is one student's comment:
"It is with heartfelt thanks that I turn to you to express my appreciation for all the efforts that you have invested in my preparation. Your knowledge, patience and support have been key in helping me achieve my goal of getting an A* in Russian at the A-level exam. With your help, I got into the desired university, which was one of my main dreams. Your lessons, advice, and faith in me helped me overcome all difficulties and pass the exam with excellent marks."
Tutoring Approach:
Tutoring is tailored to suit individual needs and pace, to make learning enjoyable and rewarding. I am a friendly, calm and patient tutor who believes that an open and relaxed atmosphere is essential for successful learning. At the same time, clearly defined goals have to be set, worked towards and reached during each lesson.
I always seek to make my classes challenging and stimulating, drawing upon as wide a range of learning skills and strategies as possible. I promote activities, games and practical exercises focused on student's needs.
Subjects
- Russian
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£28 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£28 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£32 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£32 p.h.)
- Art
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£32 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I am currently doing a PhD in radiopharmacy.. I have a First class Master's Degree in Chemistry (MSci) from Queen's University Belfast and an Outstanding PGCE for teaching Secondary School Science from the University of Manchester. My Secondary ed ...
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Personal Description:
I am currently doing a PhD in radiopharmacy..
I have a First class Master's Degree in Chemistry (MSci) from Queen's University Belfast and an Outstanding PGCE for teaching Secondary School Science from the University of Manchester.
My Secondary education was at Regent House Grammar School - Newtownards, where I did A-levels in Chemistry, Maths and Physics and AS-levels in English and Further Maths, achieving all A's (the top grade at the time).
I have always been interested and enthusiastic in Science and was fortunate in having inspirational teachers. This gave me the appreciation of patience and the ability to explain scientific concepts in a simple way.
I have completed a PGCE training for teaching Science to GCSE (KS4) and Chemistry to A-level (GCE).
Teaching Experience:
PGCE teacher training for secondary school Science, specialising in Chemistry. Ages 11-18 KS3, GCSE, A-level.
Tutored:
GCSE Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Maths - CCEA, AQA, OCR etc.
Undergrad Degree level Chemistry.
A-level Chemistry - CCEA, AQA etc.
IB higher level Chemistry.
Tutoring Approach:
Positive & patient.
I think encouragement is the best way to help someone learn.
I am happy to help outside of the paid one-on-one time by answering questions between sessions via e-mail.
I genuinely care about my tutee's success.
Subjects
- Biology
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- Physics
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
- Maths
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£40 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: CIAO A TUTTI! My name is Stefano, I have been a lecturer in Italian at the University of Reading since 2014. I currently teach Italian Language for Management and Business, Italian Language for students at an advanced level, and I am the module co ...
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Personal Description:
CIAO A TUTTI!
My name is Stefano, I have been a lecturer in Italian at the University of Reading since 2014. I currently teach Italian Language for Management and Business, Italian Language for students at an advanced level, and I am the module convenor of a literature module covering a period from Middle Ages to Renaissance.
I am the founder of a company, which provides language tutoring (individual and groups, private and companies, online and face-to-face). My students call me "Il Maestro": I am sure they don't mean that! :D
There is no age limit for learning ITALIAN. Contact me!
Teaching Experience:
2013-to date, Lecturer in Italian, University of Reading
2013-2014, Study Skills Adviser, University of Reading
2017 - PhD in Italian, University of Reading
2010 - MA in Italian Philology, University of Salerno, Italy
2008 - BA in Italian, University of Salerno, Italy
Tutoring Approach:
A one-size-fits-all approach is NOT my thing. Every student has different needs and lessons need to be tailored accordingly.
I also run online and face-to-face Italian language courses for small groups (max 8 students). It's cheaper and my students enjoy it a lot:
BEGINNERS, Thursdays 5-6:30 pm
POST-BEGINNERS, Mondays 5:30-7 pm
PRE-INTERMEDIATE, Mondays, 9-10:30 am OR 5:30-7 pm; Wednesdays, 6:30-8 pm;
INTERMEDIATE, Saturdays 9:15-10:45
We also have some fun with workshops about Italian & Cooking, Italian & Cinema, Italian & Music, Italian Grammar, & Italian Slang: days and time vary to suit participants' needs.
Thanks to my theatrical experience, my lessons for CHILDREN will include the use of 'puppets' and other activities to be decided time by time, according to the topic and tutees' needs.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PRICE AND OFFERS, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Subjects
- Italian
- GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£50 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£50 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Stop Struggling... Relieve Anxiety...Start Achieving... I can help you improve your grades and increase your interest in the subject. I am a full-time tutor. I have been tutoring since 1994, have got 25 years of tutoring experience. This adds t ...
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Personal Description:
Stop Struggling... Relieve Anxiety...Start Achieving...
I can help you improve your grades and increase your interest in the subject.
I am a full-time tutor. I have been tutoring since 1994, have got 25 years of tutoring experience. This adds to more than 60,000 hours of tutoring. A lot of my students are now also tutors!
I offer customized lessons, suitable for each student as per his or her needs.
I provide complete notes + question bank to practice more questions + a lot of past papers practice.
Teaching Experience:
I am a full-time tutor. I have been tutoring since 1994, have got 2 years of tutoring experience. This adds to more than 60,000 hours of tutoring. A lot of my students are now also tutors!
Following is the list of few of the schools/colleges and universities, whose students I have taught.
Harrow College
Cardiff Sixth form College
Hamptons School
Dulwich College
St Aloysius' School
Wetherby Senior School
Queen Elizabeth`s School
David Game College
St. Benedict's School
University College School
Westminster School
Aiglon College
Gems World Academy
Wellington International School
Raffles World Academy
Jumeirah College
London Business School
LSE
SOAS
Kings College
Queen Mary
University of Manchester
City Business School London
Middlesex University
University of Leeds
The University of Wollongong in Dubai
University of Toronto
University of British Columbia
UCL
The University of Leeds... and many more
Tutoring Approach:
I usually start with the current topics that student is studying in the school and explain to the student that topic and related background knowledge. As I teach one to one, my pace is faster than school and we usually finish the topic in one or sometimes two classes. And then we do previous topics and I explain doubts on those topics. I usually do not teach students that they already know, instead, start topic wise past papers of the topics students feel he or she knows well.
I explain to students how to write the answer to the questions asked,... not what they know... in a very concise and complete manner and relate the answers to the mark schemes of the past papers... and there is a lot of similar things that I explain...
Subjects
- Mechanical Engineering
- GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£65 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£70 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£65 p.h.)
- Entrance Exams
- GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£65 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£70 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£65 p.h.)
- Combined Science
- GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£65 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£70 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£65 p.h.)
- Maths
- GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£65 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£70 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£65 p.h.)
- Physics
- GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£65 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£70 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£65 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£65 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£70 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£65 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home
Info: I trained as an English Teacher twenty-five years ago. I love teaching. ...
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Personal Description:
I trained as an English Teacher twenty-five years ago. I love teaching.
Teaching Experience:
I've taught in all sorts of settings, mainly in secondary schools, but also at City College (Plymouth), the University of Plymouth, and classes in Exeter for the WEA (adult education). I'm an AQA Examiner in English Literature. I've helped dozens of private students get the results they need at GCSE and at A-Level, in both English Language and English Literature.
Tutoring Approach:
I can give you the confidence you need to achieve the results you deserve. I'll boost your command of the English language, and your understanding of what it is that writers of all types are trying to do with words! We'll develop your skills in both creative writing and in creative reading (of all genres). How to tackle the exams - this will be our focus.
Subjects
- English
- GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£20 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£20 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Hi there, my name is Rajan. I am an Accountant who has been delivering online sessions in Accounting and Finance since last five years. I have qualified for both ACCA and AAT and also have a masters in Accountancy. I work as an Accountancy Trainer ...
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Personal Description:
Hi there, my name is Rajan. I am an Accountant who has been delivering online sessions in Accounting and Finance since last five years. I have qualified for both ACCA and AAT and also have a masters in Accountancy.
I work as an Accountancy Trainer in my full time role and love to provide online tutoring services to students around the UK and internationally in the evenings and weekends. I have got the experience of working in multinational companies and also in local firms. I have completed my master's in accounting and Finance and have got strong knowledge of bookkeeping which is the essence of accounting. Check out the reviews and recommendations from the tutees whom I have taught and helped flourished on my profile.
My Specialties in subjects such as:
- Financial Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Audit and Assurance
- Personal and Business Tax
- ACCA Exams - Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills level exams except Company Law. I also teach SBL, ATX and SBR.
- AAT Exams - AAT subjects from Level 1 to Level 4 including optional modules
Looking forward to speaking to you.
Teaching Experience:
I started my tutoring journey when I was in my undergraduate studies at university. I used to teach one of my friends who needed help, advice, and support with AAT subjects such as Financial Accounting, Management Accounting and Personal Tax. Other than that, there are many friends of mine to whom I have provided valuable advice whether it be about personal finance or any other field. Check out the recommendations by them on my profile.
Since I have entered the Online Tutoring industry, I have taught more than 300 students delivering a total of more than 3000 hours of tutoring sessions. This was all accomplished within just five years and I will continue to help students learn, prepare and be confident for their exams and the course. I have taught in Accountancy subjects such as Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Personal Tax and Business Tax.
If you are struggling with a subject in Accounting and Finance and need that extra push or if you are a complete beginner, just get in touch and I will handle the rest. Thank you for reading.
Tutoring Approach:
I teach in a non-conventional way where each tutoring session is catered to your needs. No two students are alike, hence why I adapt my teaching style to meet your tutoring requirements. I use a visualizer to give you a teaching experience which is as good as teaching you face to face. I use Teams for my sessions and it is great to share screen and use alongside other software.
Subjects
- Accounting
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I am currently specialising in Plastic surgery and burns.I can teach all the medical school subjects including basic siences,medicine ,and surgery. ...
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Personal Description:
I am currently specialising in Plastic surgery and burns.I can teach all the medical school subjects including basic siences,medicine ,and surgery.
Teaching Experience:
i love teaching medicine related stuff to students and help them understand the basic concepts of everything.I teach medical students ,interns and registerars in hospitals
Tutoring Approach:
i believe in clearing concepts rather than craming.i believe that the knowledge stays longer.Especially in medicine when u have lots of things to cover u need to clarify concepts to clear exams and also to work in hospitals.I have extensive medicle knowlege and good teaching style.I believe in teaching in a friendly enviroment where the student can ask questions and help them in increasing their knowledge
Subjects
- Religious Studies
- Adult/Casual learner (£10 p.h.)
- Biology
- Further/Higher (university) (£20 p.h.)
- English (Foreign Language)
- Adult/Casual learner (£10 p.h.)
- Medicine
- Further/Higher (university) (£20 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am passionate about the IT hardware, networking, security, and software development. I focus on building a strong foundation to enable you to progress into IT Industry, using the experience that I have gained through the years and from different ge ...
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Personal Description:
I am passionate about the IT hardware, networking, security, and software development. I focus on building a strong foundation to enable you to progress into IT Industry, using the experience that I have gained through the years and from different geographical locations in the world.
Currently I am working as an IT Field Engineer for a MSP based in Worthing, West Sussex providing IT support for 250 schools in and around Surrey, Sussex, and Hampshire.
Teaching Experience:
I have a collected several years of tutoring and coaching experience with New Horizons Computer Learning Centres. I have tailored made courses for individuals and groups on all levels from government officials, seasoned professionals, and new to the scene. I have taught a wide range of people through different demographics.
Each of the courses that I have taught is based on an as per requirement basis to suit your needs and is an open discussion to assist with any intrigue in Information Technology.
I want to help and assist you to progress in your journey to your goals.
Here is a list of courses that I assist with you:
- IT hardware, networking, security
- Website development - HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, WordPress, Hosting
- Command-Line - Python, PowerShell, Bash
- Office Suite 2016, 2019, O365 - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access
Tutoring Approach:
My approach to tutoring is hands-on to guide you through learning about Information Technology both within hardware, software, networking and security based on your request that is tailored to your needs and requirements.
Subjects
- Website design
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£50 p.h.)
- Computer Studies / I.T.
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£50 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am a fully qualified and GTCS registered primary teacher of over fifteen years. I have considerable experience across all ages and stages and have extensive experience working with children with additional support needs, both in a classroom setting ...
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Personal Description:
I am a fully qualified and GTCS registered primary teacher of over fifteen years. I have considerable experience across all ages and stages and have extensive experience working with children with additional support needs, both in a classroom setting and 1-1 tutoring. I have a proven track record in delivering excellence and in supporting learners with a range of needs.
Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching for 10 years across all stages of the primary curriculum. I have experience of working with children with a range of additional support needs in the classroom and 1-1.
Tutoring Approach:
I try to make my tutoring sessions fun and interactive, using a mixture of ICT, games while maintaining a focus on formal written methods. I have experience of tutoring both maths and language and working to support learners needs such as hearing impairments, ASD and dyslexia.
Subjects
- Study Skills
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
- Special Needs
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
- Reading & Writing skills
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
- English (Foreign Language)
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: Welcome to my Page! I'm Tyrone. I'm glad you're here. Education can transform lives, and teachers help facilitate this. I speak from personal experience about this. My teachers did not see an academic career for me at school - and they did very ...
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Personal Description:
Welcome to my Page! I'm Tyrone. I'm glad you're here. Education can transform lives, and teachers help facilitate this. I speak from personal experience about this. My teachers did not see an academic career for me at school - and they did very little to help me change this. I was considered a low achiever and expected to be a plumber like my father. There is nothing wrong with plumbing; it just wasn't for me. If you've read this far, I hope you will continue as I map out my journey.
I left school with a list of low-grade GCSEs and 1 A-Level - yes, it was Biology! I had no hope of going to university with these grades, so I got my first job testing soil samples. Still determined to study science at university, I enrolled on several open university (OU) courses. I did well on the OU, which allowed me to study Immunology at King's College, London. I did this after spending three years as a medical laboratory assistant in the NHS, my second job.
After graduating from King's with a BSc degree and a fascination with cancer biology, I joined Newcastle University. I spent the next four years researching anti-cancer drugs' effects on DNA. I successfully developed novel ways to measure the level of anti-cancer drugs stuck to DNA. It was a great day when the Royal Society of Chemistry published my work. The Royal Society of Biology rewarded my academic and research experience with the Chartered Biologist status. Charted Biologist is the recognition of professional competence.
On returning home to Wales, I had my first taste of teaching 16 to 19-year-olds - and I loved it. However, teaching at Bridgend College was only for maternity cover, and my contract soon ended. My next position was with Loreal (yes, I am worth It) as a microbiologist. Loreal was great as it was a weekend position and allowed me to teach part-time at Gower College Swansea during the week.
I have spent the last 17 years teaching A-Level Biology at Gower College Swansea full time. During this time, I qualified as a teacher from the University of Wales with a PGCE. The Biology department is highly successful and renowned. The department has a 100% pass rate and grades well above the national average. I learned so much here about helping people with their education. It was where I saw firsthand how a teacher could facilitate the real transformational effects of education. I am proud to have helped so many students of varying abilities gain success in A-Level Biology.
Along with teaching at Gower College, I continued to tutor students privately. I started my tutoring business at Bridgend College and now tutor full-time online.
As your A-Level Biology tutor, I will use my vast teaching experience to guide you towards academic success. I strive to cultivate a nurturing and engaging learning environment where you can flourish.
Join me on this exciting educational journey, where we will unlock your potential and pave the way for a successful future.
Teaching Experience:
For more than 25 years, I have worked with thousands of students of different abilities to teach them A-Level Biology successfully. Throughout this experience, I have developed effective teaching and learning strategies tailored to each student's needs. These strategies consistently empower my students to achieve high grades allowing them to move forward in their lives.
Teaching Experience:
Bridgend College:
Bridgend College is a college for further education in South Wales. I taught here for approximately a year, instructing students pursuing the veterinary nurse HND qualification. My subjects included anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and the practical aspects.
Gower College, Swansea:
Gower College is a large further education college located in Goresinun, Swansea. Over the past 17 years, I have taught A-Level Biology at this institution. The biology department is sizable, with over 300 students enrolled each year. As a department member, I have contributed to its success by ensuring student achievement, resulting in a 100% pass rate and grades that exceed the national average. In addition to teaching, I organised the British Biology Olympiad competition, served as the curriculum leader for GCSE science, and acted as a personal tutor, providing support to students.
Examination Board Experience:
Throughout my 25 years of teaching, I have taught the specifications of all UK exam boards, including WJEC and Eduqas. As a result, I have a comprehensive understanding of the requirements necessary to prepare students for their exams.
Moreover, I have worked as an examiner for the WJEC, Eduqas, and Edexcel exam boards. This experience as an examiner has equipped me with valuable skills and strategies in exam techniques, which I utilise with all my students to help them achieve high marks.
Research and Laboratory Experience:
A-Level Biology encompasses a significant practical component. I possess extensive experience in experimental biology, having worked as a microbiologist, an industrial chemist, and a research scientist.
Continual Professional Development (CPD):
I am a member of the Royal Society of Biology, Chartered College of Teaching and the Tutors' Association. These affiliations enable me to stay informed about the latest developments in education and biology.
Tutoring Approach:
Teachers and tutors may seem unnecessary nowadays because of Google and AI. The most valuable thing a teacher can do for their students is to teach them thinking skills. Students must analyse the information in questions to achieve high grades in A-Level Biology exams. It's not just about memorising facts like what Google and AI can provide; it's about understanding the underlying concepts. This, and other areas, is where I can offer my professional assistance.
To provide effective help, I customise my approach for each student. I communicate with students and their parents to identify the areas that need attention and create an initial plan for improvement. These plans are regularly reviewed to ensure they continue to address the student's specific needs. I monitor students' progress using questions, tests, and activities, making adjustments as necessary to keep them on track. I keep parents up to date with their son/daughter's progress.
Now, let's explore some of my other techniques and their importance.
Simplifying Biological Concepts:
Breaking down complex biological concepts into simpler parts makes them more accessible for students. This accessibility enables students to establish meaningful connections between what they have learned and what they are currently studying. These patterns help them link ideas from the entire syllabus, giving them the confidence to tackle extended answers, such as the 25-mark questions in the AQA or the 9-mark QER questions with the WJEC/Eduqas.
Active Learning and Feedback:
I adopt a holistic tutoring approach, focusing on active learning strategies combined with feedback. These strategies include: retrieval practice, puzzles, quizzes, spaced repetition, Socratic questioning, and CRIME (chunking, rehearsal, imagery, mnemonics, and elaboration).
Understanding Scientific Language:
Learning biology is akin to acquiring a new language. Throughout the A-Level Biology course, students encounter numerous scientific terms they must understand early on. To facilitate this, I teach students comprehension strategies and the meanings of biological terminology, allowing them to develop a deep understanding of biology and apply it effectively.
Exam Technique:
Mastering exam techniques is another crucial aspect to cover. Helping students comprehend exam questions and analyse data significantly improves their grades and confidence. This skill is vital for writing precise answers needed at A-Level. It can be challenging for students to develop this level of precision, often causing frustration. Therefore, I employ various activities to guide students in honing this critical ability.
Consistent Study Habits:
I emphasise the importance of consistency in studying to all my students. Even with ample assistance, improvement can be limited without personal dedication and regularity in studying biology. Transitioning from GCSE to A-Level Biology can be overwhelming for students due to the abundance of new concepts, words, and facts. This transition is often referred to as the "big step up." Students may feel confused, frustrated, and disappointed when progress seems lacking or test results are unsatisfactory.
I teach my students that progress occurs incrementally through consistent effort and active learning strategies. With my guidance, their efforts will compound, leading to rapid advancement. This approach makes the learning process more enjoyable and less stressful. I focus on establishing solid foundations, good study habits, and providing support.
Embracing Failure and Mistakes:
My understanding of the struggle and the value of failure sets me apart as a tutor. Although failure can be discouraging, it is crucial for making improvements. With my guidance, I help students turn failures and mistakes into valuable learning experiences.
Ensuring accessibility to biology with all its complexities is paramount to me. My experience as an examiner and teacher and my diverse science background qualify me to provide the highest quality tuition. Creating a warm and friendly atmosphere in my lessons is essential to fostering an environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions, explore, and embrace their curiosity.
Learning should never be dull; instead, it should be an exciting journey of discovery and growth. To ensure success in A-Level biology, I infuse my teaching with engaging activities, relatable examples, and stories that captivate students' interest.
Subjects
- Biology
- A-Level or Highers (£80 p.h.)