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Charles's profile picture
Subjects: Physics  |  Chemistry  |  Combined Science  |  Biology  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home
Info: As a Private Tutor, I am fully committed to teach and assist students of diverse needs and abilities to develop and attain the highest possible achievement in their academic career. ...
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Personal Description:
As a Private Tutor, I am fully committed to teach and assist students of diverse needs and abilities to develop and attain the highest possible achievement in their academic career.

Teaching Experience:

I have over ten years' experience of teaching Science at KS3 & GCSE and Biology at 'A'-Level. I also have over fifteen years' experience as a Lecturer in Applied Biology at various universities in the UK, Nigeria and South Africa. I have been a Private Tutor to many students at various stages over the last six years.

Tutoring Approach:

Imaginative, enthusiastic, innovative and committed, are four words that would briefly describe my skills as a tutor. I always acknowledge my students' personal expectations and strive to create a positive learning environment that leads to their success.

Subjects
  • Physics
  • 11+ (secondary) (£22 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
  • Chemistry
  • 11+ (secondary) (£22 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)

  • Combined Science
  • 11+ (secondary) (£22 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
  • Biology
  • 11+ (secondary) (£22 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£30 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)


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Zara's profile picture
Subjects: Biology  |  Chemistry  |  Maths  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: Hello. My name is Dr. Zara and I tutor students in the age group 13-18. I hold a Ph.D. in medical biochemistry and a PGCHE from the University of Kent. I am currently working at the University of Bristol. I specialise in teaching Chemistry and Bi ...
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Personal Description:
Hello. My name is Dr. Zara and I tutor students in the age group 13-18. I hold a Ph.D. in medical biochemistry and a PGCHE from the University of Kent. I am currently working at the University of Bristol.

I specialise in teaching Chemistry and Biology at A-level, specifically for OCR and AQA exam boards. I also teach Edexcel Biology (SNAB). I come across as a friendly, patient and enthusiastic tutor. I strive to make learning a creative and enjoyable experience, while always keeping the students goals in mind.

In the academic year ending June 2019, 80% of my students of my students achieved predicted or better-than-predicted grades, and the majority of them were able to go to a University of their choice. Their testimonials are available for you to read on my website.

Apart from regular tutoring, I also offer intensive coaching in preparation for entrance exams, GCSE and A-level exams. I am able to help with homework assignments and proofreading. Additionally, I have previous experience of tutoring students with special needs.

Teaching Experience:

I have six years teaching experience at both undergraduate and post-graduate level, in addition, I have been a part-time tutor for four years. I have marked GCSE and A-level papers and can offer advice on the best way to answer exam questions to maximise marks. Most of my students show rapid increase in confidence levels after 2-3 sessions of tutoring.

Tutoring Approach:

My aim is to motivate young people to achieve the best of their abilities. I believe that all students can do well, turning negative barriers into positive outcomes. My approach is to break down difficult areas into bite size achievable goals. I set goals for my tutees and plan my lessons well in advance. Lesson plans and student progress reports are available to both tutees and parents. For students who work with me for an entire year, I offer additional help with exam paper revision and feedback sessions.

Subjects
  • Biology
  • A-Level or Highers (£60 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£60 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£60 p.h.)
  • Chemistry
  • A-Level or Highers (£60 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£60 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£60 p.h.)

  • Maths
  • Adult/Casual learner (£50 p.h.)

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Nicholas's profile picture
Subjects: Biology  |  Chemistry  |  Combined Science  |  Maths  |  Physics  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home
Info: I have a degree in Physics from the University of Nottingham and have taught Science in schools for over 8 years. I have a wide variety of teaching experience, from teaching English as a foreign language to a small group of 6 year olds, to teaching A ...
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Personal Description:
I have a degree in Physics from the University of Nottingham and have taught Science in schools for over 8 years. I have a wide variety of teaching experience, from teaching English as a foreign language to a small group of 6 year olds, to teaching A level Physics in college. I love teaching and especially enjoy seeing students progress, become more confident and gain a real interest and love of the subject.

Teaching Experience:

I have now been tutoring for over 3 years, helping many students to gain the grades they require in their GCSE and A level exams for Science and Maths.

Previously, I spent 7 years living in Thailand where I taught both England (as a foreign language) and Science in an International Program at one of the top government schools. I also taught English, Maths and Science as a tutor, both on a one-to-one basis and to small groups.

I gained a PGCE in Secondary Science from Manchester Metropolitan University in 2009 and worked as a supply teacher in a number of secondary schools in the Cheshire area before becoming a full time tutor.

Tutoring Approach:

I like to encourage a love of the subject and take great joy in seeing students progress and become successful. I try to be friendly and supportive whilst also striving for excellent results. I try to make sessions interesting and informative by personalising the work to centre around the interests and needs of the individual student and by making use of ICT resources.

Subjects
  • Biology
  • GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
  • Chemistry
  • GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)

  • Combined Science
  • GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
  • Maths
  • 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)

  • Physics
  • GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)

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Tom's profile picture
Subjects: Earth Science  |  Combined Science  |  Geography  |  Physics  |  Chemistry  |  Biology  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: I started tutoring in 2009 and have been an associate lecturer in Earth Sciences with the Open University since 2014. I love all science and am passionate about supporting learners of all ages and abilities to achieve their best, while hopefully find ...
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Personal Description:
I started tutoring in 2009 and have been an associate lecturer in Earth Sciences with the Open University since 2014. I love all science and am passionate about supporting learners of all ages and abilities to achieve their best, while hopefully finding a bit of the magic in the subject along the way!

I'm also a student myself, in the process of writing up my PhD which is focused on the tectonic evolution of central Greece,

I'm based in North London, living in Finsbury Park, and I've lived here most of my life... 44 years old and counting!

Teaching Experience:

I have been a tutor of secondary school sciences/Geography (KS3 - A Level) since 2009.
I have taught science at secondary school and revision colleges teaching KS3, GCSE and A Level.
I am an associate lecturer in Earth Science and Evolutionary Biology with the Open University (Since 2014).
I have have had various fixed-term lectureships teaching geology and palaeontology at UCL & Birkbeck College (London).

Tutoring Approach:

My core approach:

Is friendly and student-centred, empowering students to succeed in their studies with support and guidance every step of the way.

Focuses on developing a real grasp of the key concepts central to the course of study, including homework support and ample practice to refine exam technique.

Provides a safe and supportive atmosphere where no question is too daft and the focus is constantly on the journey towards achieving the best possible results in exams and coursework.

I have a wide range of resources which can be used as informal between-session homeworks or simply provided for enrichment beyond those provided at school.

Subjects
  • Earth Science
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£40 p.h.)
  • Combined Science
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)

  • Geography
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
  • Physics
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)

  • Chemistry
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
  • Biology
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)


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Matthew's profile picture
Subjects: Biology 
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I have been a full-time, specialist, one-to-one biology tutor for 34 years. I was based in Oxford, for 25 years and was widely regarded as 'Oxford's Premier Biology Tutor'. I have now moved away from Oxford to rural Devon and have been offering m ...
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Personal Description:
I have been a full-time, specialist, one-to-one biology tutor for 34 years. I was based in Oxford, for 25 years and was widely regarded as 'Oxford's Premier Biology Tutor'. I have now moved away from Oxford to rural Devon and have been offering my services online only, nationally and worldwide, for the past nine years via the medium of Skype and 'Scribblar'. Scribblar is an interactive online whiteboard that is better than face-to-face tuition as there is zero travelling and waiting time and cost and it is more intimate and concentrated than 'in-person' tuition. I have taught online to 43 countries per date and can teach up to 55 hours per week. I have my own printed, illustrated notes for all sections of all the A-level specifications, plus the IB, and many of the GCSE specifications which I can e-mail in advance of tutorials as well as putting them up on Scribblar. I charge £80 per hour normally but offer a £10 per hour discount for tuition after 11 am and before 3 pm on weekdays.

Teaching Experience:

34 years (the last nine totally online) of one-to-one tuition in A-level, IB and GCSE biology.

Tutoring Approach:

Stick to the specification. Do ALL the past paper questions and go through them with the mark schemes. Take the exam. and get on with your life.

I like to work in a very methodical and structured fashion and not confuse effective work with hard work. The students who say at the end "yes, I learned biology - but, better still I learned how to study" are the ones with whom I know I have really succeeded.

Apart from an internet connection all that you need for tutorials is a thin A4 ring binder with a copy of the specification punched and put into the front and some coloured dividers in the back. If you are a retake student I ask you to highlight the specification (in yellow with solid highlighter if you are quite happy with the content; dotted highlighter if you are a bit unhappy with it and no highlighter if you have not done it or have forgotten it). This will tell me where to start and I can estimate to within an hour or so how many lessons will be needed to 'reteach' the syllabus.

I have board-specific, illustrated notes for all of the UK A-level specifications and IB, and for most of the GCSE specifications.
Effectively I have written a textbook for you and give you notes (to be filed in the coloured dividers) via e-mail and Scribblar (my interactive online whiteboard) to fill in any gaps in your knowledge. As I cover the specification I highlight my copy in pink so that I can monitor progress.

I have banks of past paper questions that I can e-mail to you that you can work through - these are specific to one exam. specification and contains not only the most recent AS/A2 papers and mark schemes but also the preceding many years of papers for that specification, chopped up into topic headings. So, for example, it will take an hour to 'cover' The Heart and then I'll give you the questions specifically on the heart on that board to do before the next tutorial. It is all very straightforward and actually rather less hard work than doing it in a slapdash, non-systematic fashion. The study skills that you will learn will stand you in good stead throughout life.

I can also advise on coursework/practicals.

Please note that I ONLY tutor online nowadays.

Subjects
  • Biology
  • GCSE or Standards (£80 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£80 p.h.)

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Michelle's profile picture
Subjects: Entrance Exams  |  Physics  |  Biology  |  Chemistry  |  Maths  |  English  
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home
Info: I am a very positive person and have full empathy with students barriers to learning. I am friendly and approachable and like to aim to raise student self-esteem and attitude to learning, focusing on positive recognition of achievements and constru ...
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Personal Description:
I am a very positive person and have full empathy with students barriers to learning.
I am friendly and approachable and like to aim to raise student self-esteem and attitude to learning, focusing on positive recognition of achievements and constructive reinforcement of learning strategies.

I work just as easily with adults as I do with children.

Teaching Experience:

I have over 30 years of teaching experience teaching from pre schoo level up to GCSE level and adult learning for returning to work.

I also teach children within the care system who have missed a lot of the early building blocks through lack of education as opposed to lack of ability. This also includes overcoming huge barriers to learning !

Tutoring Approach:

I aim to develop an individual learning strategy to accomodate the students learning style and empower them to achieve and gain confidence through a positive learning programme suited to their individual style and needs.

Subjects
  • Entrance Exams
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
  • Physics
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)

  • Biology
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
  • Chemistry
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)

  • Maths
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
  • English
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£45 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)


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Alison's profile picture
Subjects: Entrance Exams  |  Physics  |  Chemistry  |  Biology  |  English  |  Maths  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I have been teaching secondary school science since 2002. I have a wide experience across the age and ability range and prepare all lessons with learning style and individual differentiation in mind. I have been a private tutor since 2006 and worked ...
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Personal Description:
I have been teaching secondary school science since 2002. I have a wide experience across the age and ability range and prepare all lessons with learning style and individual differentiation in mind. I have been a private tutor since 2006 and worked with ages 7-16 across a wide range of subjects to equally great success. I prefer to tutor in the tutee's home as this is where they are most comfortable and therefore in a mindset ready to learn. I also work and mark GCSE exams and moderate controlled assessment.

I have been a highly successful 11+ expert tutor for 16years with a wealth of experience with a variety of exam boards, grammar and independent schools exam settings.

Teaching Experience:

Secondary Science and Maths teacher 2002-present day
Private tutor with various clients 2006 - present day
GCSE Sciences controlled assessment moderator for 2009-present day
GCSE Sciences examiner 2006-present day
Highly qualified and experienced Head of Faculty

Tutoring Approach:

I like to make activities fun and active to engage the student and also include an aspect of repetition to check learning and embed learning into long term memory to help prepare for future exams.

Subjects
  • Entrance Exams
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£45 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£50 p.h.)
  • Physics
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)

  • Chemistry
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
  • Biology
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)

  • English
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
  • Maths
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)


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Jordan's profile picture
Subjects: Physics  |  Maths  |  Study Skills  |  Life Science  |  Combined Science  |  Biology  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am a 34 year old Post doctoral researcher in the field of endocrinology. My undergraduate degree (2010) was in Biology from Imperial College, London, where I continued to study to Masters level (2011) in Reproductive and Developmental Biology. ...
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Personal Description:
I am a 34 year old Post doctoral researcher in the field of endocrinology.

My undergraduate degree (2010) was in Biology from Imperial College, London, where I continued to study to Masters level (2011) in Reproductive and Developmental Biology. between 2013-2016 I completed my PhD in reproductive endocrinology. therefore my knowledge of biology spans multiple subject areas.

I have A-levels in Biology, Physics, Maths and History and a keen interest in all of these subjects.

Having completed my PhD and fulfilled 3 post-doctoral research positions, I feel I have gained experience in the skills required at all levels of education to progress and succeed and would really like to help others to realise their academic talents and to succeed in their education.

Teaching Experience:

I am currently training for my postgraduate certificate of academic practice, for lecturing and small group teaching at undergraduate level.

I have been tutoring privately for the past 6 years and have successfully guided GCSE and A-Level students to achieve their goals, gaining further jobs through recommendation.

Throughout my career, I have been responsible for overseeing and training undergraduate students in the laboratory and ensuring they have a key understanding of protocols, the biology behind them and how to use this knowledge to work out problems for themselves. This also involves mathematics skills, such as fractions, dilutions and molar concentrations, as well as helping them with any biology questions they may have outside of the lab. I provide feedback on presentation skills and on key learning skills required at degree level.

I have also had experience teaching students at A-level stage, in a two part workshop surrounding the biology of genetics. A key component of this is helping them to understand a totally new subject and to answer any questions they have surrounding university applications, study skills and personal statements.

I like to think this broad range of experience has taught me to interact with students of various ages and to recognise learning approaches that work best for different individuals.

Tutoring Approach:

The most important thing to consider is a student's personal requirements and to find a learning style that works for them. People learn in different ways so to teach in a style that maintains interest and works for the individual student is really important to me.

a goal based approach is important in my eyes. to understand what need to be learnt, by when and to work through a strategic plan to achieve the best results for the student.

Subjects
  • Physics
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
  • Maths
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)

  • Study Skills
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
  • Life Science
  • 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)

  • Combined Science
  • 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
  • Biology
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£30 p.h.)


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Martin's profile picture
Subjects: Biology 
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am an experienced tutor and A level and GCSE teacher with over 31 years experience. I have had a lot of success with my private tutoring, having helped many students achieve the grades they need to gain entry to the university courses of their c ...
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Personal Description:
I am an experienced tutor and A level and GCSE teacher with over 31 years experience.
I have had a lot of success with my private tutoring, having helped many students achieve the grades they need to gain entry to the university courses of their choice - including medicine, veterinary medicine and dentistry.
I have helped students in all the main exam boards including AQA, OCR, Edexcel and Eduqas.

I have excellent communication skills and a very approachable manner which quickly puts students at ease.

I am married and have four children, three of which have passed through A levels so I know what it is like as a parent and teacher.

Teaching Experience:

I have taught in a secondary and sixth form for 25 yrs teaching GCSE and A level Biology and Psychology as well as being a sixth form tutor. I also have supported students applying for medicine, Dentistry and veterinary course with support with personal statements, interview practice and BMAT and UKCAT.

I have been tutoring Biology and Psychology for over 20 yrs with great success with students from both the state and private sector. I have helped students from Collyer's; The Weald School; Steyning Grammer; Seaford College; Worth School; Farlington and Reigate Grammer to name a few.

My subject knowledge is very good being educated to BSc (Hons) in Biology and MSc in Psychology

I am very flexible and will either tutor in my own home or am happy to travel to you.

Tutoring Approach:

My main focus has been tutoring and teaching A level Biology and more recently Psychology.and have been very successful in helping students of all abilities to improve their grades to allow them to make their next step in their education.

My strengths are that I have very good communication skills and put students at ease allowing for the greatest progress to be made.

I focus on two main areas. Firstly in breaking down theory areas to make it understandable. I get students to learn key words and use revision spider diagrams to see the overview of difficult topics so they don't get lost in the theory. Then I use these spider diagrams to help them select accurately the correct theory areas to answer exam based questions.

Secondly I focus on exam technique, deconstructing questions to focus on how to structure an answer and then to select the correct theory to use in the answer.

I can offer a selection of services.

A) simple tuition: focusing of understanding specific areas as the student needs

B). Tutoring programme: setting up and organising a tutoring programme for several lessons that will cover, systematically, a larger area of the subject.

C). Revision programme: creating a revision programme with the student and managing the students revision programme in the subject (s). This will take the student up to the exam.

I Include setting and marking exam based H/W's.

I also include revision material and workbooks as well as past paper packs with mark schemes.

I have been very successful with students from those wanting to take up Medicine, Veterinary or Dentistry courses, to those who just want a pass to everyone in between.

I do face to face or online sessions

Subjects
  • Biology
  • A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)

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Joana's profile picture
Subjects: Medicine  |  Chemistry  |  Physics  |  Biology  |  Maths  |  Portuguese  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: About me Hello! I am a dedicated medical student currently studying at the prestigious Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS). Beyond my pursuit of a career in medicine, I am a mother with a strong ambition to become a Trauma Surgeon. Passi ...
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Personal Description:
About me

Hello! I am a dedicated medical student currently studying at the prestigious Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS). Beyond my pursuit of a career in medicine, I am a mother with a strong ambition to become a Trauma Surgeon.

Passion for Teaching

I am equally passionate about sharing my knowledge and helping others succeed. My journey as a medical student has not only equipped me with valuable medical expertise but has also sharpened my teaching skills. I firmly believe in the power of education to transform lives, and I am committed to supporting students on their academic journey.

Productivity and Study Optimisation

In addition to my medical studies and teaching aspirations, I have a keen interest in productivity and study optimisation. I understand the challenges students face in managing their time and resources effectively. Through my own experiences and research, I have discovered techniques and strategies that can help students unlock their full potential and achieve their academic goals.

Why Choose Me as Your Tutor

- Medical Expertise: As a medical student, I have a solid foundation in various medical subjects, which can be a significant asset for students pursuing similar fields or looking for guidance in related subjects.

- Teaching Dedication: I am committed to providing personalised guidance to each of my students, tailoring my approach to meet their unique needs and learning styles.

- Study Optimisation: I can share valuable insights into study techniques, time management, and productivity tips that will empower students to excel academically.

- Empathy and Understanding: As a mother juggling the demands of medical school and family life, I understand the importance of balancing responsibilities and can offer guidance on achieving a harmonious work-life-study balance.

Whether you're striving to excel in your medical studies, seeking guidance in related fields, or looking to enhance your study skills, I am here to support you. Together, we can work towards your academic goals and help you reach your full potential.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to schedule a tutoring session. I am excited to embark on this educational journey with you!

Teaching Experience:

I possess 29 years of teaching experience, including 17 years as a Headteacher. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of teaching students of diverse age groups, ranging from 2-year-olds to 99-year-olds, in various locations such as Porto, , Brussels, and London.

Tutoring Approach:

Adaptability and Personalisation

My tutoring approach is deeply rooted in adaptability and personalisation. I understand that each student is unique, with their own learning style, strengths, and areas of improvement. Drawing from my diverse teaching background, I tailor my instruction to meet the specific needs of each individual.

Effective Communication

One of the hallmarks of my teaching philosophy is effective communication. I have honed my ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner, ensuring that students of all ages and backgrounds can grasp the subject matter with confidence.

Creating a Positive Learning Environment

I believe in fostering a positive and encouraging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and exploring their full potential. Building strong relationships with my students is at the heart of my tutoring approach.

Continuous Improvement

Education is a lifelong journey, and I am committed to my own continuous improvement as an educator. I stay updated on the latest teaching methodologies and resources to ensure that my students receive the best possible guidance.

Whether you're a young learner taking your first steps in education or an adult seeking to expand your knowledge, I am here to support you on your learning journey. Together, we will work towards your goals and unlock your full potential.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to schedule a tutoring session. I am excited to embark on this educational journey with you!

Subjects
  • Medicine
  • Further/Higher (university) (£150 p.h.)
  • Chemistry
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£50 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£50 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£75 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£75 p.h.)

  • Physics
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£50 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£50 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£75 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£75 p.h.)
  • Biology
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£50 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£50 p.h.)
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Caroline's profile picture
Subjects: Entrance Exams  |  Combined Science  |  Physics  |  Biology  |  Maths  |  Chemistry  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am a highly experienced and fully qualified secondary teacher, with over 18 years experience in teaching, and tutoring, within school and online. I also have over 15 years experience as a GCSE and A level Science examiner. I am a very patient, supp ...
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Personal Description:
I am a highly experienced and fully qualified secondary teacher, with over 18 years experience in teaching, and tutoring, within school and online. I also have over 15 years experience as a GCSE and A level Science examiner. I am a very patient, supportive, friendly, encouraging, reliable and hard working teacher/tutor.

I have a proven track record of helping pupils improve their confidence, understanding, and exam performance in Science and Maths at KS3, GCSE and A level.

I also offer lessons during all the school holidays times.

Teaching Experience:

I am a fully qualified secondary school teacher specialising in Science and Maths. I have extensive teaching and tutoring experience, in schools and online, in both mainstream teaching and special educational needs teaching. I have successfully taught and tutored pupils for 11 plus and 13 plus entrance exams, as well as for GCSE's in both Maths and all three Sciences, as well as Combined Science, and for A level Biology and Chemistry.

I have also 15 years GCSE and A level Science examiner marking experience, which allows me to support and explain to pupils what examiners are looking for within exam question answers.

Tutoring Approach:

I have a detailed knowledge of all current syllabus for GCSE Sciences, Maths, (as well as Maths and Science IGCSE, Functional Skills, and BTEC), and all current A level Chemistry and Biology syllabus's. I use a combination of theory, exam practice questions, past paper questions, and workbooks in the lessons, to improve pupil confidence with exam technique, and focus on exam skills.

In addition, I adapt my teaching methods to support the pupils learning needs and help to identify areas of study in which they need help to improve. I also look at revision methods and planning revision timetables with pupils to help them find the option which works best for their learning needs.

Subjects
  • Entrance Exams
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£40 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
  • Combined Science
  • 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)

  • Physics
  • 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
  • Biology
  • 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)

  • Maths
  • 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£38 p.h.)
  • Chemistry
  • 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)


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Ngum Agnes's profile picture
Subjects: Chemistry  |  Biology  |  Combined Science  |  French  |  Maths  |  English  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you
Info: My name is Ngum-Agnes, I am 18 years old. I live in Cardiff and am currently studying Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and French at A level. I received all As and A*s at GCSE and A Levels and all A*s in the subject I am tutoring in. I like to think ...
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Personal Description:
My name is Ngum-Agnes, I am 18 years old. I live in Cardiff and am currently studying Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and French at A level.
I received all As and A*s at GCSE and A Levels and all A*s in the subject I am tutoring in.
I like to think of myself as friendly, polite and patient.

Teaching Experience:

I have had tutoring experiencing in the UK for over a year now in French, English, Mathematics, and Science.

I recently volunteered at children's orphanage in Africa where, among other things, I taught the Ethiopian children English. Doing so taught me the effectiveness and importance of patience and empathy when tutoring, as well as giving the pupil time to think through things in their own way.

Tutoring Approach:

I make sure to explain things slowly yet effectively and take time to understand the pupils way of learning and adapt my teaching in that way. I ensure that I am patient and friendly when tutoring and try to create a relaxed and calm but attentive atmosphere. I like to create a bond with my student so that they feel comfortable when learning but also eager and unafraid to ask questions when they do not understand.

Subjects
  • Chemistry
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£17 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
  • Biology
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£17 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)

  • Combined Science
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£17 p.h.)
  • French
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£17 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)

  • Maths
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£17 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
  • English
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)


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Guy's profile picture
Subjects: Maths  |  Physics  |  Chemistry  |  Biology  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: I am an experienced teacher and home tutor, able to offer all three sciences to A level and Maths to GCSE/Additional. I am happy to provide references from amongst the many parents of past students who have agreed to this. ...
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Personal Description:
I am an experienced teacher and home tutor, able to offer all three sciences to A level and Maths to GCSE/Additional.

I am happy to provide references from amongst the many parents of past students who have agreed to this.

Teaching Experience:

I have taught biology and the other sciences in independent secondary schools for many years, and have tutored these subjects and maths, also for many years.

Tutoring Approach:

Generally speaking, my approach to tutoring is to find out from the student, either directly or through trying out questions, which topics they are finding tricky, or hard to remember, and to go through the important elements with the student. I tend to ask questions as we go, and write down, for the student`s future reference, aids to memory and vital points which are essential for understanding the topic.

I routinely bring to a tuition my set of revision guides which contains up-to-date syllabus information from all of the well-known exam boards.

Subjects
  • Maths
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
  • Physics
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)

  • Chemistry
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)
  • Biology
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
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Subjects: Psychology  |  Maths  |  Sociology  |  English  |  Philosophy / Critical Thinking  |  Biology  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I have a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Cambridge and I've taught students all the way from university to primary school in a number of subject areas. I also have an MPhil in Philosophy from Cambridge and a BA (Philosophy) /BSc (Biology) f ...
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Personal Description:
I have a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Cambridge and I've taught students all the way from university to primary school in a number of subject areas. I also have an MPhil in Philosophy from Cambridge and a BA (Philosophy) /BSc (Biology) from the University of Auckland.

At the moment, my main areas of expertise are philosophy/critical thinking and sociology but I've previously privately tutored students in biology, maths, psychology and english for many years.

I was born in Sri Lanka but I grew up in Australia and New Zealand. I moved to the UK, to do postgraduate study and can't seem to leave :)

Teaching Experience:

University Teaching:
Lectures: Introductory Lecture on Buddhist Account of Personal Identity (Oct 2018), Environmental Ethics and Future
Generations (Lent Term 2021)

Supervisions (2018 - Current), Cambridge University supervisions, both group and individual, for papers in the faculties
of Philosophy (Formal Methods, Set Texts, Political Philosophy), History and Philosophy of Science (General Philosophy
of Science, Philosophy of Psychiatry), Medicine (Social and Ethical Context of Health and Illness) and Sociology (Health,
Medicine and Society).

Kings College London (Sep 2019 - Dec 2019): Introduction to Ethics.

Auckland University (2012-2013): Critical Thinking, Introduction to Metaphysics, Theories of Human Nature and Introduction to Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Logic.

I've also been a tutor from 2009 -- 2018, both privately and working for Tutoring Australasia. During this period I taught, philosophy, english, maths and psychology.

Tutoring Approach:

I specialise in teaching students to do just that little bit better in exams and in fundamental skills that will be useful to them throughout their education, such as writing clearly and engagingly.

Learning should also be fun and tailored to the student; ideas don't really come alive unless they feel relevant. So even my university teaching uses sources that are accessible and interesting to the student, like podcasts and youtube videos.

Subjects
  • Psychology
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£60 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£60 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£65 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£70 p.h.)
  • Maths
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£60 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£60 p.h.)

  • Sociology
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£60 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£60 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£65 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£70 p.h.)
  • English
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£60 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£60 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£65 p.h.)

  • Philosophy / Critical Thinking
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£75 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£75 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£75 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£75 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£80 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£80 p.h.)
  • Biology
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£60 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£60 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£65 p.h.)


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Subjects: Chemistry  |  Maths  |  Biology  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Hey I'm Abdul. I'm currently studying Computer Science at the University of Leeds. I passed my 11+ and attended Wilson's School and I absolutely loved my time there. When studying for my GCSE's, I struggled quite a lot with Chemistry and so I decided ...
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Hey I'm Abdul. I'm currently studying Computer Science at the University of Leeds. I passed my 11+ and attended Wilson's School and I absolutely loved my time there. When studying for my GCSE's, I struggled quite a lot with Chemistry and so I decided to get a tutor. After a few months of receiving tuition, there was a noticeable improvement in my grades and I achieved a grade 9 in Chemistry GCSE and later on studied it for A-level and achieved a grade A. I was very thankful to my tutors and teachers as I could not have done well in my studies without them.

During my time at sixth form, I volunteered to tutor GCSE students in my school. I later on taught some students outside of school for 1 year and it allowed me to build a long term relationship with my students and be able to actually see improvements in their grades and confidence in that subject. This was an extremely rewarding feeling for me and is what motivates me as a tutor.

In my free time, I like to play badminton and spend time with friends and family.

Teaching Experience:

**Volunteer Mentor at Wilson's School (6 months) & Private Tutoring outside of school (2 years)**

- Regularly mentored GCSE students, personalising lessons based on individual needs and abilities, which improved their comprehension and academic performance. After around 3 months of this, the students confirmed they had seen at least a 1 grade improvement from grade 7's to grade 8's and 9's.
- Created a supportive and nurturing learning environment, instilling confidence and motivating students who initially struggled to see the value in their education

Tutoring Approach:

I ask my students about their weakest areas of subject knowledge and plan my lessons from there. Moreover, I engage with my students by asking them questions to ensure they are understanding everything. When showing them a subject specific question, I make sure it's from their exam board and is from past papers so they are able to answer similar questions in their exams.

Subjects
  • Chemistry
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
  • Maths
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)

  • Biology
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)

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Subjects: Biology  |  Life Science  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am PhD in Microbiology and have 9+ years of experience in research and teaching in the higher education system. I am lecturer at a prestigious university in the UK. I am passionate about science and love to orchestrate the projects at hand with co ...
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I am PhD in Microbiology and have 9+ years of experience in research and teaching in the higher education system. I am lecturer at a prestigious university in the UK. I am passionate about science and love to orchestrate the projects at hand with coherence, clarity, and focus. I did my Post Doctoral Research from Imperial College, London and established research area in the area of biofilm. My PhD was about plant-microbe-soil tripartite associations and underlying molecular aspects. My expertise is Microbial Biotechnology with varied applications in industries.

Teaching Experience:

I teach subjects from wider Life Sciences spectrum.
These are mainly Microbiology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Antimicrobial resistance, Applied Biosciences from level 4-7.
I am also involved in teaching necessary research skills including literature search, referencing,
paraphrasing, using credible sources and writing the literature review.
Specific focus is made on how students critically appraise the literature and practice critical analysis.
I also teach literature survey course, as well as scientific writing.

Tutoring Approach:

I am passionate at applying innovative strategies to develop my teaching methods. I teach through various methods including Problem Based Learning, Design Thinking, Flipped Learning and Active Learning.
I am flexible, transparent and foster inclusivity in my teaching practices. I believe in developing strong, respectful relationships with students to create a sense of trust and safety. I promote the belief that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work.
I tend to use SMART goals for each session to enable students understand the learning outcome of the session. I tailor teaching methods to address the varied learning styles, interests, and abilities of students. I regularly reflect on what worked well and what didn't, and adjust my strategies accordingly. I integrate various technological tools to ensure student is understanding the concepts appropriately.

Subjects
  • Biology
  • Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
  • Life Science
  • Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)


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Daniel's profile picture
Subjects: Chemistry  |  Maths  |  Biology  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: As an A level student at one of the top Grammar schools in the country (Queen Elizabeth's Boys School) I know exactly what it takes to achieve the top grades in GCSE Biology, Chemistry, Maths. I myself acheived very high grade 9s in these subjects at ...
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Personal Description:
As an A level student at one of the top Grammar schools in the country (Queen Elizabeth's Boys School) I know exactly what it takes to achieve the top grades in GCSE Biology, Chemistry, Maths. I myself acheived very high grade 9s in these subjects at GCSE so I know what the mark scheme requires first hand. I can teach you the tips and tricks that I used in order to obtain these grades. I am passionate about the passing on of knowledge to younger students so that they can achieve their academic goals. I understand learning can be challenging and that is why I will motivate students to love the subjects they study.

Teaching Experience:

I have experience in tutoring children in KS3 Science both at Queen Elizabeth's Boys School and elsewhere and I have developed a deep understanding for how to help students achieve their potential.
In addition, I currently tutor students part time at my school for their GCSE exams and work as a mentor for many students who are hoping to ace their exams.
I have developed a wide range of effective teaching methods that I can successfully tailor to individuals. I believe all students can achieve their goal with the right support and guidance.

Tutoring Approach:

I understand that all students have unique needs and learning styles. I always feel it is best to identify the strengths and weaknessses in the subject so I can plan a good course to follow to better undestand and prepare studetns for the exams.
Whether you need help with specific topics, or want to work on exam technique I can provide the support that you need to excel.

Subjects
  • Chemistry
  • GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
  • Maths
  • GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)

  • Biology
  • GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)

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Subjects: Physics  |  Chemistry  |  Biology  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: I am a highly experienced Science teacher with 25 years plus teaching Chemistry (specialist), Physics and Biology up to GCSE level and beyond, with a comprehensive subject knowledge. I have 8 years' ongoing experience as a AQA and Edexcel Examiner, ...
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I am a highly experienced Science teacher with 25 years plus teaching Chemistry (specialist), Physics and Biology up to GCSE level and beyond, with a comprehensive subject knowledge. I have 8 years' ongoing experience as a AQA and Edexcel Examiner, marking Chemistry papers and working with mark schemes. For exams, the requirements of the exam board are paramount. I prepare students on how to revise most efficiently and structure their answers to score maximum marks. I inspire students and have high expectations and teach according to their needs and provide full support to achieve the best grade for them.

Teaching Experience:

As a tutor, I have sound knowledge of the AQA, EDEXCEL and OCR Specifications, as well as the CIE Board up to GCSE level, including IGCSE.
I privately tutor students, from schools in the surrounding areas, including Camp Hill girls, Bishop Vesey Grammar school, Sutton Girls Grammar School, King Edwards Girls and Boys school, Edgbaston High Girls School.
I also tutor students across the country from schools
Winchester School
Kings College School
Queens College London
Royal Grammar School High Wycombe
Queen Elizabeth's School
St. Dunstan College
Dr. Challoner's Grammar School
Cheadle Hulme School
Manchester Grammar School
Epsom College
Francis Holland Girls School
Stratford Girls Grammar school
With online tutoring now just as common, I also tutor students in Dubai British Schools and students in China to help them prepare for smooth transition to UK education system.
I am proud of worked with students and their parents to achieve student's optimum grades and providing added value through my teaching. This is my result overview of academic years 2023-24
Triple Science -100% achieved grades 7-9
Combined Science - 100% achieved grades 7-8
Foundation Tier -100 % achieved 5-5
I am a versatile full-time tutor with experience in teaching comprehensive, independent, boarding, and overseas school students online, during a lesson we review exam papers and focus on the questions to highlight the necessary skills and knowledge needed to attain higher grades. Once we have identified gaps in subject knowledge we can then focus on specific skills and topics to build confidence and understanding.

Tutoring Approach:

Lessons are personally tailored according to student's needs, agreed goals and potential so that the best positive outcome is achieved. As part of the broader plan, we will go through range of papers and guidance is provided to understand the questions and how to structure answers and clearing out any misconceptions.

Subjects
  • Physics
  • 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
  • Chemistry
  • 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)

  • Biology
  • 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)

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