Enniskillen Biology Tutors and Enniskillen Biology Tuition

Personal Description:
Assistant Principal Examiner of Chemistry, Former University of Oxford BMSAT admissions question writer, Qualified Teacher with 20 years experience.

Examiner-Led Chemistry Tuition | GCSE, IGCSE, A level, IAL, IB

I am a highly experienced Chemistry specialist with over 20 years' teaching and examining experience, working with students aiming for top grades and competitive university pathways.

I am currently an Assistant Principal Examiner for Chemistry.

I am a former admissions test question writer for Oxford University (BMSAT).

I currently write the science and engineering admissions tests for other elite university admissions.

My teaching is firmly rooted in how marks are actually awarded. I support students not only in mastering Chemistry content, but in developing the precision, structure and exam judgement required for the highest grades.

I typically work with:

GCSE, IGCSE and A level students targeting grades 8-9 / A-A*

IB students aiming for 6-7

Oxbridge, Medicine, Veterinary, Dentistry, Engineering and Pharmacy applicants.

Home-educated and internationally educated students.

High-performing students who want examiner-level insight.

My approach is strategic and individualised. Lessons focus on:

Examiner-style feedback aligned with real mark schemes

High-level exam question analysis

Closing the gap between strong understanding and top-band answers

I work with a small number of students only and operate a long-standing waiting list. Enquiries are reviewed carefully to ensure a good fit.

Teaching Experience:
Over 20 years' experience teaching Chemistry across GCSE, IGCSE and A Level

Extensive work with high-performing, admissions-focused students

Former Head of Chemistry and senior pastoral roles within schools

Experience across UK and international curricula including Edexcel, Cambridge International, IB, AQA and OCR

Significant experience supporting students aiming for Oxbridge, Medicine and competitive STEM pathways

Tutoring Approach:
Testimonials

Thank you so much to all my brilliant students and their parents for the kind testimonials below:

International Baccalaureate

H
Ellie is a wonderful Chemistry tutor and has always gone above and beyond to help me. I appreciate how she is able to make Chemistry simple and easy to understand. Ellie is a very positive and lovely person, well organised and is always prepared to help me in whatever way I need so I definitely recommend Ellie as a Chemistry tutor.
N
Ellie has been tutoring my children for the last 7 years. My children admired the way she taught, they really enjoyed her lessons and the results they achieved in the end would not have been possible without Ellie. I highly recommend Ellie for anyone who is struggling with Biology or Chemistry or needs help with exam technique. Thank you very much Ellie for all your support over the years, you are the best tutor I have ever worked with.
K
Thank you very much Ellie!! Thank you for all your help. You have helped me achieve great things and I wish you all the best for the future. I hope to see you soon.
K's Dad
Hi Ellie, thank you for all your help - K has received his results and overall he got 42 which is one of the highest results in the country! We appreciate all the support and encouragement you have given K over the years thank you.

BTEC Level 3 Applied Science

M
Hi Ellie, just to let you know H got her results in today for B Tec and she got distinction in every topic, A big thanks to you
Thank you so much
For supporting her. Pharmacy now!

A Level Chemistry

M
Absolutely fantastic tutor. Ellie is enthusiastic and explains concepts in a way that my son was able to understand. He went from a D in his first chemistry assessment test for A levels before starting with Ellie, to an A in his next test! His confidence in his abilities grew enormously with her help. Thank you Ellie
S
All that I can say is that Ellie is fantastic. When she was teaching myself and my brother A Level Chemistry, she always gave short, concise explanations of concepts in a way that we easily understood. Also, she gave us past paper questions after each topic so that we had plenty of practice at exam technique. She marked these and sent us feedback on what to improve on. This meant that when it came around to do our exams, we were fully prepared for them and confident that we could do well. During lockdown, she was very flexible as she either had online lessons with us or set us exam papers that she marked and sent back to us with details on how to improve. Ellie's tutoring gave us routine Chemistry revision that alleviated pressure and allowed us to balance our time on other A Level subjects. We are very grateful to have had such an amazing tutor who was always cheerful and upbeat. Thank you! -S and S.

T
My daughter needed an A level chemistry tutor. We had other tutors but I would firstly say my daughter was very particular about the type of tutor she wanted . She wanted someone very knowledgeable and someone to help tackle exam questions. My daughter is quite shy and due to her teacher at school had lost confidence. When my daughter had her first lesson with Ellie, she knew she was the right type of tutor. Ellie instantly put my child at ease. Ellie is extremely knowledgeable and knows and knows exactly how to adapt to the style of teaching she required. My child gained confidence and improved greatly. I couldn't recommend Ellie enough. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending her to anyone. She is absolutely brilliant.
A
Ellie is such an amazing tutor and has helped my daughter so much with her A-Level Chemistry. She has a reassuring and supportive approach that immediately puts you at ease and makes each session both educational and enjoyable. She is extremely organised, with well planned sessions, ensuring she sends through any useful material or questions in advance of the session. Her understanding of the curriculum and marking scheme, coupled with her brilliant ability to explain topics in detail and with patience, gave my daughter so much more confidence in going into her A-Levels and I'm sure her results will reflect this. Ellie is by far the best tutor we have ever used and we're so grateful for all her help. I couldn't recommend her more highly.
H
Ellie has taught my son for the last four years, through GCSE and A levels and prior to this she tutored my elder son too. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for high quality Chemistry tuition. Ellie is outstanding- her knowledge of the syllabus, teaching styles tailored to individual needs and understanding of the requirements for examination answers as an examiner but more importantly the encouragement and recognition of your child's strength have the greatest impact in building their self belief, especially in the challenges of the last year!

R
Ellie is fully equipped in her lessons such as allowing her students to attempt past paper questions after going through a topic. This gives her students a great opportunity to achieve well in their exams. I would highly recommend.
K
We asked Ellie as she'd already come highly recommend by friends. She has been instrumental in deepening my son's grasp of chemistry A level and undoubtedly made all the difference in his gaining an A grade. Excellent communication with us about his progress and the areas he needed to focus on. Such a lovely lady too, a gem!
A
Given the step up in difficulty of the new linear Aqa A Level chemistry course, I couldn't have been happier with the tutoring and support Ellie gave my son. She is extremely knowledgeable and very organised ensuring all topics are covered, setting sufficient homework and practise papers to reinforce the theories to be learnt. More importantly she is a hugely encouraging and friendly person who made my son feel confident in his own abilities. She goes the extra mile and provides excellent feedback after marking homework or practise papers so my son could see where he went wrong. Messages of support before each exam highlight Ellie's caring side and her desire for her students to do well. Having 2 family bereavements during my sons exams demonstrated the depth of Ellie's teaching allowing him to still achieve his A grade under very upsetting and difficult circumstances. We were so proud he was able to secure his place at university for medicine. So impressed was I with Ellie I recommended her to 3 other parents. I know those students achieved an A grade and 2 A* grades respectively. Ellie is an amazing tutor who really does deliver results. I cannot recommend her highly enough!!
A
Ellie has tutored my daughter for the last two years. My daughter went from being worried about studying A-level Chemistry to being confident and achieving great results; through Ellie's caring nature, in depth knowledge, and hard work. She is a fantastic tutor and I highly recommend her.

M
Ellie was an amazing tutor she really gave me confidence and helped me achieve the grade I wanted, which was a B. I couldn't have done it without her help. She was happy to help with any questions even outside of the lesson and made me enjoy chemistry. Thanks Ellie x
A
Highly recommend!!! Ellie has genuinely been the best chemistry teacher I have had, she is also an examiner which is a great help as her knowledge is always up to date not only with content but also exam questions and mark schemes. She explains the chemistry in as much detail as you need as opposed to the majority of teachers who focus more on memorisation and wrote learning. So you have a good understanding (which is the best teaching style as exam questions can require a lot of application.) Ellie is also extremely kind and understanding, she has offered so much support from a mental health perspective. She truly goes above and beyond for her
students :)
R
Ellie has given M the confidence in A Level chemistry, and has encouraged M to work hard and do well in this subject. Ellie had given M additional help via her topic questions booklet ensuring that M is able to understand the topics thoroughly, and she has enjoyed the subject overall alot due to her extra lessons with Ellie. I am very grateful to Ellie for all her hard work and help for the last two years.
D
I am delighted to provide a reference for Ellie , who tutored my daughter in A
Level Chemistry. She is an experienced and highly knowledgeable tutor who consistently demonstrated a positive and encouraging approach. Ellie explained complex topics clearly and thoroughly, ensuring my daughter understood each concept before moving on. Lessons were always well- prepared and thoughtfully tailored to suit her individual learning style and needs. Thanks to her support, my daughter made significant progress and gained much more confidence in the subject. I would highly recommend Ellie to any student seeking expert and personalised chemistry tuition.

A
Ellie has tutored my daughter for the last two years. My daughter went from being worried about studying A-level Chemistry to being confident and achieving great results; through Ellie's caring nature, in depth knowledge, and hard work. She is a fantastic tutor and I highly recommend her.
T
I had the pleasure of being tutored by Ellie for the duration of my Year 13 Chemistry. This was imperative to me eventually scoring a Grade A in my A level chemistry. She is an incredible tutor as shown by my grade especially considering I got a C in my Year 12 mock examination. Ellie was always super kind to me and if i ever needed help outside of my lessons with her, she would always send it. Ellie is an incredibly understanding person and will work out every question at your pace building your confidence. I 100% recommend Ellie as a tutor! Thank you Ellie for all your help !

GCSE Science

R
Ellie has been a very caring and helpful chemistry tutor, without her i wouldn't have the grades I have achieved now, and thanks to her help I have improved massively. Ellie has constantly been patient and understanding with me, even when i have found myself overwhelmed with exams or even don't understand something, she has always been very supportive and encouraging to carry on. Ellie has made learning chemistry so much easier to learn and i looked forward to our lessons every week. thank you Ellie! Love R xxxx
J
Physics Chemistry and Biology all grade 9! Thank you so much Ellie!

C
Ellie has been working with my daughter in GCSE Biology and Chemistry. She is such a great teacher and was able to engage with my daughter in such a way that she felt supported and believed in her own ability. Ellie has great in depth knowledge in the syllabus and armed with focussed exam questions and answers for her students. I would highly recommend Ellie, she is an amazing tutor and a really lovely person.
D
Ellie is an excellent chemistry and biology tutor - she helped two of our children achieve great GCSE grades. She is patient and uses her outstanding knowledge about content and exam technique to explain the most challenging aspects of the sciences in a clear and memorable way. We 100% recommend Ellie as she will bring the best out of any student regardless of their initial grasp of the sciences.
S
I think Ellie is really helpful in all aspects of biology and chemistry. This is because I always understand a topic after Ellie has taught it to me. Also she gives lots of helpful exam practice so I can apply all the knowledge I have been taught so my tests always went well. I always knew the information inside out because Ellie tests me and makes sure I know a certain topic before moving on.
S
Ellie is a great tutor! She really went into detail about what the specification covers and thoroughly explained areas I was less confident in. Ellie's also very organised and did plenty of past papers with me. She made revision more enjoyable and helped me improve in my ability to answer exam style questions
R
Hi Ellie, R got 9s in both Biology and Chemistry. We're obviously very pleased. Thank you so much for all your help over the past two years.

L
Ellie has been my gcse and alevel tutor for chemistry and I cannot recommend her more highly. She is patient and explains all elements really clearly and gives you the confidence to believe you can achieve a grade much higher than you originally thought!
A
Ellie has really helped me to understand topics I wasn't not confident in. She is patient and able to explain through notes with illustrations in detail to ensure I built on my knowledge. I would recommend Ellie to any students 5*
M
My twins have just taken their GCSE chemistry. They were tutored by Ellie who reinforced the difficult concepts now covered by the new GCSE syllabus. Throughout Ellie has been patient, approachable and friendly and is excellent at explaining, she also went through a lot of exam papers which boosted their confidence. Both want to take A level chemistry and have asked if Ellie can can continue as their tutor which I feel is the best recommendation someone can get.
Y
Ellie has been amazing at teaching chemistry, she has helped me understand concepts which I couldn't acquire from school. She is so good at explaining and teaching all the correct exam techniques which have been so helpful in the exam.
S
Ellie has been fantastic. She's inspired S with confidence and clear understanding. Thanks for everything
J
Ellie is both an experienced and knowledgeable tutor and a really lovely person. She has been helping my family this year with GCSE and A level exam preparation after all the school Covid disruption. Both children have found their 1:1 lessons with Ellie really beneficial - they have learnt so much and have really grown in confidence. We are very glad to have found you Ellie, thank you

L
Ellie is an amazing tutor! My son's knowledge and confidence improved so much literally after the first couple of sessions. Ellie explains very difficult content in a way that her students can understand and remember. We are so grateful that we found her and I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending her. Thanks for everything Ellie -YOU are amazing !
J
I can't recommend Ellie enough. Her communication is clear, patient and
encouraging. She knows how to meet you where you are and help to build your confidence. Anyone who works with her is in great hands.
M
My daughter really enjoyed her 1:1 sessions with Ellie. They were well structured and have helped her immensely with her revision for her gcse exams. We would highly recommend Ellie
J
Ellie is such a calm and patient person who teaches in a very easy to understand way. Our son came on leaps and bounds with Ellie's tutoring & achieved strong GCSE grades in Science. He really enjoyed her sessions which is surely a sign of a great tutor!
A
Ellie helped my daughter T to pass all three sciences. T enjoyed the tuition and feels that without Ellie's support she would not have gotten the grades achieved . I would heartily recommend to anybody

Messages from results day
Results days are one of my favourite days of the year. I absolutely love hearing the students' excited voices when they tell me how brilliantly they've done. I feel so privileged to have worked with such dedicated, wonderful young people.
Here are some of the highlights:
- Hi Ellie!
I got an A!!
Thank you so much for your help, I never would thought that I'd even finished the course!
Thank you again xx
- Good morning Ellie. Physics A* Chemistry A* and Maths A. He's in Birmingham - hooray !! And thank you for everything xx
- I got an A in chemistry!!! Xxx
- Hi Ellie,
Delighted to be able to tell you that A has got into Liverpool for medicine! He got an A grade in chemistry! I cannot thank you enough for all your help. You are an amazing tutor!!
- Hi Ellie
W has done really really well -A*A*A* and top in year! He deserved to do well as worked so hard. We can all breathe a sigh of relief now and maybe get some sleep tonight!! Thanks for all the superb tutoring xx
- I got my C in chemistry!! Thank you so much for all your help xx Wouldn't have achieved it without you! xxxx
- Hi Ellie,
Thank you for your good luck wishes, they worked! I understand that L has been in contact, but I wanted to thank you personally for all of your support as without you L would not have achieved the grade she obtained.

- I am sure that L didn't mention, that she achieved the best results in the school, and obtained 4 Grade A's. Thank you again for everything, and if I can be of any help to you or your family in the future, please let me know and I would be delighted to help in any way I am able, G
- What can I say? An A in Chemistry! She's very pleased with that. And off to the Uni of her choice. Thank you so much for all the Chemistry lessons. S x
- A* in chemistry Ellie! Thank you so much! Thanks for all your help and support xx'
- Hi, T got A in chemistry- thank you!!
- He got his C and this is all credit to you Ellie thank you. Thanks for all the hard work you've done with him.Please make a space for my daughters next year
- from a E to a B thank you! I couldn't believe it when I opened the envelope!!!'
- T got a ABB and is delighted. He has got into Sheffield. So thanks so much for all your help Ellie.
- Thanks Ellie he got an Axxx
- Great news!!!! H got into his first choice - Uni of Nottingham- he's over the moon!!! Thank you for all the help you gave him to get there!' T
- Hi Ellie Thank you for your kind and lovely message. You have been such an amazing, patient and encouraging teacher! I don't think I would ever come this far without your support. You made GCSE Chemistry/Biology and A-level Chemistry so much more easier to understand and learn. Thanks so much for everything, not only teaching me but also proof reading my personal statement several times, helping me on BMAT questions and also giving me such valuable advice when applying for uni. I am so fortunate to have known such a multi-talented teacher! Thank you and I will miss our weekly lessons!! L

- Hi Ellie oh my god I'm actually tearing up I hope we can meet up again and I just wanted to say thank you for helping me over all these years from GCSE through to A levels. From that little year 9 till now, you've helped me become a great Chemist, and I was so lucky to have a great tutor like you. Hope we can meet up some time N
- Hi Ellie - many thanks for your text. B is really pleased and R and I are really happy for him too. Before he was not feeling very confident and I kept reminding him how positive your feedback was. It's given him the boost he really needed. Thanks so much Ellie for your first class teaching and support - B has really thrived since having you as his tutor!' A
- Thank you very much Ellie. K is always praising your teaching style and would like to thank you for helping him progressive greatly in Chemistry and Biology.' N
- Hi Ellie I hope you and your family had a good Christmas and are keeping well. I just wanted to update you that R has graduated (albeit online) from her 4 year accredited Biomedical course in the summer despite the challenges of pandemic. She has recently started her first role as a Registered Biomedical Scientist in the Haematology & Blood Transfusion lab.
Thank you for being so instrumental in her final year of A levels, nurturing the understanding and confidence that she needed to pursue her dream role. You have been a blessing and R reminisces gratefully!
I'll take this moment to wish you and your lovely family a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.
- Hi Ellie, I am very delighted and S got all 3 A* and got confirmation for Medicine. Thank you very much for your help and support. Thank you very much for your best wishes and for your kind words. I am really touched.
- Thanks Ellie. He got 3 A*. Thank you for all the outstanding tutoring you gave him in chemistry and thank you for the encouragement and support you gave him, which I know helped him through the challenging last 18 months. We owe you so much xx

- Morning Ellie - just to let you know A got his B which is what he needed to secure his place at Cardiff Uni - Thankyou so much for all you're help - he is so happy (from A's mum) 'I couldn't have done this without you Ellie' (from A)
- Dn got 3 As this morning! So he's delighted! Thank you for all your help over the years with both Dn and T Ellie. You have been great for them, they really enjoyed your teaching.'
- A*A*A place confirmed! Thanks so much for all your help, summer has been really nice, thank you. How are you? I hope your summer has been good. Thank you so much for the e best wishes, it means a lot. Thank you so much for all of the tutoring- I have learnt a lot from you and really enjoyed the lessons.Thank you, A
- M got a B in Chemistry, she is over the moon! Thank you so much Ellie, she definitely wouldn't have done it without your input xx
- Hi Ellie, we're delighted with his results - 3A*s and he has got his place at Bath Uni Thanks so much for all your help and best wishes xx
- Morning Ellie. We are absolutely over the moon with L''s results! She got a 9 in Chemistry!!! Also got a 9 in Physics 8 in Biology. Thank you so much for your help xxx
- Wow!! Ellie, f did so well!
Biology 9
Chem 8
- Thankyou so much for everything- you made such a difference! A delighted f. X
- Good morning lovely
A got Biology 7 and Chemistry 8, we are so very happy with the results . Thank you so much for your input
- 9 Biology 9 Chemistry Thank you Ellie
He is lucky to have an amazing teacher like you.

- Hey Ellie - thanks so much. He got an 8 in biology and a 7 chemistry A massive thanks to you - he couldn't have done it without you
- She's got 7s in everything and even one 8! All the credit goes to you! Thank you so much! We're really happy, really really happy. It's all down to you
- Thank you so much for all your help. My children are very fortunate to have a teacher like you.
J
- Good morning Ellie
N has been offered a place in Aston to study optometry
We are still waiting for the results, but I bet she has done really really well . And the credit goes to you for the support you have been giving her.
I
- Thanks for all your help. A year ago a B in chemistry was an unachievable. J
- Thank you for all your help along the past 4 years
I couldn't have done it without your help N
- Hi Ellie, just letting you know that I got a B in my chemistry a level. Thank you so much for your help over the year. I wouldn't have done it without you. I have got the grades for my Rolls Royce degree apprenticeship. Thanks,
A
- Thx Ellie. A got a B and she has got into her first choice of King's College, London. She is thrilled. Thank you for all your hard work and kind words. Best,
S
- Hi Ellie thanks for wishing N ,she is going to be optometrist,thank you so much for helping N achieved her goal
Really appreciated Ellie, we so prout to helping us bundle of thanks
M

- Thanks for the voice note Ellie. Lovely to hear. She has worked v hard all year. Thank you also for your tremendous support. Seriously, it's been magnificent. Have a great weekend.
S
- Hello lovely lady R got a C in chemistry and was offered Aston and University of Leicester to do Law. Thanks again for everything this past year, so proud of her xxx
G
- Aww youuuuu so so much ellie for everything and your lovely message, it reallt put a smile on my face!!! You're honestly the sweetest ever and I have been so lucky over the years to have you teaching me
R
- Thank you very much it been a pleasure these last five years ! A
- Thank you so much Ellie for all of your amazing support, encouragement and teaching for I. We are so grateful to you. She got 12 marks into a 9!! Wow x
H
- She's done justice to all the confidence you had in her. She scored 9. She's over the moon and we're so proud.
S
- Thank you Ellie so lovely of you to say. We are so proud of him. He's learnt so much from you and his confidence has improved greatly. You have helped him so much we are so greatful xxx
L
- Hi Ellie, C got an 8 for Chemistry. He's very happy, thanks again for all your help and let me know what availability you have for him for A level. Many thanks
G

- Thank you Ellie for all your help. I got straight 7's in sciences but I was 2 off an 8 in both Physics and Chemistry. I think I'm going to do Chemistry for A level so please help me. Jokes aside thank very much for all your input I couldn't have done it without you.
M
-Just to let you know I achieved 8 in Biology, 7 in Physics and 6 in Chemistry. Many thanks for all your help. Xxx
C
-Thanks Ellie, fingers crossed! Thank you for all your hard work helping him. It made such a difference to his confidence, he did say if he'd had you teaching him for a few years he thinks he'd be taking science A levels! x
9 in Chemistry, 8 in Biology and 7 in Physics. In T's words, Ellie made all the difference. A huge thank you xx
J
- Ellie, we cannot thank you enough for tutoring T
You squeezed her in when you had no room and have moved heaven and earth sometimes to make sure she gets the support she needs
You have been AMAZING
Xxx
S
- Thank you, you are by far the best teacher ever M
- She got a 4 Biology 5 Chemistry and 4 Physics in Foundation! She is delighted
A
- She got a 5 5 in foundation so thank you for your help xx S
- Thank you so much Ellie I really appreciate all your help xx T

- Hi Ellie, A got 4 in Science foundation. He is so happy with that!!! Thank you so much for all your efforts in helping him achieving it Xx
A
- That's so nice of you to remember and send the wishes. I will convey to J. Physics, chemistry, biology 9
J's result. Thank you so much Ellie
J's mum
- Hi Ellie, R got 9s in both Biology and Chemistry. We're obviously very pleased. Thank you so much for all of your help these past two years. R's Dad
- Thanks so much for all your help, A really enjoyed her sessions with you xx She has a 7/7
Thanks so much xx
A's mum
- Thank you, it's been amazing having you as my teacher I feel so lucky paper was lovely I felt it went really well I counted up marks I think I got for definite and it was 71 so hopefully that's right thank you for all your help over these last 3 years, will miss you
Lots of love D
- Morning Ellie hope your okay, thank you so much for all your help you've give me and your time and patience I passed both foundation biology, physics and chemistry XX (grade 5 in both!)
D
- Thank you so much Ellie for everything you have done for us, she was thrilled with her results as were we. I'm sorry I didn't message you with her results but she wanted to tell you personally. Thank you again so much x D's mum
- Hello Ellie, I hope you are having a lovely holiday. Thank you for thinking of us. We are so delighted, E achieved 3 A's including Chemistry! She is off to her uni of choice, Leeds. Thank you so so much for everything. E could not have done it without you. You are exceptional xx

- She is studying Maths & Economics - she needed 3 A's so we are over the moon. Glad you are pleased - you certainly made us very happy!
E's mum
- Hi Ellie. Hope you're having a great holiday. J got his first choice uni and a B in chemistry. Thanks for everything x
He's having a gap year and then Liverpool to do Aerospace Engineering!
J's dad
- Thank you very much Ellie. I am rather glad to say I got an A in chemistry So I am off to become a vet.Thank you so very much for all your help over the last year or so, really did help me significantly
T
- Hi Ellie thankyou so much for all the help the hard work really paid off and I got 3 As. Never been happier
- Thankyou Ellie! Honestly couldn't have done it with out you
D
- Thank you so much for all your support and guidance with M. We're delighted he passed Chem after the immense struggle . M's mum
Thank you very much. Means a lot and again thank you very much for everything yoy have done for me over the past 5 years.
M
- He smashed it- 9, 8 He is so happy, thank you so much. Chemistry A Level here we come!
Enjoy your holiday xx
- Ah thanks Ellie - I can't thank you enough for the confidence you gave both A and A xxx
- She's smashed it!! 8's in all 3 sciences - chemistry was the top mark of the 3. Can't thank you enough
- All the care and attention you give the kids is just amazing, thank you

- S has 8 in Chemistry and 7 in biology. It's one mark away from 8! I am so happy that she did so well despite as our situation. Thank you for teaching her. she will continue for A levels with you. Thank again xx
- Hi Elli, I hope you are enjoying your day. T got her results. She got 8 in Biology and 8 in chemistry! She missed getting 9 in chemistry just by 1 marks! Her teacher has asked her to apply for rechecking! so we will be doing it as per their advise. Will let you know on the outcome! Over all with the tough grade boundaries this year, she still managed to get A*'s and A's! Thank you for your wonderful support. It means a lot to her and us. Please let me know when you are back from holiday, we would love to meet you face to face and thank you for all your support and help x L
- Hi Ellie - hopefully Z has shared his result with you? Thanks for everything you did to help him. He definitely wouldn't have achieved his grade without your support
- Hi Ellie, So relieved that the collecting of grades is done!! L has done so so well. She got 6's in Chemistry and Biology, which we think is amazing!! Thank you so much for all you did for L she has got what she needs to stay at the school xx
- Thank you Ellie for always being so positive and telling her she was doing well
- Thank you, she did amazing, thank you for your help over the 5 years really appreciate it. We would like to come see you sometime next week, are you around ?

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Personal Description:
Hi there,
I'm a qualified science teacher and Head of Science based in London, who currently teaches in a secondary school to students aged 11-18. I teach all sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) to KS3 and GCSE (Edexcel and AQA specification), and teach A-Level Biology (OCR specification). I have worked within education for the past 10 years and really love working with young people to inspire them to achieve the best they can. I appreciate that it's not always possible to get the most out of every lesson and so some students may benefit from having a personal tutor to go over areas of difficulty and to fully grasp and understand the concepts to do better in school and in assessments.

Teaching Experience:
I have worked with thousands on children in the past 10 years working within education. I enjoy the process of working with parents and students to evaluate what students' strengths and weaknesses are, and set relevant goals and smart actions to ensure progress is made both short and long-term. My main aim has always been to inspire, motivate and make students feel more confident. I believe everyone has the right to an education and that learning should be fun and for the long-term.
In addition to this, I have experience teaching students with special educational needs (SEN) or a learning difficulty, such as Autism, Aspergers, Dyslexia, ADHD. Coming from a background of researching Autism during my degrees, I worked in a SEN school based in Bermondsey and have also worked with several families during the past decade. I've had wonderful success managing their behaviour when difficult, but also coming up with creative strategies to ensure the learning is achieved.
Lastly, I have tutored students privately up to A-Level. A teacher is much more than someone who teaches you a subject, I aim to make students love learning, grow their confidence, and also give them advice on things they're struggling with. Some of my students have gone to Russell Group universities.

Tutoring Approach:
For me, every student is an individual and no one learns in the exact same way. It's so important to be adaptable and honest with learning, so I focus on delivering lessons based on your learning style and personality, using a variety of exercises and methods. I am very hands on when teaching, I think energy and perseverance brings the best out of each student. I also put problems into context and make sure to be creative, but once an idea is understood, I think the key emphasis is to practice and repeat. I work with a lot of structure and am very organised which allows students to not feel overwhelmed with the amount of information, but to rather understand it in very easy applicable steps and for the long-term. I also think it's important to transfer these skills to the students I tutor so I will ensure I support them with their organisation and work ethic, by mentoring them.
I am very accessible, supportive, calm and patient. I make learning fun and enthusiastic while being still able to be strict and regimented. I am highly organised and always listen to feedback to better improve the student-teacher relationship.

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Award-winning, fully qualified teacher, Scholar (RSC), mentor and education consultant with over a decade of teaching experience helping students get into the top school and finest universities in the country.

✦✦ QUALIFICATIONS ✦✦
Masters in regenerative medicine (Distinction): Queen Mary University of London, Centre for Genomics and Child Health, Blizard Institute, Ranked 2nd in the cohort.

PGCE (Science): King's College London, Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. Commended "Outstanding Trainee "in reports

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Department for Education, Result: Qualified

Awarded £29000 Teacher Training Scholarship from The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) for outstanding performance.

BEng (Honours) Chemical & Process Engineering from London South Bank University - Completed the course with a full scholarship.

✦✦ IB AND A-LEVEL RESULTS IN 2022 ✦✦
Number of students achieved their target grade: 12
The number of students who exceeded their predicted grade: 8
Target universities: Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, LSC, Manchester, UCL, Kings, Nottingham

✦✦ GCSE RESULTS IN 2022 ✦✦
Number of students who achieved their target grade: 15
Number of students who exceeded their predicted grade: 14 (Grade changes at least 2)
Number of students who topped in their school: 5

Teaching Experience:
• Over a decade of teaching experience in teaching and working with many London schools, including grammar and private schools
• Helped thousands of students achieve their true potential to be successful
• More than 90% of all my students went to Russel group universities (Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial etc.)
• Most of my past students have achieved their qualifications from prestigious universities and worked for the top companies in the world.
• I have past students who are running successful businesses in the field of finance, accounting, medicine and research.
• I was lucky enough to be mentored by some of the best teachers from a relatively young age which helped me to train teachers and trainee teachers to be exceptional in their fields.
• I was branded "Super Tutor" by many tutoring agencies in London and the Middle east.
• I have been working with many highly privileged students from the Middle East, Asia and Russia.
• I have extensively worked with many finest tutoring agencies in London.
• I run intensive revision sessions for students in the summer to boost their performance.

Tutoring Approach:
• I believe every student is unique, including their way of learning. My success as a great teacher is because of my teaching adaptation to match students' needs and learning styles.
• I always held high expectations of my student, and I firmly believe everyone has the potential to achieve greatness, irrespective of their current state.
• I believe in each student's capacity and what they can achieve. I have always seen my past and present students break their barriers of limitations and achieve great results.
• I teach students to the optimum zone where a task is not too easy or not too hard but just right. This approach would keep the task interesting for students and is one of the critical components in my teaching success.
• I always establish mutual respect as it brings out the best in the students in my classes.
• I break down the complex ideas in science and maths into simple, manageable chunks of information, which the student later recombines to form the original complex concepts.
• During my lessons, I facilitate students to think and use logic to understand the concepts by nudging their thinking in the right direction. This caused the student to take the learning into their hand and avoid rote learning.
• I focus more on accuracy and speed during exam time by giving them exam techniques and tips. This method would boost their confidence and brings results.
• Due to my extensive experience with subjects, concepts, and exam boards, I know where students struggle the most and what mistakes they can make. This expertise allows me to address them while I teach, eliminating the chance of them occurring in the first place.
• I also monitor students regularly and give feedback to the parent/guardian in due time.

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Personal Description:
After completing my D.Phil from the University of Oxford, I worked for 7 years as a Senior Biologist for a small drug discovery company where I was responsible for screening new drug targets in tissue models for human disease. Over the years I've had so many comments from students/colleagues about my ability to break subjects down to ease understanding, and coupled with my passion for science and sharing that with others I decided to change career and become a full-time science tutor. I've never looked back!

I am also a freelance examiner for Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) - examining is invaluable to my role as a science tutor and to the development of my students' abilities in preparation for their examinations. It has taught me to understand the very specific focus of each syllabus as a whole, to read for the specific aim of relevant text, and to concentrate not just on surface comprehension but to expand science beyond basic skills.

I have many hobbies but particularly enjoy outdoor pursuits including: sailing, mountaineering, climbing, mountain biking and running. Most of my free time though is spent with my wonderful husband and beautiful tots!

Teaching Experience:
During my time researching at Oxford, I tutored an array of students in Biochemistry, Biology, Genetics, Human Science and Medicine.

I have vast tutoring experience at both GCSE, AS/A2 level covering all UK exam specifications, including IB.

Tutoring Approach:
My tutoring style is informal, working with each student to improve their approach to learning whilst maintaining motivation. At the end of the day, learning should be fun!

I usually charge a very small travel fee to cover the cost of fuel.

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Personal Description:
I have seen students` confidence in their abilities increases and their understanding deepens. Both students and parents have offered positive feedback from the great improvement in their grade as a result of my tuition. For example, a student`s grade in A Level Physics improved from originally an E to an A after my tuition, while others attend their preferred schools after help revision for their entrance exams.

Teaching Experience:
After various school placements, such as teaching classes at St Aidan`s (ranked amongst the highest achieving comprehensive schools in the country), for over five years I have helped a multitude of pupils ranging from as young as six through to mature students.
Having experienced rigorous training, I am an Examiner for a major board and have relished the challenges of marking
candidates` papers. I feel this gives me an invaluable perspective when preparing my students for their own tests.
I am familiar with the different examination boards, particularly AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE and ISEB. Covering English and Reasoning where desired, I have prepared students for 7+, 8+, 11+ and 13+ entrance examinations as well as the STEP and PAT tests required for the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. With my tuition, students have gained entrance to the schools of Aldenham, Fulham Prep, Harrogate Ladies, Sedbergh, Charterhouse and Latymer. After my tuition, candidates attained the necessary grades for their university offers, including from Oxbridge, to study courses relevant to our preparation. I also have experience aiding with IB and professional skills tests together with Pre-U and IGCSE.
I am happy to offer tuition for all other syllabuses as well, for example WJEC and for free-standing maths qualifications.
I also offer tuition to adults wanting to improve their own maths understanding and skills, for example to help with their career or to pass graduate skills tests such as Kenexa, SHL and numeracy for QTS etc.
I have helped several students with Asperger Syndrome, those with dyslexia and students who are home schooled, have conditions including severe physical handicaps, speech and language difficulties or have had to change school due to behavioural difficulties. Furthermore, I have been trained for and have taught looked after children and also have experience of helping those for whom English is an additional language.

Tutoring Approach:
I find I can relate to students in a calm and patient manner and I have enjoyed helping them through difficulties with their subjects. I endeavour to find and solve the problems students have in their understanding to give them a firmer grasp of the topic, with the benefits from this being increased confidence and improved results.

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Personal Description:
I was a student researcher in Church laboratory at Harvard Medical School. My research interest lies in synthetic biology and molecular biology. Currently, I am an undergraduate Biochemistry student at the University of Surrey.
I believe that I am a calm, collected person who enjoys encouraging others to take an interest in Science as it is a fast-growing field with a wide variety of job prospects. In my personal experience, one to one tuitions greatly benefited me before I applied to University. For that reason, I would like to provide others with the same opportunity to boost their confidence so that they can excel even more in biology and chemistry.

Teaching Experience:
I have volunteered and Henry Tyndale Primary School from 2012 to 2013, in which I was able to help and teach pupils of ages 10 to 11. Through attending the school every week, I was able to develop my communication skills and learn new teaching methods depending on the student's needs.

When attending Sixth Form College of Farnborough, I tutored AS Chemistry students from 2013 to 2014. This tuition was set up by the college in order to help new students understand difficult questions, equations or coursework. This was a great chance teach them simple tricks to help them overcome anything they struggled with.

Tutoring Approach:
With biology and chemistry, I believe it is vital to understand basic concepts before learning anything in a higher level of detail. Due to this, I believe it is important for tutees to be taught the basics of a topic before learning detail.
If the tutee seems comfortable with a topic and would just like to consolidate, I would test them with some questions from either past papers or textbooks. This will ensure that, they are able to apply their knowledge.

Also, I believe memorizing key terms and definitions is very useful in exams so I use flashcards or small tests during the beginning or end of the tuition session to test their understanding and make sure that they learn these key words and definitions.

My new approach to teaching includes making online presentations containing key concepts and diagrams that will help my tutee learn about a topic with a new perspective.

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Personal Description:
A first class Medical Sciences graduate and qualified teacher, I have over 7 years` experience in teaching/tuition.

Well-versed in most major exam boards, I am able to work successfully with students across all levels of attainment in order to further their understanding of core scientific principles and enhance their exam technique. My position as an assessment specialist with two of the major exam boards has enhanced further my understanding of how credit is awarded in exams - enabling me to not only improve students' subject knowledge, but to improve their approach to exam questions as well.

I take a positive and friendly approach to tuition, and am happy to be flexible in using the methods that best suit the student.

Teaching Experience:
I have been a private tutor since attending university in Exeter, and have helped students to improve on their grade by up to 3 boundaries.

I am a professional teacher, having trained through the prestigious Teach First programme. My progress was judged as outstanding. I have been consistently judged good/outstanding, both internally and by Ofsted, and have held a number of leadership positions.

Tutoring Approach:
Largely, this will depend on what the student is hoping to achieve. I appreciate that, most often, a student's aim is to achieve a certain grade in an exam. In these cases, I will spend a lot of time working with the student to familiarise them not only with the material for the exam, but with the format of the exam paper, exploring how to approach different types of question and working directly with mark schemes to best understand how credit is awarded.

I am, however, passionate about my subject, and aim to uncover some enthusiasm for the sciences with all my students, through engaging sessions in which we can explore topics in perhaps more detail than is often possible within schools.

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Personal Description:
Qualified teacher. A-level biology specialist. 20 years experience. A-level examiner for AQA.

Biology Chemistry and Physics up to GCSE

Mathematics to Key-stage 3.

Online lessons via all the popular platforms including Teams, Zoom and Skype including virtual whiteboard technology. Extensive online resources are available to all tutees.

Teaching Experience:
20 years Qualified Secondary Science teacher, KS3, GCSE and A-level.

Having also taught at university I am able to assist life-science undergraduates with dissertations or projects.

Experienced teacher of Key Stage 3 mathematics

20 years experience as a one-to-one tutor including online work.

A-level Biology examiner for AQA.

Extensive experience as the college co-ordinator for both medicine and biology HE+ programmes and well as vast experience preparing students for interview for competitive courses such as medicine and dentistry at Russell Group Universities.

Tutoring Approach:
I am results-focused and will approach session with the goal of achieving the best possible exam result in mind.

Concentrating on exam technique, application and other common areas of weakness in order to maximise grades.

Online sessions are available via all the popular portals including Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Skype.

Discount rates for pairs or small groups negotiable.

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Personal Description:
I've been working as a maths and science tutor since 2016.
Prior to my work as a tutor I worked as a science technician for three years in various schools and colleges in London. And prior to that I worked for three years as a research and teaching assistant at the University of British Columbia, Canada.
I graduated from Queen`s University Belfast in 2010 with a 1st MSci in Physics with Astrophysics.

Teaching Experience:
I offer tuition in Maths (including mechanics and statistics), Physics, Chemistry and Biology. I offer in-person lessons in the Glasgow area, and online lessons for students further afield.

I'm based in Scotland so the majority of my students are Nat 5, Higher, or Advanced Higher. However, I also have experience tutoring in the GCSE/A-Level system used in the rest of the UK.

I have experience in tutoring for university entrance exams: the UCAT and BMAT, the Cambridge Maths and Engineering entrance exams (STEP and ENGAA), and the Oxford Maths entrance exam (MAT). I can also help university students with maths/physics/engineering modules.

My rate is £50/hour. Discounts available for weekday morning students (e.g. uni students)

Tutoring Approach:
I am experienced in tutoring students of all ages and abilities. I am friendly, approachable, punctual, and believe students do best when given encouragement and reasonable goals.

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Personal Description:
Am currently undergraduate student in the USA but since is online tutoring I can still do this to the best of my knowledge.And i believe my clients will be brush up with in depth knowledge in this core subjects.Have been tutoring privately before enrolling for my studies in the USA.

Teaching Experience:
Have been tutoring privately before enrolling for advanced studies in the USA.

Tutoring Approach:
Need to know how to approach your students or learner on individual basis.Because as individual everyone is not gifted alike,We have quick and slow learner.So this factors must be put in place as a tutor.

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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.

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Personal Description:
I have 22 years teaching experience. I have BA and a BA (Hons) from the Open University. I have a MSc from Birkbeck College. have a PGCE from Anglia Polytechnic and I have membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Teaching Experience:
I have 22 years teaching experience. I have taught Chemistry to GCSE, BTEC and GNVQ and A Level Chemistry to Year 12. I have also taught Biology to GCSE Level and Physics to KS3 Level. I have Primary experience in both KS1 and KS2.
I have a number of year tutoring experience for Chemistry and all my tutees have passed their GCSE.

I gained membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry and have undertaken volunteer work for them. I also volunteer in the Science Museum in South Kensington for the last 8 years and The University of Cambridge for the Cambridge Festival of Ideas and the University of Cambridge for the Cambridge Science Festival.

Tutoring Approach:
I have a number of year tutoring experience for Chemistry and all my tutees have passed their GCSE.

Lesson will consist of prepared notes which will be discussed during the tutoring sessions. There will be supported by use of worksheets and then exam style questions. Each lesson will be based on specific areas of the syllabus that is intended to support the work that is being undertaken in the classroom. This will follow the part of the syllabus being taught in the classroom, to support and re-inforce student learning.

I use videos to support learning and these will be showed used a laptop. I will use a projector (if it is possible). If the student wishes to only look at specific areas if the syllabus, then I will undertake to produce material to support this request.

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Personal Description:
I am a caring and organised educator committed to supporting students in a range of educational areas. I aim to create a stimulating and enjoyable online tutoring experience, promoting a positive and encouraging learning environment. My goal is for each student to not only enjoy learning but also to develop strong communication skills through a trusting and supportive relationship. I maintain regular communication with parents or caregivers and am happy to provide extra online assignments to reinforce learning between sessions.

Teaching Experience:
I am a fully qualified teacher entering my seventh year of practice, with experience teaching Year 2, Year 3, and Year 4. I can provide assessment support during sessions as needed. During my training, I gained valuable experience working with Year R, Year 2, and Year 4. I am also trained in SSP (phonics) and the Little Wandle program, enabling me to support early reading development effectively. Additionally, I have completed CPD training for the Year 4 multiplication check and can offer guidance and support in this area; my current Year 4 students achieved the highest results in the school this year. Beyond primary education, I have tutored students in foundation-level GCSE maths, using past papers to practise and analyse different question types.

Tutoring Approach:
I start by assessing each student's current level and discussing their specific areas of focus, either directly with them or with the adults in their household. From there, I tailor sessions to meet their individual needs. Each session incorporates a variety of activities designed to reinforce existing knowledge while introducing new concepts. Building a strong rapport with students is a priority, helping them feel comfortable and confident, which in turn supports their learning and progress.

I can also help address any learning gaps that may have arisen due to disruptions during the pandemic or any other missed learning reasons.

I have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), adapting my approach to meet their unique learning requirements and providing the support necessary for them to thrive in a positive, inclusive environment.

Parents I have worked with have provided positive feedback on the impact of additional tuition, noting improvements in their child's progress as reflected in academic reports and parent-teacher meetings.

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Personal Description:
I am from Malaysia, currently studying in Kings College London taking MSc Microbiome in Health and Disease.
I have experience in teaching, and I am passionate about sharing knowledge to students, and encouraging students to learn.
I believe that education takes us to places, even to territories that are yet to be ventured. Even though I have left the formal education field to pursue my interests, I believe that I can serve in the field by tutoring students in need.

Teaching Experience:
BIOLOGY TEACHER (01/2016 - 08/2021)
Sabah Tshung Tsin Secondary School, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Worked with Science department Head as special adviser on curriculum development for Biology programme.
Maintained positive, supportive relationships and communication channels with parents and caregivers.
Delivered lab lessons, utilising lab equipment and experiments to further student learning.
Effectively managed classroom behaviour through deescalation and redirection techniques.
Provided interactive and digital learning sessions during COVID in compliance with quality learning standards.
Supervised safe lab work, closely monitoring students adherence to all health and safety policies.
Assessed student performance, behaviour and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for all students.

TRANSLATOR/INTERPRETER (11/2014 - 12/2015)
Yu Gong Decoration Sdn. Bhd., Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Translated various documents within tight deadlines, including legal and technical content.
Proofread completed translations to catch and fix punctuation, grammatical and translation errors.
Conducted in-depth research or consulted with specialists to obtain information on technical information translation or scientific phrases.
Translated original text, ensuring perfect spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Offered quick verbal translations of documents for use by legal and business professionals.

Tutoring Approach:
Firstly I will try to understand the student's level of understanding in a particular topic.
I will also compare with the education syllabus to grasp the requirements for the student to pass with certain grade.

Once those are ascertained, I will make use of available teaching materials (such as videos, educational books) to teach the student, and even make use of drawings to illustrate my points.

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Personal Description:
Research Technician working in R&D of hydroponic systems. Background in molecular biology having studied BSc Genetics at the University of Leeds.

Teaching Experience:
2+ years tutoring A-Level Biology. Student attainment grades A and A*.

Tutoring Approach:
Failing my A-Levels then achieving resit grades AAA (Chemistry, Biology, Maths) was the perfect opportunity for me to gain an insight into effective teaching strategies. I like to follow a dialectical method; helping students to critically examine their own reasoning is the best form of teaching.

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Personal Description:
I am a confident, hard working and positive person with a mature attitude.
I am an experienced private tutor. I work with A-level chemistry students who have been excluded for under performance in their schools and get them back to where they achieve an "A" when they take their final exams.
In short, I am good at motivating disaffected children, and raising the self esteem of those whose self esteem has been damaged.

Teaching Experience:
I have taught GCSE Biology, Physics and Chemistry and A-level chemistry for more that 30 years. I have been tutoring for the last 16 years.
I am currently teaching full time at a catholic school and taking some KS3, GCSE and A-level chemistry tuition after school and on Saturdays.

Tutoring Approach:
For GCSE and A-level, I make it a point that students familiarise themselves with the way examiners ask questions and the topic areas frequented by examiners. Through practice, students learn how to respond to exam questions with accuracy and precision. This is done for every topic. In addition, I train my students to be independent learners who can use available resources to help themselves find answers.

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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.

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Personal Description:
I am a critical care nurse and a mom of three , passionate to learn and share my knowledge and skills. I am very soft spoken, genuine and hardworking person who is always considerate to others. As a mom of a child with special needs I have learned the importance of teaching from known to unkonwn through individualised fun games and activities.

Teaching Experience:
I used to be a teacher at a nursing college in India.

Tutoring Approach:
I understand that each person is different and I believe that the teaching and learning style must be tailored to individual needs.

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