Glenrothes Biology Tutors and Glenrothes Biology Tuition
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Subjects: Reading & Writing skills | English | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Maths
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I'm amazing!!! And I help other people be amazing too!!! My aim is to increase everyone's understanding of everything!!! I've been tutoring Maths, Science and English since 2007, for ages 5 to 50. However, I mostly help teenagers with their SATs ...
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Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I'm amazing!!! And I help other people be amazing too!!! My aim is to increase everyone's understanding of everything!!! I've been tutoring Maths, Science and English since 2007, for ages 5 to 50. However, I mostly help teenagers with their SATs ...
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Personal Description:
I'm amazing!!!
And I help other people be amazing too!!!
My aim is to increase everyone's understanding of everything!!!
I've been tutoring Maths, Science and English since 2007, for ages 5 to 50. However, I mostly help teenagers with their SATs, GCSEs and A Levels.
Maths, Science and English are the three main subjects that people tend to want tutoring in. (Actually it's five subjects if you break the Science down into Biology, Chemistry and Physics.)
Anyway, as I tutor all of these subjects, my students find it very useful that I can potentially cover a different subject each week, or I can do two hours a week and cover a different subject in each hour.
This obviously makes it much easier for the parents too, because they don't have to find a separate tutor for each subject, or leave their child without the valuable one-to-one support in any of the core subjects.
I've also helped my students with pretty much every major school subject; from History and Religious Studies, to French and Spanish, and even Psychology and Health and Social Care. In fact, experience has shown me that I can help anyone to better understand anything - even something that I didn't even know myself a minute earlier!
Teaching Experience:
Educational Employment
Private Home Tutor
The Right Line
2007 - present
Tutoring GCSE and AS Level Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Tutoring GCSE English Language and English Literature.
Tutoring Numeracy and Literacy (including Phonics) for ages 7 and up.
Life Improvement Course Director
COSRECI
2001 - 2012
(A community education and counselling organisation.)
Assisting students on courseroom-based life improvement courses.
Marking and returning lessons for home-study life improvement courses
Tutoring Approach:
Initially:
I find out the student's strengths and weaknesses.
I find out what they want to achieve from the tutoring.
Together we draw up a plan of action to achieve this.
While tutoring:
I ensure the student understands every word of the subject as it comes up.
I aim for a full, conceptual understanding of each point to the best of their ability.
I keep motivation high with reward stickers! (IT WORKS!!!)
Subjects
- Reading & Writing skills
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
- Biology
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
- Physics
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
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Subjects: Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Maths
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home
Info: I am full time engineer working in Victoria, after achieving a degree in Civil Engineering in Imperial College, London. At 8, I studied at DCPS, then moving to St Pauls at 13+ (common entrance). Coming from this background, I understand the pressur ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home
Info: I am full time engineer working in Victoria, after achieving a degree in Civil Engineering in Imperial College, London. At 8, I studied at DCPS, then moving to St Pauls at 13+ (common entrance). Coming from this background, I understand the pressur ...
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Personal Description:
I am full time engineer working in Victoria, after achieving a degree in Civil Engineering in Imperial College, London. At 8, I studied at DCPS, then moving to St Pauls at 13+ (common entrance). Coming from this background, I understand the pressures of succeeding at all levels.
Teaching Experience:
I have had 7 years experience, privately tutoring children between the ages of 11 to 19. Last year, I managed to help 2 of my students achieve A grades for Maths A-level, a child achieving a B in Chemistry A-Level, 2 children achieving A* in Science GSCE and a group of 4 girls getting into their preferred school at 11+, amongst others.
Tutoring Approach:
I will ensure that your child willl have full knowledge of the entire syllabus, providing him/her with many examples, so their confidence would be boosted. Topics shall be explained with clarity and patience so that your child will feel at ease with his/her learning experience.
Having taught many children of differing standards, I will adapt my tutoring so that your child will benefit greatly, by improving on his/her weaknesses and pushing forwards his/her strengths.
Subjects
- Biology
- 11+ (secondary) (£75 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£80 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- 11+ (secondary) (£75 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£80 p.h.)
- Physics
- 11+ (secondary) (£75 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£80 p.h.)
- Maths
- 11+ (secondary) (£75 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£80 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£85 p.h.)
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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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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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Subjects: Maths | Physics | Chemistry | Biology
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: ⭐ In a nutshell: · Tutoring for more than 10 years, up to and including GCSE Maths & the Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) · MSc in Positive Psychology; tutored and mentored students from all backgrounds including shy/anxious/introve ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: ⭐ In a nutshell: · Tutoring for more than 10 years, up to and including GCSE Maths & the Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) · MSc in Positive Psychology; tutored and mentored students from all backgrounds including shy/anxious/introve ...
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Personal Description:
⭐ In a nutshell:
· Tutoring for more than 10 years, up to and including GCSE Maths & the Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
· MSc in Positive Psychology; tutored and mentored students from all backgrounds including shy/anxious/introverted/neurodiverse (feel free to ask me about this)
· Outside of tutoring I enjoy writing (I'm an author)
I believe in a well-rounded holistic education; I previously piloted an alternative to University called Thriva Programme.
Below you can find more information about my tutoring experience, approach, and what parents have said about my tutoring.
Teaching Experience:
Since 2010, I have been tutoring in the academic subjects Maths and the individual Sciences; Biology, Chemistry & Physics.
I have taught at both primary- and secondary-school levels, with my students ranging between the ages of 6 and 16.
I can also help with entrance examinations for secondary school (including verbal and non-verbal reasoning), and I have provided mentorship and coaching when it comes to UCAS application forms, personal statements and CV writing.
Whilst I enjoyed some of the subjects at school, certain subjects and topics (including Maths!) didn't come naturally to me. I achieved 7A*s and 5A*s at GCSE, and went on to study Biology, Chemistry & Maths at A-Level.
Tutoring Approach:
As I have already mentioned, I have a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology and my tutoring approach is a student-centred one. My experiences covers tutoring, mentoring and coaching and I use a combination of the three in my work.
I am yet to come across a student who doesn't possess the potential to improve. More often than not, it is the large class sizes at school, or a teacher whose approach isn't the right fit, which explains why a student doesn't understand a particular subject, or particular topics within that subject.
Through the 1-to-1 work I do with students, not only have I witnessed some remarkable grade improvements but also some amazing transformations in confidence. I strongly feel that the work I do is more than merely improving grades for exams.
⭐ My philosophy is that if you are struggling with a particular subject or topic, it's not your fault and there's nothing wrong with you. It simply means you've not been taught in a way that makes sense to you (or you've not been given the time and attention to be taught properly - in a big class and with the pressures of working through an extensive curriculum).
I'm based near Kingston and offer tutoring in-person and online (though I try to meet in-person first where possible, as this tends to work best for the tutoring relationship).
⭐ Please note: I currently tutor part-time and currently have limited spaces available, so you're encouraged to apply early before spaces fill up before the next academic year
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Here are some of the references and messages I have received from parents thus far.
REFERENCES:
"Hi Jas - Alfie got 3 B's for each of his sciences! He only just missed an A for Chemistry. He is absolutely delighted despite school's wish for A's. Thank you for all your help - there is no doubt it made a huge difference to him. You were a total star to him - and the summer has been good to him - his confidence is finally starting to improve & I think it's a lot down to your encouragement and believing in him. We went away just after getting the results - my biggest apologies for being so slow to get news to you. Very best wishes, Kris"
- Kris (Head of Art Therapies, East London Foundation NHS Trust)
"Jas has tutored our daughter for the last few months in Chemistry, Biology and Physics at GCSE level. Jas was very reliable, committed and enthusiastic in his role and we feel our daughter greatly benefitted from his tutoring. He was always encouraging and recognising her needs were beyond the academic, spent time developing her confidence in the academic subjects he was teaching her as well as also encouraging her self-belief. He appeared sensitive to her needs and adapted the work accordingly. Jas also demonstrated great insight in what motivated our daughter and went out of his way to make every session engaging and enjoyable. Jas also developed a positive, professional relationship with both my husband and I, keeping us well informed about our daughter's progress and what support we could give her. I feel that this wider, more holistic approach, really helped our daughter feel better about herself, as well as develop a positive approach towards her exams which she has now entered with considerably more knowledge and confidence than had she not worked with him. I also recommended Jas to a friend who's son was also doing his GCSE's and she told me how pleased they were with the help he had been able to give to him. I would have no hesitation in recommending Jas to others who are looking for GCSE tutoring."
- Emma & Paul (Emma - Drama Therapist (HCPC Registered), Paul - Head of Maths Department, secondary school)
"Jas has helped Daniel enormously with his maths and science over the past few months in preparation for the upcoming GCSE's. He is a charming and good humored person who Daniel relates to quite well which made the two hours tuition every Saturday morning not such a chore! Both Daniel and I, as a parent, would certainly recommend Jas to any future students."
- Denise
"Jas tutored my son Nathan for his Chemistry and German GCSEs in 2013. I found him to be a reliable and conscientious young man and I was very happy with his services."
- Dame Sally Coates (Director of Academies South for United Learning)
Subjects
- Maths
- 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£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.)
- Biology
- 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
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Subjects: Geography | Physics | Biology | Chemistry | Maths | English
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: I am an experienced tutor that enjoys tutoring children and have made a difference to the lives of numerous students who were struggling before but under my guidance have achieved their full potential and excellent grades. I am working full time in ...
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Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: I am an experienced tutor that enjoys tutoring children and have made a difference to the lives of numerous students who were struggling before but under my guidance have achieved their full potential and excellent grades. I am working full time in ...
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Personal Description:
I am an experienced tutor that enjoys tutoring children and have made a difference to the lives of numerous students who were struggling before but under my guidance have achieved their full potential and excellent grades.
I am working full time in a London Borough of Ealing school at the moment.I am a very patient and a caring tutor
who can motivate and encourage the strengths of the learner.I tutor from the purpose built study at the back of my house where I have all the resources.I am CRB checked and can provide evidence of all my qualifications and references from previous students and parents about my tutoring skills.
Teaching Experience:
I have more than 20 years of teaching experience where I have worked with varied age ranges.I have also worked with special educational needs children.I have experience of the different exam boards so can give exam practice according to the mark schemes to get the best results.
Tutoring Approach:
My approach to tutoring is based on the individual's needs.I assess the pupil first and then cater the lesson accordingly based upon individual needs.The lesson progresses according to the pace of the learner.I differentiate and meet the needs of the pupil.I break the information up into easy steps for some or go straight to the next step for others depending on the student.I praise and motivate the pupil and enhance their confidence.
After teaching a certain topic I also provide a piece of homework to reinforce knowledge.There is continuous on going assessment so that I am aware which topics need more practice.
Subjects
- Geography
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- Physics
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- Biology
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
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Subjects: Maths | Physics | Chemistry | Biology | Life Science
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Hello! I`m Simon. I hold a PhD in structural biophysics/biochemistry, plus I have an honours degree in biochemistry and a masters in clinical chemistry. I also have eighteen years of experience working in clinical biochemistry laboratories within the ...
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Info: Hello! I`m Simon. I hold a PhD in structural biophysics/biochemistry, plus I have an honours degree in biochemistry and a masters in clinical chemistry. I also have eighteen years of experience working in clinical biochemistry laboratories within the ...
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Personal Description:
Hello! I`m Simon. I hold a PhD in structural biophysics/biochemistry, plus I have an honours degree in biochemistry and a masters in clinical chemistry. I also have eighteen years of experience working in clinical biochemistry laboratories within the NHS. This encompassed various roles and duties, including producing analytical results to help diagnose and manage patients, troubleshooting and problem-solving, discussion of patients with clinical staff, management and supervision of laboratory staff and research and development work. More recently, I also have considerable research experience, both in pure research and from working within the pharmaceutical industry.
I have over ten years of experience working as a self-employed tutor in the sciences and maths. I have a demonstrable track record of inspiring my students in the subjects I tutor, consistently helping them to much better understand these subjects and achieve or exceed their hopes and expectations. I have numerous happy clients who would testify to this.
My approach is understanding students and establishing a rapport with students, which I tend to do quite easily. Obviously, different students have different abilities, personalities, strengths and weaknesses. Therefore I offer a bespoke service and tutorials are carried out in a relaxed atmosphere, where I will involve students in the session rather than just talking at them, giving friendly encouragement throughout. I also make extensive and effective use of various illustrative material and exercises (including past and mock exam papers, for those preparing for upcoming exams).
I LOVE tutoring, both because of some of the lovely people I meet along the way, and due to the fact that I make a difference.
Teaching Experience:
I now have over ten years' experience as a self-employed tutor, during which time I have tutored many students and guided them towards achieving their aspirations and often, exceeding their academic expectations.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
During my clinical laboratory career, I was frequently involved in supervising, teaching and training staff from various backgrounds, from school placement through to graduate.
As a PhD student, I was involved in a considerable amount of teaching, tutoring and mentoring activity:-
- I taught undergraduates in laboratory-based practical classes.
- I supervised and tutored my supervisor`s final year honours student. She graduated with a first.
- During a fourteen month period of secondment to an academic institution in the USA, I was heavily involved in designing research projects for, supervising, teaching and assessing undergraduates within the research laboratory environment.
- Acting in a consultative, mentoring and teaching capacity for my guest American supervisor`s research group, especially when he was not around.
- I have presented science and research work in various forums, from informal seminars to international conferences, including a prize-winning lecture I delivered in the USA.
Tutoring Approach:
I appreciate that everybody has different expectations and needs, and these always have to be taken into consideration when deciding how best to tutor somebody. Initially, I would seek to find out your strengths and weaknesses and use those to tailor my tutoring to your requirements.
One's ability to learn and understand a subject are inextricably linked to one's interest in it. The classroom nature of school or college education can understandably make it unsuited to students who are struggling with a subject. Similarly, it can lead to the potential of strong students of a subject not being fully recognised and nurtured. In both cases, this can lead to dejection, frustration and disinterest. As a one-to-one tutor, I work very hard to inspire my tutees and make the learning process as enjoyable as possible. I see it as being much more of a coaching role than students might receive within a school class, and seek to bring the subjects I teach to life, drawing on life examples and anecdotal approaches to make even the most abstract of concepts relevant and fascinating. I always try to ensure that tutoring sessions are conducted in a relaxed and friendly way, as students feeling comfortable with their learning environment is important for sessions to be fully effective and useful.
For the interested learner who is not attending a course of study but wants to learn about "science" and all it's wonderful facets, I would be happy to provide a more independently-structured course, that is tailored to your interests and requirements.
Subjects
- Maths
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
- Physics
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
- Biology
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
- Life Science
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
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Subjects: Psychology | Entrance Exams | Physics | Chemistry | Combined Science | Biology
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: Many students come to me believing they're 'just not good at science' or carrying anxiety from previous negative experiences. I create a completely judgment-free environment where mistakes are valuable learning tools, and we celebrate every win, no m ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: Many students come to me believing they're 'just not good at science' or carrying anxiety from previous negative experiences. I create a completely judgment-free environment where mistakes are valuable learning tools, and we celebrate every win, no m ...
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Personal Description:
Many students come to me believing they're 'just not good at science' or carrying anxiety from previous negative experiences. I create a completely judgment-free environment where mistakes are valuable learning tools, and we celebrate every win, no matter how small. Building genuine confidence is as important as mastering content.
I specialise in transforming students who've lost confidence into motivated learners who exceed their own expectations, whether that's a comprehensive school student finally 'getting' science after years of struggle, or a high-achieving independent school candidate securing their place at their dream school. As a former Oxbridge graduate, qualified teacher, and examiner for AQA and Edexcel, I understand precisely what's required at every level, but more importantly, I know how to unlock each student's potential by addressing the emotional barriers that hold them back
Whether you're seeking support for a comprehensive school student who's struggling with science fundamentals and needs confidence-building from the ground up, or an ambitious student targeting top grades for entry into Oxbridge or the Russell Group, I tailor my approach completely to each student's starting point and goals.
Teaching Experience:
Enhanced DBS certified
15 years teaching Science and Business Studies in state and independent schools
15 years delivering one-to-one private tuition across all ability levels
12 years as a senior examiner for AQA and Edexcel (current insider knowledge of marking schemes)
Qualified teacher status with continuous professional development
Former Oxbridge graduate with specialist knowledge of entrance processes
Tutoring Approach:
Every student learns differently, and my first priority is understanding exactly what barriers are holding your child back - whether that's gaps in foundational knowledge, exam anxiety, or simply never having had concepts explained in a way that clicks for them.
I begin with a comprehensive assessment to identify strengths and areas for development, then build a completely personalised learning plan with achievable milestones. Students who work with me consistently report that my explanations finally make complex concepts clear, and that their confidence grows alongside their grades.
As a practising teacher and examiner, I attend regular CPD on the latest GCSE specification changes and marking criteria. This means I'm teaching to the current standards, not outdated approaches - crucial for maximising grades under today's rigorous assessment system.
Subjects
- Psychology
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£45 p.h.)
- Entrance Exams
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- Physics
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£45 p.h.)
- Combined Science
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£45 p.h.)
- Biology
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£45 p.h.)
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Subjects: Medicine | Life Science | Biology
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home
Info: I teach biology in a very simple way to enable different student to understand it. Teaching approach is vary from one student to another and it depends on specific student needs. Also, I can help in answering biology questions in a scientific way and ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home
Info: I teach biology in a very simple way to enable different student to understand it. Teaching approach is vary from one student to another and it depends on specific student needs. Also, I can help in answering biology questions in a scientific way and ...
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Personal Description:
I teach biology in a very simple way to enable different student to understand it. Teaching approach is vary from one student to another and it depends on specific student needs. Also, I can help in answering biology questions in a scientific way and in practical. All students that I have taught were able to get highest marks in biology.
I also teach Immunology, Microbiology and Physiology for higher levels.
Teaching Experience:
- Currently, I am a private tutor for general biology and immunology since 2017.
- Teaching biology at Brunel university/ West London (2013-2015).
- Private A-level biology teacher/ West London (2005-2006)
- Biology lecturer at Al- Yarmouk university/ Jordan (1998-2005). Subjects taught: Human physiology, Comparative anatomy of vertebrates, embryology, and general biology.
- Private teacher for biology and chemistry for medical students in The University of Jordan/ Jordan (1997-1998).
Tutoring Approach:
I am tutoring biology since 1995. I taught this subject in 3 best universities. My students were happy and they were able to understand biology in a very simple way. Also, they were able to get higher marks in their exams. I also taught biology for A-level students in the UK in 2005.
Subjects
- Medicine
- Further/Higher (university) (£40 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)
- Life Science
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£40 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)
- Biology
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£40 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)
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Subjects: Entrance Exams | Maths | Chemistry | Biology
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Hi, I am currently a 20 year old university student living in Birmingham, studying Medicine at the University of Birmingham. I enjoy working with children and passing on my knowledge in an understandable way, as someone who has recently undertaken GC ...
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Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
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Personal Description:
Hi, I am currently a 20 year old university student living in Birmingham, studying Medicine at the University of Birmingham. I enjoy working with children and passing on my knowledge in an understandable way, as someone who has recently undertaken GCSE's and A levels myself I feel that I can offer the highest degree of teaching and revision to students aged 11-16 through use of my recent personal experiences of coping with exams and figuring out effective learning and revision methods for certain areas of each subject
Teaching Experience:
I have mentored year 4 students in maths before as part of a scheme within school, as well as year 7 students. In total I have tutored 8 students over the last 2 years, all of whom achieved what they set out to achieve when I started my tutoring, from getting into the Liverpool Blue Coat School (the school that achieved the highest national GCSE grades the year that I sat GCSE's), to getting a grade 8 in maths (A* equivalent)
Tutoring Approach:
I feel that my unique selling point is that as a student myself, I can relate to the struggles that other students encounter when subjects are taught and delivered to them. My weaknesses and qualms during the GCSE and A level period were only resolved by my own active learning to teach myself topics which I couldn't grasp correctly from lessons, and I feel that these are areas and topics many students will find difficulty in understanding, whether it be in Maths, Biology or Chemistry, and so I believe I can effectively pass on my knowledge to help students achieve the highest grades by learning the trickier topics from a different perspective. I can also tutor in other subjects such as Physics, however my strengths are definitely greatest in the subjects I have listed, as well as in tutoring for 11+ exams.
Subjects
- Entrance Exams
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£45 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
- Maths
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- Biology
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
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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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Types of Tutoring: Online
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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.)
- GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£75 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£75 p.h.)
- Maths
- 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.)
- Portuguese
- 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.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£75 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£75 p.h.)
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Subjects: PE / Sport Science | Maths | Economics | Chemistry | Biology
Availability: Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: I'm currently working in finance for Molson Coors, having previously worked in external audit for PwC for 4 years where I obtained my ACA qualification. Prior to this I was a student studying Economics at the University of Birmingham, where I achie ...
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Availability: Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
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Personal Description:
I'm currently working in finance for Molson Coors, having previously worked in external audit for PwC for 4 years where I obtained my ACA qualification.
Prior to this I was a student studying Economics at the University of Birmingham, where I achieved a first level BSc. I am interested in sharing some of the things I have learnt over my years in education with others, which is why I'm keen to tutor. I have previously mentored students throughout secondary school and really enjoyed it. Apart from university my other interests include; playing netball and renovating my house.
Teaching Experience:
I have previously mentored students through their GCSEs and Alevels at secondary school and really enjoyed it. I am the coach of a netball team so this also gives me skills which help to make me a better tutor such as patience, organisation and effective communication skills.
Tutoring Approach:
I believe tutoring is the responsibility of both the tutor and the tutee. I would like to plan sessions which are stimulating, engaging and involve ideas bouncing between the two of us, whether that is through debate, discussions or question and answer sessions. I am also open minded so would be prepared to experiment a lot with teaching style. I would be happy to take suggestions about how you'd like me to tutor you so we can establish an approach that works for both parties.
For the benefit of all parties involved, I will suggest that the first session with any new tutee is spent making a plan of all of the material to be covered across all sessions to ensure all parties feel comfortable with the tutoring expectations.
Subjects
- PE / Sport Science
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- Maths
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- Economics
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£35 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
- Biology
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
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Subjects: Urdu | Biology | Chemistry
Availability: Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home
Info: I am an enthusiastic towards the subjects I would like to teach. I have full grasp on various languages i.e Urdu, Pashto, English and Hindi. My background tuition experience would help the students to understand in an easy way. ...
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Availability: Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home
Info: I am an enthusiastic towards the subjects I would like to teach. I have full grasp on various languages i.e Urdu, Pashto, English and Hindi. My background tuition experience would help the students to understand in an easy way. ...
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Personal Description:
I am an enthusiastic towards the subjects I would like to teach. I have full grasp on various languages i.e Urdu, Pashto, English and Hindi. My background tuition experience would help the students to understand in an easy way.
Teaching Experience:
One year teaching back home in a local tuition Centre.
Tutoring Approach:
Being involved in the field of science.
Subjects
- Urdu
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£22 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£20 p.h.)
- Biology
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£22 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£20 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£22 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£20 p.h.)
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Subjects: Combined Science | Biology | Chemistry | Physics
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I am a secondary school science teacher with Physics specialism. I have tutored KS3 and KS4 while I was at university and have carried on since. I thoroughly enjoy the one to one interaction with students to help them learn and reach their potential. ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I am a secondary school science teacher with Physics specialism. I have tutored KS3 and KS4 while I was at university and have carried on since. I thoroughly enjoy the one to one interaction with students to help them learn and reach their potential. ...
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Personal Description:
I am a secondary school science teacher with Physics specialism. I have tutored KS3 and KS4 while I was at university and have carried on since. I thoroughly enjoy the one to one interaction with students to help them learn and reach their potential.
Teaching Experience:
I have tutored Science for KS3 and Physics for KS4 for the last 7 years. I currently teach science and physics in a secondary school.
Tutoring Approach:
Most issues tutees encounter are due to a lack of confidence or an inadequate teaching method. Each person is different therefore various approaches -tailored to the tutee- have to be used to reach our objectives.
Your success is my success, your failure is also mine. So let's get started and put ourselves on the path to success
During the first session together, I use part of the time to discuss with the tutee objectives and expectations, hence only half the fee needs to be paid.
Subjects
- Combined Science
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- Biology
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- Physics
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
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Subjects: Maths | Chemistry | Biology | English | Urdu | English (Foreign Language)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am always passionate in teaching and learning. My first degree is MA English (Literature). I completed masters in Education from Roehampton University London. I understand teaching is the way to transfer knowledge using pedagogical approaches so I ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am always passionate in teaching and learning. My first degree is MA English (Literature). I completed masters in Education from Roehampton University London. I understand teaching is the way to transfer knowledge using pedagogical approaches so I ...
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Personal Description:
I am always passionate in teaching and learning. My first degree is MA English (Literature). I completed masters in Education from Roehampton University London. I understand teaching is the way to transfer knowledge using pedagogical approaches so I try to bring effective teaching strategies to assist my students.
Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching A level and GCSE Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Urdu and English as a foreign language for more than seven years.
In addition, I have been training students for IELTS for more than four years.
Tutoring Approach:
Lesson planning
One to one lectures
Mock test
Monthly test
Subjects
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£12 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£12 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£12 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£12 p.h.)
- Biology
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£12 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£12 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£12 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£12 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£12 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£12 p.h.)
- Urdu
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£12 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£12 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£12 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£12 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£12 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£12 p.h.)
- English (Foreign Language)
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£12 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£12 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£12 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£12 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£12 p.h.)
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Subjects: Chemistry | Physics | Biology | Sociology | Psychology
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: Good Morning I am Mr Haig and been teaching A level Psychology, Sociology, Biology and GCSE Science teacher since 2019 in a prestigious school in St Albans. My classes are humorous, funny and almost immediately you are getting into Psychology and S ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: Good Morning I am Mr Haig and been teaching A level Psychology, Sociology, Biology and GCSE Science teacher since 2019 in a prestigious school in St Albans. My classes are humorous, funny and almost immediately you are getting into Psychology and S ...
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Personal Description:
Good Morning
I am Mr Haig and been teaching A level Psychology, Sociology, Biology and GCSE Science teacher since 2019 in a prestigious school in St Albans. My classes are humorous, funny and almost immediately you are getting into Psychology and Science.
My students usually score from 65 to 79 in the exams (B to A*), except Bobby he scored 61 still B but could had done much better.
Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching in Hertfordshire since 2019, St Albans. Before I thought in China for 2 years, where I learned how not to teach and what to avoid in classrooms. My multicultural background avoids the cultural bias and gender bias (girls are better in psychology).
Tutoring Approach:
I am using the AQA, Edexel, OCR boards as they are most common examination in the country. My classes are dynamic and full of energy. The experience that you will gather, will not just help you to pass the test with flying colours but also you will be able to explain simple psychological and science phenomena that occur in our day to day activities. You will look at the world more like an Enigma code that needs to be cracked.
Subjects
- Chemistry
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- Physics
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- Biology
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
- Sociology
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
- Psychology
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
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Subjects: Life Science | Physics | Special Needs | Combined Science | Chemistry | Biology
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Professional Science Tutor | Academic Mentor | Neurodiversity Specialist Dr Michelle Scott, B.Sc. (Hons), Ph.D., PGCertHE, FHEA I am a full-time, highly experienced science tutor and academic mentor, specialising in Biology, Chemistry, and Physic ...
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Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Professional Science Tutor | Academic Mentor | Neurodiversity Specialist Dr Michelle Scott, B.Sc. (Hons), Ph.D., PGCertHE, FHEA I am a full-time, highly experienced science tutor and academic mentor, specialising in Biology, Chemistry, and Physic ...
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Personal Description:
Professional Science Tutor | Academic Mentor | Neurodiversity Specialist
Dr Michelle Scott, B.Sc. (Hons), Ph.D., PGCertHE, FHEA
I am a full-time, highly experienced science tutor and academic mentor, specialising in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics from GCSE through to undergraduate level. With a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, a postgraduate certificate in Higher Education Teaching, and Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), I bring over two decades of expertise in high-level education.
My career spans senior teaching, research, and leadership positions across universities, independent sixth forms, and specialist schools. I provide targeted support for students preparing for medical, dental, and bioscience degree applications, including entrance exams such as the BMAT, UCAT, and university-specific assessments. I work extensively with academically ambitious students attending top-tier independent and selective schools, as well as international learners and home-educated pupils seeking exceptional, personalised science tuition.
I have a particular strength in supporting neurodiverse students, having spent eight years teaching science in specialist schools for the National Autistic Society. My deep understanding of autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and PDA enables me to deliver adaptable, effective, and empathetic lessons that build confidence and reduce anxiety.
Whether your child is aiming for competitive university admissions, top grades, or simply greater confidence and clarity in science, I offer expert guidance grounded in experience, academic rigour, and a warm, supportive approach.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Please feel free to get in touch if you'd like to discuss how I can support your child's learning journey.
Teaching Experience:
With over 20 years in science education, I have taught and led in diverse academic environments-ranging from Russell Group universities to top-performing schools and specialist SEN provisions. My background combines subject expertise, leadership experience, and a strong understanding of both mainstream and individualised educational pathways.
Higher Education & Curriculum Development
Working in research and teaching at several UK universities, I served as Head of Science and Academic Partnerships, where I led curriculum design, academic strategy, and cross-institutional collaborations. I taught Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, and Molecular Biology, and supervised undergraduate research and dissertations.
Secondary and Sixth Form Science Teaching
I have taught all three sciences (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) at GCSE and A-level, working across UK exam boards including AQA, OCR, Edexcel, and CIE. I specialise in helping students prepare for competitive undergraduate courses and sixth forms.
Specialist SEN Education
My experience includes nearly a decade teaching in National Autistic Society schools, where I led science teaching for students with complex needs, including autism, PDA, and ADHD. This role required highly adaptable, low-demand, relationship-based strategies, which continue to inform my one-to-one tutoring with neurodiverse students.
Academic Mentoring & Admissions Support
In addition to subject tuition, I support students with personal statement development, revision planning, and project/report improvement. My mentoring helps students approach learning with clarity, confidence, and a clear roadmap toward success.
Professional online science tutor
I deliver highly tailored lessons designed to build subject mastery, critical thinking, and academic confidence. My approach enables students to catch up with school content, re-engage in classroom learning, and strengthen their independent study habits. I support students in developing effective exam technique and revision strategies, while guiding them through complex scientific concepts at a pace that suits their individual needs. Lessons are structured, responsive, and enjoyable-designed to motivate and empower learners to reach their full potential.
Tutoring Approach:
My approach is rooted in personalised, outcomes-driven learning that respects the individuality of every student. I build long-term, trusted relationships with students and families, offering structured weekly tuition, academic mentoring, and intensive support during holidays or before exams.
I begin by identifying each student's strengths, learning style, and goals-whether that's achieving top exam results, building subject confidence, or securing a place at a competitive university. Lessons are carefully paced and fully tailored, integrating concept mastery, exam technique, and independent thinking.
For students preparing for medicine, dentistry, or bioscience degrees, I provide expert guidance on course selection, entrance exams (UCAT, BMAT), and personal statement writing-offering a clear advantage in an increasingly competitive admissions landscape.
For neurodiverse learners, I use a low-anxiety, flexible, and strengths-based approach. I draw on years of experience in SEN education to ensure students feel safe, seen, and supported. My sessions are calm, responsive, and adapted in real time to accommodate processing differences, energy levels, and emotional needs.
Online lessons are delivered through high-quality platforms using interactive tools, virtual whiteboards, and shared resources. I maintain regular feedback with families to track progress, refine goals, and ensure a collaborative, transparent learning experience.
Whether your child requires strategic long-term mentoring or short-term academic intervention, I deliver results-focused tuition that builds capability, confidence, and genuine love for science.
Subjects
- Life Science
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£100 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£100 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£100 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£100 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£100 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£100 p.h.)
- Physics
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£100 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£100 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£100 p.h.)
- Special Needs
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£100 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£100 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£100 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£100 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£100 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£100 p.h.)
- Combined Science
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£100 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£100 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£100 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£100 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£100 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£100 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£100 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£100 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£100 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£100 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£100 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£100 p.h.)
- Biology
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£100 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£100 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£100 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£100 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£100 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£100 p.h.)
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Subjects: Maths | Religious Studies | Biology | History | Drama | English
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: As a current A-level student, I aim to offer targeted tutoring for students currently doing their GCSE's, using my recent experience and knowledge of the curriculum to my advantage. All the subjects I offer I've achieved grades 7 and above in, with 9 ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: As a current A-level student, I aim to offer targeted tutoring for students currently doing their GCSE's, using my recent experience and knowledge of the curriculum to my advantage. All the subjects I offer I've achieved grades 7 and above in, with 9 ...
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Personal Description:
As a current A-level student, I aim to offer targeted tutoring for students currently doing their GCSE's, using my recent experience and knowledge of the curriculum to my advantage. All the subjects I offer I've achieved grades 7 and above in, with 9s in both English language and literature, and 8s in history and religious education. My main priority as a tutor is to help students understand exactly what the examiners are looking for, whilst providing insights and strategies from a student's perspective in the following subjects:
-English literature (AQA)
-English language (AQA)
-History (Edexcel)
-R.E (Eduquas/ wjec)
-Maths (Edexcel)
-Biology (AQA)
-Drama (AQA)
Teaching Experience:
Whilst I haven't held an official teaching role, I've spent the last couple of years helping to mentor those around me when they needed it. I find it incredibly rewarding to break down harder concepts that people often find 'scary' into more manageable steps. For example, I previously tutored a friend in GCSE Maths who was consistently stuck on a grade 4-5. By focusing on consistently appearing topics that could also appear in larger mark questions, like SURDs and completing the square, I helped her build the confidence to tackle the higher-tier papers. I'm proud to say she went on to achieve a Grade 7 in her final exams. Additionally, I regularly help my younger sister with her primary school work, helping me to develop the patience and adaptability skills needed to explain the same concept in multiple different ways and examples until it clicks and sticks to the student being taught.
Tutoring Approach:
Growing up, I've always been a visual learner; I understand that textbooks aren't always enough. I've used this to my advantage to turn it into my greatest teaching strength: I use my iPad to make every session interactive.I do this by breaking down complex topics with live diagrams, graphs, and real-life examples to break down exactly how a concept works. I also use the 'I do, we do, you do' approach to help build a genuine understanding of the topic. First, I model exactly how to tackle a high-mark exam question. Next, we collaborate on a second question and work through the steps required together. Finally, I let the student take the lead on their own, allowing them to apply their new skills with their own knowledge.
Subjects
- Maths
- 11+ (secondary) (£10 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£10 p.h.)
- Religious Studies
- 11+ (secondary) (£10 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£10 p.h.)
- Biology
- 11+ (secondary) (£10 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£10 p.h.)
- History
- 11+ (secondary) (£10 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£10 p.h.)
- Drama
- 11+ (secondary) (£10 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£10 p.h.)
- English
- 11+ (secondary) (£10 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£10 p.h.)
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Subjects: History | English | Physics | Maths | Chemistry | Biology
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: **** BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE LESSONS AVAILABLE **** *****BULK BOOKING DISCOUNTS***** Doctor and Private Tutor with over 10 years of experience studying and excelling in exams. Recent Medical School and Masters Degree Graduate. Specialist team ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: **** BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE LESSONS AVAILABLE **** *****BULK BOOKING DISCOUNTS***** Doctor and Private Tutor with over 10 years of experience studying and excelling in exams. Recent Medical School and Masters Degree Graduate. Specialist team ...
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Personal Description:
**** BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE LESSONS AVAILABLE ****
*****BULK BOOKING DISCOUNTS*****
Doctor and Private Tutor with over 10 years of experience studying and excelling in exams.
Recent Medical School and Masters Degree Graduate. Specialist team of tutors for every subject and level available.
For many years now, I have found great joy and passion in teaching and mentoring. I believe that being a good tutor involves more than just teach content; rather it involves introducing students to ways in which they can find new joy and enjoyment for the subjects whilst also offering mentoring and pastoral support for students and that is the kind of service that i ensure to deliver to all of my students. During my years of tutoring, I have honed my tutoring and mentoring skills to help KS3, GCSE, and A Level students achieve their full potential. With over 7 years of teaching experience, I have a proven track record of inspiring students to exceed their goals.
Teaching Experience:
As an experienced mentor and tutor, I have helped numerous pupils achieve academic success and pursue their dreams of becoming medical professionals. Over the course of 7 years, I have dedicated over 250 hours to tutoring challenging concepts in GCSE Maths and Science, as well as A Level Biology and Chemistry.
All of my students have seen an improvement of 2 or more grades, and every student has continued tuition with me after a first session. I take pride in guiding students through the difficult application processes and reviewing their personal statements, with a proven track record of helping them gain acceptance into medical school, psychology, and chemistry programs at leading universities.
In Summer 2019-2022, 100% of my pupils went from D/E grades to A*-B grades, demonstrating my ability to help students achieve their full potential. I am fortunate enough to have mentored and tutored previous students who have excelled in their A-Levels and have gone on to pursue medical degrees at the very same institution where I am studying.
My expertise has also been recognised by a leading research-intensive university in the UK, where I was appointed as a University Widening Participation Fellow in 2021/22. In this role, I provided teaching and mentoring for aspiring medical students aged 9-17 years old both online and in-person.
As a dedicated and professional mentor and tutor, I am committed to helping my students succeed. Whether you are looking to improve your grades, gain acceptance into a top university, or pursue a career in medicine, I am here to support you every step of the way. I now have a team of keen and passionate tutors.
Tutoring Approach:
My teaching approach is personalised, friendly, and engaging. Each lesson begins with a thorough review of the topic, including key concepts, and ample opportunities for students to ask questions. To ensure mastery of the subject, students are provided with high-yield exam questions and worksheets to complete, which we mark together to identify areas of strength and improvement.
My lessons focus on exam technique and effective study habits, two vital components of academic success. I teach students how to use evidence-based techniques such as active recall and spaced repetition to effectively retain information and review it strategically throughout the year.
I provide all students with specialised notes, revision questions, and exam questions tailored to their exam board, free of charge. In addition, assessments are provided every 4-6 weeks to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
But my commitment to my students goes beyond the "hour slot." I am available to answer questions and provide support via phone, email, and messaging. And I never clock-watch during lessons. I am fortunate to have also acquired a team and network of private tutors and professionals from many diverse fields and careers, all of which are happy to offer tuition and mentoring if necessary.
As the pandemic has changed the way we approach education, I have adapted my teaching methods to ensure continuity of learning for my students. Since COVID-19, I have accrued over 300 hours of online teaching and mentoring experience via Zoom and Microsoft Teams, providing a safe and convenient way for students to learn from the comfort of their own homes.
With digital copies of all teaching resources, including notes, homework booklets, and question papers, I am fully equipped to provide a comprehensive and engaging learning environment for my pupils. My priority is always student satisfaction, and I strive to ensure that every student feels supported and confident in their abilities.
My commitment to my students is reflected in my results. 100% of my students continue with online classes after their first lesson, all the way to their exams and university. I am always available to provide mentorship and support to both parents and students, as needed, to ensure that they have the best possible learning experience.
With my extensive experience and dedication to online teaching and mentoring, I am confident in my ability to help students achieve their academic goals, no matter the circumstances. Whether you are looking to improve your grades, prepare for university, or pursue a career in medicine, I am here to support you every step of the way.
Subjects
- History
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£22.5 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£45 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£22.5 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£45 p.h.)
- Physics
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£22.5 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£45 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£22.5 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£45 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£22.5 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£45 p.h.)
- Biology
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£45 p.h.)
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