Helensburgh Biology Tutors and Helensburgh Biology Tuition

Personal Description:
I am an enthusiastic teacher of sciences with the ability to get on with students and families of all ages. I particularly enjoy working with young people and changing attitudes to learning, and my own subjects in particular.

Teaching Experience:
I am a qualified teacher with a PGCE in Secondary Science teaching from the University of York. I also have nearly twenty years experience as a private tutor and have prepared students for GCSE and A-Level exams in a variety of subjects.

Tutoring Approach:
I specialise in working through barriers to learning and using a range of learning styles to develop motivation and interest while improving retention of the subject. I offer individual tuition for GCSE in all sciences and A-level chemistry.

Subjects

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:
I am a very positive person and have full empathy with students barriers to learning.
I am friendly and approachable and like to aim to raise student self-esteem and attitude to learning, focusing on positive recognition of achievements and constructive reinforcement of learning strategies.

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

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

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

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

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Personal Description:
I am a qualified and professional tutor, who is passionate about science and research and hope to transfer my knowledge and passion to my students. I provide resource materials and practice books matching to the curriculum and student level to gradually upgrade the performance of the learner.

I have a two postgraduate qualifications in Orthopaedic Engineering and in Materials Enginnering. I have a degree in Biomedical Materials Science. I am a keen researcher in this field. One of my research paper has been the europes best editors pick in a reputable journal (Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids).

My lessons are well planned and tailored to individual student requirements. I develop students` full potential by agreeing on appropriate targets with students and the parents. The progress of the students is monitored through tests and subject understanding to achieve better results. I use a regular record sheet to inform about progress and results of the students to the parents.

Teaching Experience:
I have worked as a science teacher and a department Supervisor at a London tuition center. I have taught GCSE Science , Maths and A Level Chemistry to number of students as a home tutor in the past seven years. Most of them have achieved excellent results.

Tutoring Approach:
Lessons are well planned and they are tailored to individual students' requirement.

I provide tests resource materials and practice books matching to the curriculum and student level to gradually upgrade the performance of the learner.

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Personal Description:
I have 10 years experience of teaching and tutoring at all levels up to university (lecturer for 5 years) and have all 5 star feedback. My tutees get great results (93% As and A*s this year) and most importantly, show outstanding improvements in both understanding and confidence.

I am really passionate about science and teaching: during my academic career, I have been fortunate enough to have plenty of opportunities to combine the two at a variety of levels. I come from a very large family and have been involved in work with children from a young age - from riding instructor to homework 'buddy' and in the last 10 years tutoring and teaching. I love the moment that you see the light of understanding come on in the person that you are working with - I got into science for these moments myself and to be honest, it's almost as rewarding to see them in someone else! It is particularly exciting when you see someone go from frustration to 'getting it'.

I'm extremely patient, calm and focused. I work best with individuals or small groups of 2-3 students.

Teaching Experience:
All exam boards plus IB
GSCE: This year's students achieved cracking results in biology, chemistry, maths, physics and geography. Almost all As and A*s - I was very proud of them!
A-level:
Again, almost all As in biology and chemistry. Most came to me with predicted Ds so we were all delighted with the results.
Primary level:
My own children were partially home-schooled so I have copious experience there!
11-14:
I currently tutor in maths and science, I used to run a weekend biology group for adolescents and have taught English as a secondary language at this level
University level:
Range of subjects including biology, biochemistry, nutrition, aquaculture, fisheries economics, thermodynamic engineering

Tutoring Approach:
The foundation of my approach is to building confidence and enthusiasm in my pupils. I use a combination of exam questions and structured sessions. This allows the student to become familiar and comfortable with the format of questions, and to more easily identify what the examiner is asking. It also allows me to focus the effort on where there are gaps in the knowledge or understanding.
I am extremely patient & able to come up with new and innovative ways to help my students overcome whatever problems they experience in the subjects I teach. I like to see the students put in some effort because I think the best results are achieved that way but I am always supportive.

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Personal Description:
I am a fully qualified teacher of Biology and Environmental Science to A Level, and Maths and the three Sciences to GCSE. I taught for many years in both the private and state sectors.
A semi-retired Environmental Scientist, Zoologist and Freshwater Biologist, I am also fluent in Spanish and German, having spent many years living in Latin American countries, working for German and British multinational companies.

Teaching Experience:
I taught GCSE Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry) and Maths and A-Level & IB Biology and Environmental Science in both the state and private sectors for many years. I have tutored students in these subjects and levels during the past 10 years, with excellent results almost always surpassing the student's predicted grades..
I have also supported Spanish-language classes and individual students at GCSE level, and have worked on conversational Spanish with adult learners.

Tutoring Approach:
I believe the key to successful tutoring is to provide the help, support and encouragement the student needs. Unlike a classroom setting, the agenda is and must be driven primarily by the student. Thus my first task is always to help students identify their strengths and weaknesses, and what they want to get out of the tutor sessions. From this we jointly develop a strategy and plan of action. I then tailor my approach to fulfil the student's requirements.

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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.

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Personal Description:
I am a passionate and dedicated tutor, with a wealth of experience in both tutoring and teaching in schools, after having trained as a primary school teacher. Keeping rates really affordable for communities across Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead, I tutor pupils of all ages and abilities, to ensure that they get the best learning experience possible! P.S. I only have 2 spaces available at ONLY £20 per lesson!

Teaching Experience:
I am an experienced tutor and have worked in schools and tuition centres across Slough and Maidenhead. I have also studied Teacher Training at the University of Reading and worked as the Assistant Centre Director of Bright Young Things Tuition in Maidenhead (I am also currently writing my own teaching book based on all my experiences). I currently hold tuition sessions to the home for families across Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead, under my umbrella company.

Areas I cover are Primary, Secondary and GCSE Maths, English & Science, Early Reading & Writing and I gear children with the essential skills for the 11+ exams, including Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Some children I am currently working with and am experience with have had special educational needs like dyslexia. Additionally, I have created my own Maths & English learning resource packs, which children use for Creative Writing and Maths. I also give out homework and set tasks for pupils, which I review and mark on a weekly basis. With excellent feedback from parents, I have references that I can happily present to parents looking for lessons.

Tutoring Approach:
Parents generally find that I am a very calm and pacient tutor; I like to work at the pupil's pace and provide lots of reward, especially for the younger children (like stickers and prizes). If I find that the student needs some more help outside of my paid hourly time, I give extra time, to ensure that they have learnt the skills to the highest standard possible.

I have a lesson plan ready prior to the session, but am generally flexible in my approach to the content I teach; sometimes, the lesson focuses on helping the child with their homework or reviewing a test paper from school. To ensure learning is as enjoyable and interactive as possible, I have whiteboards that children use to brainstorm ideas or sometimes, for instance, I encourage them to use coloured card to create their own writing checklists.

As I am writing my own book based on my school, teaching experiences, my tutoring skills are derived from the wealth of experience I gained from training courses and teaching within schools.

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Personal Description:
I am a Civil Engineering Master's graduate from UCL and can speak Tamil. I like to teach what I know, and work in the insurance industry as a Data Analyst.

Teaching Experience:
I primarily have tutoring experience online of subjects Maths, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Art.

Tutoring Approach:
By understanding the concepts solving the problem is easy.

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Personal Description:
PhD Biochemist, female with long term interest in the Neurosciences who enjoys teaching, the outdoors and arts and culture including scientific culture. Happy outgoing personality. Interactive lessons.

Teaching Experience:
I have 3+ years experience as a tutor of Biology and other STEM subjects and classroom experience based on teaching EFL mostly to juniors. I also have completed a Master's in teaching Biology at the University of Athens, in Greece and 2/3rds of PGCE science with Chemistry at Oxford University.I currently teach Chemistry and Biology A level at a Further Education College in Hampshire.

Tutoring Approach:
I try to give my tutees a comprehensive understanding of their subject including the relationship between exam papers and their specification, study skills and exam technique and build their confidence so they would eventually be able to study without a need for a tutor and become independent learners. I also use ICT to make the lessons more engaging-lively and try to accommodate their individual learning styles.

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I have been teaching for over 28 years and have been a Head of Biology at a leading independent school for 8 years. I am currently a teacher at a school. I have been tutoring for 25 years and online for 10 years. I am also a senior examiner for AQA and an assistant examiner for Edexcel. I have tutored many students and have experience in teaching all the major boards; AQA, OCR, CIE and WJEC.

Teaching Experience:
I have taught at 4 different schools over the last 22 years. I have taught coeducational, girls and boys all in different schools. I have also taught large numbers of students online over the last 4 years and have vast experience in remote learning through Skype and Zoom.

Tutoring Approach:
I taylor the lessons for what students want; whether you need confidence in exam technique and how to approach the questions at GCSE or A Level or consolidate theory. I can reteach topics to build knowledge and understanding and then always reinforce this with exam questions which I mark and feedback to you. I can then offer lessons which are specific to your needs.

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Personal Description:
I've completed my Masters in Chemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham, following my A-levels in Chemistry, Maths, and Biology, where I achieved A*AA. I'm eager to expand my experience in private tuition, helping students excel academically. My previous experience has helped me hone my communication skills, enabling me to connect with students at all levels. I'm committed, reliable, and passionate about supporting students in any way possible. Having recently navigated the education system myself, I understand what it takes to achieve top grades. Whether it's note-taking, answering questions, or mastering revision techniques, I'm here to help your child reach their full potential.

Teaching Experience:
Private Tuition

I have previously worked with many students across key age groups
These include:


11+ Entrance Exams
Key Stage 3: Ages 11-14
Key Stage 4 GCSE: Ages 14-16
Key Stage 5 A-level: Chemistry

Tutoring Approach:
In my lessons, I focus on building a strong foundation of core concepts through clear explanations and practical examples. I tailor each session to the student's needs, ensuring they fully grasp the material. We'll work through problem-solving techniques, past papers, and personalised exercises to boost confidence and achieve academic success.

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Personal Description:
I am a friendly and outgoing tutor. I have studied at Wilson's School and I have a variety of interests. Teaching has always been my passion and I enjoy interacting with young students.

Teaching Experience:
I initially started teaching students at my local library. Finding it a very rewarding experience, I continued this passion by teaching 11+ and GCSE students. I have now added several A Level students as well to my lessons.

I have taught 11+ students on a regular basis. I have also conducted many intensive courses for 11+ Maths and English in July/August in order to help them gain momentum for the 11+ entrance exams.

I have helped several GCSE and students achieve their target grades and have enjoyed seeing them gain confidence with every lesson.

Tutoring Approach:
I believe in connecting with my students in a way that they gain confidence and clear insight in their subject. I follow a clear structure in my lessons in order to cover all relevant topics that they need help in, teaching them not just the theory but also the exam technique to help them achieve the highest marks possible. I share tricks and learning devices with them in order to make memorising/revising a more efficient experience. I set regular homework, including solving past papers.

I focus on helping my students achieve excellence in their subjects by helping them aim higher. I firmly believe that every student has the capability within to attain success. My goal is to help them in this process and make the journey as enjoyable and stress-free as possible.

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Personal Description:
I am 18 years old I just finished doing my A-levels where I studied applied science, sport and mathematics.

Teaching Experience:
I have taught my sister and other kids that are local to me. I taught mainly mathematics and some science topics.

Tutoring Approach:
I approach tutoring by making sure that by the end of the lesson they have gotten better at the topic and subject the session was for. My main goal is for the student to feel like they have benefited from the session.

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Personal Description:
My name is Ramandeep, a reliable person who work with all dedication and try to clear the basic concepts in the easiest way possible. Advanced level in French and english and hindi language.

Teaching Experience:
4 years of biological Sciences
1yr in french

4 yr of teaching biology to adults in India
Can teach french, biology to grown ups
Maths to secondary school goers

Tutoring Approach:
Student oriented and concept understanding

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Personal Description:
Hi, I`am an experience lecturer and I have taught on many aspects of accountancy subjects, these include F6 Taxation, F2
Management accounting, F3 Financial Accounting, F7 Financial Reporting and F8 Audit & Assurance, which are subjects
on ACCA syllabus. I have also taught on AAT(Advance bookkeeping, Final Account preparation, Management Accounting, Personal Tax, Introduction to Business Tax, Cash management, Cost and Revenue, Professional Ethics, Financial Statements, Financial Performance etc) and ABE syllabus on similar subjects and I posses a profound understanding of my chosen subjects and capable of teaching them effectively.


I`am AAT Qualified and ACCA Finalist

Teaching Experience:
Recent Employment:
- Preston college . Management Accounting and Financial Statements
- EKC Group
- Tutor Hunt - All AAT units , ACCA F1 - F9, Some CIMA units and Degree Accounting

I possess 10 years of teaching experiences and I have taught at these colleges:
- East Surrey college
- Westminster Kingsway college
- Lambeth college
- Stratford College London
- West London Business college
- Seevic college
- Essex college etc
Please note that I do not do home visit

Tutoring Approach:
Online and one to one face to face

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Personal Description:
I am a qualified and experienced teacher and tutor of Biology and Chemistry with over 30 years teaching experience.
I have a B.Sc. in Developmental Biology and Biochemistry from Aberdeen University and a PhD.D. in medical science from Glasgow University.
I very much enjoy helping students understand and enjoy learning the concepts in Biology and chemistry needed to succeed in passing GCSE and A-level courses.( also Higher and Nat 5 courses in Scotland).

Teaching Experience:
I taught for 18 years as Assistant Curriculum Leader in Science at Clydebank College in Glasgow. I also taught a second year and third year university course in Biology with the Open University from 1998 to.2003. Following retirement from full-time teaching, I worked part-time as a Lab Leader with the first year B.Sc.Biology students for 5 years.

Tutoring Approach:
I can make use of a variety of resources, including written course materials, videos and animations available online and use of a whiteboard to explain calculation methods, to help students understand and learn course work. I feel it is important to adapt my teaching approach to meet the needs of each individual student.

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Personal Description:
I'm Mel, a father of three children living in Manchester. I tutor for entrance exams and GCSE and KS3 Maths, English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Additionally I tutor A level Biology and welcome adult learners.

Teaching Experience:
For the last ten years I have tutored hundreds of students in Maths, English, Biology, chemistry and Physics. I've also taught a number of students in the US, China, Russia, Canada and many countries in Europe. To date I have taught 20,000+ lessons.

Tutoring Approach:
I like to keep a flexible teaching style to work out what is best for each student.

Depending on what you need help with, we`ll work together in your first lesson to design a plan that will take you to where you need to be.

This might involve practising your maths skills, gaining confidence with concepts on the syllabus, or translating your knowledge more effectively into marks on your exam. Many students struggle with exam technique and it is definitely something a little tutoring can help with.

I have developed plenty of resources through my experience as a tutor to help students learn the key concepts on the biology syllabus for GCSE and A Level, and to get better at using this to tackle the harder exam questions. We`ll use a combination of slideshows, online whiteboard tasks, lots of discussion, and past paper practice to help you get the marks you need.

If you are happy to, I might ask you to do some practice for homework or to read up on some topics we will cover before the lesson. I find this can also help students with time management and study skills. For those looking to go on to study at university, this can be particularly helpful.

I also offer advice and practice interviews for those looking to apply to university for biology and related STEM subjects. This includes personal statement tips, ideas for developing your extracurricular interests, and help presenting yourself at interview.

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