Duns Chemistry Tutors and Duns Chemistry Tuition

Personal Description:
I am an independent tutor with a strong scientific background and have lived in England since Aug 1965. Most of my school and college education took place in Dudley (West Midlands) and I studied Biochemistry, at Leeds University (1975-8). I am married and have lived in Cheshire since Dec 1978. We have a son and a daughter; both graduated from Universities in Manchester. Following my voluntary redundancy from AstraZeneca, (Jun 2008), I am now a self-employed Tutor / Consultant. In addition, I am able to speak additional languages (Punjabi; studied up to GCE A-level and Hindi) and prepared to travel up to 5 miles. I have been tutoring Yr 7 - 13 students, in Maths and all Science subjects, since Oct 2008. In addition, I have prepared students from Yr 6, for the 11+ exams; frequently used by private schools, as entrance exams. Testimonials / References (from Students and Parents) are available, on request.

Teaching Experience:
During my long service in the Pharma industry (~30 years), I have run many short courses and workshops. During 2005/6, I mentored a pupil (Year 10/11) at St. Peter's High School, Longsight, organised by the University of Manchester. In the past, I have also been responsible for organising and running the weekly classes at the Sikh Temple (Gurdwara), for teaching youngsters the Sikh way of life & Punjabi culture, in helping to improve their knowledge and integration into the Western Society over a period of ten years.

Tutoring Approach:
I can provide tuition to individual students (or small groups) in the form of friendly, relaxed lessons. Teaching sessions are always customised to meet the specific requirement of the students. Generally, I enjoy teaching and considered to have a caring approach. I use a combination of computer and 'white board' based approach, for creating informal interactive / discussion type sessions, with some form of regular tests and re-cap sessions. Closer to the exams, the lessons are much more focused on using past papers covering a wide range of questions, to enable the students increase their confidence in preparation for the examinations.

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Personal Description:
I am an Open University graduate with a 2.1 Honours degree in Computing, Science, and Mathematics. I have taught Computer Aided Design and Engineering Mathematics at my local college. I take great pride in my work and offer friendly, relaxed and professional tuition on a one to one basis in my own home or the tutee's home residence. I thoroughly enjoy all aspects of my teaching and I utilise innovative and effective teaching methods in an effort to make the learning process a thoroughly satisfying and rewarding experience. I also adopt a caring, friendly approach and always put my pupil's needs first, at all times.

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching for over 10 years now, both in local colleges and in pupil's private residences. I have experience of teaching pupils of all ages as well as pupils with SEN including dyslexia and dyspraxia. I thoroughly enjoy all aspects of my work and I believe this is clearly exhibited in my tutoring sessions. I have extensive experience of teaching 8-19-year-olds as well as teaching the older generation. I currently teach Computer Aided Design and Engineering Mathematics at Wakefield College as well as private maths and science tuition up to and including A-level standard.

Tutoring Approach:
During my tutoring sessions, I make every effort to ensure the learning experience is both an enjoyable and interesting one. I use a variety of learning resources and tutoring methods to introduce a varied and innovative approach to the session. I always engage with the pupil and listen carefully to every one of their responses. I take the pupil through a carefully formulated learning program which is compiled from a detailed assessment of their tuition requirements; this is always discussed with the parent/guardian before the program commences, to ensure that they are happy with the arrangements. I am a very friendly and relaxed individual and I like to convey these feelings during my tutoring sessions and always try to make the pupil feel comfortable with the whole learning process and ensure I work at their pace at all times.

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Personal Description:
• I have been a Chemistry & Maths teacher for over ten years.

• I completed a Master`s in Chemistry at Imperial College London gaining a First Class Honors degree. (Also studied Physics and Maths as my ancillary subjects)

• I have a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE).

• For the past 4 years I have taught Chemistry at an Independent boys` school

• Previously, I taught at an independent girls` school for three years.

• Fully up to date DBS certificate.

Tutoring experience:

• KS2, KS3, 11+, 13+, 16+ Entrance Examinations, Scholarship Papers - 100% pass rate with some of my students recently getting offers from St Paul's, City of London and other grammar schools. Including Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

• Extensive experience with GCSE/IGCSE & A Level - helping my students achieve their desired grades and exceeding expectations.

• Oxbridge applications and mock interviews

• American University applications - Chemistry SAT examinations

I have tutored numerous students for the past 8 years with over 12,000 hours experience. In all cases I have improved their exam performances to help them achieve their goals. I can improve the performance of students who find the subject difficult and need to enhance their understanding and examination technique. In addition, I have the ability to work with top achieving students to challenge them using extension questions. I can help with Oxbridge applications for Chemistry using mock interviews.

I am well organised and able to manage time effectively. My hobbies and interest includes Shotokan Karate which I have done for the past 20 years, achieving a 3rd Dan Black Belt. I attended secondary school as a boarder in Reading School, where I did my GCSEs (8A*s,4As) and A Levels in Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry and History (4As).

References available upon request.

Teaching Experience:
• I have been a Chemistry & Maths teacher for over eight years.

• I have a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE).

• For the past 4 years I have taught Chemistry at an Independent boys` school

• Previously, I taught at an independent girls` school for three years.

• Fully up to date DBS certificate.

PGCE and QTS teacher training year, taught in two schools in London.

I have tutored numerous students including KS3, 11+, 13+, 16+ Entrance Examinations, GCSE/IGCSE, A Level and American University applications. In all cases I have improved their exam performances to help them achieve their goals. I can improve the performance of students who find the subject difficult and need to enhance their understanding and examination technique. In addition, I have the ability to work with top achieving students to challenge them using extension questions. I can help with Oxbridge applications for Chemistry using mock interviews.

Tutoring Approach:
I like to understand my clients' needs, their particular strengths and areas for improvement. I teach the topic in the best possible way to match their learning needs. The key is for them to understand the topic by linking to something which they previously now. This creates a connection in their brain to help them remember and understand the concept long-term. I believe that a clear understanding of theory should be followed up with a range of examination style questions to test if the student has truly understood the work.

It is vital for students to truly get excited about the subject so by using real life examples, they can remember concepts more easily. I believe in going through problems with the students first and showing a clear example, then allowing them to practise until they understand and can do the problems on their own. Furthermore I sometimes guide them in the right direction without actually telling the answer so the child is able to figure it out for themselves. I would follow the syllabus provided and teach every topic in suitable order. Then I had work through past papers and leave them papers and homework on each topic to practise. I would try to create a spark and make the pupils interested in the subject so that they can pursue their further studies with more enthusiasm. Finally, I always listen to the client and exactly what they require so I can adapt my approach.

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Personal Description:
My name is Andreas and I am 42 years old. I have degrees in Engineering, Computing, Psychology and Psychotherapy. I currently work as a tutor and psychotherapist with children and adults.

Teaching Experience:
I have been tutoring since 2011. I teach Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at Key Stage 3, GCSE and IGCSE level.

Tutoring Approach:
I adapt my teaching methods for each of my students, using real-life examples where possible to create a better appreciation of the subject.

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Personal Description:
I am a professional mechanical engineer (currently in final stage of my PhD) and part time tutor (to full fill my zest) and have 14 years working experience in the fields of mechanical and thermal design and analysis for aerospace applications. I have two master degrees, Master of Engineering Design, Master of Engineering management and BE(Hons) Mechanical Engineering. I also have five years experiences of tutoring A-level physics and mathematics. I have five years experience of tutoring and mentoring BE mechanical students. I can teach the following subjects:

GCSE/A-Level
1-Math
2- Physics
3-Chemistry

BE Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

1- Engineering mechanics all subjects
2- Thermal all subjects
3- CAD/CAM all subjects
4- Finite Element Analysis all subjects and fatigue assessment
5- Vibration and fatigue life analysis
6- Manufacturing processes
7- New product development
8-Structural Mechanics
9-Project Management/Quality management
10- Mathematics
Engineering Software

1- Ansys (Student should have his/her own PC licence)
2- IDEAS (Student should have his/her own PC licence)
3- Nastran (Student should have his/her own PC licence)
4- Pro-e (Student should have his/her own PC licence)
5- Solidworks ( Student should have his/her own PC licence)

Teaching Experience:
I have approximately five years teaching experiences of tutoring A-level & GCSC. I have more than five years experience of teaching and tutoring BE Aerospace/mechanical students at university level.

Tutoring Approach:
My tutoring approach is based on mutual interactive approach, I just like to make it sure that student has gained required level of confidence agreed for the tutoring session. I have quite proactive approach to analyse student requirements and accordingly arrange all the necessarily helping material, notes, examples and physical models if required to elaborate the difficult aspects of the problem in hand. I love to work in friendly environments and like to maintain friendly environment during the whole teaching session, while making it sure the student is making the full usage of the tutoring session.

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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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I am a fully qualified secondary school teacher and a medical professional. I always had passion for teaching because I believe for a strong building you need a solid foundation. I have done my Medicine and was good academically throughout. I have good understanding of Science and Mathematics. I have completed my secondary school teacher qualification and PGCE from Birmingham City University in 2016

Teaching Experience:
I have taught my Juniors in School and College. I have now completed my PGCE and obtained a fully qualified teacher status. This gave me a better understanding of different approaches in teaching. I have few teaching skills and techniques which also brings fun in learning. I have taught at a local High School, so I fully understand the needs of a student. I have gained specialty in Science subjects but I also teach Mathematics up to GCSE level.

Tutoring Approach:
I am a firm believer that practice makes a man perfect. Hard work and enthusiasm are key ingredients to success. My style of teaching is to make any subject fun and easy to learn. Simple approach with lots of examples makes any subject fun and easy. It is very important to clear any misconceptions and make the subject very interesting. My approach to tutoring would be to do a detailed assessment and then concentrate on key areas where help is required.

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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:
Hi, I'm Tanya - an enthusiastic, friendly, and patient tutor with over 10 years of experience teaching both in-person and online.
I hold a BSc in Chemistry and Biology, and in 2023, I was awarded British Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
I have experience working with students with special educational needs, as well as hands-on laboratory experience.
I have experience with the ISEB 13+, AQA, Edexcel and IGCSE exam boards.
I'm happy to support anyone struggling with Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, or the Russian language.

Teaching Experience:
I have experience tutoring in the following subjects:
- Mathematics: KS2, KS3, KS4 up to GCSE
- Chemistry: ISEB 13+, KS3, KS4, and GCSE
- Biology: KS3, KS4 up to GCSE
- Russian Language: KS2, KS3, KS4, GCSE, A-level, university level, and for children and adults

Tutoring Approach:
I use up-to-date resources, including workbooks, revision guides, and past exam questions, which we'll go through together at your pace. I'm always happy to share these materials to help you feel confident and prepared.
I can set homework tailored to your needs and provide detailed feedback afterwards, so you know exactly where you're improving and what to focus on next.
Whether you're preparing for school tests or just want to strengthen your understanding, I'll be here to guide and encourage you every step of the way.
I have experience with the ISEB 13+, AQA, and Edexcel exam boards, offering resources and guidance for effective exam preparation.
Many of my previous tutees have significantly improved their school grades and achieved excellent results in their GCSE exams - and I'd love to help you do the same!
Learning with me is relaxed, supportive, and focused on your goals - let's make progress together!

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Personal Description:
Hi. My name is Saif and I presently work as the Assistant Head of Science responsible for Chemistry at a school in London. I teach sciences at KS3, KS4 and deliver the 'A' Level Chemistry curriculum at KS5. I read Medicinal Chemistry at University College London and completed a PGCE in Science upon graduation. I studied Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics at 'A' Level and achieved very strong grades in all four subjects.

Teaching Experience:
I presently work as the Assistant Head of Science responsible for Chemistry at a school in London. I teach sciences at KS3, KS4 and deliver the 'A' Level Chemistry curriculum at KS5. I am now in my fourth year of teaching in a secondary school, having received successful school lesson and OFSTED observations. This has allowed me to progress rapidly and reach the position in which I am now. Whilst at University, I was regularly involved in helping young people with their studies through charities and other voluntary companies.

Tutoring Approach:
As a practising teacher, I am aware that all pupils will have their individual needs. That is why my approach will always vary depending on the needs of the pupil. However, generically speaking, we will need to work together to identify areas of weakness and then address those specific issues in order for progress to be made.

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Personal Description:
I am currently doing a masters program in oil and gas chemistry at the university of Aberdeen, Scotland. I got my bachelors degree industrial chemistry from Madonna university Nigeria. (4.49 GPA). I have very good communication skills and very patient with students as I tutored for a bit during my first degree.I also simplify chemistry to the minimum and make it interesting for students. I have core depth in various areas of chemistry like analytical chemistry, organic chemistry,inorganic chemistry,physical chemistry and general science.
I hope to pass on my quota of knowledge to build the upcoming chemist.
Chemistry is fun

Teaching Experience:
Tutoring throughout the four years of my undergraduate degree.

Tutoring Approach:
Patience and explaining terms in the most simple realistic way, but generally making chemistry practical and fun.

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Personal Description:
Hi, my name is Sophie. I am a graduate of Zoology at the University of Edinburgh University. I spent a year studying abroad in Hong Kong, and have previously spent a year working at IBM. I love to spend my spare time either on the hockey pitch, in the kitchen or doing some art.

Teaching Experience:
Student science tutor for 2 years whilst at school
Summer Camp Leader for 3 years running, experience with international children.
Leader at Cubs, Brownies, Beavers and Rainbows
Work experience at an Adult Learning Centre

Tutoring Approach:
It has been my experience, both as a tutor and as a student, that the best way to engage with learning is to understand your working style. I personally have found certain aspects of school quite challenging but by finding the methods that most suited my needs, I was able to maximize my learning potential.

My tutoring style emphasizes collaboration and positive reinforcement in order to produce a friendly learning environment.

From my charity work abroad in Ghana to my role as Deputy Head Girl at my secondary school, I have gained the interpersonal skills necessary to develop productive and compassionate relationships with pupils. Students will find themselves excited for their lessons and eager to achieve new standards of excellence.

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Personal Description:
I teach online.
Being the oldest sibling of my family and the first to attend university, I started teaching from a young age. I love working with students of all ages and abilities, and am intrigued by how I can use various learning styles: visual learning, auditory learning, read/write learning, and kinaesthetic learning to best impart knowledge. Every child learns differently, and I always strive to find the right method and approach to fit their needs. I care about my students and they are a very important part of my life. I am fascinated by how the human mind works and would love to specialise in SEN education in the future.

Teaching Experience:
I started private tutoring at the age of 14 and 16 years later my passion for tutoring has endured and I now have a number of students who I teach on a regular basis. I also teach Japanese Abacus and I have students as young as 4 up to 18 years old. The parents of the children I teach have always spoken highly of the impact I have on their children.
At the age of 17, I spent time in a school in Uganda delivering full lessons with limited training or guidance - and I loved every second! At school, I always valued the impact my teachers had on me and the lessons I have picked up from them still resonate strongly with me today.

Tutoring Approach:
Every child learns differently, and I always strive to find the right method and approach to fit their needs. I care about my students and they are a very important part of my life. I am fascinated by how the human mind works and would love to specialise in SEN education in the future.

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Personal Description:
As an assistant professor in different countries overseas and as a lecturer/tutor in the UK universities (Oxford, Cambridge and UCL), I have had the opportunity to teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in a variety of subjects ranging from organic and medicinal chemistry to drug design. While the courses and students may have differed, the evaluation of my teaching has remained consistently excellent and I became a fellow in teaching with Higher Education Academy (HEA) in the UK.
I am a regular reviewer for several international journals in Chemistry and a proofreader/reviewer for PhD/Master dissertations/ research proposals.

Teaching Experience:
I have 17 years' teaching experience in several countries. Through this, I have learnt to interact with people from many different pedagogic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Graduating from a school of pharmacy has helps me to understand and teach topics related to chemistry and the related biological sciences, and to link this knowledge to the courses in the life sciences. I have a broad set of teaching interests and have been willing to teach courses that extend beyond my core research focus on organic/medicinal chemistry and drug design. As part of a teaching role I have been interested in developing all aspects of new courses - including lecture content and tutorials, practical classes, and methods of assessment.
Below is a sample of the courses that I taught:
Arabic (all levels), Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biosynthesis, Catalysis (organic), Drug design, Drug discovery, Bio-organic Chemistry (Undergrad-Postgrad levels).
I also teach chemistry A-level chemistry and GCSE level.

Tutoring Approach:
I have a PhD in chemistry with teaching experience in the UK (Oxford, Cambridge and UCL) to all levels in Chemistry and Arabic as I am a native Arabic speaker.
Help with Dissertations and Dissertation Proposals, Literature reviews, Methodology, Questionnaire design, Systematic literature reviews. Expert dissertation guidance, tuition, help and support from university dissertation markers. Undergraduate and post-graduate students.

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Personal Description:
Very approachable, calm and patient. Having a young son myself, I understand the challenges of educating different individuals and needing to adapt the style to suit the learner. I spent a number of years living in Bahrain, and as such am very used to working within a multicultural environment.

I have spent the past 20 years of my career working in the Pharmaceutical industry leading a team of chemists in the development of analytical methods to support new therapeutic treatments. I also worked within the external training team as a tutor to deliver training sessions within my specialism, training many delegates from other companies, which spanned a very large age range. Additionally, I wrote a number of articles and White papers on several key areas of chemical analysis within the Pharma industry, as well as providing support to business marketing.

As a person I am methodical, tenacious and have an eye for detail.
I have very good communication skills and always focus upon positive attributes to build confidence in weaker areas. I would conduct an initial evaluation of subject knowledge to ensure that any gaps present from an earlier stage in their subject are filled before moving onto further study.

Teaching Experience:
Extensive tutoring experience as detailed above. I was also regularly involved in mentoring new graduates within my team.

Tutoring Approach:
As eluded to above, I am acutely aware of the different styles needed to suit different individuals. Therefore I avoid a 'one size fits all' approach, ensuring that I adapt to suit each individual. I am always keen to evaluate current knowledge and identify gaps that will prevent effective learning in areas of weakness. I am also of the opinion that everyone has potential; it is fundamentally important to build confidence in demonstrating to the tutee what they already know and to demonstrate progress that they are making along the way. With my industrial experience my style will always involve real examples of chemistry in action.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Personal Description:
I currently work as a Senior Global Project Manager for a clinical research company. Since graduating in 2015, I have worked in clinical research, progressing my career in Project Management.

Teaching Experience:
I have been tutoring since 2021 years from ages 6-16

Tutoring Approach:
My approach is flexible depending on the students needs. I would initially want to understand what areas the focus would be, where I would then plan lessons and ensure there is mutual understanding. I believe it is important to encourage the student with the belief that they can overcome what they feel like they dont understand and be successful

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

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

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

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