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Daniele's profile picture
Subjects: Chemistry 
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am currently teaching at one of the top independent schools for girls in Berkshire. I hold a PhD in chemistry, which gives me sound knowledge of the subject and I have completed my teacher training at the University of Cambridge. I am told to be a ...
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Personal Description:
I am currently teaching at one of the top independent schools for girls in Berkshire. I hold a PhD in chemistry, which gives me sound knowledge of the subject and I have completed my teacher training at the University of Cambridge.
I am told to be an approachable person which allows me to build a very good working relationship with my students. They are never afraid of asking questions and this gives me the opportunity to identify problems and rectify them quickly.

Teaching Experience:

I am a chemistry specialist and I have five years experience of teaching Edexcel IGCSE and OCR A/B A level qualifications in a high achieving school. I am also confident with the content of the AQA, OCR A/B and Edexcel GCSE and AQA and Edexcel A level specifications which I have been tutoring for many years.

Tutoring Approach:

I do not have a unique approach. All students are different and they have all different needs. I try building a relationship of trust and listen to what their needs are. Very often is the case that they lack confidence and they just need some reassurance. Chemistry is a challenging subject but most students can do very well provided they have self belief and are willing to work hard.

Subjects
  • Chemistry
  • GCSE or Standards (£100 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£100 p.h.)


George's profile picture
Subjects: Combined Science  |  Physics  |  Entrance Exams  |  Biology  |  Chemistry  |  Maths  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am a qualified teacher with over twelve years' classroom experience and a four-year integrated Master's degree in Chemistry (MSci) from Imperial College London, where I graduated with First Class Honours in 2013. I have taught Chemistry at a lea ...
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Personal Description:
I am a qualified teacher with over twelve years' classroom experience and a four-year integrated Master's degree in Chemistry (MSci) from Imperial College London, where I graduated with First Class Honours in 2013.

I have taught Chemistry at a leading independent boys' school, and before that spent two and a half years at an independent girls' school. I hold both Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), and taught across a range of state schools while training. Alongside my main degree I also studied Physics and Mathematics, so I am comfortable supporting students where the three subjects overlap.

I am also the author of two published GCSE Chemistry revision guides and I have developed two companion revision apps on the App Store covering the same specifications. Both came directly out of the classroom - the points students reliably get stuck on, and the exam technique that moves grades - and my students work from the same material and the same approach in their lessons.

My aim is to help students reach their ambitions and their true potential. I encourage them to develop intellectual curiosity beyond the confines of the syllabus, and to strive for excellence in whichever field they choose to pursue. I also believe in a balanced approach, in which academic study, physical health and proper time to consolidate learning can comfortably co-exist.

Subjects and levels:

- A Level Chemistry - OCR A, OCR B (Salters), Edexcel and AQA
- Cambridge International A Level Chemistry and IB Chemistry
- GCSE and IGCSE Chemistry - AQA and Edexcel
- Mathematics - up to and including GCSE and IGCSE
- Biology - up to and including GCSE
- Younger year groups from Year 6 and Year 7 upwards

Teaching Experience:

- Over twelve years' classroom experience as a qualified Chemistry teacher (QTS and PGCE)
- Taught Chemistry at a leading independent boys' school, and previously for two and a half years at an independent girls' school
- Taught across a range of state schools during teacher training

Tutoring experience:

- Over 12,000 hours of tutoring, one-to-one and in groups
- Author of two GCSE Chemistry revision guides
- Developer of two GCSE Chemistry revision apps on the App Store (for AQA and Edexcel)
- I run the Head Start to A Level Chemistry course at Imperial College London, for students who have completed Year 12 and are moving into Year 13
- Previous experience with Kumon Maths and English
- I help organise the International Mathematics Competition (IMC)

Tutoring Approach:

How I teach:

I introduce new material by building on what a student already knows, so each concept connects to something familiar rather than arriving out of nowhere. Chemistry becomes very difficult when it is learned as disconnected rules, and much more manageable when students see how the ideas fit together.

When a student is stuck on an exam question, I don't hand them the answer. I give a hint - enough to get their thinking moving, and no more - and let them arrive at it themselves. It takes a little longer, but it is the difference between a student who can answer that question and one who can answer the questions they haven't seen yet.

How lessons run:

- One hour on Zoom, with live annotation so we work through problems together on screen
- Built around your child's exact specification - wording, mark schemes and examiner expectations, not generic Chemistry
- A shared Google Drive folder for every student, holding their resources, homework and a dated record of everything covered in each lesson, so students can revisit any topic and parents can see exactly what has been taught
- OneNote available if a student prefers it
- Small group lessons also available

Subjects
  • Combined Science
  • GCSE or Standards (£80 p.h.)
  • Physics
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£80 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£80 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£80 p.h.)

  • Entrance Exams
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£80 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£80 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£80 p.h.)
  • Biology
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£80 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£80 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£80 p.h.)

  • Chemistry
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£80 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£80 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£80 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£80 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£80 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£80 p.h.)
  • Maths
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£80 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£80 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£80 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£80 p.h.)


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

Teaching Experience:

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

Tutoring Approach:

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

Subjects
  • Biology
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£45 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£50 p.h.)
  • Chemistry
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£45 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£45 p.h.)

  • Physics
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£45 p.h.)
  • Portuguese
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£45 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£45 p.h.)

  • Maths
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • Study Skills
  • A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£45 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£45 p.h.)


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Neville's profile picture
Subjects: Combined Science  |  Physics  |  Biology  |  Chemistry  
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I have been teaching chemistry, science and maths for over 35 years and now I am using this experience to offer bespoke 1:1 tutoring for students of all levels.. I have a first class honours degree in chemistry from the University of Leicester, a ...
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Personal Description:
I have been teaching chemistry, science and maths for over 35 years and now I am using this experience to offer bespoke 1:1 tutoring for students of all levels..

I have a first class honours degree in chemistry from the University of Leicester, a DPhil in organic chemistry from the University of Oxford and a PGCE [Chemistry] from Oxford.

I keep up to date with my subject through regular Continuing Professional Development activities including reading about the subject and attending seminars and courses.

I am a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, a Chartered Chemist and a Chartered Scientist.

Teaching Experience:

I was Head of Chemistry at Eton College [the famous public school] and was a Senior Lecturer in chemistry at the University of Northampton. Alongside these appointments, I was an Associate Lecturer in chemistry with The Open University teaching part-time students by distance learning and at Summer Schools for over 30 years. I have over 20 years experience of online [distance learning] tutoring as well as the traditional face-to-face tutoring.

I am a patient, friendly and successful teacher, with over 35 years' experience, specialising in chemistry at GCSE and A-level with experience of IGCSE, IB and university level chemistry teaching. In addition I have extensive experience of tutoring science and mathematics to GCSE level including to home schooled students. My experience covers helping students of all ages [from primary to adults] and from all backgrounds. I have a good sense of humour, and I am used to teaching in groups and in 1:1 situations.

I have been coaching students in science and maths for over 35 years. Post-16 I have extensive specialist background in chemistry for Edexcel, OCR and AQA at AS and A2, including Salters, A-level plus I have experience of the International Baccalaureate, PreU, and supporting vocational courses and home schooled students. For many years I ran and organised the UK International Chemistry Olympiad competition to pick the UK delegation for the International Competition.

I have supported students in chemistry, biology, physics [as triple or double science, for the AQA, Edexcel and OCR syllabuses] and maths at GCSE/IGCSE for many years and helped with Independent School entrance, both for scholarship and Common Entrance exams. I have also supported students studying for equivalency testing for career development or foundation courses for university.

In recent years online I have tutored students across the UK and internationally. Locally, I have tutored GCSE, A-level, IGCSE, and IB students from Sidmouth College, Colyton Grammar School, Exeter School, Exeter College, Exmouth Community College, Richard Huish College, The King's School, St John's School, Honiton Community College, The Maynard School, The Woodroffe School, Churcher's College, Torquay Boys Grammar School and Torquay Girls' Grammar School. Nationally I have tutored students from Eton College, Winchester College, Oundle, Wickham Abbey, Bedford School, Christ's Hospital, Northampton High School, Northampton School for Girls, King Edward VI School, Southampton, and King Edward VI School, Birmingham. I also have worked with many international students in Spain, China, Singapore, South Korea, the US, Middle East and Canada.

Tutoring Approach:

My approach is to boost a students` confidence in a relaxed environment resulting in greater success and self-belief which results in more enjoyment and success in the subjects being studied.

In-between sessions students can contact me by email or telephone for support with exam questions or school work at no extra charge rather than waiting until the next meeting.

My main teaching slots are on weekdays and in the evenings. Since 2020 I have focused on online teaching and I am now recruiting students for the 2026/27 academic year.

I have a few evening slots that are available alongside earlier daytime slots that may suit A-level students or students based outside the UK.


Currently I am teaching online:

3 A-level chemistry students
2 IGCSE chemistry students
1 GCSE double award science student
2 GCSE chemistry students
1 GCSE physics student
1 GCSE biology student

Subjects
  • Combined Science
  • 11+ (secondary) (£50 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
  • Physics
  • 11+ (secondary) (£50 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)

  • Biology
  • 11+ (secondary) (£50 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
  • Chemistry
  • 11+ (secondary) (£50 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£60 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£50 p.h.)


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William's profile picture
Subjects: Chemistry  |  Maths  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you
Info: I am a mature Scottish Chartered Teacher who qualified initially in 1994. I received the Chartered Teacher from the general teaching council for Scotland in 2010. I have experience of tutoring students from 2006 and I am very enthusiastic in my work. ...
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Personal Description:
I am a mature Scottish Chartered Teacher who qualified initially in 1994. I received the Chartered Teacher from the general teaching council for Scotland in 2010. I have experience of tutoring students from 2006 and I am very enthusiastic in my work. I do not watch the clock and will prepare lessons to meet the needs of the student. I gained a M.A.Ed.(Special Needs) in 2005 and have found it invaluable in identifying and overcoming barriers to learning.Presently I have a wide range of students including those with Dyslexia and Aspergers. I also tutor for a family who home school their children.

Teaching Experience:

I have tutor children and young adults from upper primary to the senior stage in Secondary. I have no preference for the stage, it is the teaching experience I enjoy.

Tutoring Approach:

I adopt a very pupil centred approach to teaching. All children are different and it is your child's needs I must meet. Some students like to work on homework others on specific parts of the course. There is no general case to consider. I will use an approach to teaching which suits the student.

Subjects
  • Chemistry
  • GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
  • Maths
  • GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)


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Tomilola's profile picture
Subjects: Life Science  |  French  |  Chemistry  |  English  |  Biology  |  Maths  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am a very enthusiastic, focused, self-motivated, highly-disciplined, target-driven, adaptable, mobile and ambitious graduate of Microbiology and Biomedicine genuinely pursuing an outstanding, very challenging and motivational career as a Teacher, u ...
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Personal Description:
I am a very enthusiastic, focused, self-motivated, highly-disciplined, target-driven, adaptable, mobile and ambitious graduate of Microbiology and Biomedicine genuinely pursuing an outstanding, very challenging and motivational career as a Teacher, using my skills and knowledge to improve the quality of education of other people.
I am passionate about teaching and want to inspire and enhance the level of achievement of my tutees.

My strong desire is to see my tutees achieve their desired grades and conquer their fears, becoming what they aspire to be.

Teaching Experience:

I am experienced in SEN from EYFS to KS1/KS2, and also in teaching Science to KS3 to KS5. I am also well experienced in mentoring groups as well as providing one-to-one-support.

My tutoring skills have no bounds as I have also been afforded the opportunity to lecture in Microbiology and Biology.
With an ever-growing drive for excellence, I am on a perpetual route to keep up with the ever-dynamic teaching skills through CPDs and trainings in behaviour-management to all that is required to teach per excellence.

Tutoring Approach:

My belief is that everyone understands at different levels.Based on this, I personalize my teaching approach to suit the specific needs of my students. I believe that there are visual learners, kinesthetic learners and auditory learners. Therefore I have different interactive resources that can be used depending on the type of learner I am working with.

I am of the belief that if you aim higher, you can achieve anything you believe in your heart that you can do.

Subjects
  • Life Science
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£30 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
  • French
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)

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

  • Biology
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£30 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
  • Maths
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)


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Onagie's profile picture
Subjects: Chemistry 
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you
Info: 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 patien ...
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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.

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

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Faiyaz's profile picture
Subjects: Biology  |  Chemistry  |  Physics  |  Maths  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you
Info: Hi !!! I am a meritorious post-graduate matured professional from Russell group of university with over 7 years of teaching plus tutoring experience. I could teach on a one-to-one basis (online only) or a group settings (tutee travels to my hom ...
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Personal Description:
Hi !!!

I am a meritorious post-graduate matured professional from Russell group of university with over 7 years of teaching plus tutoring experience.

I could teach on a one-to-one basis (online only) or a group settings (tutee travels to my home) , to work out a study plan also to understand parents' and student needs.I have sound understanding of complex mathematical concepts and could teach complex ideas into a simpler manner which is easier to understand for the students.

I welcome your messages to chat and discuss lessons together.

Teaching Experience:

I currently work in FE college in Birmingham area. Furthermore, I work as a "Private Tutor" providing group as well as one-to-one support teaching Maths up to Undergraduate Degree level, Physics and Chemistry up to A-Levels.

I am a 'target oriented tutor' having specialist experience in coaching and guiding students to achieve their highest potential. Some of my students past achievements are-

- clearing 11+ exams with excellent results and securing place in grammar/private school such as Oundle School, King Edward, Stratford girls grammar school, King Henry, Bablake school
- Excellent progression from grade 5 to grade 8 in gcse maths and science
- Achieving A* in Maths, Further Maths and Physics (from a predicted grade of B)

Tutoring Approach:

I conduct initial "Student Assessment" that gives an insight on the strengths/weakness of the student. Thereafter, I propose appropriate "Study Plan" to the parents depending on the students' needs and targets, and work towards the mutually agreed plan. Moreover, I provided regular "Constructive Feedback" including "Progress Report" for the student. Also, I conduct regular "Tests" to assess student's learning progress and to ensure it is aligned with the set goals, setting out "regular homework" for the student as well.

Subjects
  • Biology
  • 11+ (secondary) (£50 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£80 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£100 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£150 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£70 p.h.)
  • Chemistry
  • 11+ (secondary) (£50 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£80 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£100 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£150 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£70 p.h.)

  • Physics
  • 11+ (secondary) (£50 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£80 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£100 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£150 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£70 p.h.)
  • Maths
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£40 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£50 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£80 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£100 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£150 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£70 p.h.)


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Jonas's profile picture
Subjects: Chemistry  |  Physics  |  Maths  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Hi there! I am an experienced online Maths, Physics, Chemistry tutor, founder of two internet startups, graduate of Chemical Physics for a Master's degree at the University of Edinburgh (Honours + Edinburgh Award). Besides the fact that I have got ...
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Personal Description:
Hi there!

I am an experienced online Maths, Physics, Chemistry tutor, founder of two internet startups, graduate of Chemical Physics for a Master's degree at the University of Edinburgh (Honours + Edinburgh Award). Besides the fact that I have got 100% in Maths, Physics and 98% in Chemistry exams, I have also received many awards in scientific competitions as well as a Silver medal in the International Science Olympiad. With more than 1700 hours experience in SQA, OCR, AQA, Edexcel GCSE, A-Level and National 5, enhanced DBS and PVG checks, I can provide modern, professional and flexible online tutoring.

In my experience, online tutoring is as effective as in person, with the added flexibility that your busy schedule demands. It allows you to access the best tutors in the field nationwide instead of relying on local supply. I offer personalised lessons, more than just tutoring. I assess student's needs, accordingly customise study resources, teach the student, provide homework and send feedback after each lesson.

Why don't we have a trial online lesson and we would see how it goes? Most of my students, who agree to try it, continue having online lessons and you can find their reviews on my profile. If you are interested in my tuition, do not hesitate to contact me and we will arrange a lesson at a time that is the most suitable for you.

Here is some more information about me:

When did you start tutoring?
I have started tutoring one of my classmates while I was still in secondary school. It was a rewarding experience and it is quite interesting to go back to those times and compare how much has changed over the years in my lessons.

Why do you tutor?
I was always passionate about explaining Maths and Science to my peers back in school but I could have never imagined that it would become such a core part of my life. Tutoring is not just a source of income for me, it's something that makes me feel valuable in society, it allows helping so many amazing students around the UK to proceed in their future studies and careers. And it was never just theory and exams that we cover during our lessons, my tutoring sessions inevitably involve critical thinking and applying the knowledge in real life, thus I can contribute to students' lives even more.

What is your biggest tutoring success story?
Creating my own professional database of exam-type questions (the aforementioned startup) proved to be a success in my tutoring career since it allowed to spend more time and energy on creating quality resources for students and reuse them during different lessons. It was hard to see the value of the questions initially, but I have noticed that some students started to appreciate them so much that they no longer want to use a textbook during our lessons and I can focus more on their solutions rather than creating questions on the spot. Fast forward two years, 97% of my lessons are delivered using this system!

What is your biggest tutoring failure?
I could not distinguish a particular biggest failure while tutoring but there have been several cases when I was able to assess my tutoring, communication, preparation for lessons and enhance them accordingly. Such cases are responsible for the current structure of my lessons, communication with students and their parents, software and hardware that I use for tutoring and messaging. It really seems that every new challenge creates an opportunity for my services to be improved.

What are the students you love and hate to teach?
To be honest, I have not had any students that I hated to teach, they all are just different. With some pupils we have to thoroughly go through every concept in a topic and revise them later to build the knowledge up. However, that is not always the case with students who are already successful and aim for excellence. They usually solve provided questions quite quickly and I am just left checking answers and correcting silly mistakes. Therefore, I love tutoring every student, regardless of their skills and knowledge.

Who are you as a person?
I love reading books, I try to live a healthy life and be a responsible consumer. For 10 years I was a professional performer of dancesport, I was a swimmer with fins, a solo singer and participant in various science olympiads. I like reading articles, listening to talks and podcasts about how science and technology can be applied in both our lives and solving environmental problems.

What's your teaching style?
Students might decide by themselves how they want to learn during tutoring sessions, but otherwise, I always personalise my lessons according to their level and aims. There is always an option to go through a past paper or questions that a student did not understand at school or we can cover some topics fully by using a textbook. However, if they just want to revise a broader part of a subject or to cover something that they have missed at school, we can solve thousands of exam-like questions that I have got covered.

Whats your favourite place to teach?
Online

Teaching Experience:

I have been tutoring for more than 1700 hours as online, 1 to 1, Gojimo and Tutor Doctor tutor.

Tutoring Approach:

In my tutoring sessions with students we go through the topics where they struggle, solve past exam papers, I remind them the theory of the subject, and help completing homework questions, if required. I tend to explain the basic principles firstly, later I am developing students' s ability to solve problems by themselves starting from easy questions and building knowledge to thinking required solutions.

Subjects
  • Chemistry
  • GCSE or Standards (£48 p.h.)
  • Physics
  • GCSE or Standards (£48 p.h.)

  • Maths
  • GCSE or Standards (£48 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£48 p.h.)

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Peter's profile picture
Subjects: Entrance Exams  |  Biology  |  Chemistry  |  Physics  |  Maths  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I've been working as a maths and science tutor since 2016. Prior to my work as a tutor I worked as a science technician for three years in various schools and colleges in London. And prior to that I worked for three years as a research and teaching ...
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Personal Description:
I've been working as a maths and science tutor since 2016.
Prior to my work as a tutor I worked as a science technician for three years in various schools and colleges in London. And prior to that I worked for three years as a research and teaching assistant at the University of British Columbia, Canada.
I graduated from Queen`s University Belfast in 2010 with a 1st MSci in Physics with Astrophysics.

Teaching Experience:

Friendly approachable tuition in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Maths (including mechanics and statistics). I tutor in-person in the Glasgow southside, and online for students further afield.

I have a degree in Physics so I can also help university students with their maths/physics/engineering modules. I also provide support with the UCAT, BMAT, and Oxbridge Maths and Physics entrance exams.

My rate is £50/hour. Now taking on students for the Autumn 2026 term, if you're interested please send a message.

Tutoring Approach:

No AI gimmicks or short-cuts, just ten years of tutoring experience: one-to-one communication, tailoring the lesson to the student, and giving them the confidence they need to succeed. I'm experienced in tutoring all abilities, including students with SEND and neurodiversities.

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

Subjects
  • Entrance Exams
  • A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£50 p.h.)
  • Biology
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)

  • Chemistry
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
  • Physics
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£50 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£50 p.h.)

  • Maths
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£50 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£50 p.h.)

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Lucy's profile picture
Subjects: Maths  |  Chemistry  |  Biology  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Hi! I'm Lucy, and I'm currently studying for my biochemistry degree at the University of Sussex. I have a passion for science, and want to share this with others, and hopefully help them with their own studies. Outside of this, I am very creative. I ...
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Personal Description:
Hi! I'm Lucy, and I'm currently studying for my biochemistry degree at the University of Sussex. I have a passion for science, and want to share this with others, and hopefully help them with their own studies.
Outside of this, I am very creative. I enjoy playing piano, singing, folding origami and watercolour painting.
Outside of term time I live in the Oxfordshire countryside, and love taking walks around the places that I live.
I also enjoy cooking and creating new recipes.
I hope that you choose to contact me and that we can have a great time working together!

Teaching Experience:

I tutored for 2 years during my A level studies, in which I took biology, chemistry and maths. I have experience tutoring these 3 subjects, especially maths, and am able to tutor all of these to GCSE level, as well as other subjects to lower levels. My tutees have faced great success, one moving from 3rd set to top set for maths within a term of tutoring.

Tutoring Approach:

I like to work with you and your child, getting your feedback and perspective on what is going well, and what I can improve to help your child improve. I believe that transparency is key, and we should be able to keep clear and constructive communication, so that I can best support your child.
I hope that together, we can get the results your child deserves, and let them reach their full potential.

Subjects
  • Maths
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£24 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£28 p.h.)
  • Chemistry
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£24 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£28 p.h.)

  • Biology
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£24 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£28 p.h.)

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Nisanth's profile picture
Subjects: Biology  |  Chemistry  |  Art  |  English  |  Maths  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: 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. ...
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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.

Subjects
  • Biology
  • 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
  • Chemistry
  • 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)

  • Art
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£9 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£9 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£9 p.h.)
  • English
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)

  • Maths
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)

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Keir's profile picture
Subjects: Physics  |  Chemistry  |  Biology  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you
Info: I am the head of Biology and a qualified science teacher currently teaching at an Outstanding school in Ealing. I am currently teaching A level Biology as well as Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at the GCSE level. ...
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Personal Description:
I am the head of Biology and a qualified science teacher currently teaching at an Outstanding school in Ealing. I am currently teaching A level Biology as well as Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at the GCSE level.

Teaching Experience:

I have seven years of experience teaching Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at secondary and GSCE levels, and six years teaching A level biology. I received Bachelors degrees in biology and education from the University of Manitoba in Canada, where I taught secondary school science and tutored secondary-aged students for two years.

Tutoring Approach:

Through my time as a qualified teacher, I have gained experience with a range of students at all ability levels. I am approachable and friendly and am able to work with students to identify their specific needs and how best to help them succeed. It is important to me to help students build a love of science in order to build confidence and success. I strive to help students gain a strong foundation of knowledge and then tailor sessions based on students' individual issues to help achieve their goals.

Subjects
  • Physics
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
  • Chemistry
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)

  • Biology
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£55 p.h.)

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Viren's profile picture
Subjects: Physics  |  Biology  |  Chemistry  |  Maths  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am Viren, a graduate in Science with Distinction from BITS Pilani. I have Level 3 Award in Education and Training. I love teaching and have tutored my classmates at school and university. I tutored my children and both went to top UK universities. ...
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Personal Description:
I am Viren, a graduate in Science with Distinction from BITS Pilani. I have Level 3 Award in Education and Training. I love teaching and have tutored my classmates at school and university. I tutored my children and both went to top UK universities. I am good at understanding where the student needs help and ensure they understand the concepts well. I believe that strong fundamentals are essential to learning, not just a focus on doing well in exams

Teaching Experience:

For the last 20 years, I have conducted a number of corporate trainings for my team and mentored them on various areas. I love teaching and have tutored my classmates at school and university. I would help them in Maths and all 3 sciences. At uni, a good part of my studies would be done just by tutoring my friends in Maths (topics like Probability, Algebra, trigonometry) Chemistry (organic and inorganic) and human biology. I tutored my children and both went to top UK universities. Now I wish to take time out to formally start tutoring, a thing I really enjoy doing. I have Level 3 Award in Education and Training.

Tutoring Approach:

I believe that each student is different and needs a very specific approach. I will first try to ensure that the concept and the base of the subject is strong before we go on to a number of past paper questions and exercises. I believe that the best way to learn is to see how any problem can be tackled, go through the thought process and then apply what you know to the specific problem and solve it.

I will first see what the student finds most difficult and what their weaknesses are and then strive to overcome them. Each student will have their own learning methods, some may learn by understanding the whole concept then going into the exam questions, some want to go through exam questions while they are learning the concept to see how the theory can be applied to the problems. Some may learn visually with experiments or examples whereas others will learn through trial and improvement of their own. I will spend the first session finding out how they like to learn and design a program just right for that individual student.
Hopefully once we start tutoring, the students will feel much more confident with the subject and the key to success for any exam is self confidence. I will always be there as a guide, a mentor, a friend to help them through what they find difficult.

Subjects
  • Physics
  • 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£55 p.h.)
  • Biology
  • 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)

  • Chemistry
  • 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
  • Maths
  • 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£55 p.h.)


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Shane's profile picture
Subjects: Computer Studies / I.T.  |  Biology  |  Chemistry  |  Maths  |  Physics  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: I am a physics and maths teacher with 20 years teaching experience. I am passionate about helping pupils understand this fascinating subject so that they can reach their potential ...
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Personal Description:
I am a physics and maths teacher with 20 years teaching experience. I am passionate about helping pupils understand this fascinating subject so that they can reach their potential

Teaching Experience:

I have taught physics and maths up and and including A level for 20 years. I have also taught maths up to GCSE for many years. I am a previous head of science & assistant headteacher. Previously, I am an examiner for OCR Physics at A level and WJEC for Science at GCSE and currently deliver the WJEC specification to students in Wales. I tutor pupils from all examination boards across the UK.

Please message me for any information on Maths or Science.

Tutoring Approach:

My approach to tutoring is to ensure students understand the areas of learning they are struggling with and build on that to ensure confidence in all areas of the course. I challenge pupils on what they already know to ensure it is correctly reinforced and their confidence grows. I tutor using reciprocal learning, where students are able to independently learn a topic and then have a tutorial style lesson where they reinforce that learning. Tutoring styles are always adapted to the needs of the learner which is very quickly established.

Subjects
  • Computer Studies / I.T.
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
  • Biology
  • 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)

  • Chemistry
  • 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
  • Maths
  • 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)

  • Physics
  • 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)

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Juliet's profile picture
Subjects: Combined Science  |  Physics  |  Biology  |  Chemistry  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am a practicing UK Pharmacist with years of experience teaching all three sciences. I'm also a full time Science secondary school teacher, teaching Chemistry, Biology and Physics. I also specialise in Chemistry AS level. I enjoy teaching and helpin ...
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Personal Description:
I am a practicing UK Pharmacist with years of experience teaching all three sciences. I'm also a full time Science secondary school teacher, teaching Chemistry, Biology and Physics. I also specialise in Chemistry AS level. I enjoy teaching and helping my students and I'm able to provide tuition for all levels. I am able to help my students to maximise their potential using excellent exam techniques and targeted revision. Using my bank of resources I am able to tailor each lesson to the needs of my students. I have been a private tutor for over 5 years

Teaching Experience:

Full time Science teacher. Higher and foundation GSCE specialist tutor. AS Chemistry tutor

Tutoring Approach:

I have a very calm and nurtured approach to teaching always setting high expectations. Being a mum and full time teacher has really allowed me to understand how students learn and the importance of positive praise and motivation.

Subjects
  • Combined Science
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£55 p.h.)
  • Physics
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£55 p.h.)

  • Biology
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£40 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£55 p.h.)
  • Chemistry
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£40 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£55 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£75 p.h.)



Sam's profile picture
Subjects: Physics  |  Biology  |  Chemistry  |  Maths  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: I have always been someone that likes to help people, and this is the major motivator when it comes to teaching. The 1 to 1 dynamic of tutoring provides a great opportunity for real connection with the student, which then facilitates much better prog ...
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Personal Description:
I have always been someone that likes to help people, and this is the major motivator when it comes to teaching. The 1 to 1 dynamic of tutoring provides a great opportunity for real connection with the student, which then facilitates much better progress through mutual understanding and communication. I`ve found the more casual approach you get from teaching one student in their own home gives them so much more confidence and security than they have at school which makes it so much easier to understand their problems and work through things together.

Teaching Experience:

I have experience teaching Maths and Science in several schools in Derbyshire and south Yorkshire, and have been tutoring privately for the last two years. I attained a BSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Nottingham and A*A*AA is Maths, Chemistry, Biology and Further Maths at A-level.

I have a broad range of experience tutoring in different settings and scenarios: online and in-person, KS3, GCSE and A-Level, Foundation and Higher Tiers, relaxed weekly or Bi-weekly sessions, intensive exam prep and even teaching in a home-school environment.

Tutoring Approach:

I opt for a more relaxed approach as I find student comfortability to be the most important factor for learning. Sessions are very interactive with the idea of helping the student understand where they are going wrong and what gaps they have. I am very analytical behind the scenes, building a bespoke portfolio that will inform the direction of future sessions.

I think students find the casual conversational learning to be a breath of fresh air. Many feel cramped and uncomfortable in a classroom so being able to just discuss things freely with no fear of judgement is a huge help. In my experience students always undersell themselves, so I make a point out of showing them how much they already know, which helps them feel more confident from the offset

Subjects
  • Physics
  • 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
  • Biology
  • 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)

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


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Subjects: Maths  |  Chemistry  |  Biology  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I am a qualified science teacher with QTS, a PGCE and a degree in Biochemistry. I am passionate about helping students understand challenging scientific concepts, build confidence and achieve their academic goals. I specialise in Biology and Chemi ...
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Personal Description:
I am a qualified science teacher with QTS, a PGCE and a degree in Biochemistry. I am passionate about helping students understand challenging scientific concepts, build confidence and achieve their academic goals.

I specialise in Biology and Chemistry at GCSE, IGCSE and A-level, alongside KS3 Science and Mathematics. I also support younger students preparing for 7+, 11+ and 13+ entrance examinations, including verbal and non-verbal reasoning.

I am friendly, patient and approachable, and I adapt my communication style to suit each student. I offer online tuition to students throughout the UK and internationally.

Teaching Experience:

I have several years of teaching and private tutoring experience across London and Dubai. I completed my teacher training in London, teaching Science at KS3 and KS4 and Biology and Chemistry at A-level. My experience includes teaching at Harris Westminster Sixth Form, where I worked with academically ambitious students preparing for competitive university applications.

Before qualifying as a teacher, I worked as an Academic Lead for Biology and Chemistry and provided private tuition through established education companies in the UK and UAE. I have taught students following the AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Cambridge International, IB and American curricula.

My experience includes one-to-one tuition, small-group teaching, homeschooling support and examination preparation. I have worked with students across a wide range of abilities, from those needing help with foundational knowledge to high-achieving students aiming for top grades.

Tutoring Approach:

My tutoring is structured around each student's individual needs, current level and academic goals. I begin by identifying gaps in knowledge and understanding before creating a focused plan linked to the student's curriculum and examination board.

I explain difficult concepts clearly and break them into manageable steps, checking understanding throughout the lesson with targeted questions and active recall. For examination students, I combine subject knowledge with regular past-paper practice, focusing on command words, application questions, calculations and mark-scheme requirements.

I aim to create a supportive environment in which students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. My goal is not only to improve grades but also to build confidence, independence and effective study habits. I can also provide parents with regular feedback on progress and recommended next steps.

Subjects
  • Maths
  • 11+ (secondary) (£55 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£55 p.h.)
  • Chemistry
  • 11+ (secondary) (£55 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£75 p.h.)

  • Biology
  • 11+ (secondary) (£55 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£75 p.h.)

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