Hannah

Hi, my name is Hannah.

I started tutoring in 2019 and after a break working in software development, returned to tutoring in 2025. I`ve helped students with GCSE Maths, Physics and Chemistry, and Chemistry A-Level.

I`m able to meet with students in person and I’m also happy to meet at my flat in Kingston town centre. I`m open to online sessions too if you`d prefer.

I care about doing my best to help the students I work with and want them to be able to approach exams with confidence.

My Background:

- GCSEs (9.5 A*, 1 A), A-levels (A* Chemistry, Maths & Further Maths, A History) and academic scholarship, Surbiton High School
- MChem Chemistry 1st Class, Oxford
- Research experience with publications in Journal of Physical Chemistry C (2016) and ACS Catalysis (2016)


Maths and Science can be challenging subjects for many, especially when school lessons are disrupted or some concepts are not fully explained.

In these subjects especially, when gaps in understanding develop early on, it can be hard to follow later material which builds on that foundation. This can quickly lead to feeling left behind in lessons, confusion, and even fear or shutting down around a topic or whole subject. It can be helpful to have someone who can work with you at your own pace, starting with the areas you need the most help with - to go over concepts step by step, or to have them explained in different ways.

Revision can also be tough without a complete set of organised notes to revise from. We can work together on study skills - making and organising topic notes, revision notes, flashcards, revision timetables, and ways to learn different types of content for the exam. Finally, exam technique is essential to show your knowledge in a way which earns marks and avoid unnecessary pitfalls. There are typical requirements for each type of question which students aren`t initially aware of.

If you`re someone who relies solely on last-minute cramming and doesn`t like the stress and panic this can create, I can also help with learning in a more sustainable way which eases the overwhelm around exam season and will set you up for greater success at higher levels. Or maybe it’s been working because it’s the only way you can motivate yourself to study! However cramming only takes you so far, and becomes exponentially harder the less you understood from lessons beforehand and the more content there is to cover. If you can nail the understanding early on (minus the panic), Chemistry, Physics and Maths should actually have some of the least cramming vs. other subjects come exam season, which should be a welcome relief.

Examiners and interviewers may also throw in a few unusual questions to test your reasoning from underlying principles, so for students looking to achieve top grades or interview for top universities, a solid grasp of these is key. Interviewers at top universities may even look to build on this knowledge with more advanced lines of questioning to gauge how easily you pick up new concepts, so being comfortable with the A-Level concepts is critical at this stage.

I hope this overview can give you some confidence in approaching your exams. Feel free to get in touch through my TutorHunt profile if you have any questions about working with me 🙂;

Availability: Weekends or weekdays after-school, finishing before 8pm.

Willing to travel: 5 miles

Experience: I started tutoring in 2019 and returned to it in 2025.

I’ve tutored A-Level Chemistry and GCSE Maths, Chemistry and Physics.