Tom

I`m a friendly graduate who has a foot in arts and a foot in science. I have a BSc in Biology from the University of Sussex and a MSc in Taxonomy & Evolution from Imperial College London.

I grew up in South Africa and received a traditional education that has served me well. I`m widely read and interested in a great many things beyond my degree course. This, combined with a patient and gentle temperament, gives me a skillset that lends itself naturally to teaching.

My approach is to first identify the specific areas that need work. I`ll compose a lesson plan to be built around each area. For each lesson I use cartoons, humour and stories to encode information in a digestible form so that its principles can be better understood. I can then amplify this understanding with belt-and-braces memorisation by using a flashcard computer programme which I have come to find very useful. This is particularly effective for essay questions and exam preparation.

Individual sessions carry with them the luxury of tailoring a style that best fits the student. I am also skilled at keeping the interest of a group and can lead small classes.

Outside of classes I am happy to answer emailed questions and to mark small amounts of homework free of charge. Detailed proof reading and feedback for coursework assignments for those I do not regularly teach is charged at my hourly rate. Group sessions are available and are charged at 50% of the normal fee for each additional student.

Availability: Daytimes and evenings, weekdays and weekends.

Willing to travel: 10 miles

Experience: I`ve been tutoring GCSE, IGCSE and A-Level since 2013 and I know the lay of the land and what is needed to bring out a learner`s potential. I live in Brighton and know it well. I`ve taught students from Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman, Brighton College, BHASVIC, Dorothy Stringer, Greenfields, Brighton Steiner, Warden Park and Varndean as well as homeschooled students. I also take on undergrads and mature students on foundation courses. I offer group sessions and outings to London museums.

In most circumstances I will come to your home or nearest library though of course I offer online sessions via Zoom, Skype, Teams or any app of your choosing.

Currently I have tutored students in attaining the following results:

31 A in GSCE Science and Additional Science (Physics, Biology and Chemistry)
10 A* in AS and A-Level Biology
3 A* in iGCSE Triple Science
8 A in iGCSE Triple Science
4 homeschooled students sitting iGCSE
Group sessions for all years of BSc Biology at University of Sussex
6 individual students mentored at BSc Biology at University of Sussex
6 GCSE Maths
1 entrance exam for 11+ Maths

I also provide academic English language support for undergraduates in the sciences.

I also have lecturing experience, was a student mentor during my Biology degree at Sussex and led group study sessions whenever exams reared their head. I`ve worked with children and have professionally led workshops, coding workshops, chemistry parties and Lego building clubs for 4-11 year olds.

I have glowing references from past students that are available on request and an up-to-date Enhanced DBS check.

If that sounds right for you then please do get in touch and let`s arrange a lesson.

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