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Paula

Paula
Paula
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Walton Upon Thames, Surrey
Feedback Score:
+12
Member Since: 24/01/2018
Last Login: 40 days ago
Response Rate: 100%
Expected Response: < 15 hours

My Qualifications

QTS
Kingston University
PGCE (Secondary)
QTS  (2003)
BSc
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)
Applied Biology
2:1  (1992)

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Information about Paula

Qualified and experienced teacher. I am now taking new bookings with limited availability until Mid-May and then a broader choice of times available beyond that (this is after having been mostly fully booked for this year).

As a tutor who is a professional secondary school science teacher, I use my classroom experience from OFSTED outstanding schools in Kingston/Surrey as well as one-to-one expertise, to provide students with fully up-to-date tuition to meet individual specific needs.

In 2020 I made my full-time job private tuition - I may sometimes work in schools however, what I really love is working with either small groups or individuals. You can find many positive reviews of my work and success stories from my students.

I am well-practised in a host of teaching strategies which I tailor in order to assist each student in meeting their own goals. I have a BSc Hons degree in Biology as well as a Post Graduate qualification in teaching and as such I teach Biology up to `A` level and I teach Chemistry up to GCSE. My profession means that I am not only trained to teach but I also know the exam boards very well and can coach students on specific content, terminology and technique which is tailored to their course.

Additionally, having previously worked in a Primary School, I can also support younger students with the transition to secondary school and nurture a passion for the subject. Prior to teaching, my love of science and creativity enabled me to have a fulfilling career in the Pharmaceutical Industry where I specialised in Marketing and Creative Advertising. This experience is one of the things that I believe enables me to bring science to life for many young people.

I love my vocation and feel incredibly privileged to be able to support and help students to achieve their goals and their potential both in a group setting and in 1:1 tuition.

Please feel free to contact me with enquiries.

Tuition offered:
A level Biology
GCSE and iGCSE Biology and Chemistry (Double and Triple awards at both Higher and Foundation levels)
KS3 General Science
ISEB Science for Common Entrance (13+)
Home-schooling
AQA, OCR, Edexcel, Cambridge

In terms of the methods I use and the services I provide, these include:
Interactive white board
Video animation
Verbal discussions and questions
Provision of online resources such as text books, revision guides, practice questions and past paper questions
Follow-up notes after lessons
Setting of homework and review of work and feedback
Student reports
Teaching of revision methods
Coaching on exam technique
Advice on further education

Paired tuition per student
KS3 £55
GCSE £55
A level £65

Group tuition (3+) per student
KS3 £40
GCSE £40
A level £55

LATE CANCELLATION TERMS:
6+ hours notice - no charge
Less than 6 hours notice - 50% charge

Availability: Please enquire.

Willing to travel: 50 miles

Experience: KS3-5 (ages 11-18) Secondary Science teacher (2003-current)
Private tutor of Science (2013-current)
Primary School teaching experience (2014)
Pharmaceutical Marketing and Advertising (1992-2003 - career prior to teaching)
2.1 BSc Hons Applied Biology (1992)
PGCE/QTS (2003)

DBS Check: Yes

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Feedback For Paula (12)

We have a total of 12 review(s) for Paula.

Gordon (Mr)
26/09/2023

5/5 Rating

Paula was very accomodating and supportive of my daughter`s needs.Paula went over and above what was required to get my daughter up to speed, so much so my daughter is now in her 2nd year at University studying Physiotherapy.We are very appreciative, of the support given, thank you.

Tutors Response :

Wonderful to hear how she is progressing - thank you!


Dawn (Mrs)
23/06/2023

5/5 Rating

Paula was a great find on this site. My daughter really appreciated all the effort Paula put into their sessions. Paula was flexible, available to answer questions outside of the sessions and provided amazing resources. Would highly recommend.


Julia (Mrs)
07/06/2023

5/5 Rating

Paula has been a wonderful help for my daughter whilst she prepares for her AS Biology exams (CIEB). She did both online and face to face tutoring with her and she was always kind and patient. She came prepared for each session (including powerpoint slides, questions and answer sheets) and she offered so many helpful tips (specifically some tricks on how to remember a tricky bit of info!) Paula has a genuine interest in her subject and she is always so calm and encouraging. My daughter has really enjoyed working with her and we will be continuing the tutor sessions once again when she starts to revise for her final A level exams after the Summer holidays. I can`t recommend her enough, she is an excellent tutor!

Tutors Response :

Thanks so much for your kind feedback! It is a pleasure working with your daughter and I look forward to doing so again from September.