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Sue

Sue
Sue
Tutor
Lyndhurst, Hampshire
Feedback Score:
+9
Member Since: 13/03/2018
Last Login: 36 days ago
Response Rate: 100%
Expected Response: < 4 hours

My Qualifications

PGCE
University of Greenwich
Diploma in Teaching in the Life Long Learning Sector
PASS  (2012)
BSc
University of Portsmouth
Biology
1ST  (1997)

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Rates summary: £45.00 to £49.00 per hour
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Information about Sue

Experienced and passionate biology teacher, bringing understanding, enjoyment and even making learning fun!

I have an innovative style using discussion, visual aids, power points, practical experiments, videos, revision games etc. (where appropriate) and aim to make sessions interesting, interactive and informative. Biology is all around us to explore, wonder at and grasp...from basic concepts to fine detail.

I am fully qualified with a BSc in Biology (1st Class Hons) as well as a Post Graduate Certificate in Education. Before teaching I worked for various medical and industrial companies as a microbiologist. Therefore, I completely understand and can demonstrate how biology can be applied to a specific working environment.

I believe that with encouragement and confidence building, students can reach their true potential. This is what I strive to achieve by tutoring, and love to see happen.



Availability: Flexible
Daytime
Term time and holidays
Limited evenings
No weekends
1-2 hour sessions

Willing to travel: 5 miles

Experience: Over 20 years of teaching experience and covering all exam boards. However, my tutoring will always be informed by the most current specification.
Experienced in teaching Biology and Human Biology A level, biological modules of BTEC Science, Biology GCSE/IGCSE and biological components of Combined Science, Health and Social Care, Access to Higher Education and Open University courses.

In 2017 I decided to pursue private tutoring as a career choice, after many years as a 6th Form College teacher.
In the 2018 exams all 3 my A level students achieved 2 grades higher than predicted, with one fulfilling his dream of being selected for medical school. My GCSE student gained a 9 and my adult Access student gained a distinction.
2019 exams resulted in all 10 of my A level students achieving grades sufficient to attend their first choice University.
In 2020 students were not able to take exams until October, following teacher assessments given in the summer. Mine achieved grades higher than those previousy given, thus improving their future prospects. This upward trend was repeated in 2021 as I tailored my tutoring to each student`s individual school/college assessments.
With the return of summer exams in 2022 I worked hard to instil both knowledge and confidence to students who had not sat national exams before. The results ranged from A* to B with each student performing better than predicted, and able to be accepted at their first choice University.
The 2023 exam results have been another success story. Once again, all first choice University entrances were achieved but not only by A/A* grades.
Just as importantly, students who were once failing in biology achieved a pass at various grades, after I had given understanding of topics and instilled confidence in their ability. This is a joy to see!

I am able to offer online, as well as one to one tutoring, both of which I have extensive experience. Between session support can be achieved via email, to share suitable resources. I am also willing to check through completed exam papers and offer informed exam technique advice.

DBS Check: Yes

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Feedback For Sue (9)

We have a total of 9 review(s) for Sue.

Jan (Mrs)
07/12/2023

5/5 Rating

Brilliant Tutor for my daughter. Made her feel at ease right from the start. Has been extremly helpful and my daugher is feel a lot more positive.


Fotini (Dr)
10/07/2023

5/5 Rating

Sue has been fantastic tutor and supported my son so well during the time approaching A levels exams in Biology. She was able to tailor the sessions to my son`s abilities and knowledge. This was very important because lessons were extremely interesting, and beneficial. My son felt more confident with Sue`s advice and followed the strategies she recommended to him in order to achieve highest grade possible. We are grateful to Sue`s support and we recommend Sue with no hesitation. I would like to say thank you , and that she will always be so much appreciated for the help she offered to my son. Many thanks Kind regards


Lesley (Ms)
20/03/2023

5/5 Rating

Sue responded very promptly to our request, my son feels he can work well with her and she is very professional, structured with the sessions, supportive, reassuring and good at communication.

Tutors Response :

Thank you for your feedback and recognition of my skills. It`s a pleasure to be of help.


Jo (Mrs)
15/09/2022

5/5 Rating

Site easy to use and Sue responded promptly and it was easy to sort some extra lessons.

Tutors Response :

Happy to help!


Kendall (Miss)
20/10/2021

5/5 Rating

Sue is a wonderful lady and very kind. It has been a lovely experience working with her!


Liz (Miss)
07/05/2021

5/5 Rating

My grandaughter has been very grateful for the help she is getting from Sue for her A level biology. It was very easy to communicate with Sue via the web site before we employed her. She was very flexible and helpful arranging suitable times for the lessons. She arrives fully prepared, teaches, and consolidates with exam questions the following week. My granddaughter finds this all very helpful, and is recovering her confidence in the subject.

Tutors Response :

Thank you for your kind feedback. It`s always a joy for me to see a student reconnect with the subject I am so passionate about. To have a part in that is the very reason I tutor!


Emma (Mrs)
22/04/2020

5/5 Rating

My daughter had weekly sessions with Sue to help with her application of the knowledge she was learning in Biology lessons at college. She valued going through exam questions and the interactive way that Sue helped her to learn, remember and apply information. Sue was friendly, approachable and I would thoroughly recommend her.


Sangeeta (Dr)
12/03/2019

5/5 Rating

Sue is an excellent tutor. She is punctual, prepared and knowledgeable. My daughter finds her methods and explanations on topics easy to comprehend. She is making good progress in just a few weeks of commencing lessons with Sue. Highly recommended.


Jane (Mrs)
09/01/2019

5/5 Rating

Brilliant tutor, knows her subject and has good knowledge of exam techniques of many of the different examination boards. Has worked well with my daughter coaching her on example questions at A level and giving her much needed confidence on the run up to her exams. Would definitely recommend.


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