Vivienne

I am an experienced Biology and Maths tutor with a Ph.D. in Biomedical Genetics, a degree in Applied Biology, and A Levels in Biology and Maths. Alongside tutoring, I have several years of experience working in the scientific and medical industry, enabling me to bring real-world knowledge into every lesson!

What I offer:
* Biology tutoring up to A Level (AQA specialist)
* Maths tutoring up to GCSE
* Support for adult learners seeking a refresher or confidence boost for work or further study
* School-hour lessons, ideal for home-educated students or those with free periods
* One-off sessions or ongoing support to suit your needs
* Excellent reviews from students and parents

Teaching style:

I understand that studying a subject that just doesn’t quite “click” can be frustrating. My lessons are friendly, relaxed, and tailored to your individual needs. I focus on building confidence, developing understanding, and improving exam technique so that students can reach their full potential.

Biology
I specialise in A Level Biology, with particular expertise in the AQA specification. Sessions are tailored to each student`s goals and can focus on developing a strong understanding of topic content, improving exam technique, or a combination of both. When teaching AQA students, I ensure that both my explanations and students` answers use terminology and phrasing aligned with the specification and, most importantly, the mark scheme. This helps students build a solid understanding of the underlying biological concepts while also learning how to communicate that knowledge in the precise way examiners expect.

While the core principles of Biology are universal and I am happy to support students from any exam board, my specialist knowledge of exam technique and mark scheme requirements is strongest for AQA. Students studying other specifications are very welcome, and I can help them build a strong understanding of biological concepts. However, highly targeted exam preparation tailored to a specific specification may depend on my availability, as it requires additional lesson planning and resource development.

Maths
Sometimes it’s just one challenging topic that needs clearing up, and other times the whole subject can feel a bit much. That’s completely okay! No one is ever too young or too old to boost their confidence in Maths. I get to know how each student learns best and break concepts down into simple, easy-to-follow steps, using examples and practice questions tailored to their level. We can go at whatever pace works best, spending as much time as needed on a topic until it really clicks.

Availability: Available for in-person at my home or online lessons.

School-hour lessons available, ideal for home-educated students or those with free periods.

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: Tutoring is my full-time profession, and with over 2,000 hours of tutoring experience and more than 80 students supported, I have extensive experience helping learners achieve their academic goals.

I have worked with students of all ages and abilities, including those that benefit from additional support due to behavioural needs or learning differences such as ADHD, ASD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia.

In addition to tutoring, I have worked as a freelance writer for DigiSchool, producing Maths and Biology revision guides for both AQA and Edexcel exam boards.

DBS Check: Yes