Lorna
My Qualifications
Canterbury Christ Church University
Secondary Science and Chemistry
Pass (2014)
Imperial College London
Chemistry
PhD (2006)
Imperial College London
Chemistry
2:1 (2000)
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Information about Lorna
I am now offering online tuition ONLY. I use software which allows video/audio chat, a shared whiteboard and screensharing facilities to as closely as possible give the experience of being in the room with students. I would consider group classes if two or more students approached me.
I am a qualified teacher (PGCE) with 5 years of experience, with a proven track record of raising attainment within my classes at KS3, GCSE and A level. I have provided home tuition in the last 4 years and have worked with a range of age, abilities, needs and subjects (Including all major exam boards), helping each student to a successful outcome in every case. I have also successfully helped a number of students to prepare for university interviews and entrance exams.
Previously I spent 10 years working as an interdisciplinary research scientist (Ph.D) at Imperial College London. As well as teaching Ph.D and Masters students, I was employed as an undergraduate tutor for 3 years at Imperial College, whilst being actively involved and then seconded into outreach work with primary and secondary level students and have taken that expertise on to running science enrichment activities at my school, so I am very interested in engaging young people in science!
With my collection of experiences, I have an excellent understanding of not only what is interesting in science, but also what is necessary to do well in national exams and how to help students of all ages and needs to be able to achieve this.
Additionally, I was a UCAS interviewer for 5 years, so I often help with preparation for university interviews, particularly for competitive courses and universities.
I hold a current DBS check that is available on request.
I teach all three sciences up to GCSE level and chemistry up to undergraduate degree level. I can support with understanding for both physics and biology AS level, but they are not my specialty.
I can be available for longer one-off tuition sessions for £60 per session. Group rates are negotiable.
**please note, I tutor in 50 minute blocks. Prices are for 50 minute, not 1 hour **
Availability: Evenings and weekends by prior arrangement.
Willing to travel: 50 miles
Experience: Teaching at secondary level. Tutoring at GCSE and A Level. Lecturing and tutoring at undergraduate level at Imperial College London
Personal tutoring at MSc and PhD level.
5 years UCAS interviewing experience at Imperial College London.
Preparation for Oxbridge/med school interviews.
DBS Check: Yes
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Feedback For Lorna (25)
Natasha (Ms)
02/08/2023
Lorna is very professional and has,in only a few initial contacts, engaged my son sufficiently that he looks forward to a subject he had been avoiding and lacking hope in. I am delighted to have found such an approachable and knowledgeable support to make Chemistry accessible
Gloria (Mrs)
26/10/2022
I enjoy her lessons she goes into depth with anything you don`t understand & uses useful illustrations. She also cares about your wellbeing, not just teaching you, and gives great advice. *From my daughter*
Seungeun (Mrs)
18/08/2022
My daughter was taught by Lorna for her A-Level Chemistry. Lorna is a very confident and professional tutor and helped my daughter to get into a medical school. Thanks Chang
Tutors Response :
Im so happy for her excellent results today - she was a delight to teach and her results and uni place are very well earned.
Adam (Mr)
18/05/2022
Fantastic, really helped my daughter with her 3 science GCSE`s, I`d highly recommend
Anita (Dr)
07/02/2022
Fantastic tutor. She is also a teacher and it shows - very knowledgeable about subject matter, curriculum, teaching techniques and learning styles. Daughter learnt a lot and increased her confidence in the subject in just the first session.
THI (Mrs)
04/11/2021
We would highly recommend Lorna! My daughter has become much more confident with chemistry since having lessons with Lorna.
Rachel (Ms)
16/01/2021
Brilliant! Thank you!
Narmina (Mrs)
15/06/2020
Lorna is a great science tutor. Highly recommend. Mina
Marvin (Mr)
13/02/2020
She is just phenomenal. I started feeling deflated with no sense of confidence but with her help, I`m now able to feel better about myself and tackle A level chemistry head on!!😁;
Joanne (Ms)
29/11/2019
Lorna is great, we are really happy we chose her as our daughters tutor. Lorna is talented, committed and creative and our daughter bounces out of her sessions feeling confident, supported and enlightened! Our daughter had also seen a significant improvement in her test scores at school. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend Lorna to anyone looking for a science tutor.
Christine (Ms)
23/10/2019
Has greatly improved our daughters understanding of Biology (GCSE) and has also helped with an excellent understanding of GCSE chemistry and physics. Lorna and our daughter have an excellent rapport. We are very happy with Lornas tutoring.
Duschan (Miss)
13/05/2019
Fantastic tutor - my sisters confidence with science has really improved in such a short time!
lydia (Ms)
27/12/2018
She has great knowledge and tutoring skills to help you organise and revise effectively.
Andrea (Mrs)
30/11/2018
Lorna is an excellent tutor. As well as being able to explain the subject, she`s responded really well to my daughter`s personality and her individual needs, and is helping with organisation and exam preparation. Highly recommended.
Alex (Mrs)
04/09/2018
Lorna was a fantastic tutor to my year 11 son who needed support for GCSE Chemistry and Physics. She created a great rapport with her sympathetic manner and sense of humour, so he was always positive about the lessons. She knew the syllabus well and was systematic in focussing on the trickier areas, and his understanding and confidence rapidly increased - he went on to gain grade 9s in both GCSEs. I can`t recommend Lorna highly enough!
Jennifer (Mrs)
09/06/2018
Lorna is an excellent tutor. She has managed to restore my daughters confidence in her GCSE science subjects. Lorna covers the subject in more detail and covers gaps missed in lessons at school.
Carlos (Mr)
14/05/2018
Lorna helped me with some Organic Chemistry as well as some radioactive decay problems. She was patient and very good at explaining concepts I was confused by.
Christine (Mrs)
17/02/2018
Lorna is very professional and has managed to give our son his confidence back in understanding chemistry. He is making great progress with her.
Misratch (Ms)
10/01/2018
My daughter is feeling a lot more confident and happy about her chemistry topics after two lessons with Lorna. She is finding science enjoyable again which is great to see.
Julia (Ms)
07/08/2017
Excellent tutor. Very helpful with extremely good subject knowledge for A level and beyond. Very experienced - just what my daughter was looking for.
Joanne (Ms)
28/03/2017
Lorna is an excellent tutor and I would recommend her without reservation. She built up an instant rapport with my 17 year old son and enabled him to improve rapidly in his AS chemistry in a short period of time. She is very professional and committed to her tutees but has also taken time to provide me with welcome advice when requested.
JAMIL (Mr)
16/03/2017
Dr Lorna is a superb and highly professional chemistry tutor. She is currently tutoring my 18 tear old son for his A Level Chemistry and has given him great confidence. We are now very hopeful that he will get the grade he needs to get to the university of his choice.
Caroline (Ms)
16/08/2016
My son has been very complimentary about the support he has been receiving from Lorna. She has been resourceful in meeting his specific learning needs, helping him to make the connections and developing his understand of chemistry.
Peter (Mr)
23/03/2016
Lorna has been excellent! She is always very well prepared and has extensive knowledge of the exam boards. I would thoroughly recommend her as a first rate tutor
kate (Ms)
28/09/2015
Lorna is well-organised, reliable, helpful and positive.