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Julia

Julia
Julia
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Kent
Feedback Score:
+31
Member Since: 04/09/2014
Last Login: 10 months ago
Response Rate: 100%
Expected Response: < 7 hours

My Qualifications

PGCE
The Open University
Primary Teaching and Learning
Pass  (2012)
PhD
University of Leeds
Chemistry
Pass  (1998)
BSc
University of Leeds
Chemistry
2:1  (1993)

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Information about Julia

Hello. I`m a fully qualified teacher and have been a full time private tutor for eight years in which time I have tutored over 100 pupils in A-level Chemistry and GCSE chemistry, physics and biology. I am also an A-level Chemistry exam marker (OCR-A) so know exactly what pupils need to do to succeed.

My breadth of experience in tuition means I have helped pupils overcome every type of problem and stumbling block on their path to success. I have tutored successive members of families and taken pupils from their GCSE`s through to their A-level chemistry.

My lessons are tailored to the individual pupils need and are an enjoyable experience for both my pupils and myself, because science is fascinating, learning is fun and achieving success even better!

Availability: I am a full time tutor so teach every day but Saturdays.

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: I have a PhD in Colour Chemistry with seven years industry experience working as a fabric and garment technologist with Marks and Spencer. I am a qualified teacher of all sciences to GCSE level and chemistry to A-level with two years classroom teaching experience. I am in my ninth year of being a full time tutor and eight years as an exam marker, combining this with raising my four children.

My broad experience gives my teaching style a focus on real life when teaching science concepts which improves understanding and develops a genuine interest in the subject studied. I make careful consideration of pupils needs to achieve exam success in a relaxed but purposeful atmosphere so that pupils enjoy learning.

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Feedback For Julia (31)

We have a total of 31 review(s) for Julia.

Peru (Miss)
22/03/2022

5/5 Rating

Julia has made A-level chemistry a very enjoyable subject for me and i look forward to her lessons weekly, as i have seen physical improvement of my performance in chemistry. I am more confident with exam questions and i am more certain that i will do great for my A-level Chemistry exams.

Tutors Response :

Thank you Peru I am so happy that you are enjoying your chemistry now and how much it is paying off with your excellent recent results. Well done


Hanna (Ms)
30/11/2021

5/5 Rating

My son had several lesson with Julia , he is very happy with the progress they making . As he said Julia is very good at explaining things and going through examples to make sure you understand them properly plus she always give him homework (!) .,


Dina (Mrs)
14/10/2021

5/5 Rating

So glad that we found Julia to help my daughter through her Chemistry and Physics GCSE’s. My daughter seems more confident about tackling her science subjects now, she says Julia explains things really well she understands topics much better after Julia has covered them with her. Julia also helps my daughter understand how marks are awarded for exam and test questions which is really helpful.

Tutors Response :

Thank you Dina, so glad she is enjoying my lessons and they are helping her grow confidence 👍;;


Christina (Dr)
07/10/2021

5/5 Rating

Julia is tutoring our daughter for A` level Chemistry. There has been a marked increase in knowledge and confidence and we are delighted with progress.

Tutors Response :

Thank you so much Christina, I’m so pleased that she feels more confident in her chemistry


LATHA (Mrs)
07/03/2021

5/5 Rating

Very good tutor and has made A-Level Chemistry easier for my son


Rajan (Mr)
01/12/2020

5/5 Rating

It’s always hard to find a tutor that fully understands the need of the student and can pin point any weaknesses. My daughter has found Julia excellent on all fronts and is very happy with the lessons she has had over the last 2 terms or so. Julia is very approachable to lessons especially in the current environment. Lessons are still continuing over zoom so that’s excellent. There are some good tutors out there and not so good tutors out there - Julia is definitely on the side of good ! Highly recommended to anyone in any doubts.


Abimbola (Ms)
01/09/2020

5/5 Rating

Thank you for all the help and support with my daughter`s A level chemistry ,she has been offered a place within her choices


Sophie (Miss)
24/02/2020

5/5 Rating

Julia has been a great help and made studying for my Chemistry A-Level a lot easier, thank you!

Tutors Response :

That`s great to hear Sophie, Thank you!


Tao (Mrs)
05/11/2019

5/5 Rating

My daughter was very struggled with her Chemistry in year 13. I found Julia from the website,and we had learnt with her for few months.Julia is a very professional tutor. She explain the question clearly, patiently. She helped my daughter to go through a very difficult time, before the A level exam. With her help, my daughter received an Uni offer that is her 1st choice and she is very enjoyable with her university study.

Tutors Response :

I am so happy she got her 1st choice Uni and is enjoying it, that is fantastic news. Well done.
Thank you for feedback, delighted I was able to help.


Vanessa (Ms)
30/09/2019

5/5 Rating

I’m extremely impressed by Julia’s knowledge and skills as a tutor! She makes complex concepts look easy. Only after a few lessonsmy daughter confidence has improved. Thanks to her my daughter is much less worried about sitting her A level exams. Thank you Julia!

Tutors Response :

That`s so good hear I`m really pleased her confidence and knowledge have improved so much already.


Idorenyin Hope Dominic (Miss)
07/06/2019

5/5 Rating

This is to state that Dr Julia Kelly is currently giving A-Level Chemistry lessons to my daughter Idorenyin. The extent of her improvement since taking tuition with Dr Kelly is directly reflected in Idorenyin`s Year 12 Summer 2 Report, which was sent to me (Idorenyin`s father) on 24th July 2019, which shows that she had an A in Chemistry when the school`s Chemistry teacher predicted a B. Added to that, on September 10th 2019, Idorenyin was given an award by Quest Academy as the best improved A-Level student in Chemistry. It is very obvious that Dr Julia Kelly is a very good Tutor of Chemistry and Idorenyin is an attentive student who takes her lessons seriously. I strongly recommend Dr. Kelly to parents wishing to improve the grades of their children in Chemistry. Dominic Akpan (Father of Idorenyin Hope Dominic Akpan)

Tutors Response :

Hi Dominic,

Now that Idorenyin has been tutored by me would you be able to change the rating of three stars which you gave me purely based on arranging a lesson rather than my tutoring abilities. Thank you.
Julia


Daniel (Mrs)
02/05/2019

5/5 Rating

My son founds Julia very knowledgable and has learnt a lot within the short period with her


Fiona (Mrs)
21/03/2019

5/5 Rating

So pleased to have found Julia! She has been tutoring my daughter in gcse chemistry and physics following disappointing mock results and has made such a difference already despite only having had a handful of sessions. My daughter finds Julia explains the content really well and she always comes out happy and full of confidence and disappointed it was over so quick! Julia must be doing something very right! I wouldn’t hesitate in highly recommending her!

Tutors Response :

Thank you and so lovely to hear.


shelah (Ms)
22/01/2019

5/5 Rating

Julia, has been providing my daughter with tuition in biology, physics and chemistry. Julia is very patient and knows her subject content extremely well. She uses past examination papers and breaks down the content of the subject area, so that my daughter is able to understand this and expand her knowledge. My daughter`s positive results in her mock exams, reflect that the tuition she is receiving is benefiting her immensely. I would have no hesitation in recommending Julia.

Tutors Response :

Thanks Shelah, its a pleasure.


Kishan (Mr)
17/11/2018

5/5 Rating

Brilliant tutor who makes hard concepts in chemistry more easily understood !!


Karen (Miss)
18/10/2018

5/5 Rating

Julia is an excellent tutor. She has ensured my daughter understands all parts of the syllabus, how to interpret questions and answers them succinctly, saving time and earning full marks. This has shown my daughter that she can do it and built her knowledge and confidence. Thank you.


Jane (Mrs)
15/02/2018

4/5 Rating

Julia is a very good tutor and has been invaluable in clarifying exam technique, which is just what my son neededs


Andrea (Mrs)
28/01/2018

5/5 Rating

My daughter has been having tutoring with Julia for A level Chemistry for 6 months. Her understanding of the subject and her improvement in terms of grades have been significant during this time. Julia is an excellent tutor and I would highly recommend her.


Irene (Miss)
27/11/2017

5/5 Rating

My daughter finds the sessions with her very useful. She explained things very well and she always comes home feeling a lot more confident. We are very happy and can highly recommend her.

Tutors Response :

Thank you, its great working with Estelle and seeing her enjoying her Chemistry and therefore her confidence is growing.


Addie (Miss)
31/10/2017

5/5 Rating

Only second lesson so far, my daughter really enjoy her tuition.


Cheryl (Ms)
01/10/2017

5/5 Rating

Julia is an excellent tutor extremely knowledgeable not only in her subject but also in exam technique etc. My daughter has found her support invaluable. We can not recommend her highly enough.

Tutors Response :

Thank you Cheryl, its great to work with your daughter and see the progress she has made already.


Zahida (Mrs)
02/08/2017

5/5 Rating

Julia is a great tutor who has helped my daughter gain confidence and enhance her understanding of difficult concepts in the sciences.


Roger (Mr)
22/07/2017

5/5 Rating

My daughter was really lacking in confidence prior to her AS level chemistry exam and was becoming increasingly stressed. We contacted Julia two weeks before the exam and she was able to fit in a total of 4 hours of tuition prior to the exam. In this time she was able to really help my daughter understand fully some the areas that she was struggling to grasp, boost her confidence and realise that she actually had a good overall understanding of chemistry. My daughter went into the exam really relaxed, and came out confident that she had secured a good grade. Thanks Julia for your help at short notice, it was truly invaluable. So good that my son will be starting tuition with Julia from September. Roger

Tutors Response :

Thanks Roger, I`m delighted that I was able to help.


Charlie (Mr)
14/04/2017

5/5 Rating

My son has now had 3 sessions with Julia
She has been efficient and professional.
He is enjoying the sessions and is finding them useful.
Would recommend

Tutors Response :

thank you!


Jol (Mrs)
11/01/2017

5/5 Rating

My daughter in year 9 is been tutored by Dr Julia for the past few months , we are very pleased with her tutoring ( very good) , my daughter really looks forward to her science tuition and has improved in the science grades . We would highly recommend Dr Julia for science , she is the best .

Tutors Response :

Thank you so much. I really the lessons with Michelle too, she is a pleasure to teach.


Shilpa (Dr)
12/12/2016

5/5 Rating

My son has recently started with Julia and has found his sessions very useful in consolidating his understanding of Chemistry at A-level. Julia is both supportive and encouraging and we would both recommend her highly.


Shanti (Mrs)
22/10/2015

5/5 Rating

V good organised n punctual


Linda (Miss)
30/08/2015

5/5 Rating

An excellent tutor!


Sean ()
16/03/2015

5/5 Rating

Julia has been teaching my son 2nd year A Level Chemistry for the last few months. She has an excellent attitude, is well planned and has had a very positive impact on his performance and she is very focussed on success in the A Level this summer. Highly recommended.


Ina (Mrs)
01/03/2015

5/5 Rating

My son has now had Physics GCSE Tuition with Julia since November.
Julia is very committed and helpful to assure that my son achieves the best possible results. She has provided additional homework for him and help on other school tasks. Last week we had very positive feedback from his Physics teacher and one of his assessment (P1) had a result of an A. So very pleased.


Ina (Mrs)
02/12/2014

4/5 Rating

My son has only had two lessons so far, but very happy with Julia.