Laura

I came to Cambridge in 1992 after graduating from Oxford and have lived here ever since, with my husband and 2 sons. Having done some university teaching in the early ‘90s, I began teaching secondary science in 2003. Twelve years on I decided to concentrate on private tutoring. I generally teach in my home in Cambridge (near Cambridge Leisure).
In addition to teaching I mark IGCSE Biology papers for one of the boards. This gives me a useful insight into common exam pitfalls, which undoubtedly helps when I am working with students on exam technique.

Potential students should be aware that this household includes 2 spaniels - so if you are allergic to dogs or frightened of them, then I am not the tutor for you. For students who are just a little unsure around dogs, I am of course very happy to do carefully managed introductions.

Please note also that I have a policy of charging for lessons missed with less than 24h notice.

Availability: Daytime, early evening (normally weekdays only). **Sorry but I have no remaining slots, unless you are available during the school day**

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: For nearly 12 years I was the science teacher at a Learner Centre in Cambridge (a small school which was set up to accommodate young people who had been the victims of severe bullying) for most of that time, I was also doing some private tutoring alongside. At RBLC I was responsible for taking students, spanning a wide range of abilities, through their GCSEs/ IGCSEs in all 3 of the sciences. I have taught a variety of different syllabuses and am well aware of the similarities and differences between them. I have also supported struggling mathematicians from upper primary through to the lower end of GCSE maths (students targeting the top grades in maths would do better with a subject specialist). I have particularly enjoyed the opportunity to work with adults whose school experience had left them with a fear of maths. I have experience of working with students with a range of additional needs including anxiety, dyslexia and ASD - though it should be noted that I am not a qualified special needs teacher.