Susan

A-level Biology & Chemistry Specialist | PhD Chemistry | Biology & Chemistry Degrees | PGCE | Experienced Examiner

I specialise in both A-level Chemistry and Biology with over 6,600 hours of tutoring experience. I have a PhD in Chemistry, BSc and MSc (with distinction) in Biology, a PGCE in Chemistry and more than 30 years’ experience across research, teaching and examination. I have also spent 9 years marking the current A-level specification and I understand not only the chemistry but exactly what examiners are looking for.
I am passionate about my subject and enjoy passing on this enthusiasm and drive to the students I teach. I have 10 years experience marking the new A level specification for both biology and chemistry. I mark for a number off different exam boards and provide guidance and skills on exam techniques to my students in order to maximise the grades they achieve.

Another priority focus for me is based on the required practicals. I have excellent resources to cover these and focus on improving the students confidence …building their knowledge and understanding of these practicals so that they can apply these techniques when answering the application questions.

I have spent 25 years in academia, publishing my work (three recent papers published in 2017, 2018 and another in 2022). I have ongoing links with local universities and can offer advice and support to prepare students for university life. I can provide guidance with my students UCAS applications, covering letters, interview skills and CV writing.

Availability: I am available during the week days and in the evenings.

I am also available at the weekend.

I work through throughout the school holidays

Willing to travel: 50 miles

Experience: I am qualified to teach both biology and chemistry from GCSE to A level. I have 4 years experience working in a secondary school where I have taught pupils in the age range 11-19. I have worked with mixed ability classes, highly able pupils and SEN students.

I am also an associate lecturer at a local university and support the undergraduate students with science practicals and field studies.

I have been a private tutor for 13 years and have adapted well to the changes in the curriculum from each of the exam boards and have numerous resources to support my students. This year I am very proud of all my students who have once again excelled in their exams achieving above and beyond their target grades. A large number are continuing with my support for their A-levels. My AQA and OCR A level students( in both biology and chemistry) all achieved the required grades to enter their first choice university. All my GCSE students achieved grade 6 and above. I have extensive experience teaching the current OCR A and AQA specifications.

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