Ka Yun Josephine

I am half Chinese, half Thai. I grew up from a mixed-cultural background, having lived in Hong Kong, Singapore, and currently London.

I am familiar with the IGCSE, IB and A-level system as I have been teaching students in London over the last 7 years. Having gone through the GCSE and IB system myself, I offer students specialised support in the following subjects:

IGCSE and GCSE- Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Math (Edexcel, AQA, OCR, CIE and WJEC)
IB- Biology, Chemistry (Standard or Higher)
A level- Biology (Edexcel, AQA, OCR, CIE)

I am a good listener, and a patient tutor. I always seek to build a trusting relationship with the tutees, whose learning progress and comfort is a top priority.

My lesson structure is adaptable and typically includes:

1) Specific topic review in line with the syllabus
2) Revision schedule planning
3) Guidance in revision note making
4) Past exam paper practices
5) Exam techniques
6) Homework assistance

Aside from academics and tuition, I am also a freelance artist, specialised in oil painting, charcoal sketches and watercolours.

Availability: Weekdays: Anytime after 1pm
Weekends: Flexible

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: 2014 - Present: Private tutor, London, UK
• Math (KS1-KS3, GCSE/IGCSE)
• Biology (KS1-KS3, GCSE/IGCSE, A-level, IB, University)
• Chemistry (KS1-KS3, GCSE/IGCSE, A-level, IB)
• Physics (KS1-KS3, GCSE/IGCSE)

2011- 2016: Academic mentor, Exscitec – Higher Education Industry, London, UK
• Utilised communication and teaching skills to convey scientific ideas (stem cell biology, medical science strands) to classes of 15-20 high school students from different backgrounds.
• Became a positive and motivational role model for young students.

Oct-Dec 2013: Private tutor for A-level and GCSE Biology and 11+ Math, Bangkok, Thailand
• Provided support for regular school works.
• Successfully prepared the students for their unit tests
• Taught exam preparation techniques for GCSE and A-level.

I have worked with students doing the 11+, 13+ entrance exams for the following schools:

1) Queen`s gate
2) St. James Senior Girls School
3) Godolphin and Latymer
4) Whitgift
5) Harrow
6) Charterhouse
7) St Edward’s

DBS Check: Yes