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Andrew
Andrew
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Hampshire
Feedback Score:
+9
Member Since: 08/10/2016
Last Login: 18 months ago
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My Qualifications

MEd
University of Winchester
MA Education
Distinction  (2015)
PGCE
University of Portsmouth
Pgce secondary science
Pass  (2010)
BSc
King`s College London
Nutrition and Dietetics
2:1  (2008)

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Information about Andrew

I have taught A level Biology in a large sixth-form College for a number of years and am fully up-to-date with the new linear A level. My experience as a tutor has allowed me to become familiar with (nearly) all the subtle differences between the major examination boards and most tutees attend Peter Symonds (Eduqas), King Edward VI School (Edexcel) or Barton Peveril (AQA).

Availability: While social distancing measures are in place, I am offering tuition online via Skype. My screen is shared with the tutee, so changes can be viewed in real time. I use an HD webcam, drawing tablet and interactive whiteboard to annotate drawings, diagrams, notes, past paper questions and PowerPoints. All the resources used and developed in our tutorials can be immediately shared after each session.

My current regular availability is as follows:
- Monday 12:15-13:30 (fortnightly),
- Monday 13:45-15:00 (weekly),
- Wednesday 12:15-13:15 (fortnightly),
- Wednesday 13:30-15:00 (fortnightly) and
- Thursday 12:15-13:45 (weekly).

The fee shown is for tutoring during the daytime. Regular evening tuition is charged at £65/hour, but at the moment I only have daytime availability.

I offer tuition throughout term time, and during most academic and bank holidays.

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: The removal of January modules, and AS exams in several sixth-form Colleges mean that it is more important than ever for students to be thoroughly prepared for their final exams. My Masters in Education looked at the factors that lead to outstanding exam outcomes in sixth-form biology students with a particular focus on the techniques that help students:
- demonstrate their knowledge and understanding,
- apply knowledge to unfamiliar situations and
- analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific information.

In the 2016 examinations, just over 65% of my students achieved A*-B grades - approximately 15% above the national average. For all my classes the `value-added` was within the top 10% nationally with some classes achieving within the top 1%. In 2017, while teaching the new linear A-level specification for the first time, the percentage of high grades and value added was the same for my classes and nearly all of my private tutees achieved A*-B grades at A-level. In 2017, 2018 and 2019 the majority of my regular tutees achieved A*-B at A-level.

I can offer specialist support for those students:
-required to write the 25 mark synoptic essay as part of their final examinations.
-applying to Oxbridge and for Vet/Medicine or Dentistry (personal statements and mock interviews).
-who would benefit from marking of, and detailed feedback on mock examination papers.

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Feedback For Andrew (9)

We have a total of 9 review(s) for Andrew.

Charlotte (Miss)
01/07/2021

5/5 Rating

Andrew has tutored my daughter for Biology A`level since September 2020 and has been excellent. The lessons were well-planned - she always knew what was going to be covered and was asked what topics she wanted to focus on during each session. Due to Covid restrictions the lessons were all virtual which was a bit of a challenge to start with but was well managed and was at least as effective as face-to-face tuition. Andrew`s coverage of each topic was very thorough and his obvious passion for the subject was really engaging. The fact that he is a subject specialist and only tutors Biology was a real advantage and I would recommend this when searching for a tutor. In addition to providing excellent tuition for my daughter, Andrew was also good at providing feedback to me as a parent and would arrange a half-termly phone call to make sure I was aware of her progress and how best to support her. My daughter has just sat her A`level exams and felt well-prepared and confident. So if you are looking for a Biology tutor I would highly recommend Andrew


Geoffrey (Mr)
19/12/2020

5/5 Rating

Andrew is more than a tutor very knowledgable in his subject. Despite taking on my daughter only for the second year after a very difficult first year, he quickly consolidated her first year knowledge, then despite the impact of COVID, has just guided her from a D CAG to an A in the autumn exams. He is sensitive to a students needs and provided support when needed for queries outside the sessions. He is an excellent communicator, very organised with his material and a calming and inspiring influence on his students. I cannot recommend him high enough.

Tutors Response :

Thank you for the kind words Geoff. Given the setbacks your daughter experienced, I’m genuinely delighted that she achieved such a fantastic result in the A-level. Well done to her and the very best wishes for her undergraduate studies and beyond!


Muireann (Miss)
22/05/2020

5/5 Rating

Andrew has been a fantastic tutor. He was always organised and prompt to respond to and questions or queries I had. His sessions are always well structured, focusing on both learning new theory and going over exam questions to solidify knowledge of previous areas. With great focus on wording and the level of detail needed to gain marks. Andrew also provided support and resources beyond our lessons which was very helpful. I would highly recommend Andrew to anyone!

Tutors Response :

Thank you so much for the kind words. It was a pleasure to work with you. My very best wishes for your undergraduate studies and beyond.


Bella (Miss)
19/05/2020

5/5 Rating

I would highly recommend Andrew as an A level biology tutor. He started tutoring my daughter when she wasn`t achieving assessment grades that reflected her classwork. He was quick to identify areas that she needed help with, provided a multitude of resources in order to help her fill these gaps and the emphasis on practicing exam techniques was invaluable. My daughter felt supported but never pressurized by what Andrew provided for her. The sessions followed my daughter`s lead and this really helped her to regain her confidence in the subject. He is incredibly thorough in his work, even providing a termly summary of my daughter`s progress. His enthusiasm and knowledge pushed my daughter to improve her ongoing assessment grades from a D to a B in a very short space of time. Andrew is very friendly and approachable and I really feel I couldn`t have found a better tutor for my daughter.

Tutors Response :

Thank you so much for the kind words. Your daughter was an absolute pleasure to work with. It was great to see her make such great academic progress and for her confidence to improve in the second year of her A-levels. Wishing the very best for her undergraduate studies and beyond.


C (Mrs)
15/08/2019

5/5 Rating

Andrew tutored my daughter in A Level Biology.
He has been the best teacher she has ever had.
He is always meticulous with preparation. Andrew explains things to her in a way that she is able to comprehend and then checks her recall of the subject matter. He has a large variety of resources which has helped perfect her exam technique. The extent to which she improved from the first meeting to final ALevel exam was immense.
Andrew is organised,kind and friendly and my daughter always used to leave her lessons with more confidence.
I would highly recommend Andrew - he is a fantastic Biology tutor.

Tutors Response :

Thank you for such lovely feedback. It is wonderful to hear that the tutorials made a difference not only to your daughter`s progress, but also to her confidence. I`m absolutely delighted that she achieved such a fantastic outcome in the A-level. Wishing her the very best for her undergraduate studies and beyond.


Girija (Mrs)
07/07/2019

5/5 Rating

My son Shyam has been to only one lesson with Andrew but was very impressed with the tutoring style. We will be happy to give another feedback in few months.


Boyd (Mr)
20/12/2018

5/5 Rating

Andrew has been very responsive. Good interaction over tuition sessions and a professional approach to the teaching. He has struck up a good relationship with Emily. He will be providing us with formal feedback. Overall a good experience.


Stuart (Mr)
04/12/2018

4/5 Rating

Daughter is finding the lessons very helpful and doing exactly what is required


shiny (Miss)
21/06/2017

5/5 Rating

Andrew is always prepared for lessons and has really helped my daughter with various concepts in biology.

Tutors Response :

Thank you. It was a pleasure to work with Ancy and I wish her the very best for her upcoming exams and future studies.


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