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Gordon

Gordon
Gordon
Tutor
London, London
Feedback Score:
+26
Member Since: 08/12/2012
Last Login: 4 days ago
Response Rate: 100%
Expected Response: < 26 minutes

My Qualifications

PhD
The University of Hull
Plant Biochemistry
pass  (1985)
BSc
The University of Leeds
Agricultural Botany
2 (1) HONS  (1980)

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Head of Science for 10 years now working at an over subscribed private school in north London. Over twenty years tutoring experience.

I am familiar with each exam board and tutoring at all levels. This is not an easy subject. You will have to be fully committed to mastering each aspect of the specification and be able to use your knowledge creatively in exams. I like to make the subject relevant and engaging as well as explain the most difficult concepts clearly in a way that makes sense and can be remembered.

Often students fail to realise their potential because of difficulties in understanding what is being asked so a significant part of each lesson focuses on exam technique and how to use their subject knowledge effectively to gain maximum marks.
Friendly and reliable, I have helped many students in the past and some even have become family friends.

A lot relies on the personal relationship between me and the student;; let`s see how we get on and take it from there.
Cup of tea always welcome...

I have a degree in Biology as well as a PhD.

some recent successes:



Good afternoon Sir,

I hope you are going well.

I just had my paper 3 and it went pretty well.

You won’t believe what question came up!

It was ‘The importance of cycles in biology’ and this was the first ever essay I wrote for you. I remembered the plan that you made and the different topics you showed me. I also tried to link it to the title as much as possible and I hope I did well.


Thank you for all your time and effort spend in tuition with me I know it will pay off.
(June 2022)

Hi Gordon,

We are very happy to let you know that Krithika got `A*` in Biology.

She has got a place in Imperial College to do Medicine.

Thanks for all your help.

Warm Regards,
Naga
(Thu 15/08/2019)

Hi Gordon, this is Harry - just wanted to say I got an A in biology! I’m as shocked as you probably are. Considering I got a C at AS, the hard work has really payed off. Thanks for everything
15/08/2019, 10:51
Gordon: Well done Harry....you deserve it!


Hi Gordon

Hoping all is well, and that you’ve had plenty of A-level and GCSE good news over the last few days. Just a belated note to let you know that Marcus got a A in Biology, which, added to his other grades, meant that he secured his place at Bath. He very much appreciated your help and support over the last few months (I don’t think we could have relied on school alone to get him over the line) and he wanted me to pass on, along with mine, his thanks and gratitude for a good job well done.

Wishing you well, and all the best, Susan



Name: Gordon (lesson review)
Lesson: Blood and Haemoglobin (Biology)
Notes:
Gordon’s personable and knowledgeable approach to teaching really takes into consideration his student’s input and tailors the content of the lesson to their gaps in knowledge. Using colourful diagrams, formulas, graphs and pictures, Gordon was able to take a dense scientific concept and transform it into something easily understandable and approachable – I appreciate how Gordon’s slides weren’t text-heavy and how he used real-life examples to elaborate further. One of his key strengths is how he builds on the pre-existing knowledge of the student;; he asked a wide variety of learning-check questions, including recall, inference and reasoning, which consolidated and assessed student learning. In his feedback to each student analysis, Gordon was concise, pinpointed key issues he wanted the student to note, and clarified key terms and any misconceptions the student may have had. Communication throughout the lesson was tempered to always include the student and allowed for plenty of opportunity for independent application. This was a very enjoyable and well-structured lesson taught by an experienced teacher.

Availability: On-line tuition using Zoom.

Willing to travel: 4 miles

Experience: Ten years as Head of Science in a west London school. Many hours tutoring experience.
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Current working at an independent school in Chelsea, London.

DBS Check: Yes

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We have a total of 26 review(s) for Gordon.

Valeria (Miss)
23/03/2024

5/5 Rating

Great tutor, really enjoy the lessons as he’s very efficient with his teaching and knowledgeable!


Naima (Mrs)
06/12/2023

5/5 Rating

Good teacher

Tutors Response :

thank you!


Saimah (Mrs)
16/04/2023

5/5 Rating

Very helpful and explains the topics very well. He is extremely knowledgeable.

Tutors Response :

Thank you!


Allison (Ms)
04/04/2022

4/5 Rating

Gordon got swiftly down to business and was really helpful to my Y13 Biology student!


Tracie (Mrs)
03/08/2021

5/5 Rating

Gordon helped my son Alex raise his A level biology grade from his initial prediction and enabled him to get the grade he needed for Uni.


Jiyu (Ms)
31/01/2021

5/5 Rating

Dr. Gordon definitely is a great tutor. My daughter made good progress under his guides. Usually, my daughter mark is 7, after a month of learning with Dr. GORDON, my daughter got 9 in her mock test. So I absolutely recommend Dr. Gordon.


Nagananda (Mr)
17/08/2019

5/5 Rating

Even though you coached my daughter for just a couple of months, it really helped her to achieve A* which helped her getting a place in the uni and course she wanted.
Thanks you very much for your help.

Tutors Response :

Very well done and good luck at medical school!


Harry (Mr)
16/08/2019

5/5 Rating

Gordon tutored my son for A level biology from Sept 2018 until May 2019. My son just got an `A` in his exam. Gordon was an excellent tutor. He knows the syllabus thoroughly, can explain concepts very clearly, and is flexible about teaching whatever topics are needed. He`s a very pleasant man as well as being reliable and punctual.


Nagananda (Mr)
08/05/2019

5/5 Rating

Dr Gordon takes his pupil through the topics systematically, his explanation is thorough and understandable.
Flexible and does not mind going beyond the set time to complete the task he has set out to do for the day.


Angela (Ms)
18/01/2019

5/5 Rating

Gordon has seen my daughter for two sessions so far and she has been very impressed with his ability to explain, encourage and explore further. We are very pleased with Gordon.


Susan (Ms)
29/11/2018

5/5 Rating

Gordon has been helping my son with his A-level Biology study for a few weeks now to reinforce school tuition. My son finds his lessons with Gordon very helpful and informative - Gordon explains things in a way that’s easy to understand, and is encouraging and supportive. We hope he will continue providing tuition till the summer exams, and we wish we had found him earlier. Susan

Tutors Response :

Always a pleasure!


Meg (Miss)
28/08/2018

5/5 Rating

We found this tutor to be absolutely fantastic. He was very reliable, even walking through heavy snow to come to a lesson one week. He was very calm and patient and happy to go over things several times to ensure understanding of the topics. His input helped achieve a good enough A`level grade that has secured a University place for the future.


Gnanamoly (Mrs)
23/08/2018

5/5 Rating

Gordon was tutoring my son (who was home schooling) Biology twice a week since last November to prepare him for his GCSE`s. My son was very happy, gained the confidence back and he got A*. Thank you so much Gordon.

Tutors Response :

My pleasure!


Neha (Miss)
16/08/2018

5/5 Rating

I had Gordon tutor me for A2 biology this year. He is a committed and friendly tutor who is always punctual and brought resources for me every single week. He helped me with both AS and A2 biology. He taught without a single lick of notes and knew every topic and detail of A-level biology like the back of his hand!! It was really impressive. Thanks to his efforts, I went from a C in AS bio to a B in A2 and am now going to a Russell group university. The k you for everything, Gordon! :)


Shakthi (Mr)
30/11/2017

5/5 Rating

My son was very happy with Dr Gordon. Very good at teaching, very knowledgeable, does not waste time or look at the clock.


georgia (Mrs)
16/03/2017

5/5 Rating

Very experienced tutor, thoroughly recommended. Has turned my daughters performance around.

Tutors Response :

My pleasure!


Guney (Mr)
15/03/2017

5/5 Rating

Gordon is an absolutely outstanding tutor whom, comprehension of Biology is breath taking. Moreover, his ability to educate pupils in a way which is straightforward and interesting, allows for the student to be focused throughout the session thus, absorbing a lot more information.Furthermore, he is very patient in his teachings and does not hesitate to explain topics over again so, the student never leaves the session unprepared for the exam. Before I received Gordon`s services I was at a U grade in AS Biology, now in a matter of around 2 months I am already at a B grade. One must also consider his many years of experience in Biology which could be a valuable resource to students if they can transfer this knowledge into exams. I recommend his services very highly and urge people who need extra support to contact him.

Tutors Response :

Many thanks Guney...you`ve worked hard and deserve success!


Mahboob (Mr)
26/02/2017

5/5 Rating

My daughter lacked confidence in Biology even though she had a good understanding. Gordon has been extremely helpful in structuring her answers to gain maximum marks. Her recent mock result was A* so we are very hopeful this grade will be repeated in June.


Lily (Miss)
20/05/2016

5/5 Rating

Gordon has been tutoring me for a few weeks now, he is a very knowledgable man and i feel i learn something new every week. I am Currently studying for my Biology A2 and i am feeling confident for my exams due to the help of gordon, i highly reccomend him to other students as i believe he wants the best for his students and their learning


Felicity (Miss)
29/01/2016

5/5 Rating

Gordon has expert knowledge of both his subject and how to get the best out of his students. His patient, imperturbable manner sprinkled with wry humour make the Biology sessions pass rapidly. My son is making excellent progress thanks to him.


Santhanarajah (Mr)
24/02/2015

5/5 Rating

Gordon is a very experienced teacher who has an up to date knowledge in Biology. He is extremely patient and very helpful a true professional with a lovely sense of hummer and our daughter is very pleased to have him at her AS level. She has improved immensely within a very short time of learning from Gordon. We are very happy to have him and highly recommend this outstanding teacher.


Irene (Ms)
06/04/2014

5/5 Rating

Gordon has been really helpful and patient with two of my students. Their grades has also gone up by 1-2 grades since Gordon had started tutoring them. He is very calm and understanding.
I would highly recommend Gordon.


KAREN (Ms)
18/02/2014

5/5 Rating

Patient, reliable and thorough - very happy with the support Gordon is providing


Katerina (Ms)
23/10/2013

4/5 Rating

Dr. Esler tutored my daughter in A2 Level Biology just the once. He`s a very friendly and polite individual, who definitely knows his subject. Due to personal circumstances we were unable to continue with his tutorials but I would not hesitate in recommending him for future placements. Kind Regards, Faye


Antonio (Mr)
21/10/2013

5/5 Rating

I am a Year 13 student who requires extra help in Biology in order to meet high university entrance requirements. Gordon has assisted me by increasing my confidence, teaching relevant exam technique, and giving me a better understanding of the demanding A2 topics. He is highly professional and I have no hesitation in recommending his servives.


Lily (Miss)
19/09/2013

4/5 Rating

We have only recently begun working with Dr Esler but he has tapped into his student`s learning style very quickly and he explains things clearly and thoroughly.
I am sure that his rating may well rise to five stars when he has worked with his student for longer.
I can recommend him highly.