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Theresa
My Qualifications
University of Southampton
Biology and Chemistry
Pass (1981)
University of Southampton
Biology
2:2 (1980)
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Information about Theresa
For many years I have taught science full time in a number of Hampshire and Dorset secondary schools whilst, lately I have been teaching part time and tutoring successfully via Zoom, helping individual students significantly improve their grades m.
I recently took early retirement and sailed from the UK across the Atlantic in our restored sailboat, but Covid 19 cut our adventures short. Disruption experienced by students throughout their GCSE and A level courses has caused much anxiety with many needing further support.
I have always specialised in building confidence by improving knowledge, understanding and exam technique, helping students to take control of subject assessment. Students say they really enjoy the tutorials and are motivated to study further independently. Many students have gone onto enjoy great success in their applications and subsequent degree level science courses. This year I am delighted to report all my A level students achieved A grades in either Biology or Chemistry, quite an achievement for them as these were the first external exams they had sat.
Qualified to BSc.(Hons) with a PGCE in Biology and Chemistry with many years experience teaching A level Biology, A level Chemistry and GCSE science, I have managed science departments, marked examinations and guided successful candidates (including my own children) into Oxbridge, Medical /Veterinary School and Russell Group Universities.
I promise to make sessions interesting, focused and very productive.
Availability: Limited availability- please ask.
Willing to travel: Home Only
Experience: I have many years of experience teaching GCSE, BTEC and A level Sciences and so have worked with students with a range of ability, motivation and special educational needs, including dyslexia, autism and hearing impairment. Success comes from matching teaching techniques to the needs of individual students, engaging and exciting them by the awesome subject that is Science.
Alongside classroom teaching I have managed departments, marked exam papers , analysed exam data, and kept current with exam board training for practical and written exam components.
DBS Check: Yes
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Feedback For Theresa (8)
Zamira (Ms)
29/04/2022
I am so happy we found Theresa. My daughter not always could get an A the first time round in her tests. We had had two sessions with Theresa before my daughter sat her Organic Chemistry test (and this is an enormous topic) and she got an A and a second highest result in her group! Thanks so much, Theresa!
Tamsin (Mrs)
01/11/2020
Theresa has been teaching my daughter GCSE science for the past month and she has been fantastic!. My daughter really enjoys her lessons and has settled in well. Theresa is also friendly but firm, has access to material and provides this as well. I receive regular updates from Theresa informing me how the lesson is going and what has been taught. Overall I`m very happy and would recommend Theresa as a tutor.
Jo (Mrs)
18/08/2020
Great Tutor. My daughter loves her lessons.
Debbie (Mrs)
06/08/2017
Theresa met with my daughter who really liked her and felt that after one meeting she gained better insight into what study methods would help improve her A level grades. We hope to continue to receive intermittent support from Theresa between now and the final exams, which I am confident will be of help.
Helen (Mrs)
16/06/2017
Theresa tutored my daughter on her A level Chemistry for 6 months. She is a an excellent tutor, experienced, knowledgable and genuinely passionate about the subject. My daughter previously struggled with her chemistry, but now she is much more confident about her ability and really enjoys the challenge of solving chemistry questions. We were really fortunate to find Theresa and highly recommend her as a tutor.
Kulie (Mrs)
24/04/2016
Theresa is a truly outstanding tutor! My 16yr old son really struggles with science and she has given him so much confidence in subjects he really doesn`t like in the run up to his GCSEs - I would recommend her wholeheartedly! keep teaching Theresa - you`re inspirational!
Rochelle (Mrs)
24/04/2016
Teresa has been tutoring my 16 year old son with Chemistry & Biology this Easter. She is by far the best teacher in these subjects we`ve known. She`s personable, professional, encouraging & enthusiastic, bringing my son along and giving him confidence to go forward to his igcse`s. We would 100% recommend Teresa.
Sarah (Mrs)
12/04/2016
When my son asked for help with AS level Chemistry we were delighted to find Theresa. She is up to date with the new exam systems and requirements which is really important. She is hugely supportive and has really helped my son with his exam technique. Cannot recommend highly enough!!!!