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Nick
Nick
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Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
Feedback Score:
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Member Since: 01/03/2011
Last Login: 18 months ago
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Qualifications

B.Sc Honours in Zoology
PGCE
A levels in Biology and Chemistry

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Information about Nick

Prior to retiring 3 years ago I was the main full-time biology tutor at at West Herts College for over 25 years, teaching A/AS biology/human biology, GCSE biology/human biology, plus being the Access biology tutor for science and nursing students. I`ve also taught environmental science at the college and evening classes in ecology and conservation for Birkbeck College in the past.

As I`ve retired I now have more time available to do private tuition, having done this many times in the past. I`m passionate about my subject and am told that this comes across in my teaching, along with my sense of humour. Learning may not be easy but should always be enjoyable!

I`ve prepared students for external exams for many years so am well aware of what successful study entails.

In my spare time I`m a fervent herpetologist, being fascinated by reptiles and amphibians, and love wildlife of all kinds.

Availability: I`m available most evenings and weekends, other commitments permitting, plus some days during the week. I am very flexible and will try to fit around student availability.

I always see students in their own home, rather than have them come to mine.

Willing to travel: 20 miles

Experience: I`ve got 25 years experience of full-time teaching, mostly A/AS biology/human biology, GCSE biology/human biology, Access biology, plus BTEC sports science, BTEC health studies, HND environmental science, at my local college, plus over 10 years of teaching evening course Certificate in Ecology and Conservation for Birkbeck College, London.

I`ve been giving private tuition for A and GCSE biology for over 10 years.

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Feedback For Nick (37)

We have a total of 37 review(s) for Nick.

Anna (Ms)
08/10/2021

5/5 Rating

Nick is an amazing tutor, my daughter really enjoys her time learning with him. He understands her learning style and tutors accordingly. Nick is warm, friendly, kind and patient. I can highly recommend him.


Paul (Mr)
24/09/2020

5/5 Rating

Nick was excellent. Friendly, good at communicating with his student and the parents, reliable, flexible. He made a positive impact. Highly recommended.


Vikki (Mrs)
12/12/2019

5/5 Rating

Nick is reliable, very knowledgeable in biology and his freindly manner helps ensure my daughter enjoys the lesson.


Nithya (Mrs)
05/11/2019

5/5 Rating

Nick is very friendly and explains difficult concepts very clearly. My daughter feels more confident now and looks forward to her lessons with Nick.


Musarut (Mrs)
16/10/2019

5/5 Rating

Nick has renewed my daughter`s passion for Biology. She thoroughly enjoys his teaching style and his ability to explain complex content in a simple manner. Each week she looks forward to her session and it`s great to see her so enthusiastic about learning.


Aruna (Mr)
30/07/2019

5/5 Rating

Nick is very detailed in the way he explains content which made it easier for me to understand what he was teaching. I highly recommend this tutor for biology tution. -Dinishya


sumera (Mrs)
21/04/2019

5/5 Rating

Great tutor with an excellent biological knowledge and delivers this understanding at a concise level which is easy to understand. Not only has my conceptual understanding improved but my ability to answer exam questions. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a biology tutor.


Jasmine (Miss)
15/09/2018

5/5 Rating

Nick breaks down complex biological processes so they can be understood simply which I found really helpful! He`s great at building confidence in biology and his sense of humour means the hour of tuition is almost fun (I did not like biology). Without Nick`s help I would not have passed my A Level biology so am incredibly greatful to him. He will never leave a session with a question unanswered or something unclear, I highly recommend.


Natasha (Mrs)
13/09/2018

5/5 Rating

Nick has been a fantastic biology tutor for my daughter`s A Level. He made sure she understood the content thoroughly and was always clear with his teaching. The background knowledge he gives also helped very much with the new vague style of exam questions. With his notes to always look back on during revision, my daughter managed to score a B in the difficult exam! Very pleased and would definitely recommend Nick.


Nil (Mrs)
12/09/2018

5/5 Rating

Nick has tutored my son for the first year of A level Biology. It has been a challenging first year, and Nick’s help has been invaluable in helping my son understand the context of what he is taught at school. Nick is knowledgeable and has tremendous enthusiasm for the subject matter, that helps to make the topics engaging. I would be happy to recommend Nick as a Biology tutor.


faye (Mrs)
29/04/2018

5/5 Rating

Excellent help for my daughter on A level Biology, giving her a lot more confidence - thank you!!


Fiona (Mrs)
02/10/2017

5/5 Rating

Nick is very good at confidence building. He makes complex principles easy to understand and has already made a big difference to my grades in just a few sessions.


ELAINE (Mrs)
30/09/2017

5/5 Rating

Nick has been tutoring our daughter for her A level resit in biology for several weeks. She is benefiting from the lessons. Nick always comes prepared and has a wealth of knowledge and teaching experience. He has a pleasant approach and has offered our daughter useful memory tips on some topics. Highly recommended tutor.


Fiona (Mrs)
22/09/2017

5/5 Rating

Friendly, courteous very experienced tutor. Has made a big difference very quickly.


Karen (Mrs)
26/05/2017

5/5 Rating

Nick is a true inspiration to his pupil as he quietly and very calmly explains the intricacies of Biology . Nick is extremely knowledgeable on this subject .Our son has improved significantly in a very short time . I cannot recommend Nick highly enough!


Karen (Dr)
13/03/2017

5/5 Rating

Nick has been tutoring my son Stefan for a few weeks now. Nick is an excellent and methodical tutor. The work with Nick has really helped Stefan focus for his A-level revision. Stefan thoroughly enjoys the lessons and describes Nick as inspirational.


Harry (Mr)
25/01/2017

4/5 Rating

Very knowledgable tutor with a nice easy going manner that has suited my son (studying for A level biology) very well. Very flexible in terms of times and changes . Plans sessions based on prior email contact with my son to identify
areas to be worked on . Would highly recommend .


Victoria (Mrs)
14/01/2017

5/5 Rating

Nick is a really lovely tutor. My daughter is finding her sessions with Nick both informative and interesting. Always punctual.


Gayna (Miss)
09/11/2016

5/5 Rating

Nick is obviously very knowledgeable, easy to understand and open to questions. My recent test score was above expectation so my weekly sessions are definitely helping!


Katie (Miss)
16/02/2016

5/5 Rating

A great Biology tutor. He is really helping my daughter with her GCSE sciences. Very pleased.


Kana (Mr)
06/12/2015

5/5 Rating

He is a very good tutor, and explains everything thoroughly.


Sally (Mrs)
22/11/2015

5/5 Rating

My daughter has only recently started with Nick (AS resit and A2 biology) but she is already feeling confident that sessions with Nick will benefit her long term. He is always punctual and provides fantastic revision notes. He makes learning fun which in turn motivates my daughter to improve.


Amrita (Miss)
18/10/2015

5/5 Rating

Nick is a great tutor who is really enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Sessions are very informative and he has great additional handouts which summarise topics. I would definitely recommend him


Will (Mr)
27/06/2015

5/5 Rating

Nick is a great tutor that has helped me through my A-level biology course. He has extensive knowledge of the subject and the ability to target it to the required specification. Nick makes learning very enjoyable and is a very friendly tutor that I would highly recommend to anyone in need of tuition


Niamh (Miss)
08/05/2015

5/5 Rating

Nick is very personable and has a relaxed approach to his lessons which is perfect for our daughter. I wholeheartedly recommend him.


Freyja (Miss)
28/11/2014

5/5 Rating

I cannot recommend Nick highly enough, he has been tutoring my daughter in A level Biology over the last month and after the first session her confidence had grown and she got top marks in a biology test the following week. Nick put my daughter at ease immediately, makes sure he is prepared with the subject matter in advance of each session and makes wonderful notes for her to use. It has made a huge difference, we were lucky to find Nick on Tutor hunt.....top marks!!!


carrie ()
25/11/2014

5/5 Rating

Nick is an excellent biology tutor. He is communicative and flexible with lessons and my daughter benefits from them as he reinforces the topics she has learnt in school. Her confidence has grown and she looks forward to the lessons, even after a long day at school. He also suggests extra resources that he thinks will benefit her. I highly recommend Nick as a tutor.


Angie ()
23/11/2014

5/5 Rating

Nick is a very good tutor. He is great at communicating difficult concepts and my confidence in biology has grown so much since he started helping me. He makes learning fun and I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to improve their understanding of A level biology.


Penny (Mrs)
25/08/2014

5/5 Rating

Nick is an excellent tutor who has patience and appears dedicated to his subject. My daughter has benefited from his relaxed and approachable manner, his sense of humour and ability to build her confidence.


Eleanor (Miss)
11/06/2013

5/5 Rating

Nick`s calm approach and obvious subject knowledge helps to build confidence and fill in gaps in understanding of the subject material. He also knows his way round the exam papers so you get lots of tips on how to answer the questions.


Nicholas (Mr)
19/05/2013

4/5 Rating

Nick is a very thorough tutor who created brilliant notes for our son as they went along which can be used for revision purposes. He really knows the subject and conveyed it to our son clearly and in detail.


Melissa (Miss)
24/02/2013

5/5 Rating

Nick is an excellent tutor who is very thorough in his knowledge and teaching. I like his teaching methods and would definitely recommend him as a tutor for anyone looking for that extra bit of help.


s (Mr)
22/02/2013

5/5 Rating

Nick is a great tutor – knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He is able to breakdown and communicate complex topics. I would highly recommend him.


Henna (Miss)
18/02/2013

5/5 Rating

Nick is a fantastic teacher, he is very knowledgeable and is able to make you understand topics in a simple way. We manage to cover a lot in each session and I feel so much more confident with my A`level Biology knowledge. He is a genius! Thanks Nick.


Rosemary (Mrs)
25/08/2012

4/5 Rating

Very knowledgable and enthusiastic, and very good at explaining tricky topics.
The printed work sheets were useful to reinforce topics covered in the tutor lessons.
He also made the lessons interesting and encouraged student input which was helpful in understanding the information given.


Charlotte (Miss)
29/02/2012

5/5 Rating

Absolutely brilliant!! Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable! Presents learning in an easy and understandable way and is always prepared and organised for the lesson.

Also, prints off additional sheets/help for students - which allows practice and enables the ability to identify weaknesses.



Natalie (Miss)
10/01/2012

5/5 Rating

Great tutor, makes sessions enjoyable and at the same time informative. And also helped make sense of confusing topics. Highly recommended.


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