Sue

Experienced and passionate biology teacher, bringing understanding, enjoyment and even making learning fun!

I have an innovative style using discussion, visual aids, power points, practical experiments, videos, revision games etc. (where appropriate) and aim to make sessions interesting, interactive and informative. Biology is all around us to explore, wonder at and grasp...from basic concepts to fine detail.

I am fully qualified with a BSc in Biology (1st Class Hons) as well as a Post Graduate Certificate in Education. Before teaching I worked for various medical and industrial companies as a microbiologist. Therefore, I completely understand and can demonstrate how biology can be applied to a specific working environment.

I believe that with encouragement and confidence building, students can reach their true potential. This is what I strive to achieve by tutoring, and love to see happen.

Availability: Flexible
Daytime
Term time and holidays
Limited evenings
No weekends
1-2 hour sessions

Willing to travel: 5 miles

Experience: Over 20 years of teaching experience and covering all exam boards. However, my tutoring will always be informed by the most current specification.
Experienced in teaching Biology and Human Biology A level, biological modules of BTEC Science, Biology GCSE/IGCSE and biological components of Combined Science, Health and Social Care, Access to Higher Education and Open University courses.

In 2017 I decided to pursue private tutoring as a career choice, after many years as a 6th Form College teacher.
In the 2018 exams all 3 my A level students achieved 2 grades higher than predicted, with one fulfilling his dream of being selected for medical school. My GCSE student gained a 9 and my adult Access student gained a distinction.
2019 exams resulted in all 10 of my A level students achieving grades sufficient to attend their first choice University.
In 2020 students were not able to take exams until October, following teacher assessments given in the summer. Mine achieved grades higher than those previousy given, thus improving their future prospects. This upward trend was repeated in 2021 as I tailored my tutoring to each student`s individual school/college assessments.
With the return of summer exams in 2022 I worked hard to instil both knowledge and confidence to students who had not sat national exams before. The results ranged from A* to B with each student performing better than predicted, and able to be accepted at their first choice University.
The 2023 exam results have been another success story. Once again, all first choice University entrances were achieved but not only by A/A* grades.
Just as importantly, students who were once failing in biology achieved a pass at various grades, after I had given understanding of topics and instilled confidence in their ability. This is a joy to see!

I am able to offer online, as well as one to one tutoring, both of which I have extensive experience. Between session support can be achieved via email, to share suitable resources. I am also willing to check through completed exam papers and offer informed exam technique advice.

DBS Check: Yes