Helen Cook

With over two decades of experience in the classroom, I have refined a teaching style that is highly structured yet completely adaptable to the individual student. I don’t just "go through a textbook"; I target the specific barriers that hold students back from the top marks.

The Lesson Format: "Assess, Address, Apply"
Every session is designed to be interactive and goal-oriented:

Assess: We start by reviewing the previous week’s "pain points" or school assessments to ensure no misconceptions are carried forward.

Address: I use a digital whiteboard and visual aids to break down complex processes—from the intricacies of cellular respiration at A-Level to the fundamentals of energy at KS3.

Apply: We finish every session by applying what we've learned to real exam questions. I teach you how to decipher what the examiner is actually asking for.

I believe science is most accessible when it’s connected to the real world. My lessons are:l
supportive and low pressure: I create a space where it is safe to be wrong.

Whether we need to fly through a topic you already know or spend forty minutes mastering the nitrogen cycle, the pace is decided by your progress, not a rigid syllabus.

Students will have access to my bank of revision summaries, checklists, and "model answer" guides developed over my career

Having taught GCSE, A-Level Biology, and BTEC Applied Science (Levels 2 and 3), I have a "bird’s-eye view" of the curriculum.

For GCSE Students I know exactly what knowledge you need to bridge the gap between grades and A Level.

For BTEC Students I understand the specific rigours of assignment writing and the vocational application of science.

For A-Level Students I focus heavily on the precise terminology required to secure marks in those notoriously difficult mark schemes.

My goal is to move beyond rote memorisation and help you develop a genuine "scientist's mindset." Whether you are struggling to pass or aiming for a Grade 9 or A*, I have the experience to help you get there.