Morven Smith

I have always had a passion for the life sciences completing Biology, Chemistry and Physics at A-Levels before going on to pursue a degree in Biological Sciences. I have since completed a Masters of Research in Wildlife Conservation.

I have been privately tutoring GCSE Science and Maths, as well as A-Level Biology and Chemistry since July 2021. I have experience with various exam boards and specifications. I understand that every student is different and can explain concepts in a variety of ways utilising different aides to help with understanding. I like to give regular updates to parents/guardians on the progress that each student is making and whether there is room for improvement. I generally use practice questions to assess students ability and what subject matter they struggle with while improving their understanding of exam technique. Once we have established what they struggle with I can help with in-depth explanations before putting their new found knowledge to the test.

Previous students and parents have said:


"Morven helped me greatly with my A-Level chemistry. I felt comfortable getting things wrong and asking her about things I didn’t understand because she always explained things really clearly and she acted as a friend which created a very welcoming environment. Morven always encouraged me and made me feel like I could get the hang of it even if I was struggling. We would work through past papers every week and test me on parts that I got wrong in previous weeks which I found very effective. However it wasn’t just help in chemistry if I had a problem in any other aspect of school she would always try to help and if she didn’t know something she would search it up and come back to me with a detailed explanation. Morven always put in loads of effort into my sessions and it felt like she really cared about me and the subject which made learning a lot easier. I couldn’t have asked for a better tutor!" - Sanne, A-Level Chemistry

"Morven is currently tutoring me in GCSE maths and science. She focuses on not just content but exam technique and what the examiners want to see. She’s very accommodating and comes round for extra sessions when I need them. She’s very encouraging and I’ve found the sessions very helpful as my grades are improving." - George, GCSE maths and science.

"Our son was having trouble focusing and with his exam technique at A Levels. He worked with Morven predominantly on Chemistry but also improved his exam technique across all 3 subjects. The sessions made a profound difference to his enjoyment of his final year of A
levels and his grades. Achieving A*, B, B! Plus he had a real giggle with Morven every week." - Lisa, Tom's Mum

"We engaged with Morven when our daughter started to struggle in her last year of GCSE’s and experienced a sudden drop in both her grades and enthusiasm for all science subjects, which until then had been her favourite lessons. With Morven’s support she went from disillusioned and despondent to looking forward to her science subjects, so much so she also asked to extend her time with Morven to include Mathematics. With Morven’s tutoring and encouragement she achieved all 8 & and 7’s in her STEM subjects allowing her to take the A levels she wanted." - Robin, Layla's dad