Rachel

I am a qualified and experience teacher and examiner with over 15 years of classroom teaching in mainstream, independent and selective grammar schools. I have also taught abroad in a British International School in Spain for two years. Biology is my specialism, having most recently worked as a teacher for 9 years at a top independent girls’ school, where I have a proven track record of my students achieving outstanding results.

I tutor GCSE and A Level Biology, either online via google meet or in person at my house in S10. I specialise in AQA exam board, but have also taught OCR A for A Level and Edexcel iGCSE previously.

My teaching style is friendly and engaging, and my lessons are tailored to each student's individual needs.
I use retrieval practice techniques such as low-stakes quizzes alongside interleaving different topics to strengthen memory retention and improve recall.
I focus on building exam confidence and developing exam technique through model answers, live marking using real mark schemes and guidance on how to approach unfamiliar exam questions.
I like to incorporate visual aids including diagrams, mind maps and animations.

I can also
- give advice on different revision strategies to make revision more effective.
- assist with practical-based questions and writing up laboratory reports as I have carried out the required practicals myself with students in the classroom.
- develop essential Science Skills including writing practical methods, evaluating conclusions, calculations, interpreting data and answering extended-response questions.
- For A Level students, I also help with essay-writing skills for Paper 3.
- I also have experience supporting students applying for competitive university courses such as Medicine/Oxbridge, having previously led a school Medical Society and assisted with interview preparation.

If you would like to discuss further and see how I can help you make progress in Biology, just get in touch :)