Riyana Hirani

I have 3 years of experience tutoring GCSE Biology in a one-to-one and group setting and I am currently studying Biology at the University of Bath. I want to help students discover their own learning style and find revision methods that work for them, making Biology feel less stressful and more manageable.

My lessons are typically 1 hour long and are tailored to each student's individual needs, whether they need help understanding a difficult topic, preparing for an upcoming exam or improving their exam technique. I like to keep lessons interactive rather than simply talking through content, using clear explanations, diagrams, active recall, quizzes and exam-style questions to help students understand and apply what they have learnt. Typically I would start off by assessing how much knowledge the student already has and work on filling in the gaps and then reinforce this knowledge with exam style questions and practice papers.

I also encourage students to ask questions and work through problems themselves, as I want them to become confident and independent learners rather than rely on memorising answers. We can identify areas they find challenging and build these into future lessons, while regularly revisiting previous topics to help strengthen their understanding and retention.

My goal is to create a friendly, supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes and learning at their own pace. I want every student to leave each lesson feeling more confident in Biology and with a clearer idea of how to approach their own revision.