Tanisha Lohia

With over five years of private tutoring experience, I have taught students across KS3, 11+, GCSE and A Level, helping them build confidence, improve grades, and most importantly, genuinely enjoy learning. I specialise in maths and the sciences, particularly biology, which I studied at University College London, graduating with a First Class Master’s degree. My academic background allows me to teach with both depth and enthusiasm, especially in areas such as genetics and molecular biology, where I love bringing in fascinating real-world examples beyond the specification.

My teaching philosophy centres around understanding rather than memorisation. I strongly believe that students perform best when they truly understand why concepts work, not when they simply learn mark schemes by heart. Developing this deeper understanding leads to stronger long-term retention, greater confidence in exams, and a much more enjoyable learning experience overall. As someone who has always been passionate about maths and science, I aim to pass that enthusiasm on to every student I teach.

Lessons are highly interactive, structured, and tailored to the individual student. I adapt my teaching style depending on how each student learns best, ensuring lessons feel supportive, engaging, and productive. I often use virtual whiteboards, colour-coded notes, diagrams, and worked examples to make concepts easier to visualise and understand. I also encourage students to ask questions freely, including extra-curricular questions from personal interest, as curiosity is one of the best ways to strengthen learning.

For maths and science subjects, I focus equally on content understanding and exam application. A typical lesson usually begins with reviewing and explaining the topic the student wants to cover, often spending around 40 minutes breaking down concepts and demonstrating worked examples. We then move on to guided practice questions together before finishing with independent questions for the student to attempt themselves. This gradual progression helps students move from understanding to confidence and independent problem-solving.

Over the years, I have worked with more than 30 students, many of whom stayed with me throughout their GCSEs and A Levels because they enjoyed the lessons and found them genuinely helpful. My approach is always student-first: lessons are flexible, supportive, and designed entirely around what will benefit the student most on the day. I aim to create a calm and encouraging environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes, asking questions, and developing confidence in their abilities.