QTS. 10+ Years Teaching/Tutoring Experience in A Level Chemistry and GCSE Sciences

I am a qualified science teacher (chemistry specialism) with 10+ years teaching and tutoring experience in A level chemistry and GCSE science.

I have worked in a number of different schools and have experience working with EAL and SEND students, as well as with students that have a vast range in ability and attainment.

I currently work in a sixth form college and teach A level chemistry, GCSE combined science and applied science. I started working at the college in the 24/25 academic year. The results for A level chemistry this year have shown the biggest percentage increase in A*-C grades across all A level subjects at the college. This has been a massive achievement for me (and for them)!

In addition, I also tutor students privately in GCSE science and A level chemistry. My longest standing student recently sat her GCSE in chemistry. Her subject knowledge and literacy in science markedly improved during the course of her tuition. As an example, she went from achieving 19% in a test on chemistry calculations in class (a 3 on the 9-1 scale), to 70% (an 8 on the 3-1 scale) when she retook the exam after our tuition. She recently received her GCSE results, and achieved an 8 in chemistry. My other students have also made similar progress and it has been a pleasure to help them reach their potential.

In terms of my own academic achievements, I have a distinction level Master`s degree in forensic science, which primarily focused on forensic chemistry. Prior to that, I achieved a 1st class degree in chemistry from the University of Sheffield.