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About Myself:
Welcome to my Page! I'm Tyrone. I'm glad you're here. Education can transform lives, and teachers help facilitate this. I speak from personal experience about this. My teachers did not see an academic career for me at school – and they did very little to help me change this. I was considered a low achiever and expected to be a plumber like my father. There is nothing wrong with plumbing; it just wasn't for me. If you've read this far, I hope you will continue as I map out my journey.
I left school with a list of low-grade GCSEs and 1 A-Level - yes, it was Biology! I had no hope of going to university with these grades, so I got my first job testing soil samples. Still determined to study science at university, I enrolled on several open university (OU) courses. I did well on the OU, which allowed me to study Immunology at King's College, London. I did this after spending three years as a medical laboratory assistant in the NHS, my second job.
After graduating from King's with a BSc degree and a fascination with cancer biology, I joined Newcastle University. I spent the next four years researching anti-cancer drugs' effects on DNA. I successfully developed novel ways to measure the level of anti-cancer drugs stuck to DNA. It was a great day when the Royal Society of Chemistry published my work. The Royal Society of Biology rewarded my academic and research experience with the Chartered Biologist status. Charted Biologist is the recognition of professional competence.
On returning home to Wales, I had my first taste of teaching 16 to 19-year-olds – and I loved it. However, teaching at Bridgend College was only for maternity cover, and my contract soon ended. My next position was with Loreal (yes, I am worth It) as a microbiologist. Loreal was great as it was a weekend position and allowed me to teach part-time at Gower College Swansea during the week.
I have spent the last 17 years teaching A-Level Biology at Gower College Swansea full time. During this time, I qualified as a teacher from the University of Wales with a PGCE. The Biology department is highly successful and renowned. The department has a 100% pass rate and grades well above the national average. I learned so much here about helping people with their education. It was where I saw firsthand how a teacher could facilitate the real transformational effects of education. I am proud to have helped so many students of varying abilities gain success in A-Level Biology.
Along with teaching at Gower College, I continued to tutor students privately. I started my tutoring business at Bridgend College and now tutor full-time online.
As your A-Level Biology tutor, I will use my vast teaching experience to guide you towards academic success. I strive to cultivate a nurturing and engaging learning environment where you can flourish.
Join me on this exciting educational journey, where we will unlock your potential and pave the way for a successful future.
My Approach to Teaching
Teachers and tutors may seem unnecessary nowadays because of Google and AI. The most valuable thing a teacher can do for their students is to teach them thinking skills. Students must analyse the information in questions to achieve high grades in A-Level Biology exams. It’s not just about memorising facts like what Google and AI can provide; it’s about understanding the underlying concepts. This, and other areas, is where I can offer my professional assistance.
To provide effective help, I customise my approach for each student. I communicate with students and their parents to identify the areas that need attention and create an initial plan for improvement. These plans are regularly reviewed to ensure they continue to address the student’s specific needs. I monitor students’ progress using questions, tests, and activities, making adjustments as necessary to keep them on track. I keep parents up to date with their son/daughter’s progress.
Now, let’s explore some of my other techniques and their importance.
Simplifying Biological Concepts:
Breaking down complex biological concepts into simpler parts makes them more accessible for students. This accessibility enables students to establish meaningful connections between what they have learned and what they are currently studying. These patterns help them link ideas from the entire syllabus, giving them the confidence to tackle extended answers, such as the 25-mark questions in the AQA or the 9-mark QER questions with the WJEC/Eduqas.
Active Learning and Feedback:
I adopt a holistic tutoring approach, focusing on active learning strategies combined with feedback. These strategies include: retrieval practice, puzzles, quizzes, spaced repetition, Socratic questioning, and CRIME (chunking, rehearsal, imagery, mnemonics, and elaboration).
Understanding Scientific Language:
Learning biology is akin to acquiring a new language. Throughout the A-Level Biology course, students encounter numerous scientific terms they must understand early on. To facilitate this, I teach students comprehension strategies and the meanings of biological terminology, allowing them to develop a deep understanding of biology and apply it effectively.
Exam Technique:
Mastering exam techniques is another crucial aspect to cover. Helping students comprehend exam questions and analyse data significantly improves their grades and confidence. This skill is vital for writing precise answers needed at A-Level. It can be challenging for students to develop this level of precision, often causing frustration. Therefore, I employ various activities to guide students in honing this critical ability.
Consistent Study Habits:
I emphasise the importance of consistency in studying to all my students. Even with ample assistance, improvement can be limited without personal dedication and regularity in studying biology. Transitioning from GCSE to A-Level Biology can be overwhelming for students due to the abundance of new concepts, words, and facts. This transition is often referred to as the “big step up.” Students may feel confused, frustrated, and disappointed when progress seems lacking or test results are unsatisfactory.
I teach my students that progress occurs incrementally through consistent effort and active learning strategies. With my guidance, their efforts will compound, leading to rapid advancement. This approach makes the learning process more enjoyable and less stressful. I focus on establishing solid foundations, good study habits, and providing support.
Embracing Failure and Mistakes:
My understanding of the struggle and the value of failure sets me apart as a tutor. Although failure can be discouraging, it is crucial for making improvements. With my guidance, I help students turn failures and mistakes into valuable learning experiences.
Ensuring accessibility to biology with all its complexities is paramount to me. My experience as an examiner and teacher and my diverse science background qualify me to provide the highest quality tuition. Creating a warm and friendly atmosphere in my lessons is essential to fostering an environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions, explore, and embrace their curiosity.
Learning should never be dull; instead, it should be an exciting journey of discovery and growth. To ensure success in A-Level biology, I infuse my teaching with engaging activities, relatable examples, and stories that captivate students’ interest.
My Experience
For more than 25 years, I have worked with thousands of students of different abilities to teach them A-Level Biology successfully. Throughout this experience, I have developed effective teaching and learning strategies tailored to each student’s needs. These strategies consistently empower my students to achieve high grades allowing them to move forward in their lives.
Teaching Experience:
Bridgend College:
Bridgend College is a college for further education in South Wales. I taught here for approximately a year, instructing students pursuing the veterinary nurse HND qualification. My subjects included anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and the practical aspects.
Gower College, Swansea:
Gower College is a large further education college located in Goresinun, Swansea. Over the past 17 years, I have taught A-Level Biology at this institution. The biology department is sizable, with over 300 students enrolled each year. As a department member, I have contributed to its success by ensuring student achievement, resulting in a 100% pass rate and grades that exceed the national average. In addition to teaching, I organised the British Biology Olympiad competition, served as the curriculum leader for GCSE science, and acted as a personal tutor, providing support to students.
Examination Board Experience:
Throughout my 25 years of teaching, I have taught the specifications of all UK exam boards, including WJEC and Eduqas. As a result, I have a comprehensive understanding of the requirements necessary to prepare students for their exams.
Moreover, I have worked as an examiner for the WJEC, Eduqas, and Edexcel exam boards. This experience as an examiner has equipped me with valuable skills and strategies in exam techniques, which I utilise with all my students to help them achieve high marks.
Research and Laboratory Experience:
A-Level Biology encompasses a significant practical component. I possess extensive experience in experimental biology, having worked as a microbiologist, an industrial chemist, and a research scientist.
Continual Professional Development (CPD):
I am a member of the Royal Society of Biology and the Chartered College of Teaching. These affiliations enable me to stay informed about the latest developments in education and biology.
Hello! I am a friendly, fun and dynamic tutor, ensuring that my lessons are bespoke to the needs of your child. All my tutoring is currently one to one, however, I am exploring the group tuition options. I tutor purely online, creating an immersive learning environment for your child to truly thrive. The lesson is run through Zoom to ensure that your child can see me and I can see them throughout the lesson. I use some whiteboard features for explaining concepts and I also use a programme to ensure that a range of interactive activities can be accessed by your child to progress learning. I am able to see everything that your child is doing on the screen, meaning I am able to keep them on track, identify misconceptions and progress their learning as they require it.
I am a fully qualified teacher, with experience in the classroom. Teaching in both Wales and England I am able to teach to both curriculums effectively and efficiently. With an in depth understanding of the requirements of both learning environments. Prior to teaching in a school environment I taught a variety of age ranges within the museum sector, accumulating an additional 4 years teaching experience. I have a Diploma in SEN Teaching, alongside classroom experiences working alongside children with ADHD and ASD, dyslexia and speech and communication delay, along with supporting children with mental health concerns.
In addition, I have experience of working with children to build upon their confidence, breaking down the negative relationship they may have with maths and rebuilding it in a positive manner. I am passionate about my subject and have plenty of tips and tricks to help your child succeed.
This is particularly successful in developing your child's confidence and skills at GCSE. Results day 2024 saw my students have 100% pass rate with Grade 4s or above. Many of my students improved by 2 or more grades by their exams.
A Costs Lawyer and PGCE Tutor with 20 years experience in all aspects of academia who teaches Law, Politics and English in Cardiff at GCSE, AS AS Undergraduate, Post Graduate level and English ESL to Chinese children online.
After graduating I secured a position with Eversheds for 8 years as a Costs Lawyer and bespoke tutor. The emphasis was on managing a team with responsibility for recovery of costs on behalf of large external clients, predominantly insurers and government departments as well as financial organisations.
From November 2007, I embarked upon my own private practice with a dual purpose of providing legal advice to clients along side structures and bespoke tutoring. This was followed by a decision to work on a consultancy basis, continuing as a costs lawyer focusing on claimant work and concentrating on my tutoring skills, enabling flexibility to work around family commitments.
I currently have a broad range of private professional clients whom I teach face to face and online whilst also maintaining a traditional student base. I specialise in Law, Politics and English and online tuition to Chinese students aged between 4 and 14.
I am married with two boys. I love the outdoors. I was a member of the Welsh Surf Lifesaving Association for over a decade and am a dedicated surfer. Full driving licence. Fluent in Welsh and English. Interested in all aspects of global politics, human rights and the environment.
French, Spanish, and English lessons in Cwmbran, UK.
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A solid track record of teaching online, especially with grammar and language, has led to successful support for students with dissertation and essay structure and writing.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE/RESPONSIBILITIES
External Mentor - Welsh Government/Cardiff University Masters in Education/NQT Programme
External Mentor – 5 years
ITT Course Tutor – 2 years
ITT Professional Tutor - 5 years
ITT Subject Adviser (Physical Education) - 14 years
Advanced Skills Teacher - 11 years
Head of Physical Education - 20 years
Physical Education Teacher – 30 years
Year5/6 Class teacher (Literacy/Numeracy) - 2 years
Teacher in PRU (Core sunjects) - 5 years
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
WJEC Exam Invigilator Course 4/5/19
Safeguarding Level 1 3/9/19
Team Teach 7/1/19
Supervising Food Safety Level 3 2/7/18
ECB Cricket Level 2 26/2/18
First Aid Course 28/11/17
WJEC GCSE PE Specification Course 22/11/18
Safeguarding Children Awareness course 10/10/16
My Maths (Primary) 1/9/16
P4C Foundation Level 1 15/9/16
WRU Rugby Referee Level 1 17/8/16
Team Teach (Child handling) Course 2014
Safer Recruitment Award 2013
Stonewall Homophobic Bullying Tutor 2013
I have over 7 years of experience working as a mathematics tutor in both school settings and private tuition, delivering high-quality maths support to students from Key Stage 2 to GCSE level.
My teaching has included both face-to-face and online lessons, allowing me to adapt to a range of learning needs and styles. I'm fully familiar with all major UK exam boards, including AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, WJEC, and OCR, and I tailor my lessons to match the specific requirements of each.
I also have strong experience working with students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including those with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences. I create patient, supportive, and structured learning environments where every student can feel confident and make progress.
Retired Head of Science with over 25 years experience of teaching WJEC syllabus. I provide iBooks for students and am experienced in using interactive Apps such as Google Classroom, Jamboard, Nearpod and teaching remotely.
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I have 4 months of experience online so I know what is needed of me and how to get the best out of my students. I also have a little sister in secondary school so I know what is required from the children.
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I offer online support to A Level PE students wishing to study sports related degree courses.
Poetry, Drama, and Ethics lessons in Pontypridd, UK.
I have worked in information technology and services for around 20 years with renowned IT companies and well versed with IT industry and business.
Elementary Maths lessons in Llantwit Major, UK.
Qualified science teacher with 3 years experience. Practicing as a biology teacher up to GCSE teaching the WJEC triple and double award curriculum. Also able to tutor in WJEC double and single applied sciences.
Sociology lessons in Pontypridd, UK.
Basic Maths lessons in Pontyclun, UK.
Over 13 years teaching experience in a variety of settings ranging from school to FE institutions. Currently teaching art and design based workshops at my home studio in South Wales to children and adults.
I have had many years experience tutoring geography at GCSE and A level as well as working as a Head of Geography. Students who I tutor consistently achieve well and those resitting AS papers have always improved their grade. I provide concise notes for all aspects of the course and focus on exam technique. I have 20 years experience of marking for GCSE.
Hello my name is Andrew and I'm a BA Honors Fine Art student at Cardiff Metropolitain Univeristy studying in my last year for honors degree. I am to progress into MA Fine Art in August and then go and to my PDGE in Secondary Education, carrying on from my previous experience working in education. I'm an rxperienced Educational Support Assistant working with ASN children at Secondary School covering basic level 1&2 for first and second year - ages 11-13 and moving onto National 3-5 and Higher, Advance Higher Level 6 and first two levels of degree or college at Level 7-8. I have checked and all my educational levels match with GCSE and A Levels but my understand it the level number may be different between Scotland and England. I myself have Visual Stress and Dylesxia and have benefited from a lot of free and paid software that I can pass onto other students who suffer from the same, along with my experience in support there are other options to reduce the stress of learning within these challenges.
