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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.
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I taught English as a second language for 3 years Swaziland (Eswatini) in the lower high school.
Have been playing the piano all my life, all styles.
Hi!, I'm an engineering graduate and currently following master's degree in Swansea University, United Kingdom.
I guide the students to achieve their maximum individual potential and score the best marks possible in school, achieve your dream results and eventually get into your desired uni course.
Over my years of teaching, I’ve learnt that at any point, students may be unable to grasp important concepts in school which can lead them to fall behind, as they lack the basic foundation to build knowledge on. However, through effective mentoring and tutoring, I believe every student has the potential to improve, as we get them back on the right track while also aiming to accelerate their knowledge.
Part of my services include:
- All the lessons/paper discussions/revision/Lab practical discussion will be covered from A-Z so that any student can understand and apply concepts without time consuming.
- Free initial consultation where I will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the student as well as tailor a course plan adapting to the student’s learning style and personality.
- Provide them with a rich selection of notes combined with both materials I have found over the years as well as notes I have written myself.
- Working with parents to achieve student's ambitions and goals by providing up to date notes on the student’s progress upon request.
- An after class, easy to access communication between tutor and students via number and email.
- Homework is expected to be sent in by the previous day for me to mark and clarify any mistakes.
- Class can be recorded for future viewing if requested.
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I have been teaching geography for almost 30 years, from KS3 to A level. More recently I have been working as a fieldwork tutor with a particular interest in guiding students with their A level NEAs. I have also worked as an examiner with the WJEC.
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Experienced and sympathetic to each student's/child's needs.
Experienced examination marker at GCSE level.
Good pass rate especially with under achieving students.
YCL is a specialist tuition service for children and adults who speak languages other than English.
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We offer Maths tuition for children up to 14 yrs old.
We are a small, local service operating from a city centre location but also through local primary schools. We are a specialist and professional service employing ONLY qualified, experienced teachers.
I am O. Chinanu Ezinwanyi, a current female post-graduate student of University of Swansea studying Msc in Chemical Engineering. I gained my university degree in Chemical Engineering( www.*** ) at University of Port Harcourt. I also obtained a post-innovative diploma degree in petroleum geosciences at Laser Petroleum Geoscience Centre, Rumuodara Port Harcourt where I was exposed to geological and petroleum softwares like Eclipses, MBAL, SAPPHIR, Petrel and Prosper. I reside at 94 Rhyddings Terrace, Brymill Swansea SA2 0DS.
I was opportune to work for Gottes Engineering Services Limited as a Chemical Analyst Engineer where I analyze samples collected from water and soil, prepared reports, wrote technical papers for test and participated with other engineers to conduct analyses and interpret results.
During my military Service(NYSC), I was privilege to teach Mathematics, Further mathematics and Physics in senior classes of which I prepared them for internal and external examination.
I have the ability to work with little/no supervision and to develop relevant skills on the job. I am highly motivated, adaptable, perceptive and organized. I have effective communication and problem solving skill.
I strongly believe that I will be granted a chance in your reputable organisation as a part-time applicant and I am anticipating your positive responses.
I am currently studying as an undergraduate for a Mathematics degree at the University of Bath. I have achieved A*s in Maths and Further Maths at A-Level (WJEC) and in Maths, Maths Numeracy and a distinction in additional maths at GCSE level (WJEC), so am able to cover A-Level and GCSE content for students studying for these awards, but, in addition, am happy with tutoring maths to any students who are in KS3, KS2 or KS1. My tutorials would be focused on initially explaining or revising a concept, going through some questions related to that topic, with explanation as to how it should be solved and checking the student understands the concept by looking at another question related to that concept and asking the student to attempt the question or to explain how they would attempt to solve the question. In between tutorial sessions, questions of varying levels of difficulty would be given to the students for them to attempt, and these questions would then be marked when they are handed in, ideally around the time of the next tutorial session, and feedback would be given to the student surrounding those questions, with potentially more questions given for consolidation if the concept remains difficult to grasp. Questions and open discussions are ideal to ensure that topics are fully understood, and tutorials would ensure that students feel comfortable to ask about anything they might be having difficulty with.
Opting out of schools was to enable me to focus on my vocation- to teach. I have never needed to advertise as a local tutor as word of mouth recommendations have been constant and consistent. I have undertaken courses and I follow the National Curriculum in detail.
I teach from Ks2 up to Ks4 in English Language English Literature Mathematics and Numeracy
my approach is friendly and Informal- for children learn best when they are safe relaxed and not under pressure. To date I have had 315 students spend from 1-6 years with me. I ensure I work alongside the school and their current topics/ subjects so my pupils have an extra support. My aim is to help children learn and to help them find the confidence and self belief to achieve the best exam results possible. I do half termly tests to consolidate learning regularly. Each child has individual IEP that caters specifically for them- with differentiation where needed. Each lesson is evaluated in detail and records available for parents at any time. More recently I have been using Teams as a platform for online learning in addition to face to face lessons- this is something I will maintain - accessibility for students and parents alike is paramount and any method that improves communication is a good thing! 1-2-1 Tutoring- says what it does on the tin. Just your child and me during our lessons- my only prerequisite is that they humour me by sniggering at my very bad jokes! . Learning should be fun and my personal approach to teaching/ tutoring works. At gcse the pupils through my hands ( working hard at school also of course) average a 96% Grades A-C in English Lit English Lang as well as Mathematics and Numeracy. :)
please note- the reason I cannot travel is the sheer amount of lessons I have after school. For older students or adult learners travel would be possible but not after 3 pm which is when most of my lessons take place
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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 am a friendly and appoachable teacher. I am patient with pupils and develop a good working relationship. I am motivated by success and always strive to get the best out of my pupils. I have 10 year experience teaching, I have taught all 3 sciences to GCSE level and biology to A2. My rates are £30 an hour but that includes travel to your home, a fully comprehensive set of notes and extensive past paper questions and marking. I hope to hear from you if you have any further questions, David
I’ve been a teacher for 20 years teaching primary age. I specialise in Early Literacy and Numeracy Skills and the Foundation Phase. I’m able to tutor up to age 11 £30 for initial assessment, £15 half an hour and £25 an hour.
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PPE was founded in 2011 to support teaching and learning and to champion the collective voice so as to empower minority groups to be heard.
As a tuition provision there are several tutors across different key stages and subjects on our FB page and we also offer a free Ask My Tutor service for any homework related questions besides free taster lessons and free resources on our page and upon request.
Above all else, as a community we are passionate about teaching and learning and look forward to new students all the time. Please feel free to get in touch to find out how we may be able to help you exceed your learning expectations.
My name is Joanna. I currently work in a large secondary school where I teach KS3 science, GCSE double in chemistry, physics, and biology. I teach triple Biology, and A level biology. I have also marked for the WJEC and tutored both in person and online. I have also gone through common entrance papers and iGCSE papers in online tutoring.
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