Alex
I am a professional teacher and have also founded a premium tutoring agency for high-level entrance exam preparation. I have a first-class degree in Chemistry and a PhD in Physical Organic Chemistry, Oxford - Edinburgh - Basel.
I love conveying my passion for the Sciences and Maths; teaching through analogy and the stories behind the facts. I aim to make lessons collaborative and engaging.
I have a PhD in Chemistry in a competitive research group under the head of Organic Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh.
Studying Chemistry provides knowledge in Maths, Biology, and Physics as well as Chemistry, and I like to use the overlap of these subjects to discuss the real-world applications of what is being learned.
Tutoring Experience
Professional teacher with over 14 years of experience tutoring GCSE (and equivalent), A-level (and equivalent), university level, entrance exams, and people doing adult exams.
GCSE, A-levels, and equivalents - 100+ students
- All exam boards covered
- An average of two grade improvements over 100+ students
- Homeschooling, including extra science lessons, extenuating circumstances, and resits
- Student coaching including university selection advice and career discussions
Entrance exams - 20+ students
- Oxford and Cambridge entrance exams with a 100% success rate
- Common entrance and exam-restricted school entrance tutoring with a high success rate
University level - 20+ students
- Taught high-level seminars, workshops, and practicals, including designing The University of Edinburgh organic chemistry practical experiments
- Assistance with essay writing and university coursework
- Exam revision support
Tutoring Approach
- I believe in teaching intuitive, background information that provides a good base for other knowledge.
- I have been praised for my method and extensive background knowledge.
- After the base knowledge has been established, the course-specific information is added on top.
- Teaching style is to each student.
| Languages | English (British) |
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| Availability | Weekends, Weekdays (all times) |
| References Available | On File |
Qualifications
| Edinburgh | 2021 | Doctorate | PhD - Physical Organic Chemistry |
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Alex's Feedback
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| Unpublished feedback (Usually negative) | 0 |
| Maths | |
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| Primary | £150 |
| Secondary | £150 |
| GCSE | £150 |
| Casual Learner | £150 |
| Chemistry | |
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| Primary | £150 |
| Secondary | £150 |
| GCSE | £150 |
| A-Level | £150 |
| University | £180 |
| Casual Learner | £150 |
| Biology | |
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| Primary | £150 |
| Secondary | £150 |
| GCSE | £150 |
| Casual Learner | £150 |
| Entrance Exams | |
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| Primary | £150 |
| Secondary | £150 |
| GCSE | £150 |
| A-Level | £150 |
| University | £200 |
| Casual Learner | £150 |