Claire

Highly experienced chemistry teacher and tutor.

Update April 2025
I am currently fully booked until the end of June; however, I am now taking bookings for the next academic year starting in September 2025 for students who will be in Y11, 12 or 13. Exact session days and times can be finalised once students have their timetables for next term.

I can also offer sessions during the school/college summer holidays. This may be to consolidate this year’s work or to get ahead for next year.

If you will be going into Y11, 12 or 13 in the next academic year, you are very welcome to contact me at any time.
I can answer any questions that you may have and arrange a free initial trial session if you wish.

Sessions take place via Zoom.
The majority of the students I work with have a regular session at the same time each week; however, if you need a more flexible approach then I am happy to discuss possible options.

Details of content
I am able to offer tuition for the chemistry A level specifications for the following exam boards:
OCR A, OCR B, AQA, Edexcel and Edexcel International A level.

At GCSE level I offer chemistry sessions for:
AQA - Separate sciences and the Trilogy specification
EDEXCEL - GCSE and IGCSE

I am currently based both in Warwickshire and East Yorkshire.
Having qualified at the University of Manchester, I taught chemistry GCSE and A level (and also physics GCSE) full time until December 2016, since when I have worked as a self-employed private tutor. I also currently work in a large school as an exam invigilator.
I have a very strong knowledge of the subject material and what needs to be done to hit those exam marking points. I have a very supportive and friendly personality and aim to put students at ease.

Tutoring Experience

I am a very experienced teacher, having taught chemistry in schools from Y7 to A2 level plus GCSE physics for many years, and been a head of department (chemistry).

Chemistry teaching has included:
GCSE CHEMISTRY
AQA GCSE (separate sciences and combined science trilogy courses)
EDEXCEL GCSE chemistry
EDEXCEL IGCSE chemistry

A LEVEL CHEMISTRY
OCR (both A and B specifications)
AQA
EDEXCEL A-level
EDEXCEL International A-level

I have up to date knowledge of the current specifications.

Since December 2016 I have tutored many students individually. Due to demand I am only tutoring Y11, 12 & 13 students via zoom sessions at the current time.

Alongside my academic teaching, I have also held senior pastoral roles in school (Head of Year, Head of Key Stage and Assistant Head - Pastoral).

Tutoring Approach

My priority is always to address the individual needs of the students and to build up their confidence. I can be very flexible and adaptable as to what is required whether it be help with a specific topic, working systematically through the specification, suggesting a variety of revision techniques, practising exam questions or all of these.

I strongly recommend doing some set work between sessions to consolidate what we have covered or to prepare ahead for the next session. I can also mark work electronically if required. I am also available between sessions via email or text if the student has any queries.

I am extremely approachable, friendly and supportive and aim to help students feel at ease so that they are not afraid to 'have a go', tell me if they do not understand and, hopefully, enjoy the sessions.

My first session is free of charge and will usually include a discussion of your specific requirements and aims of the sessions plus some introductory teaching on a topic of your choosing to see if you feel you would like to go ahead. We might also look at some questions together in this session.