Melissa U.

Lower Level: Maths, Science. Biology, Chemistry and Physics GCSE: Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Combined Science A-Level(IB): Chemistry Exam Board Experience (GCSE): AQA, Edexel, OCR Exam Board Experience (AS/A-Level): AQA, OCR Languages: Italian (native), English (professional) SND Experience: none Preferred student age group: GCSE (year 9 - year 11) About me: I am a Placement year Chemical Engineering student and I was born in Italy. I have 4 years of experience tutoring mainly GCSE students. I love to play sports such as athletics; I love to listen and play music, predominately the piano; I love anime GCSEs grades in 2018 GCSE Combined Science: 7-7 GCSE Mathematics: 7 GCSE English Language: 5 GCSE English Literature: 7 A Levels grades in 2020 A Level Chemistry: A A Level Mathematics: B A Level Psychology: A A Level Italian (native): A* BEng Chemical Engineering (with Industrial Placement): First class achieved

I am a friendly, patient and enthusiastic tutor with over 1,000 hours of tutoring experience, supporting students across a wide range of ages and abilities. I specialise in Maths and the Sciences, including Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and have experience teaching across different exam boards. I focus on breaking difficult concepts down into simple, manageable steps and adapting my teaching style to suit each individual student. My lessons are interactive and supportive, with a strong focus on building confidence, improving exam technique and helping students understand the reasoning behind their answers. I aim to create a relaxed environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes and developing their skills. I am currently studying Biomedical Sciences at Brunel University London, where my degree has allowed me to develop a strong understanding of biology, chemistry and the wider biomedical sciences. Before university, I studied Maths, Physics and Chemistry at A-Level at King’s College Taunton, giving me a strong academic foundation across both mathematics and the sciences. Alongside my own education, I have gained over 1,000 hours of tutoring experience, working with students across a wide range of ages, abilities and academic levels. I have taught Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, supporting students from KS2 and KS3 through to GCSE, IGCSE and A-Level. I have also worked with students preparing for the 11+ and have experience adapting lessons for students who require additional support or a different approach to learning. I have taught students following several major UK examination boards, including AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas. This has given me a good understanding of the differences between specifications, assessment styles and mark schemes. I place particular emphasis on exam technique, applying knowledge to unfamiliar questions and helping students understand exactly what examiners are looking for. My tutoring approach is centred around making challenging concepts easier to understand. I break topics down into manageable steps, regularly check understanding and use practice questions to identify and address gaps in knowledge. I adapt my teaching to the individual student rather than using the same approach for everyone, whether they are aiming to secure the fundamentals, improve their confidence or work towards the highest grades. In addition to tutoring, I have experience working with young people as a Summer Sports Camp Coach at King’s College Taunton. This strengthened my communication, leadership and motivational skills and taught me how to keep young people engaged while maintaining a positive and supportive environment. Together, my academic background and extensive tutoring experience have given me the skills to support students effectively and help them make meaningful academic progress.

I am currently studying Law at University and have over a year of tutoring experience. I find it really rewarding to help students achieve their greatest potential and enjoy tutoring. Reaping the benefits and seeing students improve is such a lovely experience to witness. I am currently studying for my bachelors degree in Law at the University of Birmingham and I have A-levels in Law, English Literature and Criminology. I achieved 8s in both English Language & Literature at GCSE, furthering this to A-level. I enjoy essay-based subjects!

Hello! My name is Leah, and I'm here to help you smash your study goals! As a Law and Advanced Spanish university student, I love helping others connect with the Spanish language. I have extensive experience tutoring students (both children and adults) from basic grammar up to GCSEs and professional conversational fluency during my A-Levels. I have also successfully tutored English Literature and English Language up to and including GCSE level, and am confident I can strengthen your knowledge and lead you to exam victory! Additionally, my background in sports coaching for SEN individuals has equipped me with the skills to adapt my teaching style to your unique goals and learning pace. I look forward to working with you! I am currently a student at the University of Exeter studying Law and Spanish, having just completed my first year with a high 2:1 (68% overall). Notably, I achieved a 68% in Advanced Spanish, a challenging 'Year 3' level module. Previous Qualifications: GCSE: (AQA) Spanish - Grade 9 (A*) (AQA) English Language - Grade 9 (A*) (AQA) English Literature - Grade 9 (A*) (AQA) Biology - Grade 8 (A*) (AQA) Chemistry - Grade 8 (A*) (AQA) Physics - Grade 9 (A*) (AQA) Drama - Grade 9 (A*) (AQA) History - Grade 8 (A*) (AQA) Music - Grade 8 (A*) (AQA) Further Mathematics - Grade 8 (A*) (Edexcel) Mathematics - Grade 9 (A*) A-Levels: (AQA) Spanish - A (Edexcel) English Literature - A (Edexcel) Economics - A