Here are some details of our services and fees. All our tutees have free access to our ask an expert service. Please do get in touch if you have any questions about your needs.
AS and A-level Biology tutoring and equivalent (e.g. International A-level)
One-to-one and online A-level biology tutoring: £80 per hour session
Online A-level biology tutor sessions for pairs: £100 per hour (£50 each) You can connect with a friend, or I can pair you up with someone. You can connect from the same computer, or different computers).
We also run weekly online masterclass sessions for A-level biology: £35 per hour session (maximum 6 per session) – see the schedules for year 12 topics and year 13 topics.
We are experienced with all A-level Biology exam boards including AQA, Edexcel, Salters Nuffield, OCR, Eduqas etc. We also cater for International A-level and equivalent qualifications (e.g. IB and Pre-U). Sessions are flexible to your needs, but we specialise in exam technique, application questions, data interpretation and “thinking like a scientist” (more information here). We also have experience in preparing students for UCAT and competitions such as the British Biology Olympiad (BBO).
GCSE Maths, GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry, GCSE Physics, Combined Science and equivalent (e.g. IGCSE, Functional skills level 2)
One-to-one and online GCSE tutoring: £55 per hour session
We also offer an online GCSE masterclass small group sessions: £25 per hour session (maximum 6 per session)
All exam boards covered, including AQA, OCR and Pearson/Edexcel. All our tutees have free access to our ask an expert service.
Mentoring for undergraduate, postgraduate and academics in Life sciences / Biosciences
£80 per hour, which includes any work done around our sessions.
Including dissertation/ PhD thesis planning and proof reading. And one-to-one help preparing for your Viva.
Critical Thinking and Critical Analysis
£80 per hour, which includes any work done around our sessions.
I can help you develop critical thinking skills, allowing you to evaluate evidence in academic papers, and put together a scientific argument based on evidence “for” or “against”. We can also help with proof- reading, essay structuring and preparing for reflective reviews. Often vocational scientific careers in the NHS or working with animals require these skills in “thinking like a scientist” and we can help.
Preparation for vocational and aptitude tests
£80 per hour, which includes any work done around our sessions.
including UCAT, QTS, BMAT, GMAT, employer’s psychometric tests, and drug calculations for NHS staff including nurse prescribers and NMPs.
Confidence building sessions in maths and numeracy for adult learners (up to GCSE level)
£55 per hour, which includes any work done around our sessions.
Including preparation for job skills tests, GCSE maths equivalency tests courses such as Functional Skills level 1 and level 2 Maths, and help with maths anxiety and refresher courses for all ages 🙂
Academic coaching (please click for more information).
Please get in touch to discuss your needs.
Ask an expert
Ask an expert is our Q&A help service via text, email, Teams or Whatsapp, designed to provide personal support and assistance around your taught lessons at school or home education (home schooling).
Subscription is £25 per month
Ask an expert is free for all our one-to-one and masterclass tutees.
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One-to-one and online tutoring in German; one-to-one and online tutoring in Italian.
A-level German tutoring and equivalent (e.g. International, IB)
£80 per hour
We offer one-to-one and online tutoring in A-level German. We cover all exam boards,
including Pearson Edexcel, AQA and WJEC. We are also experienced in International A-levels
and IB German. Our sessions are flexible to your needs and include exam technique,
guidance on essay writing, speaking practice, help with grammar, and building vocabulary.
German or Italian tutoring at GCSE level
£80 per hour
Our one-to-one, online tutoring sessions for GCSE German or GCSE Italian are tailored to
your needs, but with a focus on exam technique. We practise listening, reading, speaking
and writing, usually with a focus on boosting confidence and fluency in speaking, as well as
building vocabulary and help with grammar.
German or Italian tutoring for adult learners
£55 per hour
Our one-to-one, online tutoring sessions for adult learners of German or Italian of any level.
Whether you are a beginner, or already have some knowledge of the language, our sessions
are totally flexible to your requirements. Our sessions can focus on whatever you wish to
develop (e.g. German or Italian for business, travel, reconnecting with family).
German or Italian tutoring for couples (friends, family, partners, colleagues)
£60 per hour
Friendly, supportive online tutoring sessions for adults to learn together. The sessions are
tailored to what you both want to learn in a relaxed and fun way.
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Pro bono and pay what you can afford places
Every year we have a small number of free (pro bono) and pay what you can afford places for bright, motivated students who may not otherwise be able to afford tutoring. Please get in touch (or ask your school or college to reach out) to enquire about these places.
Home schooling / home education
We have built long-term relationships with a lot of home-educated tutees over the years. Practically, we can work with your child for a “break” from school, or even an entire GCSE of A-level. We’ve even invigilated online exams for students with severe anxiety. We can also help with transition back into school where appropriate. Every child is different, so please get in touch to discuss your needs.
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Other services
Discounted rates for group sessions. Contract work considered. Please get in touch to discuss your needs
All tutoring is delivered from our home in Woolton village, or online via Teams etc.
Please get in touch if you have any questions.