Online A-level Chemistry Tutor
A-Level Chemistry Tuition Delivered by Kevin Boyle Ph.D
I am a professional, full-time online A-Level chemistry tutor with over 15 years experience.
I have a proven track record working with students of different abilities and ambitions across the UK, with 50+ 5-Star Testimonials from happy clients.
I studied at Edinburgh University (1st class honours Chemistry degree and Organic Chemistry Ph.D) and at Imperial College (Masters with Research in Biomedical Science).
All tuition is tailored 100% to the specific A-level syllabus and to each individual student, with the emphasis firstly on understanding then study and exam technique.
As I only tutor A-Level Chemistry, I have gained an in-depth knowledge of the subject/exams and what is required to succeed – the fine details are essential for exams.
Online A-Level Chemistry Tutor - My Approach
Your goal is to get the best grade possible and as your chemistry tutor, that’s also my goal – we have to be exam and results focussed.
How do we do that? Of course, we focus on the chemistry, but that alone is not enough. We had to adopt an all-round approach; constantly work on your chemistry but also study methods, exam technique and even the psychology of exams.
I use my own revision notes for every topic and syllabus that took me years to create
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Understanding and learning
The first goal of our online chemistry classes is to further your understanding by simplifying the concepts.
Students are often confused and everything feels complicated. I became very good at simplifying complex university content, which I now apply in my tutoring sessions. Eventually, you’ll be wondering why you found it difficult in the first place.
We look at the content from different angles using a variety of methods until you understand it. I will also show you how to learn it to the highest level possible – understanding alone is not enough. Students often “kind of” know the content, which is no use.
We will use past papers extensively but in a variety of ways. We start with simple questions to compliment the theory then look at how to apply the same knowledge to more difficult examples.
I will give you my own revision notes and questions and access to full chemistry tutorials that took me years to write.
Study Skills and Exam Technique
We will look at how to study effectively and efficiently. This transformed my own grades at University, jumping around 20% between 1st year and my final exams.
So what do we look at? Interpreting questions, stopping “silly” mistakes, improving problem solving skills & study/revision methods, using past papers properly, writing good longer answers, challenging/monitoring yourself, managing time in exams, what to do when you get stuck on a question, plus more…
This will help you jump at least one grade and it is just as important as the Chemistry. Schools don’t help with this much.
Mindset
Students often struggle for confidence, fear exams and panic when faced with a difficult question (to varying degrees). Exams usually have very negative connotations, which will not help you one bit!
The aim is to get you thinking well, to put you in the best position possible on the exam day. The result is genuine confidence based on months of good work and results, so that you KNOW you will do well rather than hope. It’s a great feeling to have.
A few things we will look at….motivation and discipline (essential for long term studying/revision), developing composure and a logical mindset (essential for exams).
What to Expect from Online Chemistry Tuition
- Look at why you are not getting the results that you want
- Devise a plan and create goals for the next few weeks and longer-term
- Identify the topics and type of questions that you need the most help with
- Simplify the theory to give you a good understanding and knowledge
- Initially look at some simple questions to test you
- Work through chemistry past paper questions to make you exam-focused from the start
- Continuously work on your study and exam skills with the aim to boost confidence
- As the exams approach, become more focused on past papers
- Work on timing, improving written answers and how to become better at exams
- Make the student aware of the type of questions that are likely to come up in the exam
Online A-Level Chemistry Tutor
Skype or Zoom sessions:
- 1 hour £50
- 90 mins £70
- 2 hours £85
Face to Face Chemistry Tuition
Depending on location (usually around Surrey and London). Enquire for availability:
- 1 hour £50
- 90 mins £70
- 2 hours £85