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Chemistry - go beyond appearances .
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So you have a goal, a treasured dream? Perhaps you'd love to work in science, tech, engineering or maths? But your chemistry is letting you down?
I'm a coach and tutor who loves to help individuals achieve their learning and life goals. I've helped my clients qualify for their chosen career paths – in dentistry, physiotherapy and chemistry. I tutor chemistry at iGCSE, IB level and A level – drawing on my background as a medical / science journalist and as an Oxford University chemist.
Chemistry is the study of electrons – and who gets to see one of those in everyday life? Perhaps that's why chemistry remains a mystery for many.
There are 11 basic ideas of chemistry you must master up to age 18 – and it's really common to get the wrong idea about one or more of these.
A big part of my job is to uncover the sources of your confusions, helping you understand clearly at a gut level – then you will naturally remember whatever you need on exam day.
My job is to turn the abstract into something you can see, hear, touch and even smell – and give you space to think out loud and explore and be curious.
Often we will start with real exam questions, and work back through the concepts ... fitting them together like lego bricks... this way you will safely arrive at the correct answers. This is the kind of deep learning that stays with you for years to come and you can trust in the examination hall, no matter how nervous you feel.
So write and tell me –
1. what is your goal and why is it important to you?
2. What exam course are you doing?
3. What obstacle do you need help overcoming?
I'm a coach and tutor who loves to help individuals achieve their learning and life goals. I've helped my clients qualify for their chosen career paths – in dentistry, physiotherapy and chemistry. I tutor chemistry at iGCSE, IB level and A level – drawing on my background as a medical / science journalist and as an Oxford University chemist.
Chemistry is the study of electrons – and who gets to see one of those in everyday life? Perhaps that's why chemistry remains a mystery for many.
There are 11 basic ideas of chemistry you must master up to age 18 – and it's really common to get the wrong idea about one or more of these.
A big part of my job is to uncover the sources of your confusions, helping you understand clearly at a gut level – then you will naturally remember whatever you need on exam day.
My job is to turn the abstract into something you can see, hear, touch and even smell – and give you space to think out loud and explore and be curious.
Often we will start with real exam questions, and work back through the concepts ... fitting them together like lego bricks... this way you will safely arrive at the correct answers. This is the kind of deep learning that stays with you for years to come and you can trust in the examination hall, no matter how nervous you feel.
So write and tell me –
1. what is your goal and why is it important to you?
2. What exam course are you doing?
3. What obstacle do you need help overcoming?
Extra information
We meet on Zoom, with support via Whatsapp / Line /Telegram/ email. Longer sessions can be arranged face-to-face in Prague.
The Royal Society of Chemistry in London says many students aged 11-18 have problems "getting" one or more of these 11 basic ideas of chemistry. So if you're confused – you're in good company! Tell me, would you like help with any of these:
1. States of matter
2. Particle theory
3. Changes of state (solid, liquid, gas)
4. Differences between elements, compounds and mixtures
5. Chemical reactions – what are they anyway?
6. Open and closed system chemistry – eg rusting, burning versus precipitation/dissolving.
7. Acids, bases and neutralisation
8. Stoichiometry
9. Chemical bonding
10. Thermodynamics
11. Chemical equilibria
The Royal Society of Chemistry in London says many students aged 11-18 have problems "getting" one or more of these 11 basic ideas of chemistry. So if you're confused – you're in good company! Tell me, would you like help with any of these:
1. States of matter
2. Particle theory
3. Changes of state (solid, liquid, gas)
4. Differences between elements, compounds and mixtures
5. Chemical reactions – what are they anyway?
6. Open and closed system chemistry – eg rusting, burning versus precipitation/dissolving.
7. Acids, bases and neutralisation
8. Stoichiometry
9. Chemical bonding
10. Thermodynamics
11. Chemical equilibria
Location
At teacher's location :
- Krasnojarská, Prague, Czechia
Online from Czech Republic
About Me
Science graduate, Cambridge-qualified English tutor and award-winning journalist. Empowers young people to achieve their dreams.
Tutoring experience
Academic tutor, KS3 science, English
After-school 1:1 tuition for students at Chinese bilingual schools who need help with science and English, whether for an imminent move to the UK or long-term plans to study in the UK/US.
• Biology KS3 for a Shanghai boy, age 12, whose dream is to study for his IBs in the USA.
• Biology KS3 for a girl aged 12, who is going to a UK boarding school from September 2022
• English writing 13+ (from CEFR A2 to B2) for a Beijing student, aged 12.
• Science camps at KS3 (July-Aug 2021, Biology (Mar-May 2022)
• Biology pre-exam tuition for iGCSE Biology (Edexcel).
• Sales/ lessons for English and science (KS1-KS3).
Includes these agency contracts
Holland Park Education, London-Shanghai Mar 2021 – Aug 2021
Scientia/ Sapiens Academy Sep 2021 – NOW
EAL tutor, Prague and online NOV 2016 – NOW
Fast results and exciting lessons for students aged 7 to 59.
• IELTS coaching for the son of a previous student, who followed my instructions to ace the speaking exam. He got the 7.0 score he needed to study IT at university.
• UK university entrance, 16+boarding school prep, for a Chinese Thai girl, who I had originally taught from age 9. She is now applying to study architecture in the UK and Canada.
• Writing skills for a Czech girl aged 10, self-taught from Netflix
• Science English conversation for a lawyer and various tech workers.
Includes these agency contracts
• Skrivanek Helped a radio reporter jump from A2 to B2 in 8 months. NOV 2016 – JUL 2017
• Caledonian Education. Sisters aged 6 and 9 were top of the class in 9 months. NOV 2016 – OCT 2017
• Spevacek Languages. Teen summer schools. Cambridge FCE preparation. MAR 2018 – MAY 2019
EAL tutor, Park Lane International School, Prague APR-JUN 2017
• Supporting two Year 10 newcomers to catch up on the KS4 Cambridge IGCSE curriculum.
Online EAL tutor 2013 – 2016
• Coached a Chinese girl with her Oxford University application to study Chemistry (successful); Levels A2 to C1. Current affairs and interview preparation for students from Asia and the Middle East.
Includes the following contract
Online EAL tutor, VICTORIA ENGLISH CENTRE, MELBOURNE APR 2015 – MAR 2016
Taught English in daily life and coping skills for overseas students from the Middle East and Asia.
EAL TUTOR, BANGKOK JUN 2012 – DEC 2014
After-school classes for Thai Chinese children aged 6–10, teens aged 14-16, and adults. All levels A1 – B2.
IELTS ACADEMIC WRITING TUTOR, IDP IN BANGKOK JUN-DEC 2012
Helped young Chinese Thais get a 6.0—7.0 as required by their chosen university. Taught 60-hour academic writing courses, including critical thinking and essays. Teens – Saturday crash courses to achieve B1 level.
EAL TUTOR, UNIQUE LEARNING INSTITUTE, MANZANILLO, MEXICO NOV 2011 – MAY 2012
Teaching adults 1:1 and small groups. Maximised comprehensible input through TPR (Total Physical Response), TPRS (teaching proficiency through reading and stories), and extensive reading for pleasure.
PRIVATE TUTOR, SCIENCE AND MATHS SEP 1994 – APR 1995
GCSE maths and chemistry to A level. One girl achieved a GCSE at grade C, becoming the first person in her family to pass a maths exam, and qualifying her to train as a physiotherapist. An A-level student, who had recently lost her father, gained an A grade in chemistry, allowing her to pursue her dream career as a dentist.
Tutoring experience
Academic tutor, KS3 science, English
After-school 1:1 tuition for students at Chinese bilingual schools who need help with science and English, whether for an imminent move to the UK or long-term plans to study in the UK/US.
• Biology KS3 for a Shanghai boy, age 12, whose dream is to study for his IBs in the USA.
• Biology KS3 for a girl aged 12, who is going to a UK boarding school from September 2022
• English writing 13+ (from CEFR A2 to B2) for a Beijing student, aged 12.
• Science camps at KS3 (July-Aug 2021, Biology (Mar-May 2022)
• Biology pre-exam tuition for iGCSE Biology (Edexcel).
• Sales/ lessons for English and science (KS1-KS3).
Includes these agency contracts
Holland Park Education, London-Shanghai Mar 2021 – Aug 2021
Scientia/ Sapiens Academy Sep 2021 – NOW
EAL tutor, Prague and online NOV 2016 – NOW
Fast results and exciting lessons for students aged 7 to 59.
• IELTS coaching for the son of a previous student, who followed my instructions to ace the speaking exam. He got the 7.0 score he needed to study IT at university.
• UK university entrance, 16+boarding school prep, for a Chinese Thai girl, who I had originally taught from age 9. She is now applying to study architecture in the UK and Canada.
• Writing skills for a Czech girl aged 10, self-taught from Netflix
• Science English conversation for a lawyer and various tech workers.
Includes these agency contracts
• Skrivanek Helped a radio reporter jump from A2 to B2 in 8 months. NOV 2016 – JUL 2017
• Caledonian Education. Sisters aged 6 and 9 were top of the class in 9 months. NOV 2016 – OCT 2017
• Spevacek Languages. Teen summer schools. Cambridge FCE preparation. MAR 2018 – MAY 2019
EAL tutor, Park Lane International School, Prague APR-JUN 2017
• Supporting two Year 10 newcomers to catch up on the KS4 Cambridge IGCSE curriculum.
Online EAL tutor 2013 – 2016
• Coached a Chinese girl with her Oxford University application to study Chemistry (successful); Levels A2 to C1. Current affairs and interview preparation for students from Asia and the Middle East.
Includes the following contract
Online EAL tutor, VICTORIA ENGLISH CENTRE, MELBOURNE APR 2015 – MAR 2016
Taught English in daily life and coping skills for overseas students from the Middle East and Asia.
EAL TUTOR, BANGKOK JUN 2012 – DEC 2014
After-school classes for Thai Chinese children aged 6–10, teens aged 14-16, and adults. All levels A1 – B2.
IELTS ACADEMIC WRITING TUTOR, IDP IN BANGKOK JUN-DEC 2012
Helped young Chinese Thais get a 6.0—7.0 as required by their chosen university. Taught 60-hour academic writing courses, including critical thinking and essays. Teens – Saturday crash courses to achieve B1 level.
EAL TUTOR, UNIQUE LEARNING INSTITUTE, MANZANILLO, MEXICO NOV 2011 – MAY 2012
Teaching adults 1:1 and small groups. Maximised comprehensible input through TPR (Total Physical Response), TPRS (teaching proficiency through reading and stories), and extensive reading for pleasure.
PRIVATE TUTOR, SCIENCE AND MATHS SEP 1994 – APR 1995
GCSE maths and chemistry to A level. One girl achieved a GCSE at grade C, becoming the first person in her family to pass a maths exam, and qualifying her to train as a physiotherapist. An A-level student, who had recently lost her father, gained an A grade in chemistry, allowing her to pursue her dream career as a dentist.
Education
Oxford University, St Catherine's College, Chemistry, BA Hons 1993. MA 1995.
Cambridge University – CELTA (certificate in English language teaching to adults). International House Chiang Mai 2011.
Cambridge University – CELTA (certificate in English language teaching to adults). International House Chiang Mai 2011.
Experience / Qualifications
8 years teaching English including IELTS writing preparation in Bangkok.
8 years tutoring in writing / business writing / personal branding
20 years of writing about medicine / science.
8 years tutoring in writing / business writing / personal branding
20 years of writing about medicine / science.
Age
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
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Duration
60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in
English
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