Meet our A-Level tutors

I am Mr. Majid S, Chemistry Teacher at the German International School Beirut, with 30 years of experience teaching Chemistry at the secondary level (Grades 10, 11 and 12). I have a great passion for Chemistry and for helping students develop strong scientific understanding, problem-solving skills, and confidence.

I teach and support students preparing for GCSE, IGCSE and A-Level Chemistry, with particular emphasis on developing the knowledge, analytical skills, mathematical techniques, and examination strategies required for success. I also have two years of direct experience teaching A-Level students.

My extensive experience teaching international Chemistry curricula has given me a strong understanding of the level and style of questions students encounter in external examinations. A-Level and IB Chemistry share considerable common ground in both content and problem-solving skills, and throughout my teaching I regularly use carefully selected questions and problems from previous A-Level examinations because of their relevance, quality, and similarity to the skills required in other rigorous international Chemistry programmes.

This experience allows me to help A-Level students not only understand Chemistry but also learn how to approach examination questions effectively. I can support students with challenging calculations, structured questions, data analysis, practical and experimental concepts, interpretation of graphs and results, organic reaction pathways, and the application of chemical principles to unfamiliar situations.

I am also passionate about computer programming and the use of technology in education, and I integrate technology and interactive resources into my teaching whenever they can make difficult concepts clearer and learning more engaging.

My approach is based on identifying each student's difficulties, strengthening any weak foundations, and then progressively developing the skills needed to tackle more demanding examination questions with confidence. Past-paper practice is an important part of this process, helping students become familiar with question styles, command words, time management, and the level of precision expected in their answers.

Whether a student needs help understanding a particular topic, strengthening calculation and problem-solving skills, revising the full course, or preparing intensively for upcoming GCSE, IGCSE or A-Level examinations, I am ready to provide structured and personalised support.

I strongly believe that Chemistry can be both understandable and enjoyable. When concepts are taught clearly and students are shown how ideas connect, their confidence increases, their examination performance improves, and they begin to appreciate Chemistry as a fascinating scientific discipline.

I look forward to helping GCSE, IGCSE and A-Level Chemistry students develop their knowledge, improve their examination technique, and work towards achieving their full potential through engaging and interactive learning sessions.

Claire’s teaching experience spans 35 years, initially as an English and Drama teacher and from 2008 onwards as an A Level Psychology teacher and personal tutor. Claire has taught GCSE and A Level Psychology in schools and colleges in the UK. She also has a lot of experience as a one-to-one tutor, particularly online (remote) teaching.

Claire works freelance as a resource writer and online tutor teaching groups and individual students in the UK and from across the globe e.g., Vietnam, Switzerland, Hong Kong, China. Claire has written a range of revision resources for GCSE and A Level students for companies such as Save My Exams and tutor2u.

Claire’s lessons are tailor-made to suit each student: they consist of lots of fast-paced activities, quizzes and games all designed to embrace the full range of learning styles, as well as in-depth exam work, unpacking questions and working on embedding critical thinking into exam answers.

Claire is a keen amateur figure skater: when she’s not teaching she is to be found in the middle of a freezing cold ice rink trying to perfect the toe loop jump and other terrifying skating elements!

Claire still loves teaching (even after all these years) and is very much looing forward to meeting you and contributing to your journey through the wonderful world of Psychology.

Shanze is an academic tutor with over four years of experience supporting students across IB, AP, A Levels, IGCSE, and SAT/ACT. She holds a Bachelor of Science with Honors from New York University and has worked with students in US, UK, Canada, and China.

She tutors a wide range of subjects, including Mathematics, English, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Business and Psychology along with academic writing, research skills, and standardized test preparation. Her philosophy centers on breaking down challenging concepts into steps that feel intuitive, manageable, and genuinely understandable. Many of her students have raised their scores by more than 60%, often surpassing their own expectations.

Shanze also encourages students and parents to think intentionally about academic goals and long term growth. By aligning expectations and creating an open line of communication, she aims to make tutoring a collaborative experience that supports students beyond classroom.

Mahesh B is an experienced A Level Physics educator and International Examiner with over a decade of full-time teaching experience. He has taught students from different countries and academic backgrounds, helping them develop a strong understanding of Physics while preparing them systematically for their examinations.

Mahesh teaches Cambridge International (CAIE) A Level Physics and Pearson Edexcel International A Level Physics. His experience with both examination boards allows him to understand the differences in syllabus structure, question styles, assessment requirements and examination expectations. He adapts his lessons according to the student's specific specification rather than using the same approach for every exam board.

Alongside teaching, Mahesh works as a Cambridge International A Level Physics Examiner and Pearson Edexcel A Level Physics Examiner. His examining experience gives him first-hand exposure to mark schemes, assessment criteria and student responses. Having assessed examination answers, he has developed a clear understanding of the areas where students commonly lose marks and the level of explanation, working and reasoning expected in different types of questions.

He brings this examiner experience directly into his tutoring. Students learn not only how to arrive at the correct answer but also how to approach an examination question, show their working clearly, explain their reasoning, use appropriate units and present answers in a way that addresses the requirements of the question.

His teaching approach is centred on understanding Physics rather than memorising formulas. He breaks down difficult concepts into simpler ideas and then helps students apply those concepts through numerical problems, diagrams, real-world examples and exam-style questions. Particular attention is given to topics that students find challenging and to developing the mathematical and analytical skills required for A Level Physics.

A significant part of his teaching involves past-paper practice and examination preparation. Rather than simply working through large numbers of questions, Mahesh encourages students to understand why a particular approach works, identify patterns in questions, recognise common errors and learn from their mistakes. This helps students become more confident when they encounter unfamiliar problems in examinations.

Mahesh also provides individualised one-to-one online tutoring to students worldwide. He has worked with students from diverse educational backgrounds and adapts the pace, depth and teaching style according to each student's needs. Whether a student is struggling with fundamental concepts, looking to improve their examination technique or preparing for high grades, lessons are structured around their individual areas of difficulty.

In addition to teaching, Mahesh has worked as a Physics content developer with Revision Village and Pamoja, contributing to the development of educational and learning resources. This experience has strengthened his ability to explain Physics clearly and create structured, student-friendly learning material.

His online lessons are interactive and highly visual, making use of digital writing, simulations, animations, illustrations and real-world applications wherever they help students understand a concept more effectively. He aims to create an environment where students can ask questions freely, work through problems step by step and develop confidence in their own ability to solve Physics problems.

With his combination of 10+ years of teaching experience, CAIE and Pearson Edexcel examining experience, international tutoring experience and educational content-development work, Mahesh brings both subject expertise and an examiner's perspective to A Level Physics tutoring.

His ultimate aim is to help students understand Physics deeply, approach challenging problems with confidence and develop the examination skills needed to demonstrate their knowledge effectively.

With over 30 years of experience teaching Mathematics and Physics using the Cambridge syllabus for A Level, and IGCSE, I’ve had the privilege of working in nine different countries. I'm deeply interested in both subjects and love sharing that enthusiasm with students. As an expert educator, I particularly enjoy online teaching for the flexibility it offers and the chance to focus on one-to-one learning. Outside the classroom, I’m an avid long-distance cyclist, having explored routes across Australia, New Zealand, China, Africa, and Canada.

I have taught and tutored A level and GCSE English language, English language and literature and English literature for many years.

I bring the wealth of my experience and passion for the subject to my students by building their confidence through step by step approach in analysing individual needs, gaps in knowledge, identifying and making the most of students' strengths whilst carefully and thoughtfully addressing and transforming weaknesses into success.

I have taught across the main examination boards - AQA, Eduqas, Edexcel.

Marcus M is an experienced international educator with over 30 years of teaching Economics and Business Management in IB Diploma, A-level and IGCSE programs. He recently taught DP Economics and DP Business Management at the American International School of Kingston, Jamaica, and has previously taught in schools across Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America. Marcus holds an MA in Education from the University of Bath and has served as both a Head of Humanities and DP Coordinator. Since 2021, he has also worked as an IB Examiner for DP Economics. He also has experience teaching A level in both subjects. He taught A level in both UK and HK before switching to IB.His extensive classroom experience, leadership background in, and passion for global learning make him an engaging and effective tutor for students pursuing success in both the IB and A level programmes.

Andrew G is an experienced Mathematics educator and Head of Senior School Mathematics at Redhill School. With a background in Biomedical Engineering and extensive experience teaching advanced Mathematics, including IB Higher Level, he brings strong subject knowledge and a practical approach to A Level tutoring.

His philosophy is simple: “think smart, not hard.” Andrew focuses on conceptual understanding, efficient problem-solving and examination technique rather than memorising methods. He has experience supporting students across the ability spectrum, from those rebuilding their confidence to high-performing Mathematics Olympiad students.

His structured and engaging approach helps students develop the confidence and mathematical thinking needed to succeed in A Level Mathematics.

Virginia was born and educated in Spain and later qualified as a teacher in the UK. She also holds a Master’s degree in Translation.

She has been teaching IB Spanish and French since 2010 and has over 10 years of experience teaching IGCSE Spanish, as well as extensive experience teaching A Level Spanish. Throughout her career, she has worked in international schools in the UK, the UAE, Germany, China, and Thailand, teaching students from a wide range of nationalities, backgrounds, and abilities.

Virginia is an IB examiner and a certified examiner for other official exam boards, which means she has an in-depth understanding of what examiners are looking for and how students can maximise their marks. She particularly enjoys helping students master exam technique and strategies, develop their language skills, build confidence, and achieve results they can be proud of.