Resits & Retakes for A-Levels and GCSE

I have over 15 years of experience tutoring Mathematics and more than 10 years teaching and tutoring Mathematics and Physics. I have taught IGCSE in the past and have extensive experience tutoring IGCSE and A-Level Mathematics and Physics, particularly with Cambridge International (CIE) and Pearson Edexcel. I help students strengthen their understanding of difficult concepts while also focusing heavily on exam technique, past-paper practice, mark schemes, and the way questions are structured. As an experienced international school teacher and examiner, I understand the importance of showing clear working and giving the precise answers examiners are looking for. I adapt my lessons to each student, whether they need help catching up, improving their grades, or preparing intensively for their final examinations.

This is Dr. Salma W, a passionate educator with a strong foundation in science and education. I hold a MA degree from Liverpool John Moores University, a PGCE certification, and a MSc degree in Clinical Pharmacy from Al-Azhar University, Egypt. As a former IGCSE student myself, I excelled in multiple A-Level subjects, including physics, achieving very good grades, which gives me a firsthand understanding of the curriculum and what it takes to succeed. With around 10 years of experience teaching science and physics across British curricula, I have spent the past 4 years specializing in A-Level physics (CIE). I focus on building students' problem-solving skills, scientific thinking, and real-world application of concepts through engaging, inquiry-based learning. Having walked the same path my students are on, I continually adapt my methods to incorporate modern educational strategies, helping them develop critical thinking and research skills to prepare them for academic and career success.

Andrei holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam and has seven years of international school teaching experience, alongside more than ten years of private tutoring experience.

He specializes in Mathematics and Economics, with extensive experience preparing students for international qualifications, including Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Mathematics and Economics and Pearson Edexcel/AQA A-Level Economics. He has worked with students across a wide range of abilities, from those needing additional support to high-achieving students targeting the top grades.

Andrei has a strong track record of helping students make significant academic progress and achieve excellent examination results, including students attaining A/A* grades at IGCSE and A-Level. His lessons combine thorough syllabus coverage with targeted past-paper practice, examination technique, and a clear understanding of how marks are awarded.

Teaching provides a unique opportunity to shape lives and influence young people towards a responsible future, hence, my passion for teaching. As one with a passion for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, I understand that many students face real challenges grasping the concepts of the subjects. Hence, teaching provides me the avenue to tackle this, while also making a contribution; giving back to the society and also challenging myself towards further growth and development. I have taught since my secondary school days; taking more than 800 students in total; at various levels (on a one-on-one basis, in groups and at mass teaching levels). I have also taught at various educational levels (secondary and tertiary) as well as to a diverse range of student ethnic backgrounds with a very high success rate in student comprehension evinced by their later performance. Having gained significant experience teaching this subject, I have a very broad understanding of what is expected of students writing the GCSEs and A-level exams. I have also prepared students for varying exams including the – 11+, 13+, 16+, and curricula - GCSE and A-levels (Edexcel, OCR, AQA), IB (SL and HL) and Scottish National with excellent results from students - most of my students achieving grades 8 and 9. My teaching success rate has been largely due to my deep and vast understanding of the subject matter, coupled with my calm, interesting and engaging manner of communication that makes even an average and uninterested student develop a desire for Maths and Science. I use diverse teaching-aids, web-resources etc. as necessary."

I hold a First Class honours degree in Chemical Engineering and a Masters degree in Advanced Chemical Engineering from the Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine. I am also a UK Qualified Teacher with more than 4000 hours teaching/tutoring experience over a period of 15+ years. This has provided me with diverse experience necessary for tutoring different students' backgrounds with evident successes in the exams. I am hoping to be of help and assistance to any student in need.

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.