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Ms Hamilton-Shaw - Science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology) Tuition in Portsmouth/ Fareham/ Havant etc

Ms R. Hamilton-Shaw

Portsmouth (PO4) View on map
Last Logged In: 15 Oct 2011
Sex: Female
Can Travel To: SO

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GCSE Biology £15.00/hr
GCSE Chemistry £15.00/hr

GCSE Physics £15.00/hr
GCSE Science £15.00/hr

Personal Message: I am a (BSc) third year Pharmacology student at the University of Portsmouth with a career ambition of teaching,
Which subject(s) do you teach?: GCSE science: biology, chemistry, physics all levels.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I have a recent certificate received by University of Portsmouth for working on the Student Associate Scheme. This involved a month working in a school environment observing lessons, working alongside teacher, helping pupils and teaching some lessons.
What kind of experience do you have?: I have helped GCSE science pupils through their science classwork and throughout their summer examinations and received positive feedback from the pupils.
How much do you charge?: I charge £15 per hour, however there will be additional charge of £5 to cover travel expenses outside the 10 mile radius of PO4. 10% discount for group lessons.
Where do you teach?: I am willing to teach at the students home, or alternatively at my own home. I am can travel up to 10 miles from PO4. Surrounding areas I travel to include: Fareham, Gosport, Hayling Island, Havant, Emsworth, Waterlooville.
When are you available?: I am free in the evenings from 6pm and flexible on days of the week. I can teach during half terms, however not during the Christmas period.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: GCSE all levels, 14- 16 year olds.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: GCSE sciences.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: I have a recent CRB form.
Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.: I will use skype for online tutoring and send the student past paper questions via email prior to the first lesson. I will ask the student to have a go at the questions. In the online tutoring session I will go over anything that they are unsure of, talking them through examples and send them additional notes as well as some homework.
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: I am a member of the British Pharmacological Society (BPS)
Do you have a personal message for students?: I have found using past papers a useful way to test your knowledge, and through repetitive questions this technique will help you pass examinations.

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