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Alan A-level Chemistry/GCSE Science Notts and Derbyshire

Alan Woods

Central Derby (DE1) View on map
Last Logged In: 14 Dec 2017
Sex: Male
Can Travel To: Amber Valley, Chesterfield, Erewash, Nottingham, South Derbyshire

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A-level Chemistry £24.00/hr
GCSE Chemistry £24.00/hr

GCSE Science £24.00/hr
Key Stage 3 Science £24.00/hr

Personal Message: I was a very successful Head of Department and since retirement I have been giving private tuition. I am familiar with all the major syllabi including Edexcel, OCR and AQA.
The feedback from students I have taught has always been great .
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach A Level Chemistry and GCSE Science.
Tell me about your qualifications.: Chemistry Degree. A.R.I.C. Teaching certificate
What kind of experience do you have?: 30 years teaching. 12 years successful tutoring
How much do you charge?: £24 an hour for A level, £24 an hour for GCSE. I charge a small amount extra if I have to travel. I usually do 2 hour sessions with a break half way if necessary but there is no fixed timetable so sessions can be when they are required. I also cover a huge amount of ground quickly but with full understanding of the concepts.
Where do you teach?: At home or students' homes. Derby, Nottingham, Mansfield, Chesterfield areas.
When are you available?: Daytime and evenings.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: GCSE and A-Level (10 years upwards including adults)
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: Anything up to A level. For instance I have taught basic Physics to a deep sea diver who had to pass some technical exams.
Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate?: Registered in 2017
Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.: No online tutoring
Where and with whom did you train?: Derby University, Salford University. Nottingham Teaching College (now a University)
Tell me about some of your current students.: One of my past students at the Nottingham High School for Girls obtained 100% in her A Level final exam. The first student at the High School to achieve this.
One of my students from Duffield also obtained 100% in his final examination. I have also had other students at GCSE and AS level obtaining 100%.
I usually am given 5/5 for my tutoring.
Do you have a personal message for students?: I was a very successful Head of Department and since retirement I have been giving private tuition. I am familiar with all the major syllabi including Edexcel, OCR and AQA. I like to make sessions relaxed, interesting and enjoyable but challenging. Exam. technique is always strongly emphasized.

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My Testimonials

Mr Woods has been such a great tutor . Not only do you learn a lot from his sessions , you also have fun! Because of Mr Woods Chemistry is now my favourite subject. He has a real passion for his subject which reflects in his teaching. I would give him 5/5
- Sasha Bipin

In only a few lessons Alan got my son up from a 'B' grade to an A*and my son said it didn't even feel like hard work! Alan explains things in a way that makes it very easy to understand and he knows what the examiners are looking for.
- M Donaldson

Alan tutored my daughter in science and did a fantastic job. She had developed epilepsy during year 10 and this really affected her learning and memory. As a result of Alan's help she achieved 100% in core science and 98% in additional science.He is very reliable and trustworthy and we are so pleased we found him. I would recommend Alan without reservation. 5/5
- Debs Robinson

Thank you so much for helping Josh get his A*.you honed his exam technique so well he had full marks in his last paper!
He is off to Cambridge in Oct!
Thanks again
- Shanti

Thanks for all your help Alan. Sat my exam last week and felt infinitely more confident on the topics we discussed together. 5/5
- E maddicott

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