Dr Lindsay
GCSE/IGCSE/Nat5 BiologyandChemistry
About
I am a qualified teacher and tutor of Biology and Chemistry with over 30 years experience. As well as GCSE , IGCSE and Nat 5, I also teach A- level Biology , Higher Chemistry, Higher Human Biology and Higher Biology. I am happy to teach pupils online or in person. Prior to my teaching career, I worked for 18 years in medical research and have published much of my research.
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Subjects & pricing
Languages
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- BSc (Hons) Biology · University of Aberdeen · 2:2 (Lower second) · 1974 University of Aberdeen · 2:2 (Lower second) · 1974
- PhD Biomedical Sciences · University of Glasgow · Pass · 1980 University of Glasgow · Pass · 1980
Teaching qualification
- PGCE Biology · University of Strathclyde · Distinction · 1994 University of Strathclyde · Distinction · 1994
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S
Good engagement. Covered material in detail. It would be helpful for the lesson plan to be agreed prior to the next lesson. Was generous with her time.
Dr Lindsay replied
Thank you for your feedback. As I normally ask students which area of the course they would like me to cover with them, or which problem- solving task they would like help with, the lesson plan is dictated by the student and is not planned in advance by me.
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Jiaqi
Lindsay is a great tutor! She helped my daughter to secure grade 9 for both chemistry and biology iGCSE courses (before having lessons with Lindsay her grade was moving between 8 and 9). Lindsay explained all the concepts detailedly which was helpful. Thank you!
Dr Lindsay replied
Thank you Jiaqi for your very positive feedback. Congratulations on your excellent results.
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Vivien
I can't recommend Lindsay enough, without her I wouldn't have passed Higher Chemistry. I found Lindsay was able to explain Chemistry in a way I could understand, She made me feel comfortable and confident to say when I was struggling to understand. Thank you so much Lindsay.
Dr Lindsay replied
Absolutely delighted to learn that you passed your Higher Chemistry. Thank you for your positive feedback - delighted to be of help to you. Best wishes for the future. Kind regards, Lindsay Absolutely delighted to learn that you passed your Higher Chemistry. Thank you for your positive feedback - delighted to be of help to you.
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Ildiko
We would highly recommend Lindsay! Our Y9 daughter is making great progress with her. She is an approachable and patient teacher who is clear in her explanations, a great help in planting enthusiasm for Chemistry in her pupils.
Dr Lindsay replied
Thank you so much Ildiko. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Lindsay
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Carolyn
Lindsay has been very helpful and supportive with her tutoring. My daughter finds Biology hard and Lindsay makes it easier for her to understand. She is hoping this will assist her towards her final A level exams. Thank you to Lindsay for her consistently reliable and worthwhile contribution to my daughter's Biology education.
Dr Lindsay replied
Thank you so much for your kind and very positive feedback, Carolyn - greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Lindsay