Online Biology tutor & more
Begum O.
KS3, GCSE and A-level- maths and science - Qualified teacher!
Online Biology tutor & more
KS3, GCSE and A-level- maths and science - Qualified teacher!
About
Hello, I'm Begum - a qualified science teacher and tutor!
I have been tutoring for over 13 years, having first started out in London then moved to Surrey and now Berkshire. I am online only and specialise in SEND students.
Students feel at ease with me. I am easy to talk to and students find they can relate to me. This helps with building a relationship and trust. Some students will learn better with tutors they trust and even look up to.
I provide pastoral support as well as academic and take a more "coaching" approach, allowing your child to benefit from not only academic tuition, but also help with study skills, scheduling revision, planning revision, all embedded into my sessions.
The first session is a paid trial and then payment is made monthly in advance. I have a two week notice period.
I have three levels of service you can choose from, because "one size does not fit all". :)
Core £60 for 50 minutes - Focused teaching and guided practice, Verbal feedback during session, Homework set weekly, Homework reviewed briefly during sessions
Progress £75 for 65 minutes - Everything in Core, Homework set weekly, Homework reviewed during sessions, Topic tracking and targeted support, Exam-style practice and personalised resources, Lesson notes / key tasks after each session
Intensive £105 for 90 minutes - Everything in Progress, Homework marked outside of lessons, Personalised revision plan, Ongoing weakness analysis, WhatsApp support for quick questions, Priority support during exam season
£60/hr · 4 subjects · 56 levels
Subjects & pricing
Group £35/hr ·£60/hr
Group £35/hr ·£60/hr
- KS3, 13+, IB, National 3, National 4, National 5, BTEC Level 1, BTEC Level 2, BTEC, Scottish Nationals
- GCSE — AQA · CCEA · Edexcel · OCR · WJEC
- IGCSE — Cambridge · Edexcel · OxfordAQA
- AS-level, A-level — AQA · CCEA · Edexcel · OCR · OxfordAQA · WJEC
- EPQ — AQA · Edexcel · OCR · WJEC
- BTEC Level 3 — Edexcel
Languages
- English Native
- Turkish Near-native
Qualifications
Higher education
- MSci Biochemistry Certificate checked · University of Surrey · 2020 University of Surrey · 2020 Certificate checked
Teaching qualification
- PGCE Chemistry Certificate checked · University of Kingston · 2022 University of Kingston · 2022 Certificate checked
- QTS Chemistry Certificate checked · George Abbot SCHITT · 2022 George Abbot SCHITT · 2022 Certificate checked
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- Jun 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Alex
Begum has been a great tutor for my daughter. She had lost her way with Chemistry and needed some help to get back on track. Begum thoughtfully and patiently worked with my daughter to give her the knowledge and ability to go into her GCSE exams with confidence and she even came out feeling positive! Thank-you Begum!
- Mar 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Felicity
Excellent tutor! I wholeheartedly recommend, my daughter is withdrawn and was struggling in science and thanks to Begums help she now loves it. I’m surprised what a big positive difference a little bit of tutoring has made and v grateful to have stumbled across her on the internet. Big big thanks and big big recommendation!
- Feb 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Claire
Begum was not able to meet our needs and requirements for our tutoring plan that we have in place for our daughter, so she will not be a suitable match for us. Her terms and conditions were not suited to how we work with all our other long term tutors. Begum was not able to show this or I discuss this due yp the way you run the service until we had paid the finder fee. Please refund me the finder fee… a we will not be using Bergum for tutoring.
Begum O. replied
I am sorry that the first tutors booking system was unsuitable for you, and as advised in my email, I can suggest you contact first tutors to arrange a refund of your finder's fee. I am reassured to know that this is no reflection on my teaching or tutoring service directly, as you were unable to begin tutoring sessions. Unfortunately, I am not able to offer discounts after the finder’s fee is purchased. I am also not able to change my terms and conditions, particularly payment terms. When paying for a service, you are usually required to pay on the terms of the service provider and in the least, the onus is on you to check their profile for details or ask them when discussing tuition. I wish you every success in finding a suitable tutor to suit your specific needs. Thank you.
- Jan 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Sam
Begum has been tutoring my daughter for GCSE maths. She is very patient with my daughter and I feel that my daughters confidence in her ability has improved.
- Aug 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Johanna
We chose Begum as my child's passion is Biology but needs support & confidence in Chemistry - so based on her profile I hoped Begum could inspire Chemistry by linking to Biology concepts. This has proved to be true. Begum is kind, patient and clear in her explanations; and while no tests at school have been taken yet I’ve already seen a change in my child's belief in herself following Begum’s help.
- Aug 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Imran
My daughter is currently taking lessons with Begum. Extremely professional, My daughter loves the way she simplifies the detail of the subject and her teaching style.
- Mar 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Debi
Kind and patient and I’ve already seen a change in my daughter’s belief in herself following Begum’s help! Thank you!
- Feb 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Denise
We could not be more delighted to have found Begum to tutor our granddaughter. Begum explains very complex concepts in ways that our granddaughter easily understands and her enthusiasm for her subjects has had a marked effect on our granddaughter, who is approaching her GCSE sciences with greater confidence. Thank you Begum! Denise
- Jan 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Andreea
Thanks to Begum by daughter improved her spelling and reading in just a few months, we highly recommend her as she is very clear in explanations and also, very warm and both kids love doing English and math.
- Sept 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
Kiran
Begum was an outstanding tutor for all three sciences Biology, Chemistry and Physics she really engaged with my daughter very happy to recommend her.
- Sept 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
Wendy
Excellent tutor, explained everything clearly and made a big difference in my child's confidence and understanding of the topics covered. Thank you Begum
- Dec 2022 ·imported from First Tutors
Maria
Begum is an engaging and enthusiastic tutor. She has really helped my daughter's knowledge of Physics and we can see the improvement in her ability to understand the subject. Thank you Begum!
Begum O. replied
Thank you Maria. Arwa has been a pleasure to teach!
- Apr 2020 ·imported from First Tutors
Jon
- Mar 2019 ·imported from First Tutors
Joanne
Begum is an excellent tutor and we are so pleased to have found her. Begum explains concepts clearly and thoughtfully and it's the first time our daughter has said 'I get it' when working on science subjects. She makes the lessons interesting and relaxed. Our daughter really likes her, feels confident with her and therefore is not scared about answering questions. One of the very best tutors we have come across and we would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone who is looking for a tutor.
- Feb 2019 ·imported from First Tutors
Stelvia
Begum has been great. My two children are developing a positive attitude towards maths and they see the tutoring lessons as a fine activity.
- Jan 2019 ·imported from First Tutors
Helen
Begum, is a great tutor, she’s making some of the tricky GCSE sections in Maths & Science so clear for my daughter. My daughter & Begum get on really well which means the learning sessions go so fast. I would highly recommend Begum as a private tutor. Thanks Begum Helen
Begum O. replied
Thank you for the lovely words Helen. Charlotte is a pleasure to teach and I can’t wait to see her GCSE results in August!