Chemistry tutor & more · City of Edinburgh
Dr Hong
Science and Maths tutor, fully qualified teacher with over 10 years of experience
Hourly rate
£40/hr
Chemistry tutor & more · City of Edinburgh
Science and Maths tutor, fully qualified teacher with over 10 years of experience
About
I am a fully qualified Chemistry/Science teacher and I have a PhD in Chemistry. I have over 10 years of teaching experience in Chemistry, Maths, Physics and Biology.
I lectured at the University of Edinburgh and I have taught in high schools in Edinburgh. I was also appointed by the SQA as the Chief Invigilator to organise exams in a local school in 2023.
I believe that every learner is unique. Each of my lesson is tailored based on their needs and ability. With the experience of working with learners with a wide range of age groups allows me to develop effective learning strategies with the students.
I developed a website that allows my students to access all the learning resources they need at ease.
£40/hr · 4 subjects · 16 levels
Subjects & pricing
£40/hr
£40/hr
- Higher, National 3, National 4, National 5
Languages
- Cantonese Near-native
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- MChem Chemistry Certificate checked · University of Edinburgh · 2:1 (Upper second) · 2015 University of Edinburgh · 2:1 (Upper second) · 2015 Certificate checked
- PhD Chemistry Certificate checked · University of Edinburgh · First-class (1st) · 2019 University of Edinburgh · First-class (1st) · 2019 Certificate checked
Teaching qualification
- PGDE Chemistry Certificate checked · University of Edinburgh · Pass · 2021 University of Edinburgh · Pass · 2021 Certificate checked
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- Aug 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Our son has enjoyed Ka Hou's physics and chemistry tutoring sessions and found them very helpful. As a tutor, Ka Hou is patient and encouraging, and we can already see an improvement in our son's confidence. Ka Hou's extensive knowledge of the subject matter and teaching style are impressive. He quickly identified areas where my son needed strengthening and then structured a lesson plan. Each session is always followed up with supportive material. We highly recommend Ka Hou and are pleased to have him as a tutor. Thank you, Ka Hou, for your time and dedication
- Apr 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
great tutor but is advertised on the first tutors website as covering GSCE physics, which is not correct. only covers nat 5 which is a different curriculum and exam. first tutors have refused to refund our finders fee despite this blatant misrepresentation. i have reported this issue to Trading Standards. their reply "I see that customer service staff looked into your complaint a few days ago. You paid for the tutor's contact details more than a year ago, you have had many lessons with the tutor since then. You left positive feedback for the tutor just a couple of days ago confirming he was a GREAT tutor. You are simply stating that in your opinion the tutor does not teach GCSE and for this you claim a refund 1 year after purchase. In accordance with our terms and conditions, our team confirmed that you do not qualify for a refund in this case because you have received the service you initially paid for. It is not "my opinion" that he doesn't teach GCSE physics. He told us directly that he doesn't. I was told that I needed to submit a review in order to get our refund. We are entitled to a refund of our finders fee.
Dr Hong replied
Thanks for the feedback, sadly on FirstTutors, we only have the option to select N5 and GCSE together and not separately. And I only accepted the request when we specified N5 physics through our communication.
- Apr 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Your clear explanations and simplified teaching style make complex chemistry concepts easy to understand. Your commitment to ensuring every student comprehends the material is truly commendable. Thank you for your exceptional teaching and dedication to student success.
- Oct 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Very kind and patient tutor. Well prepared with follow up notes. Methodical in process and constant checking in with my daughter. Very impressed.
- May 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
My son has found Ka Hou's physics and chemistry tutorials very helpful in his preparation for National 5 exams. Ka Hou explains topics in detail making it easy for my son to understand. Ka Hou has excellent knowledge of the school curriculum and exam system as well as the subject matter. I am sure the tutorial will have a positive influence on my son's grades.
- Feb 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Very committed tutor. My son likes his style of teaching. Thanks so much for introducing him to us.
- Nov 2022 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Ka is very polite and professionally conducts himself well. He is very knowledgeable in the chemistry curriculum regarding National 3-5. Ka is also very patient in his teaching and makes chemistry simple for my child to understand. My child is now confident in Chemistry, and I will recommend Ka to my friends looking for a chemistry teacher.