Dr Kevin C.
GCSE, A-Level & University Chemistry, Physics and Maths Tutor | 10 Years Experience
About
I am a chemistry PhD graduate from Heriot-Watt University. My research area was in theoretical chemistry, and was heavily involved in both maths and physics in addition to chemistry. During my doctoral programme, I had many opportunities to present results with colleagues within the university as well as in national and international conferences. Because of this, I am confident about explaining scientific concepts to a range of audiences. Previously, I received a first class masters degree in chemistry from Heriot-Watt University. Additionally, I have had experience in industrial chemistry, working for both Patheon UK and GSK in summer jobs and work placements during my degree course.
I have been working as a private tutor for over ten years. During that time I have taught students from all levels of secondary school including Highers and A-levels, university students and adult learners. As part of this, I have covered courses from the SQA, AQA, OCR and Edexcel, along with a range of universities.
I have taught lessons in-person and online. Most sessions have been to assist with formal taught courses, but I have also had experience with aiding students taking online courses, as well as being the primary teacher for home-schooled students.
As part of my PhD, I taught as a demonstrator in several undergraduate computational chemistry lab classes. This involved both helping the students with the practicalities of their experiments and in their understanding of the chemical concepts required to write-up their work. I was also assigned as a supervisor for a final-year mature student during their masters project, guiding him in learning the fundamentals of quantum chemistry and the software suit used by our research group, along with researching and writing his dissertation. This gave me an insight into teaching adult students both in theoretical concepts and assisting with formal writing projects. Theoretical study sessions within our research group gave me experience in discussing scientific concepts with colleagues, and informally teaching newer PhD students in a relaxed environment, complimenting the more formal demonstrating with the undergraduate students.
I feel students learn best when they can understand the relevance and importance of a subject and so encourage them to take an interest in how a particular topic fits in with the rest of the field. I try to help students reach the answer to any issues themselves by building from first principles. I have a more conversational style of discussion, and encourage students to interrupt me if anything is unclear or if they would like more details on a particular area. I find that a strong way to gauge and reinforce a student's understanding of a topic is by going through exam-style questions and so incorporate these into my tutorial sessions.
Subjects & pricing
£50/hr
£50/hr
£50/hr
Discount
10% Discount for bookings of 3 or more hours per week
Languages
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- PhD Chemistry · Heriot-Watt University · Pass · 2016 Heriot-Watt University · Pass · 2016
- MChem Chemistry · Heriot-Watt University · First-class (1st) · 2012 Heriot-Watt University · First-class (1st) · 2012
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Malgorzata
Kevin is a great tutor. He is very friendly and approachable. He always checks understanding and makes sure any questions my daughter has are answered. Thanks to him, she approached her A-level chemistry exams with a lot less anxiety and much more confidence. As a parent, I appreciate his efficient communication skills. I would thoroughly recommend Kevin.
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Irena
Kevin has been tutoring my son who needed help with his AS Chemistry exams under Northern Ireland exam board. My son has found Kevin's lessons extremely helpful and ensured he was substantially more confident in approaching the exams over the past few weeks. Kevin has also been flexible with his lesson schedule in the run up to exams to accommodate exam dates which was greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend Kevin for a Chemistry tutor.
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Arya
Kevin has been a tremendous step into my son's coaching. Kevin has been extremely effective in supporting my son's learning Chemistry. I can say with outright confidence that there was a significant leap in my son's grades. Thanks to Kevin, my son is much happier with learning Chemistry.
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VIjaya
Very good tutor, explains a level physics very in depth
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manisha
Kevin is a fantastic tutor. He's extremely knowledgeable and has tremendously helped my child ( Yr12) with Chemistry. Wonderful at explaining and clearing doubts . Very patient and supportive . Am glad I found Kevin as tutor for my child . I thoroughly recommend Kevin as a Chemistry tutor for A levels .
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Ewan
Kevin has been tutoring my son in S3 maths for a number of weeks now and it has already made a difference to his work in school. Kevin has been an enthusiastic tutor who put my son at ease from the beginning and immediately found the right pace for him. I would recommend Kevin.
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Bintou
Excellent
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Anita
From Anita (AS level & A2 level Cambridge Chemistry & University Chemistry) Kevin is the perfect tutor to help our son to accomplish his aim to have top marks at Cambridge AS level and A2 level exams and to be well prepared for University. John has already received the top mark “A” at Cambridge Chemistry AS level this year. John enjoys the lesson with Kevin, because he can teach him beyond the A level syllabus whenever his personal interest goes further, even up to University level. We can recommend Kevin highly. We are sure he can adjust his professional and friendly teaching style to the need of any student, so that he/she reaches his/her fullest potential at GSCE/IGCSE, A level or University Chemistry.
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Faith
Kevin has been tutoring my son (year 10) Chemistry for a year now. He is punctual and reliable with lessons, often making extra time for tuition at short notice as my son needs it. My son finds him relaxed and friendly. He has managed to help him understand various topics that he battled with. He achieved a very strong B grade with Kevin's help (a few marks off an A) and I am sure that he will be able to move towards that coveted A grade this year. At first I was unsure about online tuition, but with an interactive white board, it has presented no issues. In fact, it makes tuition easier as travel tends to waste much time. I would recommend Kevin very highly. Thank you Kevin!
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Rhodri
Kevin has been excellent in helping me with my chemistry third-year studies. His tuition has given me a thorough understanding of difficult topics, and by working with Kevin through particular sets of problems I am better able to prepare for my exams and coursework assignments.
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Aina
Kevin is very professional and helpful and gives really nice and clear explanations. His lessons are very structured which makes it very easy to follow and he's also very patient. In only a few sessions I've already seen an improvement so I would definitely recommend him!
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Erika
Kevin is my tutor for GCSE Maths, Physics and Chemistry. No words can describe how professional Kevin is. He's always happy to amend the time or date of a lesson. Before every lesson, he makes sure everything is planned and a topic is chosen. During his lessons, he explains everything exceptionally well, I barely have any questions to ask him after each topic. He provides many examples and exam-style questions that may be asked in the real paper; he also makes sure I understand each and every point, and gives some questions for me to try in the lesson and corrects me where ever I go wrong. Before the end of each lesson and topic, he asks me if I understand everything and if I have any questions to ask. He replies very quickly to my messages, and is always happy to go through anything I don't understand. Kevin's lessons start bang on time, if not a couple minutes earlier. In terms of homework, he sets homework when he thinks it's relevant to do so, or would benefit me. He usually sets homework after each topic so that I can answer the questions easily. He goes through homework at the start of the following lesson. In conclusion, It's well-worth the investment and my grades improved after only a few weeks of lessons with him. - Edgar
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Ken
Very prompt. Kevin has really helped Fin understand physics
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Carol
Kevin has been helping my daughter with 2nd year chemistry. He is absolutely wonderful. Very helpful and very professional. Can't praise him enough.
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Ann
Really patient, gives very detailed explanations of concepts in an easily understood manner, and is very knowledgeable of the subject. I would recommend him if anyone looking for a tutor for exams.
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Ahmed
A polite, professional, knowledgeable, versatile and effective tutor. Just finished tutoring with Kevin for my GCSE Chemistry exam set and will genuinely miss our sessions, I thoroughly enjoyed them! Would recommend him to anyone studying Chemistry in all levels of education. Best of luck for the future, Mohi
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Rekha
Kevin is always very helpful,methodical and informative as a tutor. On a personal level he is gentle and very understanding. Always prompt and professional. I would recommend him.
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Gibb
I like one to one tutorial and I don't like rushing study.I like things to be explained to me not in a rush way but step by step and kevin was my match and seem to know what he's doing so I will recommend him.we did science together highers and numeracy for healthcare and passed. Thank you Kevin
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Mas
Kevin is an excellent tutor and I would thoroughly recommend him for GCSE and A level chemistry. He comes prepared and knows his subject and is able to answer questions on the spot. Mas
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Michael
My son has been struggling with some of the concepts in the chemistry curriculum and additional time with a range of text books was failing to address this. He has found Kevin's tuition to be a great help and his explanations have been beyond what his school teacher has been providing. We are continuing with weekly tuition in the run up to the exam. I would have no hesitation in recommending Kevin to others in the role of chemistry tutor.