Dr Monique
A-level biology and chemistry, GCSE maths and all sciences; 14 years' experience
About
I offer one-to-one tuition in chemistry, biology, maths and physics. One-to-one tutoring is a great way for students to become more confident in their subject, and to ask all those questions they don’t ask in class. My graduate degree is in chemistry, while I also have a doctorate in medical molecular genetics and a teaching qualification.
Tutoring experience
I have fourteen years’ experience as a tutor and have tutored over 200 students in maths, chemistry, biology and physics. My students include home-schooled students and students who self-study.
I tutor chemistry and biology at A-level. I am comfortable supporting students with any aspect of their syllabus and, in particular, with the mathematics of chemistry and biology and the biology topic of genetics and biotechnology. Human biology is a particular interest of mine.
Furthermore, I tutor maths at various levels, from Functional Skills to GCSE and chemistry, biology and combined science at GCSE level.
Tutoring Approach
My approach to tutoring is different for every student because every student requires support with different sections of the curriculum. Students studying for an exam may need help with subject content or exam technique, or both, while students who are not in exam years may need support with topics addressed in class or they may just need a confidence boost. I plan the tutoring sessions around those needs and always with the individual student in mind, which is why the sessions are different for every student. I very much value input from the student with regard to areas of difficulty and learning style so that together we can get the most out of our time. I offer in-person and online tuition.
I will have spaces during out-of-school hours after 15 June when this year’s exams have finished.
For home-schooled students and those self-studying, I am available during the day.
Subjects & pricing
£40/hr
- GCSE — Cambridge · Edexcel
Languages
- Dutch Native
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- PhD Genetics · University of Leicester · Pass with no corrections · 1997 University of Leicester · Pass with no corrections · 1997
- MSc Chemistry · Radboud University Nijmegen · Pass with no corrections · 1993 Radboud University Nijmegen · Pass with no corrections · 1993
Teaching qualification
- PGCE · Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln · Pass · 2010 Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln · Pass · 2010
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Adrian
Monique has been tutoring my son now for a month or two. Initially we wanted just a few lessons as he was struggling specifically with the maths requied in some A level Chemistry equations. She has helped him understand all of thos and we have decided to carry on with the lessons. She has an efficient style of teaching and I would recimnend.
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Tessa
Monique has been a massive help to my daughter who was struggling to follow her teacher's teaching style at school. Monique takes time to listen and explains things well. My daughter's biology grade has shot up from a lowly 33% up to 75%! I would definitely recommend Monique!
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Lee
My daughter is already feeling more confident in her A Levels after a couple of hours of tutoring from Monique. She is very hopeful that with continued tutoring from Monique she will be able to achieve the grades she requires.
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Matthew
Monique has been great, especially in helping me understand and gain confidence in the more technical aspects of the A Level Biology course (using statistical tests and exam technique and expectations). Communication and tutoring sessions have been excellent.
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Roomana
An excellent tutor. Both of my daughters were very happy with the teaching. Sciences A levels and Maths GCSE. They both did well in their exams thanks to Monique. Appreciated the patience and the time given to my daughters.
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Christopher
I couldn’t go on with Monique because she lives far away from me and willnot travel to me.
Dr Monique replied
In our last communication prior to you purchasing my contact details I stated explicitly 'Please note I tutor from my home'. I am sorry we could not make a suitable arrangement.
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Christine
Monique is lovely - very friendly, easy to understand and gives clear, concise tuition. I really enjoy my lessons and look forward to each week