Online Chemistry tutor
Kate E.
A level and GCSE Chemistry Teacher and tutor with 16 years experience.
Hourly rate
£65/hr
Online Chemistry tutor
A level and GCSE Chemistry Teacher and tutor with 16 years experience.
About
Hi, I'm Kate. I'm a fully qualified teacher and tutor with over 16 years of experience teaching GCSE Science and A Level Chemistry to students of a range of abilities. My students go on to do great things at University, including Medicine, Dentistry, Science and Engineering. I am friendly and well organised, offering my students the best experience to improve their knowledge and understanding. My lessons are very interactive and well resourced; learning materials/ exam questions and mark schemes are provided for each lesson. I have an enhanced DBS certificate. First lesson is 50% off.
Teaching Experience:
I am a secondary school teacher specialising in A level and GCSE Chemistry classes for 3 days of the week, and a private tutor in the evenings and weekends. I have taught in 3 different schools over 16 years, gaining extensive experience in A Level Chemistry. This has led to a strong record of excellent exam results, with my students achieving higher grades on average than other students nationally. I explain concepts very clearly to students, and know every exam trick to help them achieve maximum potential in their exams. I offer tuition for the following exam boards: AQA, OCR A, and Edexcel.
Tutoring Approach:
Lessons are interactive and very student focussed, building on what the student knows, with constant feedback to learn and improve throughout the lesson. I offer a tailored approach to the explanation of difficult concepts, and spend time going through past paper questions and mark schemes with an emphasis on exam technique. All lessons are fun and interactive with plenty of quizzes and questions. I keep an accurate learning record for my students to ensure that we make the best use of every lesson. Being a teacher, I mark hundreds of mock papers each year and I'm kept up to date with the latest training from exam boards. It also means I have access to the best teaching and exam materials.
Subjects & pricing
Languages
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- BSc (Hons) Chemistry Certificate checked · The University of Nottingham · 2:1 (Upper second) · 2008 The University of Nottingham · 2:1 (Upper second) · 2008 Certificate checked
Teaching qualification
- PGCE Science Certificate checked · The University of Manchester · Pass · 2010 The University of Manchester · Pass · 2010 Certificate checked
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- Nov 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Erich
Good tuition, found it very useful and increased my grade in alevel chemistry significantly over 3-4 months.
Kate E. replied
Thank you so much for the feedback. You’ve made impressive progress and you should be really proud :)
- Sept 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Nicola
Kate is reliable, organised and friendly. My daughter has lessons for A Level Chemistry. She explains complex concepts well helping my daughter to understand better. She has, so far, gone from C grades throughout the year to a predicted A.
Kate E. replied
Many thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated. Kate :-)
- Feb 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Poppy
Kate has been tutoring A level Chemistry to my son who is in year 13 for about 6 months now. She is an intuitive tutor and is always very knowledgeable and able to answer all his questions. The sessions are always well organised and they know what they will be covering in advance. For us, it's led by my son and the areas he feels he needs the most help with. We feel very lucky to have Kate and I would recommend her both for her knowledge of her subject and how she is able to communicate that to my child and also the way she communicates with me as a parent. I feel informed of his progress and from what we can see he is doing really well and has benefitted greatly from the sessions with Kate. Thank you we really appreciate you.
Kate E. replied
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. It’s my pleasure. Best wishes, Kate.
- Aug 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Faye
My daughter has had some top up help, on an as and when basis with Kate that have worked amazingly well. Kate has been well prepared, making sure they both know what topics they will cover in the requested sessions. She is prompt, effective and gets through a lot of information in a way that has really cleared complex areas for my daughters A-level. I would say she is very clear, concise and thorough.
Kate E. replied
Thank you - I really value the feedback and I’m so pleased that the sessions have helped to clarify some of the complex areas of the A level course. Best wishes, Kate.
- Jun 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Reshmi
Fantastic tutor for a level chemistry. Goes through topics in great detail and always makes sure you understand. Have seen vast improvements in my grades already in a short amount of time.
Kate E. replied
Thank you so much for the feedback - I really appreciate it and I’m so glad you’re happy with the lessons :-)
- Mar 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Suja
My son's confidence in chemistry improved just after few sessions with Kate. He had the flexibility to contact Kate directly to say where he needed help for the week. Kate discussing possible exam questions for a topic has been tremendously useful. I would recommend Kate to anyone looking for help with A level Chemistry.
Kate E. replied
Thank you so much - I really appreciate the feedback and I’m so pleased the lessons have been helpful. Best wishes, Kate.
- Mar 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Matthew
I would really recommend Kate as a chemistry tutor. She gets straight to the point and is refreshingly clear when explaining things. She appreciates how precious the time is and makes good use of it. Thank you!
Kate E. replied
Thank you so much. I’m really pleased you are finding the sessions helpful. Kate.
- Feb 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Katie
Kate is an excellent tutor. I get to choose the topics to ensure I cover what is needed. She doesn’t go too fast and is good at explaining what I am unsure about. She has provided me with useful information that I have not found in other places that has helped me in regards to the subject content.
Kate E. replied
Thank you so much for your feedback. I’m so pleased you are finding the sessions helpful. Kate.
- Feb 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Maria
Kate has been very responsive to my request. We were looking to boost my daughter's knowledge in the run up to A levels. Already in the first lessons, my daughter felt much more confident and understood better the material she was struggling with thanks to Kate's explanations and guidance. Looking forward to Kate's continuous support so my daughter excels in her A level exams in June.
Kate E. replied
Thank you so much for the feedback - I really appreciate it. I’m so pleased that the sessions are helpful. All the best, Kate.
- Feb 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Jo
Kate has been a brilliant chemistry tutor for my daughter during her GCSE preparation. Her knowledge in the subject area is commendable and has greatly contributed to my daughter's understanding of complex chemistry concepts. Kate's supportive approach has bolstered my daughter's confidence in the subject. Her ability to explain difficult topics in an accessible manner is particularly noteworthy. Whenever I have a query, Kate is very responsive. I am thoroughly impressed by her dedication and professionalism, making her an asset to any student's academic journey. I highly recommend Kate to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and supportive chemistry tutor for their GCSE level studies.
Kate E. replied
Thank you so much for your kind words. It’s a pleasure.
- Jan 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Jo
Kate has been absolutely fantastic for my daughter's A Level Chemistry tutoring. Her in depth knowledge of the subject enables versatility during sessions, really clear instruction and quick confidence building for students. My daughter feels so much more comfortable with chemistry since Kate's sessions. My daughter's self belief and capability have increased and it's been so nice to see her anxieties about tests/exams melt away. Kate has been extremely efficient, organised and responsive too, which is much appreciated. Thank you Kate!
Kate E. replied
Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m so pleased that the tutoring has helped to build confidence and understanding. Always a pleasure. Kate.
- Dec 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
Nadeem
I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for your high quality teaching in A-Level Chemistry. My son feels that the clarity and enthusiasm with which you deliver each lesson make his learning experience enjoyable and insightful. Your dedication to help him succeed is evident through your availability for questions and willingness to provide additional support. Thank you for fostering a positive and engaging environment that has undoubtedly enhanced his passion for chemistry and thanks to your outstanding guidance. Best regards, Nadeem
Kate E. replied
Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate your feedback and I’m so pleased that you are both happy with the lessons.
- Oct 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
Jane
Kate is an excellent tutor. My daughter understands much more and her confidence has grown after just a few sessions.
Kate E. replied
Thank you so much for your feedback :)
- Oct 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
Aleeza
Kate has only taught me for a short while so far, but has already helped me make massive progress. Her methods and in depth explanations, always help me understand each topic very well, and by the end of each lesson I feel much more confident with the area of learning that we covered. She is patient and takes her time with me to ensure I completely understand the learning. She is the kind of tutor who would go above and beyond for her student. I definitely recommend Kate as a private tutor!
Kate E. replied
Thank you so much Aleeza. I’m glad you are learning lots in our lessons :)
- Sept 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
Elisa
Kate is an excellent tutor. She is very knowledgeable and really wants her students to achieve their best. She’s very reliable and has very good exam techniques to help achieve the top grades.
Kate E. replied
Thanks so much for the feedback Elisa!