Combined Science tutor & more · Birmingham
Oliver L.
GCSE and A Level Sciences tutor with 14 years of experience as a leader and teacher in secondary schools in the UK.
Combined Science tutor & more · Birmingham
GCSE and A Level Sciences tutor with 14 years of experience as a leader and teacher in secondary schools in the UK.
About
Warwick University graduate (Chemistry, BSc 2:1) , Science Communication and PGCE postgraduate, along with leadership qualifications in schools.
I am currently a Head of Science at a large secondary school in the West Midlands, with over 12 years of teaching experience and over 14 years of working in schools and tutoring.
I get students where they need to go with:
1. A personalised approach with building confidence -
2. High-energy teaching
3. Exam practice for fluency
4. A passion for my subject
£40–£50/hr · 4 subjects · 8 levels
Subjects & pricing
£40/hr
- GCSE — AQA · Edexcel · OCR
Languages
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- BSc (Hons) Chemistry · Warwick · 2:1 (Upper second) · 2008 Warwick · 2:1 (Upper second) · 2008
- PgCert Education · Birmingham City University · Pass · 2015 Birmingham City University · Pass · 2015
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- Jul 2022 ·imported from First Tutors
noreen
I personally did not learn much due to contradictions and the focus is entirely in exam questions in which I use the mark scheme to mark my own questions. Unfortunately this is not my preferred learning method,
Oliver L. replied
I received your website feedback. Sorry to hear you found my session less helpful than intended. We did agree that exam preparation was lacking in teaching, and so that was to be the focus to ensure your child was equipped to get the grade 9. Hopefully you've found someone who suits what you were looking for.
- Jul 2022 ·imported from First Tutors
Navdeep
Oliver is an amazing tutor. He helped me understand some tricky concepts by using useful analogies, was patient as well as engaging and intersting to listen to. I achieved my goals thanks to his help, i would definitely recommend Oliver as a tutor.
Oliver L. replied
Thanks, Nav. You worked really your assignments and quickly grasped what was needed. A pleasure to work with you. Oliver
- Nov 2020 ·imported from First Tutors
Jane
Lively and thoughtful teaching sessions. Tailored to fill gaps in learning as well as improving exam technique. Really good communication and feedback between sessions.
Oliver L. replied
Thanks Jane. It is a pleasure to work with you and your daughter on what she needs most to do well. Oliver
- May 2020 ·imported from First Tutors
Purnima
Oliver has boosted my sons confidence and understanding in science subjects. He is very encouraging and I would highly recommended him.
Oliver L. replied
Thanks Purnima. I hope to carry on working with you, and your son, to boost his understanding in all the sciences.
- Feb 2020 ·imported from First Tutors
Mahnoor
I chose Oliver as my tutor and me and my parents are both satisfied with his tutoring so far and I can see my self improving after only taking few lessons. I would recommend.
Oliver L. replied
Thanks, Mahnoor. I appreciate your feedback l, and your hard work.
- Feb 2020 ·imported from First Tutors
Linda
Oliver helped build our child’s confidence in understanding this subject and found his method of teaching very easy to follow.
Oliver L. replied
Thanks Linda, really appreciate your feedback.
- Nov 2012 ·imported from First Tutors
Karen
Oliver is friendly and flexible and my daughter is now much more confident with her GCSE preparation and revision.
Oliver L. replied
Thanks Karen. It's been good working with you both over the last few weeks, and I am glad to be able to help out.
- Apr 2012 ·imported from First Tutors
Julie
Oliver is providing support to my son with revision for his final A level chemistry paper. Oliver is knowledgeable on the subject and is an enthusiastic communicator. He is also flexible and accommodating on arranging times etc. We are really pleased to have found him.
Oliver L. replied
Cheers Julie, it has been good to work with you so far, and Joe has been a pleasure to teach.