Online Chemistry tutor & more

Tanya P.

GCSE chemistry, biology, maths, and Russian.

Online 10 yrs Joined Jun 2026

About

I hold a BSc in Chemistry and Biology and I am a fully qualified teacher (QTS). I have extensive experience supporting students of all abilities, including SEN learners who benefit from clear structure, patient guidance, and confidence‑building teaching.

My lessons are fully tailored to each student. I prepare thoroughly, identify knowledge gaps quickly, and work through them step by step until the student feels secure and confident. I teach by modelling solutions clearly, then giving students guided practice and independent tasks to strengthen understanding.

I use a wide range of high‑quality resources, including worksheets, tests, past papers, electronic textbooks, and an interactive whiteboard. Homework with personalised feedback can be provided to support steady progress.

I have experience with ISEB 13+, AQA, and Edexcel GCSE and IGCSE exam boards, and I offer structured, exam‑focused preparation.

Subjects I tutor:

Mathematics: KS3, KS4 up to GCSE

Chemistry: KS3, KS4, GCSE

Biology: KS3, KS4 up to GCSE

Russian Language: KS3, GCSE, business Russian, university level, children and adults

£25–£30/hr · 4 subjects · 14 levels

Subjects & pricing

Chemistry

from £25/hr

  • KS3, 13+
    £25/hr
  • GCSEAQA · Edexcel
    £30/hr
  • IGCSEEdexcel
    £30/hr

Russian

from £25/hr

  • GCSEEdexcel
    £30/hr
  • Adult, University
    £30/hr
  • £25/hr

Languages

  • English Conversational
  • Russian Native

Qualifications

Higher education

  • BSc Biology Certificate checked overseas trained teacher (OTT) · Ordinary degree · 1987
  • BSc Chemistry Certificate checked overseas trained teacher (OTT) · Ordinary degree · 1987

Teaching qualification

  • QTS Certificate checked Department for Education · Pass A · 2023
  • CACHE Level 3 Certificate for Teaching Assistants Certificate checked South Essex College · Pass A · 2008

Pre-degree

  • GCSE English Language Certificate checked 9 · 2020
  • GCSE Mathematics Certificate checked 9 · 2021

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  • Adriana

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  • Alexandra

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    Our 6 year old daughter has been tutored by Tania for just under a year. From knowing just one or two Russian words, Tania has taken her, nurtured her and built up her confidence and vocabulary, to be able to understand native Russian speakers and react to their conversations. She can now communicate and is already at the point of being able to translate Russian to English. Tania has a caring, compassionate, fun and direct teaching style, making our daughter pay attention and be fully engaged in the lessons. She uses a combination of visual aids, books, a laptop and physical games to keep our daughter entertained and educated simultaneously allowing her to learn whist having fun. We highly recommend Tania as a tutor and will be remaining with her as long as she is able to teach.

    Tanya P. replied

    Thank you for your kind comments. I must say that it is easy teaching Victoria because she is such an intelligent and pleasant girl. Tanya Thank you for your kind comments. I must say that it is easy teaching Victoria because she is such an intelligent and pleasant girl.

  • Matthew

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    I have been tutored by Tania since late January and have found her to be very knowledgeable, thorough, firendly and also suitably flexible when required. She has picked up on my needs well (particularly to concentrate on better grammar after I came to her having learned a reasonable amount of vocabulary but almost no grammar). Tania has also pitched my workload to the correct amounts, picking up on my detrermination to learn as much as possible quickly and has supplied extra homework accordingly. I feel that I have made good progress and Tanias fees are very reasonable in comparrison to many other private Tutors I have seen (and even some big language organisations). Overall I am very satisfied and would reccommend Tania.

    Tanya P. replied

    Hi Matthew, Thank you for kind comments. I hope I can continue to satisfy your needs and enjoy working with you. Tanya

  • Shaun

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    I really couldn't ask for a better teacher!! Extremely patient with me, and very happy to go over things I'm not sure of or have forgotten. Very professional lessons. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is willing to learn Russian at their own pace. Thank you Tanya :-)

    Tanya P. replied

    Thank you Shaun, That is very kind of you to say these things. But a good teacher is always made to look better with a good student. Tanya. Thank you Shaun, That is very kind of you to say these things. But a good teacher is always made to look better with a good student.

  • Harry

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    Tanya is a very knowledgable teacher and has a strong passion for teaching the Russian language. She is extremely patient and has so much material to help you along the way. She can tailor the lessons to fit your needs and has so far helped me immensely in my study of Russian. Although I still have much to learn, I feel that the sessions I have had with her have been a great stepping stone in the learning process. Thank you!

    Tanya P. replied

    Thank you Harry for your very kind comments. You are a very capable, hardworking and grateful student and I am enjoying preparing my lessons for you. It is a pleasure for me to teach you Russian language and culture. Thank you Harry for your very kind comments.

  • Charlie

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    Tanya is a very kind and enthusiastic teacher, who has helped me on my initial journey in learning the Russian language. Her lessons are logical, well taught and well worth the money.

    Tanya P. replied

    Thank you Charlie for your very kind comments.

  • James

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    Quick responses, great communication, great teacher! Highly recommend!

    Tanya P. replied

    Thanks James for your kind words!

  • Sam

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    Tanya is an excellent Russian teacher. She is friendly and knowledgeable. Lessons are always very well prepared and she gives useful feedback in lessons and on homework. Online lessons work very well too. So glad I have found Tanya!

    Tanya P. replied

    Thank you for your kind comments. I will always do my best for you. It is a pleasure to teach such an enthusiastic student.

  • Jacqui

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    Tanya is an attentive and encouraging tutor. She sends a lot of study materials and takes the time to mark all the work she sets outside of lesson time. My daughter has been having lessons with her for almost two years and I highly recommend Tanya. My daughter has written: Tanya is really good at engaging with questions about day-to-day life to help improve conversation skills and also helps build up new and interesting vocabulary. She goes over everything multiple times to help consolidate new information which I find really helpful, and always asks if I have any questions. Generally a super supportive and informative teacher :)

    Tanya P. replied

    Dear Jacqui and Miriam, I am pleased that you are satisfied with my tutoring, it is always easier for me and more rewarding to have such attentive students. Thank you for your comments, Tanya

  • Tracy

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    Tanya is a very patient tutor who always tries to work around my very difficult time schedules which can change at very short notice . She approaches her teaching with consideration and care. Would definitely recommend

    Tanya P. replied

    Thank you for your comments.

  • Rita

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    Experience with online tutoring with Tanya has been very helpful and I feel my grammar and speaking is progressing how I would like it to, thanks!

    Tanya P. replied

    Thank you Rita for your kind comments. It helps me when I have such a good student.

  • Lina

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    I always look forward to my lessons with Tanya! Tanya is very passionate, knowledgable and patient. Her lessons are very engaging and enjoyable and have helped me immensely as a beginner wanting to learn Russian. She tailors the lessons to help address areas I need to work on. I would highly recommend Tanya to anyone looking to learn or improve their skills!

    Tanya P. replied

    Lina, thank you for your kind words. I will always do my best to help you progress.

  • Caterina

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    Wonderful tutor! I am really enjoying my lesson with Tanya!

    Tanya P. replied

    Thank you for the kind words!

  • Andre

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    Tanya is a very hard working friendly tutor, with a real passion for her mother tongue. I've been going to Tanya for approximately 2 years, I have had drastic increases in my proficiency of the Russian language. My reason for learning Russian is that my other half is Russian and her family speak next to no English. After every lesson I feel more confident with the language, I have had many lengthy conversions with my girlfriend's Family with little to no problems. Tanya has a very reasonable lesson price, she is resourceful with materials and adjusts teaching styles to match the individuals needs, furthermore in the lesson she provides a brief insight into the Russian culture and History. I would recommend Tanya as a Teach of the Russian Language, she is worth every penny.

    Tanya P. replied

    Thank you Andre. Your inquisitive mind and hard work have brought you from the basics to the high level you are at the moment. You have been on a remarkable journey in your learning and it was my pleasure just to accompany you in it. Now you are at the gates of the whole world of Russian language and it is open for you to continue your deserved path. Tanya

  • Christina

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    Tanya was an excellent teacher but was just too far to travel to with heavy traffic, so had to find someone nearer.

    Tanya P. replied

    Thank you Christina for the kind comment. Unfortunately I have had only one lesson with you and I didn't have an opportunity to teach you a lot. But that's great that you have found a teacher closer to you and decided to continue learning Russian. I wish you a lot of enjoyable lessons, new discoveries and a great success! Tanya.

  • Asal

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    Amazing teacher very professional and put extra afford when comes to child's needs . Mt daughter loves her ! Tanya very calm and gentle person from what I have seen and heard from my daughter she is amazing ! Definitely recommend her ! Thank you Tanya!

    Tanya P. replied

    Thank you for these kind comments.