Biology tutor & more · Bath and North East Somerset
Tom
Bath-based GCSE and A-Level Science Tutor | Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Hourly rate
£65/hr
Biology tutor & more · Bath and North East Somerset
Tom
Bath-based GCSE and A-Level Science Tutor | Biology, Chemistry and Physics
About
About Me: I'm Tom, a science educator with over a decade of experience helping students build the knowledge and confidence they need to succeed. My sessions are calm, purposeful and always built around the individual in front of me.
Teaching Experience: Over the years I've worked with students at every stage of secondary and post-secondary education, from early GCSE preparation through to A Level and beyond. That breadth has shown me that no two learners are the same, and that effective teaching begins with genuinely understanding how a student thinks.
I previously served as Head of Department at a respected private tutorial college in Bath, leading a team delivering high-quality, results-focused tuition. That role sharpened my understanding of what students need most in the months before exams: clarity, structure and a tutor who holds them to a high standard while keeping sessions productive and positive.
Approach to Tutoring: I believe confidence is the foundation for real progress. A student who understands the material but doubts themselves will underperform. My job is to close both gaps at once.
Every session is built around what actually earns marks, and I take the time to build genuine rapport with each student. Real progress only happens when someone feels supported and clear on what's expected of them. That's the environment I aim to create every time.
£65/hr · 4 subjects · 26 levels
Subjects & pricing
£65/hr
Discount
A substantial discount is available for a block of 10 lessons.
Languages
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- MSc Science Communication Certificate checked · Imperial College London · Distinction · 2015 Imperial College London · Distinction · 2015 Certificate checked
- BSc (Hons) Biology Certificate checked · Imperial College London · 2:1 (Upper second) · 2014 Imperial College London · 2:1 (Upper second) · 2014 Certificate checked
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- Jan 2026 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Our daughter built a great rapport with Tom from the outset- it was a great experience and her knowledge improved more quickly with the tutoring rather than relying on the school work. Her grades between mocks were increased and she did better than she expected in the summer exams. I would have no hesitation in recommending Tom- he made the lessons interesting but challenging and the holiday revision sessions were particularly useful Thanks Tom
- Sept 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Thomas is an excellent tutor. He is great at engaging and explaining complicated matters to my daughter. She looks forward to her tutorials.
- Sept 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Thomas has been tutoring my 14 year old for several months now and has been fantastic. My son entered the UK schooling system from Australia and had a very limited understanding of chemistry. Through the support of Thomas, chemistry has become his strongest science topic. The level of engagement, both with my son and I, has been outstanding and he is very responsive and adaptable to changing circumstances. I would highly recommend Thomas to other students.
- Nov 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
I cannot recommend enough. The sessions and material are so well planned and easy to understand. Tom is very patient and approachable, and I feel very encouraged to ask questions which he answers fully (and often multiple times in different ways for concepts that are harder to grasp!). I wouldn't have passed A-level chemistry without him!
Tom replied
Thanks Fleur and congratulations on Medical School. You're going to do great!
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