Tutor for Biology and Chemistry, A level and University

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I hold a Ph.D in Biochemistry, and have over 15 years teaching experience at both University and A level.

I have been an expert exam marker for many years.

I teach Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry. I offer both Online and Face-to-Face Tutoring.

Lessons are tailored to your individual goals, learning style and exam board.

AQA . OCR A . Edexcel . OCR B . WJEC

Book an introductory lesson with me to see how I can help you improve your understanding of the subject, and develop the skills to answer exam questions with confidence.

Dr Zara Wood

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I believe in encouraging each student to work to the best of their abilities.
Whether you’re struggling with difficult topics, aiming for a higher grade, preparing for exams or studying independently, I can help you achieve your goals.
The teaching atmosphere is friendly and encouraging. Lessons are interactive, and structured to your requirements.
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How I Teach

Knowing the Biology or Chemistry isn’t always enough to achieve the grade you want.

That’s why my lessons combine clear explanations with targeted exam practice and exam technique.

1. Understand difficult topics

I break complex Biology and Chemistry concepts into manageable steps, using clear explanations, diagrams and worked examples.

2. Practise exam questions

We use carefully selected exam-style and past-paper questions to apply what you’ve learned.

3. Learn how to answer for marks

As an A-level examiner, I can help you understand what exam questions are asking for and how to structure answers effectively.

4. Identify your strengths, and improve on weaknesses

Lessons are adapted to your individual needs, so we spend time on the areas where you can make the greatest progress.

5. Build confidence

The aim isn’t simply to memorise more content. It’s to help you become confident enough to tackle unfamiliar questions independently.

I offer
 
 One-to-one tutoring can help you

Build Confidence

Improve Grades

Achieve Goal-Oriented Results

Increase Interest in the Subject

Reach for the Stars learning

Further information can be found on the Subjects, Payment and FAQ pages.

You can also find some notes on A-level Biology and A-level Chemistry on this website.

CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL

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Tel: 07523544693

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Zara was such an amazing help during my A-Levels, I went from a C in both Biology and Chemistry to an A in both of these subjects! Every lesson was tailored exactly to what I was struggling with at the time and all the extra questions were so useful to help me get a grasp of the topics.

Caitlin N, student

The tutoring was invaluable- very logical, thorough and focused on the individual, with practical problem-solving and new insights. It was a great experience and very organised.

Mary, Student parent