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Chemistry

Tutor

for GCSE, AS & A-level

James Mungall MChem(Cambridge)

01392 661 315

72 Wardrew Rd, Exeter, EX4 1HA

Unfortunately I am not taking on any new pupils for this academic year, but will be again starting September 2012.

A one-to-one tutor can really help learning and understanding chemistry. It is a difficult subject which requires a good memory and good logical thinking. I can help make this subject easier for anyone who wants to do better in their chemistry exams.

Pupils come for tuition because they

  • have specific topics they don't understand
  • have modules to resit, and the material isn't being covered in class
  • are at a new school and need to catch up
  • have been ill and need to catch up
  • don't get on so well with their teacher
  • find homework difficult
  • need to improve their grade for school or UCAS entry

One-to-one tuition can help

  • answer your specific questions
  • explain things from a different angle
  • provide in depth answers and explanations
  • provide useful notes and mind maps
  • perhaps make the subject enjoyable and fun!

I encourage mind maps, good study skills and good organisation, so that the time you spend studying chemistry is more effective.

"Thank you so much for the time you spent teaching me chemistry. It really helped me. You will be pleased to hear that I got an A!"

About me:

I have been a chemistry tutor in Exeter for the past 5 years, helping pupils from most of the surrounding schools including Exeter School, Exeter College, Maynards and Colyton Grammar. I encourage parents to come along at least to the first lesson. They are always welcome to stay and listen or to sit next door. There is no obligation to continue after the first lesson - sometimes people come along for a first lesson and see how it goes.

Teaching Experience:

Chemistry teacher at Mander Portman Woodward 5th & 6th form college, Cambridge.(1999-2000)

7 years as a private chemistry tutor in Cambridge, London and Exeter

Qualifications:

Master of Natural Sciences (chemistry), Clare College, Cambridge, 1999, 2:1

A-levels(1994): Maths(A), Further Maths(A), Chemistry(A), Physics(A), Music(A)

Times and prices:

Most commonly I teach on weekday afternoons and evenings, though other times are possible.

Tuition usually takes place at 72 Wardrew Rd, Exeter.

I charge £25 per hour. (2007/2008)

Approach to Tutoring:

My aim is to provide students with as much help as possible when preparing for their exams. This may take the form of:

  • Homework
  • Past paper questions
  • Revision of important topics
  • Helping with anything that the student wants to go through

Lessons are student orientated. If someone says, “I'm having trouble with these homework questions”, then we get on with that topic. A lesson may involve going through questions, understanding notes or doing revision.

I can cover most of the current syllabuses including EdExcel, OCR, AQA and Nuffield.

Initially I recommend students bring along all their notes and textbooks. Then we can work out which are the good ones!

I encourage good study skills, revision skills and exam technique, and can set and mark homework if and when required.

Do have a look at the A-level chemistry notes I have written, which you are welcome to download (pdf format).

James Mungall Chemistry Tuition, 72 Wardrew Rd, Exeter, EX4 1HA, 01392 661315, chemistry@jamesmungall.co.uk