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“I found Jonathan to be genuinely interested in teaching and children. He is flexible and professional. I would highly recommend him.”

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Private tutor and school teacher for two decades in GCSE & IGCSE Separate sciences & Combined Science, A Level and IB Biology, Keystage 3 Science, BMAT medical and dental school entrance test and medical and dental school applications.

2004-2005 PGCE with QTS Secondary (11-18) Science (Biology specialist), Roehampton University
2005-2007 William Morris Academy, Hammersmith Teacher of GCSE/AS Biology, Health & Social Care, Psychology
2008-2010 Kumon Maths & English Instructor Shepherds Bush Franchise owner
2010-2011, 2012-2015 Godolphin & Latymer School, Teacher of Yr 7-8, Edexcel IGCSE, OCR AS/A2 and IB Biology
2011-2012 St. Pauls School, Teacher of Edexcel IGCSE and OCR AS/A2 Biology
2015-2016 Sri KDU International School, Malaysia, KS4 and IB Science teacher
2016 - 2017 Godolphin & Latymer School
2017-2018 M.Sc. Biomedical and Molecular Sciences Research, King's College London
2018-2020 Head of 6th Form Science, Kensington Park School.
2020-2021 Head of Biology, City of London Academy Southwark
2021- 2022 2nd in Charge of Science & Biomedical and Oxbridge Admissions Programme Director, City of London Academy Southwark
2024- 2025 Head of Biology, MPW London
2025- International Sciences Subject Partner, Pearson PLC

I currently work for an exam board supporting schools internationally who wish to switch to using our International Science qualifications or who have switched and need support.

I am the author and presenter of an online A-level Biology Revision course for Rugby School Online and a KS3 course for Pearson.

Prior to this, I have spent two decades teaching in state schools, independent schools and international schools. During this time I have held several key leadership roles including, Head of Biology, Head of Science, and Biomedical and Oxbridge University Admissions Director.

I have over two decades of experience of tutoring and aided many students in securing their desired grades for 11+, 13+, GCSEs, A-Levels and entry to top universities as well as entry to medicine and dentistry.

“He got an A* in Chemistry and As in Biology and Physics, so we are very pleased!”

Parent

“Thank you very much for all you have done - without your help, X would not be anywhere near where he is now.”

Parent

“The sessions were super useful for interview prep and gave a great insight into the environment that you are in with MMIs and panel interviews. I just want to focus on my final exams now. The sessions were really helpful, and I think it helped me improve my interview skills greatly. ”

Parent

“Hi Jonathan, It went well I am happy with the outcome :) I improved 30% from last time!! So it was a 6. Thank you so much for all your support in helping me improve and finally making me enjoy bio towards the end! You were an amazing mentor.”

Parent

In the initial meeting, I'll aim to find out the student's weaknesses, strengths, and general interests. If the aim is exam preparation, I will get the student to complete selected past year paper questions. This helps me find out what areas the student needs support with and also how I could present material in a way that will engage him/her. We will then agree on a plan of action together. In ongoing sessions, I will also try to integrate and model key study skills such as mind mapping, taking concise notes, memory tricks etc. There will be quizzes either oral or written at the end of each lesson or start of the following lesson to check how much learning has been made. The student will then be asked to evaluate their own progress and set targets for themselves.

When I am not tutoring, I love travelling to lands near and far, going to live gigs of any genre, visiting museums/galleries, theatre and trying out new places to eat as well as trying to replicate those dishes at home.