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Geraldine

Geraldine

Geraldine is a qualified Science teacher with 22 years' experience. She has taught over 4,100 hours with Keystone and works mainly online. Geraldine has considerable experience outside of her work with Keystone as a private tutor as well as being an examiner with Edexcel (one of the UK's leading exam boards).

Geraldine teaches: 13+ Science, GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry, GCSE Physics

''We found out today that our son has been invited to an award ceremony because he got the highest mark in Europe for Chemistry and Biology in the iGCSE exams. This would have not been possible without your amazing teaching!''

Mother of GCSE student

About Geraldine:

Experience

• 11+ and 13+ Science syllabus

• KS3 Physics Chemistry and Biology

• GCSE Science/Additional Science

• GCSE and iGCSE Biology Chemistry and Physics

The majority of my experience has been in the classroom, but I have always been available to work with my students individually and in small groups at lunchtimes and after school and my students have benefited enormously from this. I have worked with Keystone since September 2016 and have previously tutored Chemistry and Science while in the UAE, both face-to-face and on-line. I also have experience of EAL teaching.

Biography

I am an Advanced Skills Science Teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience. I now work as a Private tutor, and also as an Education Consultant for TES Institute, which involves the training of new teachers. I have a Masters in Education and I have also previously worked as a PGCE tutor. In addition I am an examiner for Edexcel, which keeps me up to date with the current style of exam questions and how best to answer them.

During my career I have taught KS3 Science, all three Sciences to GCSE/iGCSE, and Chemistry both at ‘A’ level and within the IB Diploma.

I taught for nine years in the UAE in two highly regarded British Curriculum International Schools, teaching students from a wide variety of different backgrounds. While in the UAE I also tutored two members of the ruling family in Science.

Before I began teaching, I worked in research in a number of different roles and disciplines, and these experiences are very useful in putting the syllabus into some sort of context, which suits the learning styles of some students.

Approach to Tutoring

While studying for my Masters, I did a lot of research into pedagogy, and particularly the Constructivist school of thought. My philosophy of Education is based on this and links nicely with a saying from Plutarch ‘the mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be ignited’.

Achieving AST status is something of which I am very proud. I am a dedicated teacher displaying passion and commitment, and to have these qualities validated by an external agency was a high point of my career. The assessment process was quite rigorous, as the assessor spoke to parents, students and colleagues as well as observing my lessons.

Relationships with my students are key and often commented on as a particular strength. Subject knowledge is vital, but the way that this is delivered will make the difference between a student understanding it or not. I am passionate about my subject and this is evident from my lessons which are well planned, enjoyable and stimulating. I pride myself on being organised, approachable, patient and caring. My goal is for my students to have a deep understanding and appreciation of Science, not just to learn facts.

When not tutoring

I resigned from an Independent Day and Boarding Girl's school in Brighton, in order to allow more time to pursue my other interests and to take my career in a slightly different direction. I enjoy walking, reading, cooking and photography. I now also have a granddaughter who I am fortunate enough to be able to spend a lot of time with.

What clients say about Geraldine:

"My son says that you're likely the best teacher he has ever had. I'm not sure what you're doing, but we are very grateful to have you. He has certainly found a love for Chemistry with you."

Father of Chemistry student

“Geraldine has been simply great. My daughter has now had offers from both Haileybury and Ardingly, but we’ll be continuing until the summer break as she enjoys working with Geraldine and started really loving science.”

Mother of science student

"Geraldine has been our tutor for a few months now and we couldn't be happier. Immediately we saw an improvement in our work and our understanding, to such an extent that our grades rapidly increased. She has all the qualities of an outstanding teacher; patience, warmth, and understanding. She is very organised, always on time and with the resources needed. Not only is she a fabulous teacher but a lovely person!"

two Y11-students, September 2018

"She got 99 !! - two 9s! Amazing ! She did brilliantly all round.. can’t thank you enough."

mother of student at Brighton College, August 2018

"Geraldine has been absolutely brilliant in helping my daughter catch up and understand Physics and Chemistry after a very difficult year, including a change of schools. Knowing that Geraldine is by her side in the months leading up to GCSEs has massively improved her confidence and her results."

Mother of Y11 student at Brighton College, May 2018

''X achieved 8 across all three sciences and he is very pleased with himself, so are we. I would like to say a huge thank you for your support, hard work and commitment. Thank you very much.''

Mother of Y11 student 2023

''I am thrilled to report that X received a 5 in Biology. As you can appreciate both he and I are thrilled with this result, and are very appreciative of all of your efforts and the very large role you played in this achievement. I cannot thank you enough. You were able to make Biology a subject he grew to actually enjoy after years of a negative view!''

Mother of Y11 student 2023

'' My daughter was absolutely thrilled to get an 8/8 in her combined science GCSE results today, which exceeded her predicted grades. It is testimony to the excellent work you put into supporting her to fulfil her true potential, despite her having missed quite a lot of coursework due to ill health.”

Parent of Y11 student, 2023.

''Thank you for all your help...we are thrilled she scraped through and passed everything! I think she did her best and you were brilliant!''

Mother of Y11 student 2023

''I just wanted to thank you for all the help during these last two years. Thank you for making our lessons fun, I could not have done it without you. Physics paper 2 went well. I just wanted to also say I truly think you are a genius when it comes to teaching, I have never had such a good teacher, I will miss our lessons!''

Year 11 student July 2023

''I just wanted to write to you to express our deepest thanks to you as we just received 9s in all three sciences by quite a margin.''

Mother of Y11 student 2022

''I just wanted to write to you to express our deepest thanks to you as we just received 9s in all three sciences by quite a margin.''

Mother of Y11 student 2022

''He has done v well - got an 8 in Biology and 7s in the other 2. All thanks to you - I was going to reach out to you but both him and I have been working on him getting into his preferred college. '' You have been instrumental in this and as a family will remain indebted to you forever. Thank you so much.''

Father of Y11 student 2022

''Now that the GCSEs are over I’d like to write to you to express my deepest thanks for tremendously improving X’s science. Over the past three years I think that as a result of your sessions X’s science improved tremendously and for me although the end result of the GCSE exam does of course matter his acquired love for the subjects is equally or perhaps even more important.''

Mother of Y11 student 2022

''I just wanted to thank you for all your help with my daughter this past year. She has her last science exam this week and she is feeling confident. Regardless of her results (though I do expect and hope they will be much better than her Mock exams) I really appreciate all your hard work, persistence and patience with daughter. We will definitely let you know the results when they come out. Wishing you a pleasant and restful summer!''

Mother of Y11 student 2022

''X got a 9 in her chemistry. She is over the moon. Thank you so so much for all your help.''

Mother of student, (2021)

''X had a fantastic session with you and was truly the most positive I have ever seen her! I don't know what you did but she said you were the best teacher she's ever had. So thank you!''

Mother of Y11 student 2020

''Hi Geraldine, I got an A in Chemistry (88%)!! I’m really really happy. Thank you so much, I honestly would not have been able to achieve this if it hadn’t been for your help during our tutoring sessions.''

Y11 student 2019

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