Geraldine M - Tutors - Keystone Tutors

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“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!”

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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.

I am an Advanced Skills Science Teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience. I have a Masters in Education and I have also previously worked as a PGCE tutor, advising and assessing trainee teachers. 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.

“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.”

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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.

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.