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Claudia

Before joining Keystone in 2019 Claudia taught Science at Westminster Cathedral Choir School for four years. She has tutored over 2,600 hours and assisted 120 Keystone clients. She urges her students to look at Science beyond the syllabus as it makes it easier for students to understand concepts and improve their skills.

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“My daughter came away from the session with a big smile”

Parent

11+ Science ISEB and public school exams
13+ Science ISEB and public school exams
GCSE/IGCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics (all exam boards)
A-Level Biology (all exam boards)

I have extensive experience teaching students from Year 5 to Year 8 having been a Science Teacher at Westminster Cathedral Choir School for nearly 4 years. I have prepared students for ISEB exams as well as public school entry exams such as Winchester and Dulwich. I have also helped write questions for interview preparation. I taught at the Eton College Universities Summer School for two years, helping A-level Biology students applying to Oxbridge Since joining Keystone I have been building extensive experience in the teaching of all three Sciences at GCSE level and in particular of A-Level Biology.

I completed my studies in Siena, my Italian hometown, where I attended the Liceo Classico, and got a final grade of 98/100. I have then gained the equivalent of a BSc in Biology and the equivalent of an MSc in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of Siena, both with a final grade of 110/110 cum laude. During this time I cultivated my passion for music and achieved a diploma in classical guitar.

After moving to England in 2011 I worked as a researcher and tutor before starting as a Science Teacher at Westminster Cathedral Choir School.

“My daughter came away from the session with a big smile, feeling that it had really helped and that Claudia was really good at explaining things but also very approachable.”

Parent

“She has really enjoyed her lessons with you. Thank you it’s been great knowing she is in such good hands.”

Parent

“I really appreciate your help with my son, every week he tells me positive things about your tutorials, and it is clear that he is growing comfortable with Biology at school.”

Parent

“Thank you so much for all your patience, all the notes that you have sent through and all the extra time you’ve taken with exam papers, with correcting and suggesting extra matters. It has honestly been a great success and my son has gone to each class enthusiastic and happy. He really has enjoyed your lessons.”

Parent

I believe the best teaching takes place when there is a balance between discussion and tailored activities. They should be designed in a way that allows students to demonstrate their full potential.

I always try to enthuse the students I teach about Science; I believe it is very important to encourage them not to see just a list of topics on the syllabus but to go beyond it and put them in context. This means that they can appreciate the wider nature of scientific study. In my view this not only helps to see the subject from a different perspective and therefore to increase one’s interest; it also makes it easier for students to understand concepts and improve their skills.

When I am not tutoring I like to spend time with my husband and young children. We like to walk our two dogs in the park as well as walking around London and going to museums and concerts. I have a deep passion for music and I have a conservatoire diploma in classical guitar, which I still very much enjoy playing. I am also a sports lover; I am a karate black belt and train with my son every week. My favourite hobby is crochet; I find it extremely relaxing after a busy day and love to make all sorts of things, from blankets to scarves and toys. I am an avid reader and like to explore fiction and non fiction alike.