George - Maths tutor - Surbiton
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George - Maths tutor - Surbiton

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George

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George - Maths tutor - Surbiton
  • 5 (5 reviews)

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  • Maths
  • Chemistry

Imperial First Class Chemistry teacher with 12+ years' classroom experience and published author teaches A Level, GCSE and IGCSE Chemistry and Maths online

  • Maths
  • Chemistry

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About George

I am a qualified teacher with over twelve years' classroom experience and a four-year integrated Master's degree in Chemistry (MSci) from Imperial College London, where I graduated with First Class Honours in 2013.

I have taught Chemistry at a leading independent boys' school, and before that spent two and a half years at an independent girls' school. I hold both Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), and taught across a range of state schools while training. Alongside my main degree I also studied Physics and Mathematics, so I am comfortable supporting students where the three subjects overlap.  

I am also the author of two published GCSE Chemistry revision guides, "Improve Your Chemistry Grade", one for AQA GCSE and one for Edexcel IGCSE, and I have developed two companion revision apps on the App Store covering the same specifications. Both came directly out of the classroom — the points students reliably get stuck on, and the exam technique that moves grades — and my students work from the same material and the same approach in their lessons.

I'm new to Superprof, but I'm rated 5.0 on Google from 24 reviews. Here are some of them:

"George was my son's tutor for two years, in preparation for A levels to get into Medical school… My son got excellent results and got into his course straight away." (Maria H.)

"I had George as my chemistry tutor during A-Levels and thanks to his guidance and strong chemistry understanding, he helped me achieve top results allowing me to study a degree in Chemistry at a top band university. He explained difficult concepts clearly and thoroughly helped me focus on improving my weaknesses and exam technique." (Ina B.)

"George is a great teacher helping my daughter with her year 13 chemistry. He has helped her to identify knowledge gaps which has enabled her to rebuild confidence in tackling the a level exam." (Ruby W.)

"George is an excellent tutor. He currently tutors my daughter in A-Level Chemistry. George prepares for the subject area prior to the session and understands and knows the curriculum. He has a wealth of knowledge on the topic areas." (Jonida D.)

"George is my son's tutor for A level chemistry. He tailors the lesson to my son's needs. He regularly practice exam questions to assess for any gaps in his knowledge and work on them." (Marwa M.)

"George was thorough and diligent in identifying my daughter's strengths and key areas to further her understanding of chemistry. As a result of his sessions she achieved the predicted grades she needed for her UCAS choices." (Israil B.)

"I have been greatly helped with my chemistry A level and highly recommend this tutor I would not be in my current position without." (Sam D.)

"He helped her to achieve all 9s in the GCSE results… I cannot recommend him enough as he was instrumental in developing her knowledge, exams technique and skills." (Hala A.)

"I've used Precision Tutoring for my son two years ago and now again for my daughter – and both achieved fantastic GCSE results in Chemistry! George is an excellent tutor: knowledgeable, patient, and able to explain even the toughest topics in a clear way." (Teresa W.)

"George tutored my son for his Maths and chemistry GCSEs… my son's grades improved dramatically and he achieved excellent GCSE results." (Teodora P.)

"I genuinely cannot recommend my maths teacher highly enough. He played a huge role in transforming my academic journey—from struggling with GCSE Maths to achieving a very strong grade, then successfully helping me through IB Mathematics AA SL." (Alexia V.)

"George was a fabulous chemistry teacher for my son and his book is a must for anyone aiming to improve their grades at GCSE!" (A. L.)

My aim is to help students reach their ambitions and their true potential. I encourage them to develop intellectual curiosity beyond the confines of the syllabus, and to strive for excellence in whichever field they choose to pursue. I also believe in a balanced approach, in which academic study, physical health and proper time to consolidate learning can comfortably co-exist.

Subjects and levels

A Level Chemistry — OCR A, OCR B (Salters), Edexcel and AQA
Cambridge International A Level Chemistry and IB Chemistry
GCSE and IGCSE Chemistry — AQA and Edexcel
Mathematics — up to and including GCSE and IGCSE
Biology — up to and including GCSE
Younger year groups from Year 6 and Year 7 upwards

Tutoring experience

Over 12,000 hours of tutoring, one-to-one and in groups
Author of two GCSE Chemistry revision guides, "Improve Your Chemistry Grade" (AQA GCSE and Edexcel IGCSE)
Developer of two GCSE Chemistry revision apps on the App Store (AQA and Edexcel)
I run the Head Start to A Level Chemistry course at Imperial College London, for students who have completed Year 12 and are moving into Year 13
Previous experience with Kumon Maths and English
I help organise the International Mathematics Competition (IMC)

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Who I work with

Most of my students are preparing for A Level or GCSE Chemistry, including Cambridge International A Level and IB. I also teach Maths and Biology up to GCSE and IGCSE, and work with younger students from Year 6 upwards who want to build confidence before the exam years begin.

How a lesson runs

Lessons are one hour on Zoom, using live annotation so we work through problems together on screen rather than me simply talking. I usually start by checking the previous week's homework, since that tells me quickly where the gaps are, then teach the new material and finish by applying it to real exam questions from the relevant board.

I teach all four A Level specifications — OCR A, OCR B (Salters), Edexcel and AQA — so lessons are built around the exact wording, mark schemes and examiner expectations of your child's board, not generic Chemistry. Over twelve years in the classroom means I know where each specification tends to catch students out.

My approach

I introduce new material by building on what a student already knows, so each concept connects to something familiar rather than arriving out of nowhere. Chemistry becomes very difficult when it is learnt as a series of disconnected rules, and much more manageable when students can see how the ideas fit together.

When a student is stuck on an exam question, I don't hand them the answer. I give a hint — enough to get their thinking moving, and no more — and let them arrive at it themselves. It takes a little longer in the lesson, but it is the difference between a student who can answer that question and one who can answer the questions they haven't seen yet. Over time it builds real problem-solving ability, which is what the higher-mark questions are designed to test.

I also encourage students to follow their curiosity beyond the confines of the syllabus, and I believe academic work, physical health and proper time to consolidate learning should sit alongside one another rather than compete.

Between lessons

Every student gets a shared Google Drive folder. It holds their resources, their homework, and a dated record of everything we cover in each lesson. Students can revisit any topic at any point, and parents can see exactly what has been taught and what has been set — without having to ask. I can work in OneNote instead if a student already prefers it.

Group lessons

I also teach small groups, which suits students working towards the same exam who benefit from discussing problems with each other.

I have been teaching online since 2020 and have found it every bit as effective as in person, with the added advantage that everything we do is saved and searchable.

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  • 5h: £400
  • 10h: £800

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