Zoë was not just a Biology and Chemistry tutor for me. She was someone who listened, encouraged and supported me in moments where I really struggled to believe in myself. Her reassurance, compassion and patience has genuinely had such a lasting impact on me and will be something that I will continue to carry with me in life. She has taught me self-belief and to keep on going even when things get tough within the A-level journey. Before Zoë, I was lost in understanding the fundamentals within Biology and Chemistry A-level as it was such a massive jump from GCSEs. I could sit for hours on end and still not fully grasp a concept which meant that I wasn’t able to apply this to the exam itself. But after Zoë, I gained confidence and clarity in my abilities due to the weekly exam focused lessons that emphasised the importance of exam readiness and technique rather than just the content itself. Zoë’s lessons were the perfect balance in actually understanding complex topics but also moving on to tackling exam specificity and technique, which not only allowed me to enjoy these subjects more but also meant I was able to face the exam head on. There is absolutely no feeling of embarrassment when asking questions, which has made me much more comfortable admitting when I don’t understand something. Additionally, she knew how to identify exactly where I was going wrong and, rather than simply giving me the answer, she guided me towards understanding the mistake myself. This has helped me become much more independent in my learning. Without a doubt, one of the best decisions I have made for my A-Level studies. I am incredibly grateful for all the support, patience, and encouragement, and I would recommend this tutor to anyone who wants not only better grades, but also genuine confidence and understanding in Biology and Chemistry. I am beyond grateful that I got lucky enough to meet a once in a lifetime tutor who both inspires me academically and personally which is something I will never forget.
A-level biology and chemistry student (OCR A)
As a parent, I cannot recommend Zoë highly enough. I saw a remarkable difference in my daughters confidence, understanding, and approach to A-Level Biology and Chemistry. Zoë is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging, and has a wonderful ability to explain difficult topics in a simple and engaging way. Zoë really took the time to understand where our daughter needed the most support and tailored each lesson accordingly. Both her expert tutoring and indispensable moral support had a lasting impact on my daughter, which played an invaluable role in this A-level journey. I am extremely grateful for all of Zoë’s support and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent looking for an excellent A-Level Biology and Chemistry tutor.
Parent of an A-level biology and chemistry student (OCR A)
Honestly, Zoë helped me improve my skills in every aspect of A-level Biology, whether understanding content or exam technique. She also helped me to gain confidence in my abilities and understand how to apply the content. I would really recommend her tutorials to anyone who asks as I owe a lot to her help.
A-level biology student (AQA)
Great quality of teaching and resources provided to students. I enjoyed our interactive and fun sessions which made me engage even more with Biology and I would high recommend Zoë to anyone who is looking to go a grade up or beyond.
A-level biology student (AQA)
“Zoë changed my daughter’s life trajectory. She instilled so much love for Biology in my daughter, that she chose to apply to study biology at degree. Zoë was able to lift my daughter’s grades up by 3 grades, this way! We are so elated to have secured a place to study the subject at Durham University today. Thank you so so much Zoë! Your beautiful notes, and passion for biology is so strong, as to evoke the same from your students.”
Parent of an OCR A A-level biology student
Zoë has tutored me for last 4 years and I don’t think I would have got where I am today without her. She helped me through both GCSEs and A-levels. Zoë was always so encouraging and patient and it was never an issue to go over certain topics I still didn’t understand again. Her notes are so helpful for revision away from our tutoring session. They are broken down in a concise way to easily understand topics and include lots of diagrams. Zoë was able to follow my school plan of teaching and would summarise topics I was going over at that moment. We were then able to look at any bits I didn’t understand in more detail and Zoë would set me questions each week on this area and also topics from earlier in the year so I was constantly revising. This was so helpful as we would go over any wrong answers at the start of the next session. Zoë is such a lovely person and I would also look forward to my tutor session.
A-Level biology and chemistry student (AQA)
“I couldn’t have asked for a better biology tutor than Zoë! Her patience and ability to clearly explain every topic made all the difference in helping me get through A-Level Biology. She always went above and beyond to support me and boost my confidence. I’m so grateful for everything and Zoë is truly incredible and I’d recommend her to anyone!”
A-Level biology student (AQA)
We’re so grateful for the amazing support our daughter received from Zoë! She was super friendly, patient, and always explained things clearly. Her guidance really boosted our daughter’s confidence and helped her feel well-prepared for her exams. It made a huge difference—we couldn’t have asked for a better tutor. Highly recommend!
Parents of an A-Level biology student (AQA)
I had Zoë in yr10 and I was getting 5s in my GCSEs, she improved my confidence massively and I ended up with a 9 in chemistry and biology! I enjoyed our sessions so much and actually started loving biology to the point that I took it for A-level. Throughout yr12 and 13 we had a session every week and I enjoyed every single one, any questions I had Zoë would answer clearly and it would make sense straight away. I’m hoping for an A/A* and I couldn’t have done A-level without her and her incredible notes!! I can’t recommend Zoë enough, she’s patient and we always have a laugh. Thanks for everything Zoë, couldn’t have done it without you!
A-Level biology student (AQA)
I really appreciate Zoë’s flexibility and support and the confidence that it’s given my daughter.
Parent of an A-Level biology and chemistry student (AQA)
Zoë was an amazing tutor. The way she helped me to understand all of the complex topics and kept going over it until I felt I understood. She has really helped me to reach my potential and instilled confidence in me. Her notes are also the BEST out there!!
A-Level biology student (AQA)
Zoë has been of great help throughout my A-level journey in both chemistry and biology. She explains everything thoroughly and makes sure you understand it all before moving on. She also makes sure exam practice is never forgotten! The resources from each session were amazing to refer back to during revision. The positive changes in my grades were definitely linked to all the help from Zoë.
A-Level chemistry and biology student (OCR A)
Zoë has been a brilliant help throughout my A-Level journey. She is always encouraging and does her best to explain things in a way I can understand. I went from struggling to understand anything in my first year and getting E’s in tests to coming out with a C at the end of my second year! I couldn’t be more pleased! I have no doubt that that was down to the time Zoë spent helping me, I couldn’t have done it without her.
A-Level biology student (Edexcel Salters-Nuffield)
Zoë helped me build my confidence, understand concepts that are key to the subject and develop my exam technique. She is knowledgeable, patient and an effective teacher.
A-Level biology student (AQA)
You helped me improve so much with teaching what I hadn’t understood in school. Using your notes has been the best especially the diagrams for visual understanding.
A-Level biology student (AQA)
Zoë’s weekly contract is reliable, pertinent and very useful. Our daughter has had the privilege and benefit of support throughout GCSE and A-level. The weekly 1 : 1 is planned between Zoë and her student for maximum, individualized benefit and confidence boost. Communication is easy and polite with quick responses from Zoë to discuss times, session content or planning ahead. A huge thank you Zoë for all your help.
Parent of an A-Level biology and chemistry student (OCR A)
Zoë has given me amazing help with A-Level chemistry! I really appreciated the versatility of going through my areas of concern via notes or exam questions. Zoë made the tutorials really enjoyable and the resources were great for my revision. I would definitely recommend!
A-Level chemistry summer student (AQA)
“Zoë is an exceptional chemistry tutor who managed to simplify complex concepts and makes learning engaging. Her clear explanations, patience, and personalised teaching approach have significantly boosted my understanding and confidence in chemistry. She is always well-prepared, encouraging, and willing to address any doubts. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking effective and supportive tutoring.”
A-Level chemistry student (AQA)
