About Us
About Us
Established in 2019, Young Science Minds specialise in providing individual and group online science tutoring during term-time and over holiday periods.
Meet the Tutor
With over a decade of experience in education, I have taught in both UK and international secondary schools, fostering academic excellence and a deep understanding of subjects among students. Since 2019, I have extended my impact through an online tutoring service, providing tailored support in various disciplines.
Academic Background and Qualifications
- International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (4A*) - Advanced Levels (A-Levels)
Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics - Neuroscience – Bachelor of Science (Hons)
University of Dundee, First Class - Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Secondary Science
University of Leeds, Merit - Anaesthesia and Perioperative Science Masters of Science
University College London, Distinction
Teaching and Tutoring Experience
- 6+ Year Private Tutoring
1:1, Group and Intervention Tutoring Experience - Classroom Teaching Experience
International Schools and Secondary Schools within the United Kingdom - Differentiated Tutoring and Teaching
Teaching Experience Reaching from Stretch and Challenge Groups to Students with SEND
Subject Specific Experience
- 13+ Entrance Exams
Entrance and Scholarship Tutoring Experience - GCSE/IGCSE (Combined Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics) and A-Level (Biology)
AQA, Edexcel and Cambridge Exam Boards - Required Practicals
Endorsed Qualifications in Teaching of Required Practicals at GCSE and A-Level - Medical School Applications and Entrance Exams
Supporting Students with Medical School Applications – UCAS and UKCAT
Science Specialist
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Enhanced DBS Check
Student & Parent Experience
Testimonials
"Great experience. Sophie gave clear lesson plans and really helped my daughter in areas of the curriculum she’d struggled to understand"
Parent Experience – Biology IGCSE