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A child who's switched off from Biology, a disappointing mock exam, or a quiet dread before parents' evening – these are moments many parents in portland recognise. It's tough watching them struggle with complex topics like genetics or cell division, especially when you're not an expert yourself.
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Opening Doors: How Biology Builds Futures
A strong grasp of Biology does more than secure exam grades; it opens up genuine pathways. Imagine your child confidently discussing complex topics like human anatomy or ecological principles, ready for A-levels or even degree courses in medicine, environmental science, or veterinary studies. Success in Biology means they could pursue a career safeguarding our natural world, contributing to health research, or understanding the unique marine ecosystems around the portland coast. It’s about building a solid foundation for their future and the practical skills to get there.
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For parents new to tutoring, finding the right person can feel overwhelming. At Tutorful, we take that pressure away. Tell us what your child needs – whether it's unpicking complex Biology concepts or building exam technique – and we’ll thoughtfully match them with an expert tutor. It's about finding a calm, clear communicator who can rekindle their belief.
Our interactive online classroom is designed for active learning. Your child and their Biology tutor work together on a shared whiteboard, diagramming cell structures or annotating past papers in real-time. Tutors can highlight key terms or draw out complex processes. Every session is recorded, so revisiting topics like DNA replication before an exam is simple.
From your home in portland, your child accesses expert Biology tutors from across the UK. This means no travel, no disruption to your family schedule, and sessions that fit around their life. If the first tutor isn't quite the right fit, we’ll cover the first session with a new one. We’re here to provide supportive learning that truly works for your family.
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9 Biology tutors in Portland:
£39/hr
5.0
Evie O
Caring and dedicated Biology tutor with experience
Hello, my name is Evie and I am a final year medical student. When I am not studying, I enjoy going to the gym, walks outside and spending time with my friends, family and, of course, my two dogs and cat, Olive, Bertie and Maya!My lessons will consist of understandable and thorough explanations of the topic which you wish to cover, opportunities to ask for clarification about anything you don’t understand and, finally, exam style question practice. This structure will help you to consolidate your knowledge and learn how to apply it so that you can perform your best in tests or exams. I will also r...
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£31/hr
5.0
Preeta J
Excellent GCSE and A levels Biology tutor
I’m Dr. Preeta James I am taking a small career break to start a family and be mum to my two toddlers. I have tutored all the way through university and have been a junior lecturer at Peoples College of Dental Sciences in India. I have 2 years tutoring experience in the U.K. and my students have consistently shown improvement in grades and more confidence in facing examinations. I help GCSE/ A-Level Biology students improve their grades quickly using focused exam technique and past paper practice.If you’re struggling with:• Understanding difficult topics • Answering exam questions properly • Impro...
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£62/hr
5.0
Max H
Engaging and friendly Biology tutor
About MeHi, I’m Max. I recently graduated with First-Class Honours in Natural Sciences from the University of Bath, and I’m now applying for PhD positions. I’ve been tutoring for over five years in GCSE Maths, Chemistry, and Biology, as well as four years at A-level in Chemistry and Biology. I’m passionate about science and maths, and I love sharing that enthusiasm with my students—helping them see these subjects aren’t as scary as they sometimes seem.My Tutoring ApproachI like to keep lessons engaging, interactive, and a little bit fun. Instead of “lecturing,” I run my sessions like conversati...
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£85/hr
4.9
Alice A
Biology Tutor - Making learning memorable
* Book your child in for SUMMER BOOSTER sessions TODAY*
- I have had a HUGE increase this year in last minute requests for support, even for the day before the exam...
- Many of these young people have been worrying about their GCSEs and A Levels behind closed doors and parents have realised too late that they need support.
- If your child is in secondary school or 6th form now and you have any doubt about their independent study skills please consider summer sessions.
- I hear all too often that the young people I am working with do not have the skills in order to attempt independent study....
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£42/hr
5.0
Cecilia C
A sympathetic & experienced Biology Tutor.
GCSE fee £42/hr❇️ -- A level Biology fee £52/hr ❇️Please note - I only offer Online teaching. I do not offer a 'free chat' prior to booking. My experience and reviews should give you an indication that I do my best for students.I have taught Maths and Science for over 25 years at Secondary schools in West Sussex. I have also tutored students and prepared them for GCSE and IGCSE exams both in Maths and in the Sciences. At present for both Maths and Science I am working withLevel 4-8 students who are taking the Higher paper.The fee also includes setting and marking HW.A Level I prefer to take on s...
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£60/hr
5.0
Amy S
Experienced and friendly Biology teacher and examiner
I am an enthusiastic and friendly teacher with 10 years of teaching experience at A-Level. As the head of the Chemistry department in my place of work, I have a strong knowledge of the Chemistry A Level specification, and also teach within the Biology A Level department too as I love both subjects! I am an examiner with OCR so have first-hand experience understanding how students approach questions, and common misconceptions that can arise in science so I'm always happy to share tips. I work hard to personalise content to the topic and exam board that you study on, as well as to accommodate for...
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£57/hr
5.0
Leonora V
Biology Experienced STEM teacher and tutor
2023- Supporting remote learning students at GCSE and A level to attain A and A* grades in their formal school assessments, and their final GCSE and GCE grades. 2022.- Supporting home-schooling students with the core STEM curriculum. 2021- remote teaching of Chemistry and Physics A level to international students in the process of applying for a STEM degree at a UK university and resources to help them provide an effective environment for their home learners.2020- Advanced teaching and learning skills2018- 1 grade above best school's prediction for 85% tutees (1000 lessons taught, 400 online lessons...
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£40/hr
4.9
Paul P
Effective Biology tutor
I educate pupils in the local area around Plymouth on a daily basis.I teach English, Maths, Science other other subjects,I also specialize in learning difficulties and disabilities (ASD, ADHD, Asperses, & dyslexia/dyspraxia). Apart from classroom teaching and tutoring I've also been a curriculum coordinator for people with ASD.The role involved designing a unique syllabus/curriculum and managed a group of educators. I have over 10 year’s main stream teaching experience in a classroom environment and five years as a tutor/specialist.I’ve taught Music, English, Science, Maths, Art and Primary (KS...
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£35/hr
4.9
Paul G
Experienced GCSE and A Level Biology Tutor
I am a postdoctoral research scientist with experience of tutoring A level chemistry and biology.Education and teaching experienceI have a degree and PhD in Biochemistry gained at the University of Birmingham and a masters in bioinformatics received from Birkbeck college (University of London). I have been a research scientist for over 25 years in academic and government laboratories, where I have specialised in the study of human and bovine tuberculosis. I have supervised and taught undergraduate and postgraduate students and I also have experience of teaching A-level Chemistry and Biology in...
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Konnie U
An absolutely amazing tutor! Konnie is incredibly helpful, patient, and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. Every lesson was well-organised, supportive, and actually enjoyable.
Eliz M
7th May 2026
Tabasom H
She’s an amazing tutor, she helped my daughter a lot in biology and chemistry
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Leen M
2nd May 2026
Bray R
Bray is an excellent tutor. He's warm and friendly and my son felt really comfortable and understood during lessons. Bray is thoughtful and encouraging and made the lessons interesting and diverse, sharing helpful video links and extra resources. My son grew in confidence and went into his exam feeling well prepared and positive. I highly recommend Bray as a tutor.
Hannah H
1st May 2026
Sarah T
Sarah has been great in helping my daughters prepare for their GCSE biology exams. She has focused on exam technique (as well as content), clearly explaining approaches/ concepts and is very patient. Outside the lessons Sarah often sends helpful material over so that my daughters have work to do between lessons. My daughters are v happy with Sarah and the progress they have made under her tuition.
Jo N
29th Apr 2026
Genevieve E
Genevieve has been an absolutely amazing tutor. She has a real gift for explaining things in a way that makes even the most difficult topics easy to understand. After every lesson, I left feeling much more confident and clear on the material. Each session was always thoughtfully planned, which made a huge difference in how much I was able to learn. Thanks to her support and guidance, I’ve improved so much in human biology. On top of that, she is incredibly kind and patient, she creates such a positive and encouraging learning environment. I truly can’t recommend her highly enough!
Verity M
29th Apr 2026
Affan H
Thank you Affan for your incredible lesson. I could see that your knowledge and passion for Biology A level was endless and therefore the lesson was extremely engaging and well structured, including lots of different activities.
Velichka T
28th Apr 2026
Muaz K
Muaz was excellent - Eddie enjoyed his first lesson and said he explained concepts well and went through exam questions .
Pauline W
26th Apr 2026
Abigail A
An excellent tutor with strong knowledge and a real ability to identify weaknesses and support improvement. She is very caring about her students’ progress and creates a positive learning environment.
Shihan V
21st Apr 2026
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