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£77/hr
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Jonas V
Premium Physics Tutor with MChemPhys (Hons)
Hi there!I have been tutoring Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for nine years. In 2013, I won a silver medal in the International Junior Science Olympiad. In 2016, I scored 100% in Maths, 100% in Physics, 98% in Chemistry, and 100% in my Biology exams. In 2020, I got a Master's degree in Chemical Physics from the University of Edinburgh. I have over four thousand hours of experience in GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level, and National 5 tutoring. These include exam boards such as SQA, OCR, AQA, CIE, and Edexcel. I also have enhanced DBS and PVG checks.I provide personalised lessons. I assess each student’s n...
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£45/hr
5.0
Douglas G
Premium & Professional Physics Scottish Curriculum Tutor
📅 Limited availability for the 2026 to 2027 academic year. Early booking recommended.Choosing the right tutor can make all the difference. With over 14 years of teaching and tutoring experience, I have helped thousands of students build confidence, achieve outstanding results, and unlock their full academic potential within the Scottish Curriculum.I specialise in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, supporting students from National 4 through to Advanced Higher. Whether you’re looking to improve your grades, prepare for exams, strengthen your understanding of challenging topics, or secu...
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£47/hr
5.0
Hannah M
Experienced Physics tutor
My name is Hannah, I live in Scotland and I’ve been tutoring for 8 years.I have worked with young people from primary school right through to university level on Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and I’ve even had some experience tutoring Music! I’ve worked one to one and in small groups, both online and in person.I also have extensive experience in working with young people with additional support needs, particularly ASD and ADHDI’m a qualified teacher with 2 years of classroom experience.I have an inquiry based approach to teaching. I don’t want to give students all the answers, I want to e...
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£47/hr
5.0
Phil T
Nat 5 and Highers Specialist Including Physics
I hold a PhD in organic chemistry from Nottingham University and have been tutoring since 2017, specialising in SQA exams in Maths, Chemistry, and Physics at Nat5 and Higher levels, as well as Chemistry and Maths at Advanced Higher.
In my sessions, I focus on building a strong conceptual understanding through targeted practice and real-world applications. I often incorporate statistical data analysis and problem-solving strategies drawn from my extensive experience in manufacturing and product development, providing a practical context to the subjects.
My professional background includes...
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£108/hr
5.0
Huw A
Friendly, experienced Physics teacher & examiner!
I am a qualified physicist and secondary science teacher with extensive experience in exam assessment and personalised tutoring. I teach science subjects including biology, chemistry, and physics to students from Year 7 to Year 13, as well as adult learners, covering a variety of exam boards: AQA, Edexcel (including IGCSE), OCR 21st Century Science, OCR Gateway Science, WJEC/Eduqas Science for GCSE, and A-Level specifications including AQA Physics, CAIE Physics, Edexcel Physics, and OCR Physics A and B. I also teach the International Baccalaureate Diploma in Physics and National 4/5 and Higher/Advanced...
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£31/hr
5.0
Vithusini N
Experienced and Passionate Physics Tutor
I am a graduate Chemist.I have 13 years of tutoring experience.Throughout my 13-yearsas a tutor, I have consistently demonstrated a profound passion for teaching, enabling me to impart knowledge effectively to students of various academic levels.My approach involves using different methodologies such as PowerPoint presentations, visual aids, and concise notes to explain the concept.Furthermore, I prioritize the assessment of students' understanding through practice questions, ensuring that they understand theconcepts thoroughly. I am very much confident with using Zoom, Skype and lesson space as...
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I am very happy with Vithu. She has been tutoring my daughter with Physics for National 5 Scottish curriculum. Vithu is very reliable, responds promptly and also flexible with bookings. I would thoroughly recommend her.
Brenda B
4th Jul 2026
Phil T
My child was really struggling with Nat 5 Chemistry and parts of the Physics syllabus; the school was unsuccessful on 3 occasions at employing a chemistry teacher so you can imagine the horror we presented to Phil!
He took it in his stride and within weeks had not only found the level we were working at and begun to establish rapport, and it was joyous to see the boost in confidence alone.
Phil has a no nonsense approach and is incredibly diligent – I don’t think he’s doing this as a side hustle, he does actually want to get your kid to learn.
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My child is expected to pass with good marks now and above all felt confident going into the exams.
We will definitely be keeping him on for Highers next year!
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8th Jun 2026
Jonas V
We are highly satisfied with the tutor's professionalism and dedication in preparing our son for his Physics exam. The detailed post-lesson progress updates were incredibly helpful for me to track and evaluate his learning journey."
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21st May 2026
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Callum was a great help for my daughter in the lead up to her Nat 5 physics prelim. Great communication and explained the areas she was struggling with well. Thanks!
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17th Feb 2026
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I highly recommend Michelle as an exceptional tutor for both physics and biology. Her deep understanding of the subjects, combined with a clear and patient teaching style, has made a huge difference in my daughter’s learning. She is excellent at explaining complex concepts in a simple, relatable way, and she always take the time to ensure my daughter fully understand the material before moving on.
Thanks to Michelle I’ve seen a significant improvement in both grades and overall understanding of physics and biology. I’m incredibly grateful for her support and would recommend her to anyone looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable tutor!
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10th May 2025
Michael D
I got my results today and I got a Nat 5 B in Physics. I would have found it hard to achieve without Michaels help because of my lack of knowledge, thank you so much.
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6th Aug 2024
Ian L
Really good tutor! Explains maths and physics at high school level in great detail!
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3rd Jun 2024
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Filip helped my twin boys through their Chemistry, Maths and Physics Nat 5 exams. He was professional, very good at communication and flexible with timings. They found him very approachable and able to communicate well.
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