Lisa M.

Hi, I’m Lisa. I specialise in Scottish Chemistry tutoring, supporting pupils through National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher Chemistry. I graduated from the University of Glasgow with a First Class Honours degree in Chemistry, before completing my PGDE in secondary teaching.

I have 12 years of experience teaching Chemistry in Scottish classtooms and 13 years of experience tutoring, both one-to-one and in small groups. I tutor National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher Chemistry, and have supported a wide range of pupils with different confidence levels, goals and learning needs. I also have experience marking for the SQA, which allows me to help pupils understand how to structure their answers clearly and maximise marks in exams.

My tutoring approach depends on the needs of each pupil. I aim to create a friendly, supportive environment where young people feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes and building confidence. I regularly use past paper questions to help pupils become familiar with the wording, structure and level of detail expected in SQA exams. I can also provide additional practice questions for pupils to complete between sessions, with feedback to help them improve. I can also provide guidance and feedback on assignments and projects, helping pupils understand the requirements, improve the clarity of their explanations, and reflect on how to strengthen their own work.