About Me

I have always been fascinated by science and have long enjoyed passing on my interest to numerous students, many of whom have been inspired to become scientists or medics themselves. I believe that one to one tuition is a hugely effective way to improve a student's performance. When reviewing questions and answers with students I explain my own thought processes as to how to answer the exam. I am a very approachable person and have great empathy for students and strive to make a first-class environment for learning and success. My PhD was in mitochondrial bioenergetics, which was at the interface between chemistry, physics and biology. After my PhD I was a professional scientist at Leicester University doing research on the enzyme DNA Gyrase, which supercoils DNA. I then went on to teach chemistry and science at an outstanding secondary school. Astronomy is my hobby, together with observing newts and frogs in my pond. I love to play the saxophone. I have no other commitments beyo