Using my signature 4 step ‘Bio-Brilliance Method’ that I’ve developed over the last 12 years as an Experienced Examiner, Teacher & Tutor
That are often not understood, rushed in school or not shown in textbooks
They'll be able to keep up in class and avoid the stress of falling behind
With a structure that reduces stress
And be supported until their exams
Thanks to mastering the fundamentals & having thorough practise
Giving them more time to check work and eliminate any misconceptions
For their UCAS applications, so they can apply for medicine, dentistry, veterinary & biomedical sciences
Quickly by mastering the toughest topics in the subject
Securing top grades can alter their career paths
Meghan did well in triple science at GCSE. She did A-Level because she thought Biology was going to be easy because she enjoyed it.
However, when she started A-Levels:
She thought she could continue with the same habits that she had during GCSE.
She didn’t know how to prioritise learning and her memory retention was letting her down.
She couldn’t apply her knowledge to exam questions and found that the mark schemes didn’t help her enough when it came to assessing where she was.
She was trying to cram everything in and getting really frustrated.
Josh found the leap from GCSE to A-Level tough, as the increased workload and complexity caught him off guard.
He lacked a strong grasp of core concepts, leaving him struggling to build on foundational knowledge.
Josh found it hard to interpret and apply what he’d learned to exam questions, losing marks despite understanding the material.
He became frustrated and uncertain about how to improve, which affected his confidence and motivation.
There are many exceptional teachers out there, but when class sizes are too large, it becomes challenging for your child to receive the support they require.
Not everyone in school may have the same motivation to succeed, and being in such an environment might not be beneficial for your child's learning.
At times, your child may struggle to connect with their current teacher, which can make learning biology a less enjoyable experience.
Your child might also be missing out on the in-depth explanations needed to fully grasp key concepts in Biology from their teacher. Additionally, important and challenging questions are often left as homework, but these are precisely the questions that they need to practice to build confidence in the subject.
The solution is simple: they need to work with an outside expert who will guide them with a heavy exam focus. Drawing from many years of teaching in a grammar school, five years of experience as an examiner, and 12 years of teaching, I know precisely what is required for success. Reach out today, and together, we'll create a study plan to help your child make remarkable progress, jumping 2-3 grades in A-Level Biology.
1) In today's day and age, face-to-face tuition can be quite inconvenient. Dealing with travel, traffic, petrol expenses, and even checking tire pressure can eat up valuable time that could be better utilized for understanding another A-Level Biology topic.
2) When a tutor comes to your house, you often have to cover their travel fee, adding an extra cost to the tutoring service.
3) Most face-to-face tutors simply act as homework assistants, addressing the immediate problem at hand. However, they often lack a structured approach to help your child progress and get ahead. It's common for them to ask, "What do you want to do today?" which can be seen as a lazy approach. While it's essential to tackle current issues, your child also needs a well-defined program to follow simultaneously. Giving them structure & routine.
4) Face-to-face tutors cannot provide a comprehensive learning portal with recorded lessons. For your child to benefit fully from additional tuition, they require the ability to review lessons, follow a structured program to advance their knowledge, seek support for current challenges, and access a wide range of resources designed to facilitate understanding of each topic from the foundation.
5) A significant number of 1:1 tutors lack dedication as they view tutoring as a side gig rather than a primary focus.
6) Face-to-face tutoring can be slow and may not cover an adequate amount of content within a week compared to our more efficient process.
To address these issues effectively and ensure your child's success, an online tutoring option proves more powerful. Through a step-by-step structured online program, your child can engage in more hours of Biology learning and access various avenues of support to maximize their potential.
Many concerns related to online tutors are similar to those faced with face-to-face tutors:
1) The absence of recorded lessons makes it challenging for your child to review and revise the material at a later stage.
2) Lack of structure means students may not have a clear plan for their lessons. Just as achieving a six-pack requires a proper training and nutrition plan, effective learning needs a well-organised approach.
3) Without a learning portal to share resources, once the lesson is over, there's no easy way to access additional materials.
4) Limited content covered per lesson leads to slow progress. With only a few questions addressed in an hour, students may always find themselves playing catch-up rather than getting ahead.
5) Some tutors lack commitment as they treat tutoring as a side job. In contrast, I take immense pride in my work, and my reputation depends on delivering high-quality service, which allows me to advertise on multiple online platforms.
6) Some tutors merely follow the textbook without addressing tough exam questions, which is a lazy approach to teaching.
7) Not all cheap 1:1 online tutors are experts. It's akin to choosing between a highly experienced heart surgeon and an undergraduate student with no specialization when you need heart surgery. The expertise matters.
8) Many 1:1 online tutors don't offer support outside of scheduled sessions, forcing you to pay for more sessions just to get additional help with your revision.
These concerns prompted the creation of 'Biology By Clare'.
We offer several live lessons each week, and these sessions are recorded for later review. Our teaching approach follows a clear structure, guiding students from the fundamentals to tackling challenging exam questions. During the lessons, we encourage interaction and engage students in active learning, prompting them to think and participate actively to enhance their memory and understanding. Student workbooks are designed in such a way that it aids in revision as they're built out like quizzes to help them with truly understand the material & long term memory retention.
In addition to regular classes, we conduct specialised exam classes that review the covered content. To provide further support, we hold multiple weekly drop-in help sessions, where students can seek assistance on any A-Level Biology topic & question. Furthermore, we have established a community forum where students can post their questions and receive responses the following day, ensuring that no revision challenges go unresolved, thus helping them stay on track.
To ensure continuous improvement, we assign weekly homework and provide constructive feedback to the students. Moreover, our approach is designed to enable them to manage their time effectively, making room for other subjects and allowing them to enjoy a balanced social life.
And that's not all - our services encompass many more benefits aimed at supporting students throughout their academic journey in A-Level Biology.
Which approach will lead to a deeper level of understanding for your child?
Approach 1: Watching an outdated and non-interactive YouTube video that barely covers the fundamentals?
Approach 2: Engaging in interactive teaching sessions where the student actively participates in finding solutions, covering the core fundamentals of each topic, and effortlessly grasping how to tackle difficult exam questions?
The choice seems quite apparent.
The issue with relying solely on YouTube is the lack of interactive teaching. While it does provide some exam problem examples, it often falls short in addressing the underlying problem – your son/daughter's genuine understanding of each topic and their weak foundations in A-Level Biology.
What typically happens is students watch YouTube videos and attempt to memorise exam questions, which offers only a temporary solution. When confronted with an unfamiliar exam question, they freeze because they lack a true understanding of the subject matter. Figuring out what skill is required from a question is the most difficult part, and they're just not going to get that from outdated videos online.
They may claim to grasp the topic but struggle with the exam questions, but the reality is that they don't fully comprehend the topic itself.
That's why in our process there's a huge emphasis on live feedback, live diagram set up where you can clarify any misconceptions, as a lot of the time in Biology, it's something you cannot see!
When tutors or online academies attempt to cover a wide range of subjects, the quality of teaching can suffer. This occurs because they may hire tutors who lack motivation or experience in a specific subject.
To put it into context, consider if you needed intricate car repairs. Would you prefer an experienced and specialized mechanic, or a general handyman, to handle the job?
Similarly, in subjects like GCSE or A-Level Biology, having a tutor who is dedicated, highly knowledgeable, and specialized in Biology can significantly impact a student's learning experience and success.Specialised tutors can offer targeted and expert guidance, leading to superior outcomes for the students they teach. Through my years as an exmainer in Biology, working with me will ensure you are learning the best methods to score the highest marks in the shortest possible time.
When I work with you we diagnose your current situation and provide you with an action plan to make fast progress
when you focus on what matters, you'll see a huge increase in your grades
when you learn through my teaching With multiple quizzes and Interactive Q&As, you will Be razor sharp at knowing what you must do
you'll have constant exposure to tough exam questions omitted in books & rushed in school
This process is delivered with our live lessons, exam classes, drop in help sessions, strategic 1:1 calls, weekly homeworks, our interactive learning portal, unlimited support and so much more…
In Other Pursuits Of Life As they'll hit Academic success that They Once Thought Was out of reach
Helping them in university & the work place
To conquer their goals throughout life
paving the way for successful habits
As They Will Have A Structure & Exams Will Be Easy.
As a parent, you always want the best for your child. You see other kids getting into top universities, studying subjects like Medicine, Dentistry, Biomedical & Veterinary Sciences, and you want the same opportunities for your child’s future.
You’re worried about the knowledge gaps your child has. Perhaps at the start of year 12 in their first initial parents evening, you were informed that they didn’t get the core topics.
As the year went by the course become even more challenging for them. They come home from school assessments feeling disheartened about their progress, which greatly affects their confidence.
Do you hear your child telling you that the jump from GCSE to A-Level Biology is huge?
Perhaps your child claims they understand the topic, but can’t seem to translate that to exam questions, where they actually need to apply their knowledge?
Your child may feel like they’re working very hard, writing a lot of notes, but what they’ll find is that they can’t actually visualise what’s going on.
This is especially true for cellular topics where you can’t see it! It can make your son/daughter feel disillusioned, overwhelmed, and hinder them from trying to understand it, as it can be extremely complex and overwhelming.
The pressure for students to perform is ridiculous. Most university places require A*A*A. Everything is getting very competitive. So, it’s imperative as a parent to ensure that your child has the best head start.
Getting good grades in A-Level Biology opens up many opportunities for the future.
So, making necessary changes now is critical to ensure they are fully prepared for their A-Level exams. It could enable them to become a doctor, a dentist, a vet, or work in the sciences. The opportunity is huge.
That’s where I come in to help. My name is Clare Foreman, and I’ve been teaching since 2011, from comprehensive schools to grammar schools, and tutoring since 2012.
I have also been working as a Biology examiner for the past five years, so Biology is like second nature to me. It’s in my DNA!
My approach involves truly understanding the material and guiding students through questions of varying difficulty, from easy to challenging exam questions. With cumulative & quiz-based learning, I ensure long-term memory retention and a thorough understanding with a heavy exam focus. This way you enjoy the process and be able to tackle any question throw at you.
I teach students in a way that impresses examiners, ensuring they secure every possible mark. Having seen what gets full marks and what doesn’t for different exam boards, this approach makes them 100 times more confident in Biology and provides them with the best support throughout their journey.
If you’re interested in our A* Biology Accelerator Programme to help your child go from D/C to A/A* in Biology as quickly as possible, while still having time for other subjects and enjoying weekends, click the button below to start your application today.
Yes absolutely. Students are always using technology. So let's use them to help them with their studies rather than distract them.
Imagine two athletes preparing for a major competition.
Athlete A only practices once or twice a week, with no record of their training progress and no clear plan to enhance their skills.
On the other hand, Athlete B practices 3-5 times a week, keeps track of their training sessions and improvements, and follows a well-structured training program designed to target their weaknesses and improve their performance.
It's evident that Athlete B is likely to perform better in the competition.
Similarly, in our tutoring service, we offer a winning combination of small group and 1:1 support. This ensures that students have a clear plan to follow, like Athlete B's well-structured training program, and they can receive individual help during the week to address any weak areas in their understanding, just like Athlete B's targeted practice sessions. This approach sets them up for success and guarantees better performance in their academic journey.
We would need to evaluate your child's situation to see if we can help before making an offer, as our programs are accessed via invitation-only. This is to ensure that our process aligns with your needs and for us to be confident that we can actually help you. Prescription without diagnosis is malpractice.
My expertise and experience which has led to the creation of my 4-step Bio-Brilliance process. When you pick a time to speak with me you'll be able to learn about this process is even more detail. Click the button above to learn more.
I have been teaching and tutoring for well over 10 years and have been an examiner for A-Level Biology for the last 5 years. I'm extremely confident in what I do, and I'd be be happy to see if I can help your child with their A-Level Biology.
Not at present, but we may do in the future.
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