Ciara T.

With over 12 years of experience teaching biology, I bring a deep understanding of the life sciences and a passion for inspiring students to excel. My expertise spans the IB and Irish curricula, including GCSE and A Level equivalents, making me adept at tailoring lessons to suit diverse academic needs. Currently, I am teaching at one of London’s leading independent private IB schools, where I specialize in IB Biology and Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS).

My experience includes:

• 12 years of teaching biology at secondary level, including 10 years with the Irish Biology and Integrated Science curricula (GCSE/iGCSE equivalents).

• 2 years teaching IB Biology higher and standard levels.

• 2 years teaching IB ESS at standard level 

• 2 years teaching iGCSE Biology

• 12 years of one-to-one tutoring both in person and online.

• 2 years as an Irish Biology examiner.

• Strong SEN teaching experience, supported by my teaching degree and Honours Bachelor of Science.

Course available: IB SL & HL Biology, IB ESS SL, A Level Biology, GCSE/iGCSE Bio, Year 7-9 general Science.

I create a welcoming, supportive, and tailored learning environment, where students feel confident to explore and challenge themselves. My lessons begin with understanding a student’s strengths and areas for growth. I engage students with a relaxed approach, ensuring they feel comfortable attempting new concepts and learning from mistakes.

Lessons emphasize:

• Exam techniques and developing transferable study skills.

• Live explanations using annotated diagrams and screen sharing.

• Tailored resources, PowerPoint presentations, and notes emailed after each session.

At the end of each lesson, I provide a concise summary of key concepts and a carefully selected set of past paper questions with mark schemes. These are drawn from various exam boards, ensuring students encounter a broad range of question styles. By working through these materials, students build confidence to tackle any question they may face.

Courses Available:

• IB Biology (SL & HL)

• IB Environmental Systems and Societies (SL)

        • A Level Biology

• GCSE/iGCSE Biology

• Year 7-9 General Science

Let’s embark on a journey of discovery and academic success together, whether it’s mastering challenging concepts or excelling in exams.