Lizzie Brisco

Let's face it, studying for exams can be a real chore, and makes many students despise the subject they're getting a qualification in! The endless definitions, textbooks and formulae can be overwhelming and lonely to go through, and difficult to embed in students' memories. I specialise in breaking down subjects into digestible chunks and interspersing plenty of quickfire activities, proven memory tricks, and interactive media to help embed a solid foundation of both subject knowledge and exam technique into every learner. I firmly believe that independence and confidence are the biggest barriers to students' achieving their desired grades, and focus on building a partnership with my learners where they feel safe to make mistakes and learn from them. Last year I tutored an A-level Biology student who had been badly failed by disjointed teaching, and who was facing her very first external exams post-Covid. In just 6 weeks, I took her from a failing U grade to a passing D, even improving her grades in other subjects through improved exam technique. I also regularly assist in undergraduate biology classes, and my partner is a primary teacher, so I have a broad and holistic view of how education progresses from starting school to getting a degree. I love teaching science as Biology is my 'day job', but can also teach other subjects including Maths, English, Statistics, and Academic Writing. I am very flexible with my schedule, and have capacity for several hours tutoring each week. Please do get in touch if I can help or answer any questions :)