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ONLINE ZOOM tution : Mob: +44 (0)7557331782 : david@mychem.co.uk

Our online tuition facilities

Visual aids

Our garden office (aka "Dave's Cave") is fully equipped with models, posters, whiteboards and games. Molecular models are a vital tool for enhancing students' grasp of biological and chemical mechanisms. All these resources help to enhance the students' ability to visualise more easily and therefore understand better the topics under consideration.
3 x Webcams

The use of online video and molecular models can help significantly with "making the invisible visible". A full set of molymod models and three different cameras enable us to discuss and demonstrate close up, dipoles, mechanisms and molecular shapes. A fully adjustable desktop camera allows close up views of test tube reactions and molecular models to be shared clearly with all students
Models

Many of our models are magnetised. This enables us to simulate the bonding which can happen beween atoms and molecules. Magnetic whiteboards coupled with magnetic symbols, ionic and molecular models help to make our expositions as clear and as palatable as possible .
Demonstrations

One corner of "Dave's Cave" is equipped with a range of laboratory chemicals and apparatus. Short, live, "impromptu" demonstrations are used to enhance tutorials and will consolidate understanding. Students who might have misunderstood or simply missed practical work can easily be brought "up to speed" by the use of such live demonstrations as required.
Microscopy

With over 120 pre-prepared, high quality plant and animal slides, we can cover all the microscopy requirements for biology A level, IB Diploma and GCSE and IGCSE as well as preparing live slides and videos to show a variety of processes. We are currently working on ways to make the microscopy live on line.
Genuine data

Our lab facilities enable us to obtain genuine chemical analysis data which although remote, will help students to appreciate the importance of evaluation and error analysis. We can perform a range of titrimetric and gravimetric procedures which enhance the practical experience gained by students.

One to one tuition (1:1)
One to one tuition remains one of the most effective options for students wishing to improve understanding and examination technique.
- flexible timings possible (60, 40 and 30 minute tutorials)
- live practical demonstrations available
- online simulations
- extensive web-based student resources
- tutorial follow up and preparation required
Our fee for online tuition is £48 per hour or £24 for 30 minutes. All fees for online tuition are payable at the time of booking.
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Small group tutorials (1:2,3 or 4)
Team up with others to improve your chemistry and biology.

A cost effective and sociable way to improve your grades :
- small group online tutorials ( up to 4 students)
- use tutor time as you need it ( 20 minute slots)
- minimum of 20 minutes per week - no maximum
- full access to online resources and online simulations
- live practical demonstrations
- meet without tutor as required
- create and maintain team blog
We charge £48 per hour for tutor time regardless of group size. We charge only for the time that the tutor is actually online with the group.
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Junior Science classes - up to 3 students
A practical and fun addition to science "home" schooling, this "kitchen chemistry" course is designed to inspire youngsters who are keen to get to grips with the concepts of types of materials, chemical and physical changes and separation techniques.
- maximum group size 3
- some adult supervision required
- 40 minutes per week
- uses everyday chemical ingredients and materials
- aimed at years 5 - 8
Our junior science course offers a series of fun, 40 minute, practical science sessions for children in the later years of primary or early years of secondary schooling ( year 5 - 8) . We encourage groups of two three friends - ( usually in the same year group) to book a course together.
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Web support for students
All our tutorial work is supported by an ever increasing bank of online resources.
- graphics
- animations
- selected videos
- quizlets
- exam questions
Organised in the form of a blog, resources include animations, graphics, videos, questions and quizzes. The blog's responsive layout enables it to be accessed easily via tablet, phone and laptop. All registered students will have access to the relevant parts of this ever-growing resource bank.

Advanced users are able to maintain their own blog sections.
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Online experiment simulations
Ideal for students with limited access to practical facilities - these simulations are accessible for all registered students and teachers. Specific simulations can be accessed via the subject pages in mychem.co.uk or via the simulations menu
- chemistry, physics and biology
- GCSE, IGCSE, A level and IBDP
- manipulate variables
- collect genuine results
- materials required
- students work at their own pace
Students registering to access simulations only will need to specify the subject and level required.
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David Fowkes - Chemistry tutor

David - Chemistry

chemistry specialist
highly experienced
flexible hours
online simulations
GCSE, A level and IBDP
Junior science

Jayne Sorrell - Biology tutor

Jayne - Biology

biology specialist
highly experienced
flexible hours
online simulation
AS and A level

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Our approach

We aim to boost the confidence and subsequent performance of tutees by identifying and addressing their weaknesses as early as possible. Whilst many students often have difficulties with the same topics in the sciences, each student has a preferred learning style. We aim to identify and exploit that style early in the process and then draw on appropriate resources to develop their understanding.

Our first meeting

meeting Our first online meeting is usually with the tutee and a parent. This no obligation meeting usually lasts no more than half an hour and is free of charge. The meeting enables us to find out as much as possible about the tutee's studies and what they would hope to gain from the tuition. If at that stage, all parties are happy to proceed, then we normally conduct a short "diagnostic" tutorial to help identify any areas of strength and any weakness. Thereafter we establish a regular tutorial slot or slots. Some students sign up for one hour per week whilst others prefer two, 30 minute sessions. Other arrangements are possible.

Our fees

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Our rate for online tuition is £48 per hour regardless of the group size
We are happy to accomodate groups of up to four students for the same fee.
If students prefer sessions of 30 minutes, the charge is £24.
In advance of each session, students are asked to identify the specific topics which they would like to work on in their tutorial .
We maintain a log of the material covered and the time taken for each tutoring session.
payment is required in advance of all tutorials
We prefer payment by bank transfer or paypal.
The company name is Goldhill Education ltd.

chemistry

"David will explain electrolysis, elaborate equilibria and revitalise redox"

biology

" Jayne clarifies genetics, demystifies meiosis and unravels digestion"

Our online tuition facilities

Visual aids

3 x Webcams

Models

Demonstrations

Microscopy

Genuine data