Ope J.

Hi, I'm Ope. I tutor OCR A-Level Chemistry with one main focus: helping students improve their exam technique and translate their knowledge into marks.

Many students understand the content but remain stuck at a B or C because they are unsure how to structure answers, apply mark scheme language and identify what examiners are actually looking for. As an A-Level Chemistry Examiner and OCR specialist, I help students bridge that gap with a highly exam-focused approach. If that sounds like your child (or you!), then please keep on reading.

What I help with:

Moving from "I kind of get it" to consistently scoring higher on assessments and exams using OCR-style questions, mark scheme language and examiner expectations.

Improving answer structure when answering weightier questions. This includes understanding command words e.g Describe vs explain, highlighting key phrases, using mark allocation to guage depth needed in an answer.

Targeted homework to fill in gaps of weak areas identified during sessions, and a suggested revision routine where necessary. 

Why me

A-Level Chemistry Examiner with professional experience evaluating student responses against assessment criteria.

15+ years of tutoring experience, specialising in exam technique improvement.

OCR A-Level specialist, with lessons, resources and practice questions aligned to the exam board.

Russell Group graduate and scholarship recipient: MSc Green Chemistry (University of York) and First Class BSc Chemistry with Biochemistry (Queen Mary University of London).

How lessons work

In the first session, we start with a quick diagnostic to determine weak areas - organic / physical / inorganic - and why marks are being lost (problem of understanding/ poor technique). Then we use a simple cycle each week: do a brief recall of the topic, practise exam-style questions, review against the mark scheme, and set focused homework to lock it in during the week which we review in the following session. I also suggest revision tactics and topics to focus on during the week.

If your child is currently working at a B/C and aiming for an A or A*, message me with their current grade and their target grade and I’ll be happy to see where I can assist.

Availability

Please check the calendar for available slots.

My approach to tutoring

Most students don’t need more content. They need a better method in exams. Sessions are structured and practical:

Step 1: Diagnose weak areas and problems (timing, weak phrasing, missed steps, lack of understanding)

Step 2: Plug knowledge gaps with short teaching where needed

Step 3: Exam training using OCR-style questions, using the mark scheme to solidify technqiue.

Step 4: Regular homework: a short set of targeted questions to improve weak points identified during the session.

Step 5: Track progress in next session: we review what has improved and what still needs work at the start of the next session

For parents

I send a brief update after sessions so you know what we worked on and what your child should do next during the week.

Best fit

Students working at B/C who are aiming for A/A* and are willing to do the work in between sessions to see improvement, with the right guidance and OCR-specific insight.