Rubeena Y.

I am a qualified teacher with over 8 years of experience in Secondary Science Education. I specialise in tutoring GCSE Sciences and A-level Chemistry. As a former Head of Chemistry, I have the experience of driving a department to ensure the best outcomes for pupils. With a proven track record of enabling students to achieve their best, I can ensure student progress. 

Furthermore, as an examiner for AQA, I have in-depth understanding of exam board expectations, assessment objectives and how to help students maximise their grades.

My teaching approach focuses on clear explanations, exam technique mastery and confidence building through extended practice. My lessons are tailor made for students based on their needs, their prior knowledge and any identified misconceptions. I offer students the support but also space when necessary in order to develop independence and problem-solving skills. I have experience in supporting students of all abilities and those with SEN needs and often make my lessons relevant without deviating from the content that needs to be learnt.

My experience in content creation for major educational platforms such as Seneca Learning and Save My Exams, is rooted in my strong subject knowledge as well as knowledge of exam specifications. 

I have been tutoring online for several years, leveraging on the availability of excellent interactive tools such as the Whiteboard here on PMT. My lessons make the most of the time available through structured and purposeful lessons.

My sessions have a structure beginning with a Review/Retrieval of previous content, worked examples and explanations, student practice and review. I get my students to practice questions and exam style questions as frequently as possible, once explanations of the content are given. I tutor by reducing the cognitive load to students and enhancing the chance of having them store the memory in their long term memory.