Hello! My name is Gemma and I am a 33 year old doctor, chartered accountant, strategy consultant and successful startup founder with 16 years of tutoring experience and a 5* rating from over 25 reviews on First Tutors, one of the country's premier independent tutoring platforms.

I graduated in medicine from Nottingham University in 2016, switch to finance, qualified as a charted accountant, and now work for one of the big four in health advisory and strategic consulting. However, my heart will always lie with the sciences, and somehow in amongst all of my wide-ranging career, my favourite job has always been teaching.

I have been tutoring maths and science (chemistry biology physics) to GCSE level for several years and more recently maths and biology to A-level standard. I have experience with ages 6-18 (and a few adults as well!) as well as children with autism and ADHD.

I tutor because I love it and watching pupils’ confidence grow as they start to reach their full potential is so rewarding.

I have A levels in Maths, Further maths, Chemistry, Biology and French, and Geography AS level, all at grade A*/A. 12A*s at GCSE, including all the sciences. I have a BMedSci (Medical Sciences degree) and a BMBS (full medical qualification) from University of Nottingham. Also an ICAEW Chartered Accountant (ACA) and Financial Modelling Analyst (FMVA) because I have a penchant for collecting letters after my name, and then changing careers… My parents are joking I should go into law next, but I think that’s enough exams for a while!

What I have learned over my full range of qualifications is that exams are an art.

I charge £50 an hour.

Full CRB/DBS check.

Teaching Experience

Tutoring experience for over 10 years with a 100% pass rate. Have taught ages from 6 to 18 plus adults for piano and maths. I have had pupils for chemistry, biology, physics, maths, or a combination of them. Generally, we start with one and then I end up helping with everything!

Founder and co-ordinator of university peer mentor and support scheme. First aid and life support trained. Full CRB/DBS checks.

Tutoring Approach

Informal, friendly and flexible approach (usually with tea and cake!). My aim is to improve results and get pupils interested in the subject by adapting the teaching style to a way that works for them. There is always another way to explain something! I tailor each session to the individual student’s needs, whilst remaining exam focused with a big emphasis on understanding, rather than rote learning. No question is a stupid question: I very much remember the feeling of sitting in the back of a classroom not understanding a thing, and I wish I had had someone to field my stupid questions! I am a big believer that if people don't understand something, it's on me to keep trying, until we find a way to make it make sense. The thing I've loved most is seeing people transform from “hating” subjects they found difficult to being really chuffed with their results in class and even going on to choose it as a further study option because they now understand it and seeing their joy is the reason I continue to teach!

I have really enjoyed establishing great relationships with pupils in the past, many of whom I'm still in contact with now, whether it's to call and ask me questions over the phone or simply to let me know how they're getting on. I've also provided pupils with references, interview practice (especially medical interviews), and personal statement help. I work with the pupil to whatever they need - I have been known to tutor until the small hours the night before a GCSE maths exam, help with homework over WhatsApp and answer phone calls after bedtime! More than anything, I love helping pupils find their ceiling and reach their potential, whatever that might be. I am here to help- no matter what that looks like.

Qualifications

FMVA

Professional · Chartered Finance Institute · 2025

ACA

Professional · ICAEW · 2019

Medicine (BMBS, BMedSci)

Bachelors · University of Nottingham · 2016

A Levels x6

School · The Tiffin Girls' School · 2011

AS Levels - 7 As

School · The Tiffin Girls' School · 2010

GCSE - 12 A*s

School · The Tiffin Girls' School · 2009

Reviews (26)

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Gemma is extremely helpful. She made learning maths a lot more fun, easy and my confidence has been boosted! Would highly recommend.

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Gemma was fantastic and my daughter was really happy as she enjoyed a maths lesson for the first time! I would recommend her. Diane

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Very helpful.my daughter ia very happy.thanks

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I chose Gemma for my daughter, who is in her GCSE year, initially as she is young enough for her relate to. I have to say the results have been remarkable and instant. Gemma's approach is both professional and informal. She certainly knows her stuff and conveys her knowledge with equal aplomb. My daughter really looks forward to her next session. Recommended wholeheartedly.

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Gemma is an excellent and experienced tutor who quickly worked out how best to teach my daughter in a subject she now understands much better. The experience has really helped her confidence!!

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Very approachable and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately and reports she understand things so much more clearly. Gemma may not be a professional teacher but her young age and excellent communication skills have suited my daughter very well. Her own personal achievements have also had a positive impact. Fully recommended as a science tutor.

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We've been so impressed with Gemma. My 8 year old daughter loves her and gets excited when her lesson is due. Gemma makes maths fun and is pushing and challenging Phoebe at the same time.

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My daughter has just had one lesson so far to help with some last minute revision, she found the lesson very useful.

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Gemma is very aware of the needs of my daughter and adapts her teaching methods to suit what is required. Progress has already been made and confidence is improving. We will certainly continue to work with Gemma and I am hopeful that this will ensure that my daughter reaches her full potential. I would certainly highly recommend Gemma.

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Choosing Gemma as a tutor for GCSE chemistry is proving to be a very good decision indeed. Her focus, patience and subject knowledge are helping my daughter tremendously.

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Gemma is the best that will ever happen to you.

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Excellent teaching method, very clear and concise. I found Gemma's tutoring very helpful and I can't recommend her enough.

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very professional tutor for A-level biology, who teaches me in the way that suits me - lots of questions to keep me focused! I can tell her if I don't understand, and she will explain it in a different way until I get it.

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Ben has now finished his A-levels and has been working with Gemma for over a year… Gemma had an excellent rapport with my son, and had a good understanding of teenage behaviour. She was able to apply pressure when needed, but also to create space if necessary. Gemma is extremely knowledgeable and she has excellent written and verbal communication skills, is extremely well organised and exceptionally reliable, I can thoroughly recommend Gemma as a tutor

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Very helpful and forthcoming. Gem has accomodated us on short notice and can be flexible when needed. With respect to AS Biology, my daughter has given very positive feedback about her knowledge and approach to teaching. Would definately reccomend Gem to others!

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Gemma is highly professional and very motivated, she has helped my daughter enormously. My daughter has gained confidence as well as revising and learning AS biology. Would recommend highly.

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Gemma provided excellent last minute support for our son tutoring him in Chemistry and Biology for his GCSE exams. She knew the syllabus expectations and exam techniques which proved invaluable as they were not provided by his school!

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Really understanding tutor who demonstrates her commitment and consideration for Mollys needs. Molly feels already more confidant with her maths which encourages her to believe in herself more. Very easy to understand her tutoring and Molly feels she will now do well in her maths GCSE coming up soon. We would strongly recommend Gemma as a tutor.

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After 3 sessions with Gemma, my daughter has regained confidence in Biology (AS) and been shown new strategies for learning and exam technique. Gemma has been well prepared, thorough, communicated well and my daughter felt very comfortable with her. We are only sorry that Gemma is off to Nottingham again, but hopefully she can offer more sessions in the future.

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Gemma is really good tutor. I'm really happy the way she explains. I have also recommended few more student to her.

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My teenage daughter, revising for GCSE's, really enjoyed studying with Gemma. She helped hugely with my daughter's confidence and exam technique. We would recommend Gemma very highly and are very grateful for her help.

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Gemma has been a great help just what we wanted

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Gemma has helped Alice so much. She has given her the confidence to believe in herself and take time to check her work more thoroughly. Thanks very much!

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My daughter has already started to see benefits with Gemma and from the 1st lesson she felt that she is progressing better than she expected. Gemma seems to know how to teach as well as she is being good at the subjects she teaches. Science in this case.

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Gemma is bright, highly organised and very up to date with GCSE and A level subject matter. I would recommend her very highly indeed.

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Gemma was friendly and easy going but very focussed on the task in hand. She quickly established a rapport with my daughter going on to give her some very useful hints and tips for Chemistry and working through revision for Biology. We're looking forward to seeing Gemma again in May.

Tutor Profile

Gemma

Gemma

Teaching Experience

Tutoring Approach

Qualifications

FMVA

ACA

Medicine (BMBS, BMedSci)

A Levels x6

AS Levels - 7 As

GCSE - 12 A*s

Reviews (26)