Tutor Profile

Calise

Private Biology and Chemistry Tutor in London

  • Chemistry specialist
  • Exam technique specialist
  • Online tutoring expert
  • Independent learning mentor
  • 12+ years tutoring experience

I am a highly experienced tutor (12+ years) with a PhD in Chemical Biology from University College London (2020) and a First-Class Master’s degree in Natural Sciences (UCL), covering Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Pharmacology, and Mathematics. I also achieved high grades in A-Levels in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology.

I now work as a full-time online tutor, specialising in Chemistry across all abilities. I also offer Biology (GCSE and A-Level), as well as GCSE Maths and Physics.

With over 1000+ hours of tutoring experience and more than 12 years supporting students, I have developed a strong track record of helping students

Teaching Experience

Over the past decade, I have tutored students across GCSE, A-Level, and university courses, with many new students coming through referrals from previous tutees. This experience has allowed me to work with a wide range of abilities and learning styles.

Alongside private tutoring, I gained over 200 hours of formal teaching experience during my PhD at UCL. This included:

  • Teaching undergraduate students in both theoretical and practical settings
  • Demonstrating laboratory techniques
  • Marking coursework and providing detailed academic feedback
  • Supporting students in developing scientific understanding and exam performance

This combination of academic and practical teaching experience enables me to provide structured, high-impact sessions tailored to each student’s goals.

Tutoring Approach

My approach is personalised, structured, and focused on results. Having studied at GCSE, A-Level, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels, I understand the challenges students face and the techniques required to succeed at each stage.

I believe every student can master their subject with the right guidance and methods. I tailor each lesson to the individual, identifying how they learn best and building a strategy around that.

Key aspects of my approach include:

  • Strong focus on exam technique and question analysis
  • Breaking down complex concepts into clear, understandable steps
  • Encouraging active learning through discussion and questioning
  • Building confidence through consistent progress and feedback
  • Teaching transferable skills such as revision planning and resource creation

I place a strong emphasis on independent learning and the development of effective study skills. My aim is not only to help students excel in the subjects I teach, but also to help them become stronger, more confident learners overall. I believe that the techniques and habits developed in my lessons can have a positive impact across all subjects, helping students improve their grades more broadly as well as in the specific areas we work on together.

In general I aim to maintain a light, approachable teaching style while ensuring sessions remain focused and productive. I also make myself available outside lessons for quick questions and support, helping students stay on track between sessions.

Above all, I aim to make the subject enjoyable. In my experience, students who engage with and enjoy what they are learning achieve the best outcomes.

Qualifications

PhD Chemical Biology

Doctorate · University College London · 2020

MSc Natural Sciences

Masters · University College London · First Class Honors · 2016

Reviews

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MarionFirst Tutors

Calise has been tutoring my son for his Biology A-Level. After failing his mock exam in January we contacted Calise who has come up with a comprehensive plan on how to get my son back on track to hopefully achieve the grade he needs for the next steps in his education. Calise is extremely responsive, so it is easy to make arrangements and my son is responding really well to him and enjoying his sessions. He says he finds them really useful and they help him to focus and build his confidence. Calise has been great at explaining difficult concepts and is patient with my son's sometimes chaotic style of studying. We are a few weeks into working with Calise and I would happily recommend him to anyone looking for a competent and personable tutor for their child.

Tutor response

Thanks for the lovely feedback Marion! I'm very happy the sessions are proving to be useful, and your son has put a great deal of effort as well. I'm sure if we keep on at this rate, there is no reason that we shouldn't be able to get the grades we are hoping for!

KimFirst Tutors

We are very plased and Calise. Very structured and he has established a good and direct communication and scheulde with my daughter. We would recommend him at any time.

Tutor response

Hi Kim, Thank you for the positive feedback, it is greatly appreciated! I am very happy that she is responding well to the sessions, and I'm looking forward to working more together in future. Many thanks, Calise

MichelleFirst Tutors

Calise is an excellent tutor. He conducted a thorough assessment to establish areas of strengths and weaknesses and created a learning programme based on his findings. He is friendly and approachable and is adept at explaining things in a variety of different ways to ensure the student understands every concept. He works at the student's pace and encourages questions and discussion. My son used to dislike biology and now really enjoys it! Highly recommend.

Tutor response

Thank you very much for the positive feedback Michelle. I am very glad that your son has responded so well to the sessions so far, and he has been putting in a great deal of work too. It's absolutely amazing to hear that he has now began to enjoy the subject! Looking forward to our next session!

SusanFirst Tutors

Calise has been superb. He teaches our daughter chemistry A level in a very clear comprehensible way and responds in helpful terms to all my daughter's questions. She feels much more secure in her understanding since Calise has started teaching her.

Tutor response

Thank you for the positive feedback Susan! I am glad the sessions are being received so well. I look forward to working with you both again once schools open up.

MurielFirst Tutors

Calise has been tutoring our daughter during her Year 11, leading into her GCSEs, on Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. We had a really great experience with Calise from the first contact to the end of the tutoring sessions. He has demonstrated adaptability in tailoring his 1-hour weekly sessions with her to her needs, reviewing lessons content in depth, proposing exercises from a variety of sources including mock GCSE papers. Very soon, we extended the lessons to 90 mins, which proved to work really well. Beyond his academic skills, our daughter appreciated his soft-spoken approach, listening to the needs she expressed, checking her understanding and pushing her to go above and beyond in her mastery of the concepts. He has given her the tools to excel, which she did with 2 8s and 2 9s. Thank you so much Calise for your constant support during this demanding year, our daughter is very proud of what she achieved with you! We would strongly recommend Calise to any students looking to succeed!

Tutor response

Thank you so much for some lovely feedback Muriel! It really was a pleasure working with you both and I think she should be thrilled with her results. I'm looking forward to hearing how she gets on with her A-levels, she has a great attitude and work ethic, and I'm sure she will do amazing.

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  • The highest level of qualification that this tutor has provided us with a copy of is a Doctorate (or equivalent)
  • This tutor has an average feedback rating of at least 4.75/5 from 5 or more reviews.
  • This tutor is a Professional (self-declared)
  • This tutor offers a 50% discount on their first / introductory lesson.
  • This tutor is happy to teach online
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