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Gulsen
PGCE Qualified | Examiner | MA Chemistry
I have been dedicated to teaching chemistry with a commitment to delivering the highest standards of education, specializing in international programs such as IB and A-level, and serving as an IB Chemistry examiner for nearly a decade. As an educator, I strive to positively impact students by helping them reach their academic goals and unlock their potential. I am also a certified academic coach through ICS, offering holistic support to both students and parents in their academic and social development. I have contributed as a chemistry writer and editor for global projects, including IB Exchange, IBtrove, Toddle, and the Afghanistan National Curriculum. I also design specialized training sessions for IB Chemistry teachers to optimize course effectiveness and provide expert guidance on internal assessments and extended essays.
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International Baccalaureate:Qualified Online Teacher (Chemistry HL/SL and TOK)
A Level/GCSE/IGCSE:Qualified Online Teacher (Chemistry - OCR, CIE, Edexcel, Pearson)
Degree Qualifications:Bachelors in Chemistry, Masters in Chemistry
Teaching Qualification:PGCE Qualified, IBDP examiner qualified, IBDP certificated
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Our tutors go through a rigorous selection process, having been interviewed to assess their teaching skills and subject knowledge. They have extensive tutoring experience with a track record of success, helping students achieve their academic goals.
Tutoring Experience
With over 16 years of experience as a private tutor, I specialize in international curricula, particularly IB DP HL/SL Chemistry, as well as IGCSE and A-level. My tutoring approach is highly personalized, adapting to each student's unique needs to unlock their full potential. I maintain open communication with parents and managers, providing regular, detailed progress reports to ensure growth and proactively address challenges. My commitment lies in motivating students through tailored resources and close progress monitoring, with the goal of not only improving academic performance but also fostering confidence and a deep understanding of the subject.
Tutoring Approach
After a 20-30 minute introduction call to understand what the student has covered in school and where they are facing difficulties, I take a highly interactive approach to tutoring, constantly asking questions to keep them engaged and ensure active learning. My priority is addressing any significant knowledge gaps before diving deeper into the material. Using past papers and assigning regular homework, I help students stay consistently revised and prepared. My questioning strategy not only helps retain their attention but also promotes critical thinking and deeper understanding.
As a former IB examiner, I offer a unique advantage by creating personalized mock exams that reflect the type of questions students are likely to encounter, ensuring they are well-prepared with fresh challenges they haven’t seen before. For IB-level students, if I notice a lack of progress, I communicate openly with parents and work to resolve any problems as quickly as possible. My ultimate goal is to maintain student engagement while fostering confidence and mastery in the subject.
Testimonials
Wonderful tutor. Very flexible as well as being efficient with explanations and time. Thanks to her guidance, my confidence in the subject has grown significantly, and my performance has improved noticeably.
Zeina Edrees, IB Chemistry
Thus far she has been quite helpful with all the content we have covered. She has provided good resources for practice and is good at making concepts that used to be hard for me stick better. I hope that she can continue to provide me with resources for practice and for stuff that I can be doing outside of the lessons to solidify my understanding.
Kareem Hamdan, IB Chemistry HL
Gülsen is very involved in my learning process if its with her or with my teacher. She send me many past papers that I cab complete on my own so that I can review and practice on my own. In lessons she listens to my concerns and teaches me tips and tricks on how to master Hl chemistry.
Alexia Furrer, IB Chemistry HL
Breaks down the content really well in order to connect basic concepts to the overall law/formula or topics. Very approachable and pushes for improvements subtlety. Notes are comprehensive and diagrams are helpful.
Hannah, IB Chemistry HL
I am a new IB chemistry Teacher, and I have been taking several professional development sessions with the great Gulsen. She is very experienced and share many strategies to ease the learning of chemistry to our students. forever Grateful
Atef Yahfoufi
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