What to expect when I reach out to a tutor
You may be considering hiring a tutor, but not sure what to expect. You might have experienced hard sales tactics in the past, or regretted sharing your contact details by the fifth ‘Just checking’ message. I want to put your mind at ease today and tell you exactly what happens when a potential client gets in touch with me at Green Tutors.
Our resident online science tutor and warrior queen
Online science tutor Nana Asare When I started building the Green Tutors team I set out to find online science tutors who could inspire school students to see a successful and impactful future in STEM careers. I remember delivering a STEM Ambassador workshop in a...
Chemical engineering for a Greener world
Another fantastic member of the tutor team, chemical engineering student Elan is tutoring maths, chemistry, and physics for GCSE and A level. He's almost fully booked for 2022 exams! I went through a series of different career choice options, but ultimately chose...
Combining science and art – Meet Tasnim!
Tasnim Alam - Online GCSE maths and science tutor Tasnim is a 22 year old student, who completed a degree in Pharmacology this year (2021). She has been tutoring for a few years now, as well as volunteering with children over the summer. We're very happy to say that...
The importance of making good study notes
Every school student has notes from their classes, but what those notes look like varies more than the UK Government advice on face masks.
The value of a mentor, and can you spend too much time on your studies
Sarah Patterson is a recent graduate from Imperial College, joining the Green Tutor’s team in 2020. When asked why she wanted to be a tutor, Sarah replied: “I want to help students achieve their academic goals and support them through their A-level and GCSE qualifications.”
Is it safe for children to be working online?
In our current climate, more and more of our interactions are taking place through the internet. And while these platforms have always existed, their rapid growth and uptake in new areas have identified potential problem areas.
10 ways to improve your memory for effective revision
Effective revision requires a lot of self-motivation, organisation, and good old-fashioned hard work. It means making a long-term commitment to study and putting the work in even when you don’t feel like it. Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts.
How can students get more confident before their exams?
It may be no surprise to parents to hear that the biggest issue most students face is with their confidence.
What does your home work space look like?
Optimising a home study space can make a big impact on achieving study goals. But what can you do to make a difference? Not every child has equal access to education Students are spending more and more of their study time at home. We may not be in lockdown right now,...