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What our Chemistry tutors help with

Building confidence with tricky Chemistry topics and knowledge gaps
Improving exam technique, past-paper strategy, and mark-scheme confidence
Creating a clear revision plan around your child's timetable and goals

Tailored to AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and more.

Available tutors

Meet a few of our high-performing AS Level Chemistry specialists.

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Kaitlyn Thomson

English, Mathematics and Science Specialist

Boroughbridge, United Kingdom

£28.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

BiologyChemistryEnglish LanguageEnglish Literature+2 more

Kaitlyn has over 4 years' worth of professional tutoring experience.
Currently working as a full-time One-2-One Online Private Tutor.
Kaitlyn currently teaches Mathematics, Science, and English to KS2/3, and GCSE students.
Holds 2 A**s, 3 A*s and 2 As for English Literature, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, English Language at GCSE level.
Holds A, A for Biology and Chemistry at A-Level.
Holds a Distinction* in Health and Social Care (Level 2).
Holds a Distinction* in Sport Activity and Fitness (Level 2).

Kaitlyn Thomson is a GCSE maths tutor providing online tutoring in Maths, English and Science for KS2–KS3 and GCSE, with 4+ years’ 1-to-1 experience, lesson reports each session, and optional free homework.

Send a quick enquiry from here and the Latimer Tuition team will pass it on to Kaitlyn.

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Justin Raine

★ 4.6

Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics Specialist

Manchester

£25.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

ChemistryMathematicsPhysics

Currently studying for his Masters of Science in Chemistry at the University of Nottingham.
Holds multiple years of tutoring experience assisting KS3, GCSE, and A-Level cohorts.
Justin is a member of the Royal Chemistry Society (RCS).
Holds A, A, A for Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics at AS-Level.
In Secondary School, Justin remained in the top percentile of his students achieving a 3.5 GPA.

Justin Raine is a GCSE maths tutor and physics tutor who also teaches Chemistry (KS3–A-Level/AS), with 2+ years’ tutoring experience; studying an MSc in Chemistry and provides lesson reports with optional homework.

Send a quick enquiry from here and the Latimer Tuition team will pass it on to Justin.

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Olatade Fadeyi

★ 5.0

Mathematics and Science Specialist

United Kingdom

£30.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

11+ (general)BiologyChemistryCreative Writing+6 more

Currently working towards her Masters in Biochemistry.
Holds over 2 years' of tutoring and teaching experience.
Holds an A for Psychology at A-Level.
Holds 2 A*s, and 5 As at iGCSE level.
Olatade has experience working with SEN students.

Olatade Fadeyi is a maths and science tutor for KS2–A Level, including GCSE/iGCSE Maths, Biology and Chemistry, with 2+ years’ teaching experience; SEN-friendly and tailored. £30/hr with lesson reports and optional free homework.

Send a quick enquiry from here and the Latimer Tuition team will pass it on to Olatade.

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Andra Popovici

English, Mathematics, and Science Specialist

Sheffield, United Kingdom

£26.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

BiochemistryBiologyChemistryComputer Science+12 more

Holds a Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Science at the University of Sheffield.
Holds Baccalaureate's (A-Levels equivalent) in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Language & Literature.
Currently a Teaching Assistant and an SEN support worker for secondary school students, providing both 1-1 and in-class (group) support.
Andra uses a methodical approach for learning, and keeps constant track of progress to improve results for examinations.
Holds a Grade 8 in Piano Performance from Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.

Andra Popovici is a gcse maths tutor and english tutor with a BSc in Biomedical Science (University of Sheffield) and experience as a teaching assistant and SEN support worker, offering methodical 1:1 support with progress tracking and lesson reports.

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Gemma Skellern

Mathematics and Science Specialist

Liverpool, United Kingdom

£40.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

BiologyBiomedical SciencesChemistryHuman Biology+5 more

Over 3 years' of online tutoring experience in Mathematics and Science.
Gemma holds a first class degree for her Bachelors of Science in Microbiology from the University of Chester.
Gemma also holds a distinction grade for her Masters of Science in Global Health from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.
Gemma is a full-time dedicated tutor.
Received the highest overall mark achieved by a student on the part time MSc Global Health programme in 2023.
Holds A-Levels in Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics.
Holds A*, A*, A, A for Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics at GCSE level.
Volunteers as a brownie and guide leader in her free time.

Gemma is a maths and science tutor with 3+ years’ online tutoring experience in GCSE/iGCSE Maths and KS3–A Level Biology and Chemistry. First-class Microbiology BSc and MSc Global Health (distinction), exam-focused and supportive.

Send a quick enquiry from here and the Latimer Tuition team will pass it on to Gemma.

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Prarthana Vinoth

English, Mathematics, and Science Specialist

Heswall, United Kingdom

£25.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

BiologyChemistryEnglish LanguageEnglish Literature+4 more

Currently studying for her Medicine Degree at Imperial College London.
Holds A*, A*, A, A for Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Physics at A-Level.
Holds 10 A**s (grade 9s), and an A* (grade 8) at GCSE level.
Experienced in teaching students with a range of abilities from KS2 through to A-Level.

Prarthana is a GCSE maths tutor and physics tutor, teaching KS2–A-Level Maths and Sciences plus GCSE English; a Medicine student at Imperial College London with 3+ years’ tutoring experience, offering tailored lessons with session reports and optional homework.

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Match Me With an AS Level Chemistry Tutor

Find an online AS Level Chemistry tutor who fits your child’s course, confidence level, budget and schedule. Latimer lets families compare tutor profiles before enquiring, then use one-to-one tuition for topic gaps, practical and data questions, calculations, mock review and exam technique. AS Chemistry is a serious post-16 qualification in its own right, so the page stays AS-led while recognising that many strong tutors also support related A-level Chemistry content.

Why choose Latimer for AS Level Chemistry?

AS Chemistry can move quickly from GCSE-style knowledge to post-16 depth: amount of substance, bonding, energetics, kinetics, equilibria, organic reactions, practical methods and data handling all start to matter. AQA describes AS papers as “testing a subset of the same content” as A-level, which is why a tutor with strong A-level Chemistry experience can still be useful for an AS student, provided the support stays focused on the AS specification.

Latimer’s role is to make tutor choice easier. You can compare profiles, look at price and availability, check whether a tutor has teacher or examiner experience where stated, and send a direct enquiry before committing to lessons.

Subject-specific help with calculations, practical understanding, topic gaps and exam-style answers.
Tutor profiles you can compare before enquiring, rather than a single anonymous match.
Online one-to-one lessons that can fit around sixth-form timetables, mocks and revision periods.
Pay-as-you-go tuition and an introductory meeting, where the tutor can check fit before paid lessons begin.

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Find AS Level Chemistry tutors

Compare tutor type, price and fit before you enquire

A good AS Chemistry tutor is not just someone who knows chemistry. The right fit depends on the student’s exam board, weak topics, confidence, schedule, budget and preferred teaching style. Latimer profiles can help you compare tutor background and price before you message anyone.

Ask whether the tutor has supported AS or A-level Chemistry before, and which exam boards they know well.
Check whether the student needs patient confidence-building, sharper exam technique, or high-achiever extension.
Treat qualified-teacher or examiner status as a useful profile detail, not as a promise that every tutor has that background.
Confirm homework expectations, parent updates and availability early, especially before mocks or exams.

Student or graduate tutor: Often useful for affordability, recent exam familiarity and relatable explanations.
Qualified teacher: May suit families who want classroom experience, curriculum planning and school-assessment perspective.
Examiner or specialist tutor: May help with command words, mark-scheme precision, mock review and high-stakes revision where the profile states that experience.
SEN-aware tutor: Useful where confidence, routines, anxiety, learning style or access-arrangement awareness matter; formal exam arrangements remain with the school or exam centre.

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Pricing, introductory meetings and pay-as-you-go tuition

Latimer’s current process is designed to avoid a high-pressure commitment. Families can compare tutor rates on profiles, arrange lessons directly with the chosen tutor and use pay-as-you-go tuition rather than buying a large package in advance. Latimer also describes free introductory meetings, usually around 15 to 30 minutes, before paid lessons begin.

For price reassurance, Latimer’s own wording is simple: “The price we present is the price you pay.” Always check the tutor’s current profile for the rate that applies to that tutor.

Price usually depends on tutor background, demand, experience, teaching qualifications and examiner or lecturer experience.
Use the introductory meeting to check fit, lesson format, availability and whether the tutor can support the student’s exam board.
Compare the hourly rate against the kind of support needed: light accountability, regular topic repair, mock review or urgent revision.
For cancellation, payment and rescheduling details, use Latimer’s current how-it-works and FAQ pages.

Student, graduate, teaching assistant or full-time tutor: Latimer currently gives indicative pricing of usually £20–£30 per hour for this broad tier.
Current or retired teacher, examiner or lecturer: Latimer currently gives indicative pricing of usually £25–£50 per hour for this broad tier.
Introductory meeting: A short meeting before paid lessons can help families test communication style, goals and fit.
Pay-as-you-go: Families can plan support around actual lessons arranged rather than committing to a prepaid package.

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Compare tutor prices

How AS Chemistry tutoring works

The most useful enquiries are specific. Tell the tutor the student’s level, exam board if known, current weak topics, target timescale, rough availability and preferred lesson format. That gives the tutor a much better chance of deciding whether they can help before the first paid lesson.

Start by browsing the tutor profiles above or asking Latimer for help choosing.
Use the first contact to share the student’s board, recent marks, weak topics and confidence level.
Use the introductory meeting to check teaching style and agree the first priority.
Begin with a diagnostic lesson covering topic knowledge, calculations, practical and data questions, and exam technique.
Review homework, lesson reports and mock feedback so the plan adapts over time.

Compare profiles
Look at Chemistry experience, level, price, availability, teacher status and DBS information where shown.
Send useful context
Include exam board, weak topics, urgency, schedule and the kind of support your child wants.
Arrange an introductory meeting
Check fit before paid lessons begin.
Start with diagnosis
Audit topic confidence, calculation fluency, practical/data questions and recent classwork or mocks.
Adjust the plan
Use homework, feedback and mock review to decide what should happen next.

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Online tutoring and honest near-me handling

Many families search for an AS Level Chemistry tutor near them, but online tutoring lets you compare suitable tutors nationally rather than being limited to local availability. Latimer is online first: Microsoft Teams is the default lesson platform, and tutors and families can agree another platform such as Google Meet or Zoom where suitable.

For AS Chemistry, online lessons can work well when they use shared documents, a whiteboard, screen sharing, past-paper questions, worked calculations and structured feedback. In-person lessons should only be treated as a tutor-specific option where the tutor is genuinely nearby and both sides agree.

Online can widen the choice of Chemistry tutors, especially for specific boards, teacher experience or examiner experience.
Shared screens and documents make it easy to work through calculations, past-paper questions and data tables together.
Students can keep notes, homework and error logs in one place between lessons.
Avoid assuming a local in-person tutor will be available in every town.

Online one-to-one: Best for national choice, timetable flexibility, past-paper review and regular support from home.
In-person one-to-one: Can suit students who strongly prefer face-to-face teaching, but availability depends on the individual tutor and location.
Group revision course: Can be useful for broad revision, but usually offers less diagnosis of the student’s exact gaps.
Self-study: Works well for independent students with clear gaps; a tutor adds diagnosis, accountability and feedback when progress stalls.

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Compare online AS Chemistry tutors

Credentials, DBS and realistic outcomes

Parents often want to know whether they need a qualified Chemistry teacher, an examiner, a recent high-achieving graduate or a tutor who is especially good with confidence. Latimer tutor backgrounds vary, so the safest approach is to compare the profile details rather than assume every tutor has the same credentials.

Latimer’s FAQ states that tutors are Enhanced DBS checked with the Children’s Barred List. Tutors can support understanding, confidence, revision habits and exam technique, but no tutor can guarantee a particular grade or university outcome.

Check degree background, school teaching experience, examiner experience and AS/A-level Chemistry tutoring experience.
Look for profile evidence that matches the student’s need: calm explanations, difficult calculations, exam technique, SEN experience or high-achiever extension.
Ask how feedback will be shared after lessons, especially for younger or anxious students.
Be cautious of any provider promising guaranteed grades.

DBS and safety: Use current Latimer profile and FAQ information when checking DBS status and online lesson expectations.
Qualified teacher: Useful if the family values classroom assessment and curriculum planning.
Examiner: Useful for mark-scheme language and command-word precision where the tutor profile confirms that background.
Outcome boundary: A tutor can improve preparation and confidence, but assessment decisions and grades are not guaranteed.

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AS Chemistry curriculum map

AS Chemistry is best planned around topic families rather than vague revision. Across major boards, students meet physical, inorganic and organic chemistry, with mathematical and practical skills woven through the course. A tutor can help turn that into a manageable plan: identify the weak topic, model the method, practise exam-style questions and review errors.

Physical chemistry: atomic structure, amount of substance, bonding, energetics, rates, equilibria and redox.
Inorganic chemistry: periodicity, Group 2, halogens and patterns in chemical behaviour.
Organic chemistry: alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, halogenoalkanes, organic analysis and early reaction pathways.
Analytical and practical work: interpreting data, methods, errors, uncertainties and evidence from experiments.

Amount of substance: Moles, equations, reacting masses, concentrations and titration calculations.
Bonding and structure: Explaining shapes, forces, properties and why particles behave as they do.
Energetics, rates and equilibria: Linking graphs, calculations and explanations to exam questions.
Organic chemistry: Naming, mechanisms, reactions, functional groups and analytical evidence.
Practical and data skills: Understanding methods, variables, errors, uncertainties and conclusions.

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Exam-board and assessment support

The page should stay board-neutral in its main promise because AS Chemistry structures vary. AQA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel, CCEA and WJEC/Eduqas can use different terminology, paper structures and practical arrangements. Families should tell the tutor the exam board and specification where they know it; if they do not, the tutor can usually start by looking at the student’s school materials and recent papers.

Mathematics is not a small add-on: AQA, Pearson Edexcel and CCEA each identify at least or a minimum of 20% mathematical skills in AS Chemistry assessment. Practical understanding also matters: boards assess practical skills through written papers, core practical expectations or practical units depending on the specification.

Ask the tutor whether they can support the student’s board and paper style.
Bring a recent test, homework sheet, mark scheme or specification checklist to the first lesson.
Use board-specific papers when exam preparation begins, not just generic Chemistry worksheets.
For OCR Chemistry B (Salters), check the current qualification status because the board has published withdrawal dates for that qualification.

AQA: AS content includes physical, inorganic and organic chemistry, plus mathematical and practical-skill requirements.
Pearson Edexcel: AS Chemistry has two externally examined papers and includes eight core practical experiments in the specification.
OCR: Chemistry A and Chemistry B have different approaches; Chemistry B has a published withdrawal notice that should be checked before planning.
CCEA: Northern Ireland’s AS Chemistry includes physical and inorganic chemistry, organic introduction and a practical unit.
WJEC/Eduqas: Mention the board if relevant, but check the current official specification before making detailed claims.

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Ready to choose an AS Level Chemistry tutor?

Use this final checklist before you enquire. The more specific you are, the easier it is for a tutor to say whether they can help.

Check the tutor covers AS or A-level Chemistry and your exam board where known.
Ask how they handle calculations, practical/data questions and command-word answers.
Confirm availability, price, homework expectations and feedback after lessons.
Use the introductory meeting to check teaching style and fit before paid lessons.
Share urgency, target assessment date, recent marks and the student’s biggest worry.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.

How do I choose the right AS Level Chemistry tutor?

Compare AS or A-level Chemistry experience, exam-board fit, weak-topic expertise, price, availability, teaching style and profile evidence such as qualified-teacher, examiner, DBS or SEN experience. Use the introductory meeting to test communication style and agree homework, feedback and lesson goals.

What does AS Level Chemistry include?

AS Chemistry usually includes physical, inorganic, organic, analytical, mathematical and practical chemistry. Common support areas include amount of substance, bonding, energetics, kinetics, equilibria, redox, periodicity, Group 2, halogens, organic reactions, analytical methods, practical methods and data handling. The exact specification depends on the exam board.

Can Latimer tutors support AQA, OCR, Edexcel, CCEA or WJEC/Eduqas AS Chemistry?

Many Chemistry tutors can work with board-specific materials, but the safest first step is to share the exam board and specification when you enquire. AQA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel, CCEA and WJEC/Eduqas can differ in structure and terminology, so detailed preparation should use the student’s actual papers and specification.

Is AS Level Chemistry the same as A-Level Chemistry?

No. AS Chemistry is a real assessed qualification in its own right. It also overlaps with the first part of A-level Chemistry on many specifications, which is why a tutor with strong A-level Chemistry experience can often support AS students while still keeping the plan AS-focused.

How much does AS Level Chemistry tuition cost?

Latimer tutor profiles show the tutor’s rate before you enquire. Current Latimer guidance gives indicative broad bands of usually £20–£30 per hour for student, graduate, teaching-assistant and full-time tutor backgrounds, and usually £25–£50 per hour for current or retired teachers, examiners and lecturers. Always check the current tutor profile for the actual rate.

Do online AS Chemistry lessons work for practical skills and calculations?

They can work well for many students when the tutor uses shared documents, screen sharing, whiteboards, worked calculations, past-paper questions and structured feedback. For practical skills, the support should focus on understanding methods, data, errors, uncertainties and written practical questions, not completing assessed work for the student.

Can I look for a qualified Chemistry teacher or examiner?

Yes, where profile filters and tutor details show that background. Qualified-teacher or examiner experience can be useful for mark-scheme language and assessment confidence, but it should be treated as a profile preference rather than a promise that every tutor has the same credentials.

What happens in the first AS Chemistry lesson?

A useful first lesson normally starts with diagnosis: goals, exam board, recent work, topic confidence, calculation fluency, practical/data questions and mock feedback. The tutor can then suggest a first plan, such as repairing one core topic, adding exam-style questions, setting homework and reviewing progress after a few sessions.

How often should my child have AS Chemistry lessons?

It depends on the gap, deadline, budget and independent study habits. Fortnightly lessons can suit light accountability, weekly lessons often suit sustained topic support, and short intensive blocks may help after a disappointing mock or before an assessment. No frequency guarantees a particular grade.

Can tutoring help with mocks, past papers and exam technique?

Yes. A tutor can review mock marks, identify topic gaps, practise calculations, check units and working, improve command-word answers, and use mark schemes carefully. The aim is to improve understanding and exam habits, not to promise a specific result.

Can a tutor help with SEN, anxiety or access arrangements?

A tutor can help with routines, confidence, explanations, practice and learning habits, and families can look for relevant SEN experience on tutor profiles. Formal access arrangements and special consideration are handled through schools or exam centres under JCQ rules, not awarded by tutors.

Can home-educated, private-candidate, resit or adult students use Latimer?

They may be able to use tutoring for learning support, revision routines, topic coverage and exam technique. Private candidates are responsible for arranging entries, fees and formal access arrangements with an approved exam centre, so tutoring should be kept separate from those official processes.

Can I find an AS Level Chemistry tutor near me?

Latimer’s core offer is online one-to-one tutoring, so families can compare Chemistry tutors nationally rather than being restricted to local availability. In-person support should only be discussed as a tutor-specific option where a tutor is genuinely nearby and both sides agree.

Are AS Chemistry grades guaranteed?

No. A tutor can help with understanding, confidence, revision habits, practical and data handling, exam technique and planning, but no tutor can guarantee a particular grade, university outcome, access arrangement or assessment decision.

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