Tutor profile
Aparna Sasikumar
Science and Humanities Specialist
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Tutor profile
Science and Humanities Specialist
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Overview
A quick look at how Aparna teaches and what families can expect.
Short summary
Aparna Sasikumar is a GCSE and A Level biology tutor and psychology tutor with 10+ years’ experience, holding degrees in Alternative Medicine and Public Health; she uses diagrams, flowcharts and lesson reports to boost exam confidence.
Subjects and levels
A comprehensive breakdown of the areas and levels Aparna can help with.
English Language
History
Psychology
Health & Social Care
Biology
Chemistry
Ecology and Environmental Biology
Human Biology
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Physics
Physiology
Biography
Aparna is a passionate tutor who makes learning engaging by adapting to each student's unique learning style, strengths, and needs, creating a supportive space that encourages growth and open communication.
Her teaching approach centres on breaking down complex topics into simple concepts. She uses diagrams, flowcharts, and real-world examples to make challenging subjects more accessible. Aparna’s tutoring journey began in secondary school. Since then, she has guided many learners, from GCSE and A-level students to undergraduates, helping them excel in their lessons and exams.
Her volunteer work, where she educated young children on mental health and resilience, further underscores her commitment to holistic development. Aparna is also skilled in exam preparation, teaching students effective writing techniques and strategies to boost their confidence and success.
Further reading
Aparna Sasikumar is a UK-based Science and Humanities Specialist offering lessons at £25.00 per hour. As an experienced biology tutor, chemistry tutor and physics tutor, she supports Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level learners, and also teaches GCSE Ecology and Environmental Biology, Human Biology, and Molecular and Cellular Biology. Alongside science, she is an English tutor (English Language) and teaches Psychology at GCSE and A Level, plus History at GCSE and Key Stage 3. She also offers Physiology at bachelor’s level and works as a Health and Social Care tutor for professional qualifications.
Aparna holds an Undergraduate Degree in Alternative Medicine and a Postgraduate Degree in Public Health, and achieved an A in Biology at A-Level. With over a decade of tutoring experience, she has guided students from GCSE and A-level through to undergraduate study, helping them develop strong understanding for lessons and exams.
Her teaching is built around adapting to each student’s learning style and needs, creating a supportive space with open communication. She focuses on making complex topics manageable by breaking them into clear steps, using diagrams, flowcharts and real-world examples to build understanding and confidence. She also supports exam preparation with effective writing techniques and practical strategies.
Students can expect a lesson report after each session, and homework can be arranged free of charge.