Tutor profile
Gemma Skellern
Mathematics and Science Specialist
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Overview
A summary on Gemma
A quick look at how Gemma teaches and what families can expect.
- Gemma is our Mathematics and Science Specialist.
- 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.
- She charges £35.00 per hour.
- Lesson reports for each session you take with her.
- Homework can be arranged free of charge.
Short summary
Gemma Skellern is a maths and science tutor offering online tutoring for KS3, GCSE/iGCSE Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, plus A Level Biology and Chemistry; First-Class Microbiology BSc, MSc Global Health (distinction), 3+ years’ experience.
Subjects and levels
What Gemma can teach
A comprehensive breakdown of the areas and levels Gemma can help with.
Maths
Mathematics
Key Stage 3 GCSE IGCSE
Pure Maths
Key Stage 3 GCSE
Statistics
Key Stage 3 GCSE
Science
Biology
Key Stage 3 GCSE IGCSE AS Level A Level
Biomedical Sciences
Key Stage 3 GCSE A Level Bachelor's (other) BSc
Chemistry
Key Stage 3 GCSE IGCSE AS Level A Level
Human Biology
Key Stage 3 GCSE
Microbiology
Key Stage 3 GCSE A Level Bachelor's (other) BSc
Physics
Key Stage 3 GCSE IGCSE
Biography
About Gemma
Gemma is a Mathematics and Science tutor, specialising in Biology and Applied Mathematics, with a first class degree in Microbiology and a masters in Global Health, with distinction. Both her degree and masters included strong Mathematical and Statistical components.
Gemma has experience as an online private tutor in both UK and international exam boards, at all ability levels, including teaching students who have English as a second language. She teaches with a strong focus on exam skill and application of knowledge, using a mixture of theory, practice questions and exam questions. She encourages a positive attitude to the subject and aims to create a love for learning, as well as good grades.
Further reading
More about Gemma
Gemma Skellern is a UK-based Mathematics and Science Specialist who offers online tutoring at £35.00 per hour. She is a full-time dedicated tutor with over 3 years’ experience teaching Maths and Science online, supporting students across all ability levels, including learners with English as a second language. Students can also expect clear lesson reports after each session, and homework can be arranged free of charge.
Gemma teaches Biology (Key Stage 3, GCSE, iGCSE, AS Level and A Level), Chemistry (Key Stage 3, GCSE, iGCSE, AS Level and A Level), and Physics (Key Stage 3, GCSE and iGCSE). She also supports Mathematics (Key Stage 3, GCSE and iGCSE), including Pure Maths and Statistics at GCSE/Key Stage 3. For students studying life sciences beyond school, she tutors Biomedical Sciences and Microbiology at GCSE, A Level, and undergraduate level (BSc/Bachelor’s). This breadth makes her a strong choice for families looking for a science and maths tutor, a GCSE maths tutor, or a subject-focused biology tutor, chemistry tutor, or physics tutor.
Academically, Gemma holds a first class BSc in Microbiology from the University of Chester and an MSc in Global Health (distinction) from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, with both programmes including strong mathematical and statistical components. She also holds A-Levels in Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics, plus GCSE grades A*, A*, A, A in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. Her teaching approach focuses on exam skill and application of knowledge, blending clear theory with targeted practice questions and exam questions to help students improve technique and confidence. Outside tutoring, she volunteers as a brownie and guide leader.
