Josephine

Sciences, Mathematics, 11+, 13+ and 16+

An Oxford DPhil and Imperial Biology graduate, Josephine has tutored Sciences and Mathematics since 2011, from Key Stage 1 to A-level, IB and competitive entrance exams.

Josephine

Josephine holds a DPhil in Ophthalmology from the University of Oxford, where she researched light-sensitive proteins on a Thornton DPhil Studentship, and a BSc in Biology from Imperial College London. She completed the IB Diploma at UWCSEA in Singapore and is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Since 2011 Josephine has tutored Mathematics from Key Stage 1 to GCSE, including 7+, 8+, 11+ and 13+, and Sciences from Key Stage 1 to GCSE, IGCSE, A-level and IB. From 2011 to 2016 she was an academic mentor at Exscitec in London, teaching complex scientific concepts to high school students.

Patient and attentive, Josephine builds trust with her students and puts their progress and confidence first. Her tailored approach emphasises clarity, critical thinking and exam preparedness.

Areas of Expertise

  • Biology, Chemistry and Physics from KS1 to A-level and IB
  • Mathematics from KS1 to GCSE
  • 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+ and 16+ entrance exams
  • IGCSE and IB Biology and Chemistry

Positions Held

  • Academic Mentor – Exscitec, London
  • Private Tutor in Sciences and Mathematics

Qualifications

  • DPhil Ophthalmology – University of Oxford (Thornton DPhil Studentship)
  • BSc Biology – Imperial College London
  • IB Diploma – UWCSEA, Singapore