Chemistry lessons for university students by Oxford uni post-doc / teaching lang: English / communication in French available

From 48 £ /h

I offer private lessons in Chemistry to school students following French, British, IB or American systems. Being a PhD-holder in Chemistry from Imperial College London, I also offer support to chemistry students at university level.
Classes are delivered online via Zoom.

In my classes:
- I encourage asking relevant questions and I am willing to repeat explanations as much as necessary.
- I use technological tools and web interfaces to provide visual support to verbal explanations, which I consider a key part of effective teaching.
- I share my own, tailored, class notes and encourage the student to take notes him/herself as practice.
- We solve problems and I also assign homework and correct it in the following lesson.

After my classes, I share my notes with my students to help them retain the information and revise.

Extra information

Laptop, computer, iPad or tablet required for online sessions. Camera must be on, unless I decide otherwise for reasons of internet speed.

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London SW7 2AZ, UK

Manchester, UK

Oxford, UK

Cambridge, UK

Paris, France

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

I am a PhD holder in Chemistry research from Imperial College London, where I also completed my undergraduate studies (1st class Honours).
Throughout my years in secondary school and at university, I have always been driven by a thirst for understanding, which helped me break away from the understandable but restricting reluctance to ask questions, for either fear of embarrassment or of seeming geeky. As a result, I find my eagerness to share the knowledge I have gained with young students is fueled by the hope of helping these students break away from such worries, and enjoy the process of learning. Apart from the importance of creating an environment where students feel comfortable to ask when struggling to understand, I am also aware of the value of using creative yet simple analogies when explaining concepts, not just to engage students’ attention, but also to inspire them to ask questions which may go beyond the level they are at.

Education

I obtained my undergraduate (MSci; 1st class) and postgraduate (PhD) degrees from Imperial College London, after completing my French Baccalaureate with distinction.

Experience / Qualifications

My chemistry students include French Bac and IB students. I also teach Arabic and English to professionals. However, my love for and experience in teaching goes back to when I used to teach my younger sister maths and science, as well as help peer students struggling with chemistry and physics in grade 12.
During my studies at Imperial College London, I held various tutor/mentor roles which included working as a demonstrator for a workshop on some basics of coding using Python. During my PhD, I also acted as assistant supervisor for a BSc student doing her final year research project; I helped her plan some experiments, understand the data and analyse it. I also worked as mentor for students attending summer schools at Imperial College; these roles were mostly pastoral. More recently, I have worked as a private tutor in French and Chemistry for students in grades 7 and 11 at the French Lycée.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

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Duration

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Arabic

French

Spanish

Skills

Chemistry

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One to two sessions of 1h30/2h per week to assimilate the course and prepare for the evaluations.
Classes delivered via Google Meet for effective online learning.
Use of a virtual whiteboard to facilitate the assimilation of concepts.
Access to an online library including 10 mathematics reference books.
Over 1000 online exercises to strengthen math skills.
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Subject: Chemistry
Topic:Organic Chemistry
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🧪 IB Chemistry Apprentice Lesson Plan

Topic: The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Level: IB Year 1 (Apprentice)
Duration: 60 minutes

Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

‣ Describe the electromagnetic spectrum and identify its different regions.
‣ Understand and apply the equation c = fλ.
‣ Differentiate between a continuous spectrum and a line spectrum.
‣ Explain the concept of quantized energy in atoms.

Lesson Outline

Introduction (0–5 minutes)
Start the lesson by asking students a few engaging questions:
What are some examples of invisible light or radiation around us?
Why do we wear sunscreen?

Allow brief responses, then explain that all of these examples are part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which we will study today.

Teaching Phase 1 – Overview of the Electromagnetic Spectrum (5–15 minutes)
Introduce the electromagnetic spectrum. Explain that it is a range of all electromagnetic waves, which vary by frequency and wavelength. Emphasize that all electromagnetic waves travel at the same speed in a vacuum – the speed of light, c = 3.00 × 108 m/s.
Key formula to introduce: c = fλ, where:
c = speed of light
f = frequency (Hz)
λ = wavelength (m)

Point out that high-frequency waves have short wavelengths and higher energy (like gamma rays), while low-frequency waves have long wavelengths and lower energy (like radio waves). Display a spectrum diagram showing the range from radio to gamma rays, with visible light in the center.

Teaching Phase 2 – Spectrum Types: Continuous vs. Line Spectrum (15–25 minutes)
Explain the difference between continuous and line spectra.

A continuous spectrum** contains all wavelengths in a range, like a rainbow produced when white light passes through a prism.
A line spectrum** shows only specific wavelengths or frequencies. This happens when excited electrons fall back to lower energy levels and release photons of specific energies.
Explain that energy is **quantized**—electrons cannot have just any amount of energy; only specific values are allowed. Use the helium line spectrum image as an example.

Real-World Examples and Class Discussion (35–45 minutes)
Give students three practical examples and discuss their uses:

1. Microwaves – Used in cooking and communications.
2. Ultraviolet (UV) rays – Cause sunburn; used in sterilizing equipment.
3. Gamma rays– Used in cancer treatment and in detecting radioactive materials.

Ask students:
Where do you see or use electromagnetic waves in your daily life?
Encourage short contributions to reinforce understanding.

Student Exercises (45–55 minutes)
Have students complete these three questions individually:

1. A wave has a frequency of 6.0 × 1014 Hz. Calculate its wavelength using c = 3.00 × 108 m/s.
2. Explain the difference between a continuous and line spectrum, with an example of each.
3. Why are gamma rays more dangerous to humans than radio waves?

Wrap-Up and Recap (55–60 minutes)
Call on a few students to briefly summarize one key thing they learned.

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Lesson: Electrochemistry
Duration: 60 minutes
Grade Level: Advanced Science / Chemistry (IGCSE, A Level, IB)
Main Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
1. Define electrochemistry and explain its importance.
2. Describe the difference between electrolytic and galvanic (voltaic) cells.
3. Write half-reactions and overall cell reactions.
4. Calculate standard electrode potentials and predict the direction of electron flow.
5. Understand practical applications of electrochemistry in everyday life.

Lesson Outline / Brief Notes:

1. Introduction to Electrochemistry (10 minutes)
Definition: Electrochemistry is the branch of chemistry that deals with the relationship between chemical reactions and electricity.
Key Concept: Redox reactions involve the transfer of electrons.
Real-life example: Batteries, electroplating, corrosion prevention.
2. Galvanic (Voltaic) Cells (15 minutes)
Composed of two half-cells connected by a salt bridge.
Oxidation occurs at the anode, reduction at the cathode.
Example: Daniell cell
Zn(s) | Zn2+(aq) || Cu2+(aq) | Cu(s)
Oxidation: Zn → Zn2+ + 2e−
Reduction: Cu2+ + 2e− → Cu
3. Electrolytic Cells (10 minutes)
Require an external power source to drive non-spontaneous reactions.
Example: Electrolysis of molten NaCl
At cathode: Na+ + e− → Na
At anode: 2Cl− → Cl2 + 2e-
4. Standard Electrode Potentials (10 minutes)
Electrode potential measures the tendency of a species to be reduced.
Example:
Zn2+/Zn: -0.76 V
Cu2+/Cu: +0.34 V
Predict electron flow: Electrons flow from Zn to Cu in a Daniell cell.
5. Applications of Electrochemistry (5 minutes)
Batteries (Li-ion, lead-acid)
Electroplating (silver plating, chromium plating)
Corrosion protection (galvanization)
Exercise (10 minutes)
1. Short Answer Questions:
a. Define electrochemistry.
b. Identify the anode and cathode in a zinc-copper galvanic cell.
c. Explain the difference between galvanic and electrolytic cells.
2. Calculation:
Given:
Zn2+/Zn: -0.76 V
Cu2+/Cu: +0.34 V
Calculate the standard cell potential of a Daniell cell.
3. Application Question:
Describe one practical application of electrochemistry in everyday life and explain how it works.

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