Biology | Science
Subjects and levels:
Biology A level (AQA, OCR and EDEXCEL SNAB)
Biology GCSE (AQA, OCR Gateway, IGCSE )
Combined Science GCSE (AQA, OCR, IGCSE)
Qualifications and previous teaching/tutoring experience:
BSc (Hons) Pharmacology – University of Manchester 1990
PGCE Secondary Education – Science (Biology) – University of Reading 1996
Teacher of Biology A level / Science GCSE Huntington School, York and St. Aidan’s School, Harrogate
Examiner for AQA A level and GCSE Biology
Tutor of Biology A-level and Biology / GCSE Science
Enhanced DBS checked / Annual DBS update service
Availability and Areas covered:
Mon - Thurs 8.00am – 8.00pm, Sat 9.00am – 1.00pm
Online lessons via zoom - one-to-one, paired or small group tuition available
Face-to-face tuition is available in Harrogate and Knaresborough
- at tutor’s home, student’s home or library by arrangement
Rates:
A level Biology tuition
£50.00 per hour – lessons before 3.30 pm (during the school day)
£60.00 per hour – all lessons after 3.30 pm / at the weekend /school holidays
£25.00 per hour – small group A-level tuition (max 6 per group)
£35.00 per hour – paired A-level tuition (max 2 per group)
GCSE Biology / Science
£45.00 per hour for GCSE tuition
£25.00 per hour - small group tuition (max 6 per group)
Bio:
I am a full-time tutor specialising in A-level Biology. Tuition may be face-to-face for local students but for the majority of students will be online via zoom. One-to-one sessions are student-focused and may involve explanations and revision of more challenging topics, active revision or looking at how to answer Biology exam questions more effectively to gain more marks.
On Tues and Thurs evenings I run year 13 AQA Biology Booster groups aimed at A/A* students (potential medics, vets, dentists) or a catch-up group for students who may be struggling a little with Biology but need a higher grade to get on a chosen course. The group sessions have proved to be effective for students in improving grades and more cost-effective for parents. Please ask for further details.
I have been a teacher of Science and Biology for several years in schools in York and Harrogate and a full-time tutor for the last 8 years. Prior to this I was in industry and have always enjoyed the challenge of making Science relevant to students in terms of everyday applications and technological progress.
For the last 18 years, I have also been an A-level Biology and GCSE examiner for AQA. This enables me to help students with understanding specification content, revision and study skills and most importantly, exam technique - how to answer those really tricky questions! I am up to date in teaching new specification Biology A level for AQA, OCR and Edexcel Salters courses. I have also taught GCSE Science AQA, OCR Gateway and Edexcel IGCSE courses in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
All recent students have achieved at or above expected levels, most being able to opt for their first-choice university courses.
Testimonials for Jacqui Cardani
Jacqui is an exceptional A Level Biology tutor who has noticeably improved my son's knowledge and understanding of Biology content, as well as hugely boosting his confidence. Thank you Jacqui.
A. Cooper, Leeds
Jacqui is an absolutely outstanding tutor. She is teaching my daughter A’level biology. Her lessons are really well prepared and structured; lots of notes, PowerPoints etc. it flows very smoothly and she knows her subject inside out. Really happy we found her.
L. Whiston, London
Jacqui was fully invested in supporting Harvey to raise his grade. She badgered and supported magnificently, encouraging him to try different strategies. He responded positively and indeed fulfilled his potential. In Harvey’s words, “Highly recommended”.
D. Jones, Harrogate
Jacqui was recommended to us from a friend. She has been absolutely amazing with our youngest daughter with Biology revision and group sessions.
Due to covid disruption and teacher strikes we felt she needed some support in Biology to gain confidence in obtaining the grades needed for University. Within the very first session we noticed increased confidence! Our daughter managed to exceed teacher estimates and fulfilled the required grades for her first choice University. Our only regret is that we didn't start with Jacqui sooner, she is absolutely fantastic!
A. Wilson, Harrogate
“Biology session was great! I have a lot more confidence already! She’s super helpful and also very funny- I enjoyed it a lot”
MH, Harrogate
What can I say. Jacqui is fantastic. My daughter took a gap year last year and decided to resit biology having just missed out on an A. We were were recommended Jacqui by another tutor and I have to say we were delighted. Jacqui is a true professional, she knows her stuff and knows how to push the student in order to achieve the best they can. She stretched my daughter and taught her new ways to revise taking her out of her comfort zone. Jacqui puts a lot in and expects the
student to do the same. Rightly so. A level results day came and my daughter smashed it. A grade A and a mark off an A star. Thanks Jacqui from all of us. You are a star.
S. Hudson, Leeds
Thanks to Jacqui, I just passed A-Level Biology with an A*.
Jacqui's style of teaching really clicked with me. She was great at pinpointing and addressing my weaknesses in a way that boosted my confidence. Her dedication and support motivated me to consistently work my best.
Thank you so much.
H. Kilpatrick, Watford
My son received help from Jacqui during his final A level year in Biology. She is an amazing tutor and he really progressed with her help. Jacqui always provided feedback and was very flexible. What I love most about Jacqui is that she really cares. We received an email on results day wishing my son luck and making herself available during the day in case any of her students wanted to talk to her for advice. We have had other tutors over the years and nobody else has ever done this. Really above and beyond. Thank you Jacqui!
M. Seals, Surrey
Jacqui helped my daughter with her science subjects generally and biology in particular (for GCSEs). I couldn't recommend her highly enough. Jacqui's ability to help build confidence and learning is second to none. My daughter grew in confidence and went into battle feeling that she actually might win...and she did. She got fantastic grades. BRILLIANT!!!
J. Jowitt, Knaresborough
Jacqui has been a wonderful A-level Biology tutor for our Y13 daughter. The sessions with Jacqui have really helped her to understand the content and required techniques more clearly so she is much better prepared for her ongoing subject assessments - and is getting much better grades! Our daughter`s overall A-level prediction has increased by 2 grades since she started working with Jacqui - approx 7 sessions - and this is all as a result of the tutoring. Jacqui regularly provides our daughter with useful subject resources for her revision. Jacqui is well-prepared, punctual, and very professional. I wouldn`t hesitate to recommend her.
L. Pawsey, Twickenham
Jacqui has been unfailingly patient and encouraging with my son, and also a great source of support and advice for me in trying to navigate the best outcome for him at a big picture level, as well as how he might end up doing in his A level Biology. Thank you Jacqui
S. Elliott, Herfordshire
Great friendly tutor. Explained things thoroughly and improved my grade
D. Jenkin, Harrogate
Fab tutor. Very helpful, organised, efficient, punctual and knowledgeable. The lessons were online due to Covid, but still worked well and teaching was adapted to ensure that my daughter gained the most from the lessons. I`d have no hesitation in using again in the future if required. Thoroughly recommend.
P. Henwood, Coventry
I`ve really enjoyed my sessions with Jacqui. She`s really helped me to enjoy the subject, as the 1:1 sessions were a very different approach to the school teaching, and I found she made biology A-level much more accessible. She has amazing resources and was always offering help and support.
T. Cronley, Amersham
Jacqui is an exceptional tutor. She’s organised, thorough and very effective. After a very short period she knew my daughter’s strengths and weaknesses. She built a strong relationship, supporting and motivating my daughter to get the grade she needed to study her desired subject at university.
K. Peel, Wetherby
Jacqui is a true inspiration. Always striving to get the most out of students. The mental health and positivity of each child is considered and she always goes the extra mile to accommodate their needs. I can not speak highly enough of how she helped my daughter. Thoroughly recommend her.
Thank you so much.
C. Lees, Harrogate
I have used Jacqui for GCSE Biology tuition for my kids.
She is an amazing tutor! Very Knowledgeable and makes learning fun. She helped my 2 boys to get a 9 and an 8 in their GCSE’s.
I would thoroughly recommend her as a tutor!
K. Naik, Leeds
Jacqui has been tutoring my daughter for her Biology A Levels. She is a very confident tutor who is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about her subject. It is evident that she is immersed in the specification as she ensures she knows everything back to front and my daughter is able to ask her questions knowing she will get an answer that is specific to her A level. Jacqui has been very helpful in identifying gaps in my daughter's learning and guiding her with tips on how to bridge the gaps. Jacqui is always well-equipped for her lessons and has provided lots of resources to assist. She goes out of her way to support her students. She ensures that my daughter has understood the topics and if not she will try a different teaching approach until She gains a better understanding. I would definitely recommend Jacqui to anyone looking for a skilled and experienced tutor in Biology.
J. Rahman, Stockport
Jacqui helped my daughter so much with her Biology. Before she used to find the subject boring but felt more ready with the knowledge and ability to tackle questions better after being tutored by her. Jacqui also gives extensive practice of questions, I am told. Thanks, Jacqui.
Dr. Arindam, Bolton
Jacqui is an excellent tutor who gives very detailed explanations on topics and makes sure my daughter understands the topics well. The lessons are very structured and detailed and where my daughter needs additional support Jacquie provides summaries on the topics with exam like questions which have seem very useful. Jacquie is well prepared for all lessons and really invests the time to ensure her students do as well as possible. I truly recommend Jacqui
M. Patel, London
Jacqui has been teaching my daughter for the last 2 months and my daughter is very happy with her teaching and she found very useful her materials and the tips she is providing. Her recent exam result improved and her confidence level increased. Thank you Jacqui.
Veera, Grantham
Absolutely brilliant
Jacqui teaches my son A-level biology and has a good balance of rapport and strictness. She knows her subject very well indeed and has engendered confidence in my son that he was lacking. Jacqui has taught him how to pay attention to detail and give better answers to questions enabling him to lift his grade. Would recommend very much
Mrs Farah-Naz, Harrogate
At GCSE I found myself particularly struggling with Biology and decided to seek the help of Jacqui Cardani; and it was definitely a worthwhile decision! As soon as I sat down with her I felt completely relaxed and instantly knew that I was in safe hands. Not only did she make the work much easier to understand, by explaining it in ways that I was able to grasp, but also taught me how to effectively revise at home – so much so that I managed to increase my Biology predicted grade from a B to an A!
Louise Birch, Congleton
Jacqui helps you feel at ease and is always supportive. She makes you feel confident and where you lack it, she will try to restore it. She is very knowledgeable and always prepared for her lessons.
T. Dogan, Leeds
Jacqui was brilliant with the lessons she took for my daughter . She was very proactive in sending extra revision / worksheets which were helpful. I would definitely recommend Jacqui as a tutor.Jacqui was also very accommodating when we needed to reschedule some lessons.
J. Rizvi, Cambridge
Jacqui helped identify areas of weakness and gave the resources and support which enabled me to develop my biology knowledge and understanding. The group environment allowed for collaborative thinking and development of key skills which brought up my grade drastically. Jacqui always provided lots of activities and encouraged us to contribute and improved my confidence in many aspects such as essay writing, analysis and exam techniques. I’d highly recommend Jacqui as she helped me get into my top university and was always positive and supportive!
C. Wilson, Harrogate
