One hour Masterclass with Tom Whitburn of alevelbiologytutor.com
Each week we cover a different topic. I go through the relevant theory and we look at exam questions throughout the session, with tips on how to approach the questions and apply your knowledge to gain full credit. You are welcome to ask questions at any time, and you will get a copy of the video for later revision. See the FAQ below for more details.
This class is for Y12 OCR A students only - check out my other classes for other specifications and year groups.
About me
I only teach A-level BIology - this is my specialism. I've been teaching in a top-performing college for 27 years, and tutoring online since 2015. I am aware of all the latest course updates, have reviewed every OCR A exam question, and most importantly I have a lot of experience in how students learn, the things that trip them up, and how they lose marks in exams.
I have been running online group classes for six years now, and use a variety of simple interactive tools to create an active learning environment. These let me see your responses without you having to screenshare or talk on screen. My Masterclasses are not passive lectures - you will get a lot more out of the experience, with deeper and more effective learning.
So what do my students think?
I have 100% five-star reviews on First Tutors and Google Reviews (for over 70 reviews) - here is some of the feedback for last year's classes:
“The classes last an hour, you may think not very long, but Tom packs a phenomenal amount of information into a comparatively short session. These are zoom classes, there isn’t any complicated tech involved and Tom is very approachable after class.”
— Mandy, Jan 2023 (Google Review)
“The focus the sessions have on understanding biological concepts and how to correctly answer past paper questions has really helped me. Through actively attending the group tutoring sessions my Biology grades are quickly improving from Cs to As. I would recommend the A level Biology group tutoring sessions to any student needing that extra push and guidance (like myself) to achieve the best grade possible in A level Biology.”
— Eloise Brown, Dec 2022 (Google Review)
“Just wanted to say a huge thank you I was getting D in year 12 Bio but I got an A your lessons were fantastic and perfect detail 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻”
— Verity, Aug 2023
“I was sceptical about the online sessions but he’s got everything sorted to make it a smooth session. 10/10 would recommend. ”
— Pasha, Winchester College
“I’ve found Tom’s biology tutoring immensely helpful. His sessions are engaging and interactive, and he covers each topic in detail, followed by practice exam questions, to ensure understanding.”
— Emily, Oct 2021
