Tutor Profile

Fabien

(13 reviews)

Fabien

I am a Cambridge Natural Sciences graduate with 13 years’ tutoring experience and 17,000+ hours of one-to-one tuition across Maths and Science.

I work primarily online with students across London, Manchester, the wider UK and internationally. Having built much of my tutoring practice in London, I continue to support London families online, with occasional in-person tuition available in London or Manchester by arrangement.

I specialise in GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level and IB support across Maths, Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. My main work is with students who need clearer explanations, stronger exam technique and a more structured route towards their target grades. Some students come to me after disappointing mocks or a loss of confidence. Others are already performing well and need the precision, pace and challenge required for grades 8/9, A/A* or competitive admissions.

Tutoring has been my full-time professional work for nearly a decade, following several years of teaching alongside my own studies. I work across all major UK exam boards, including AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE and WJEC, as well as the IB.

I currently have 13 verified five-star reviews transferred from my previous tutoring platform, with further parent references available on request. I have other reviews that we are in the process of verifying, but will be up soon.

I am calm, clear and approachable, but I set high standards. My aim is not just to “go through topics”, but to identify what is holding a student back and fix it properly.

Teaching Experience

I have taught Maths, Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics across 11+, 13+, GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level and IB, working with students of a wide range of abilities.

At GCSE and IGCSE, I support students across Maths, Further Maths and the sciences. My work often focuses on rebuilding foundations, improving confidence and teaching students how to answer exam questions with the precision required for grades 7–9.

At A-Level, I teach Maths, Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The step up from GCSE can be substantial, and many capable students struggle because they have not been taught how to organise their methods, apply concepts to unfamiliar questions or revise efficiently. I help students bridge that gap and develop the independence required for strong results. I also work with IB students in Maths AI/AA and the sciences. The IB can stretch students thin across several demanding subjects, so my approach is efficient, structured and focused on the question types most likely to expose gaps in understanding.

I have prepared students for 11+, 13+ and 16+ assessments, including Maths, Science, reasoning and interview preparation. I also support university applicants with STEM admissions tests and interview preparation, including MAT, PAT, NSAA, ENGAA and ESAT.

I regularly work with:

  • GCSE and A-Level students whose mock results do not reflect their ability
  • High-achieving students aiming for grades 8/9, A/A* or competitive admissions
  • Students who understand content in class but lose marks in exam questions
  • Families wanting one tutor across multiple STEM subjects
  • IB students balancing a demanding subject load
  • Students preparing for 11+, 13+, 16+ or Oxbridge/STEM admissions
  • Students recovering confidence after illness, anxiety, disrupted schooling or poor teaching

Recent outcomes include:

  • A Level student with ME moving from E-grade mock performance to A-grade final results in 9 months
  • Student improving from D to B after resits,
  • GCSE students achieving grades 8 and 9
  • A-Level students meeting university offer requirements
  • Selective school applicants receiving offers from preferred independent and boarding schools

Tutoring Approach

My approach is based on diagnosis, clarity and exam execution.

First, I identify the real problem. Sometimes it is missing content. Sometimes it is weak algebra, poor recall, imprecise terminology, inefficient revision or lack of confidence. Often, the student understands more than they think but cannot convert that understanding into marks.

Once the problem is clear, I rebuild the topic carefully and efficiently. I focus on explanations that students can actually use, rather than overwhelming them with unnecessary theory.

Finally, we apply the knowledge to exam questions. This is where many students make the fastest progress. I teach students how to read and assess questions properly, structure working, use key terminology, avoid common traps and understand exactly what examiners are looking for.

For high-achieving students, the focus is often on marginal gains: speed, precision, harder problem-solving, synoptic links and reducing avoidable errors.

I also put real effort into building rapport. Students work harder and are more honest about what they do not understand when they feel comfortable. I am warm and patient with my students, whilst also keeping lessons focused. Students get the best results when they practise consistently, complete work between sessions and engage properly with feedback. Parents can expect honest communication, clear priorities and a structured plan.

Qualifications

MA Natural Sciences

Masters · University of Cambridge · 2021

BA (Hons) Natural Sciences

Bachelors · University of Cambridge · 2017

A Levels: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics — A*AAAA

School · Kettering Science Academy · 2014

Reviews (15)

edwardse

Fabian provided excellent tailored support for my son who found the transion to A Level Study very difficult. Fabian was able to instill confidence and a desire to learn that gave my son a massive improvement in his mock exam results. We can highly recommend the services provide by Fabian.

carolleehunt

Fabien was wonderful working with our son over the last few years in Maths & Physics. He was very professional & had a great way of working through complex concepts and problems. We would definitely recommend Fabien!

First Tutors

Fabien was a wonderful tutor for our son for his Physics and Maths GCSE. He was punctual, extremely helpful and clear in his explanations of difficult topics. We would definitely use Fabien again as a tutor and we could not recommend him more highly.

First Tutors
First Tutors

Fabien did a great job tutoring my daughter as an extra boost prep ahead of GCSEs. She got very good results.

First Tutors

My son feels that lessons with Fabien are always informative and clear, it's especially helpful when he's not sure where to start with too many topics before exams. Would highly recommend.

First Tutors

Fabien has given my son a huge confidence boost with his 3 science subjects. His knowledge is up to date with the current curriculum. Fabien is very accommodating with last minute changes and flexible to catch up with missed classes, where possible. Would highly recommend applying for his tuition.

First Tutors

Fabien has tutored my daughter for 6th form maths for about 10 months, at a time when she was struggling with getting to school. He has been a terrific tutor, helping her get through a lot of content, including going through the GCSE curriculum she missed due to illness. This methodical approach has been invaluable and Fabien has also worked hard to put her at ease, even though she is very shy. His communication was always excellent. I would not hesitate to use him again and thoroughly recommend him - a real professional! Thank you.

First Tutors

Fabien is a good tutor, thanks for his great support for my son!

First Tutors

Following feedback was written by my son for Fabien: “Fabien taught maths brilliantly. he always explains tricky concepts very clearly and it didn't take long at all for him to see where my maths needed improving. He is always incredibly genuine and helpful. Fabien has a unique approach to problem solving which I found very useful. He explained some of the most challenging topics in a very short space of time and told me how to lay out my workings in a methodical way. This ensured I didn't lose any marks due to silly errors and made my work easy to check through. Exponential progress was made in a very short time. As such, I strongly recommend Fabien as a tutor. Thank you Fabien! “

First Tutors

He will be working with my soon

First Tutors

I was looking for a tutor to help me with my mechanics 2 resit, as I needed to improve by just one grade, Fabien helped me to gain two whole grades far more than I had hoped for. Fabien was always very helpfull, fully explaining the concepts behind the examples he was using. He was always very patient with any questions I had, taking the time to answer them fully and not moving on till I was happy. He was always organised and his lessons were clear and easy to follow.

Tutor response

Thank you for your feedback Alisdair. A fantastic achievement, I wish you all the best at university.

First Tutors

We are very pleased with the tutition that our son has received from Fabien. He is more confident and has a greater understanding of what is required for him to achieve a good grade in his Biology exam. Ronan is very pleased with the results that he is now achieving. Fabien is very professional, he always prepares and plans his lessons in advance. We highly recommend Fabien as a tutor.

First Tutors

very good at tuition understands the age he is dealing with. very succesful

First Tutors

Communication was superb, all questions answered. A plan of action implemented. Very easy to sort and proceed. My child feels happy with her tutor.

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Subjects Taught
Biology
Secondary (11 to 14 years)
£95.00
GCSE or National 3-5
£95.00
A-Level, IB or Highers
£95.00
Chemistry
Secondary (11 to 14 years)
£95.00
GCSE or National 3-5
£95.00
A-Level, IB or Highers
£95.00
Physics
Secondary (11 to 14 years)
£95.00
GCSE or National 3-5
£95.00
A-Level, IB or Highers
£95.00
Maths
Secondary (11 to 14 years)
£95.00
GCSE or National 3-5
£95.00
A-Level, IB or Highers
£95.00
Further Maths
GCSE or National 3-5
£95.00
A-Level, IB or Highers
£95.00