Study with Steph Biology

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⭐️ Steph Rourke - fully qualified teacher with over 18 years experience
🖊️ GCSE and A-level examiner
🧬 Sharing free Biology content and exam tips

💻 Online 1:1 and group tuition, and exam masterclasses

Ten reasons to choose me! One of the hardest things I’ve found about transitioning from teaching to tutoring is the whol...
18/08/2026

Ten reasons to choose me!

One of the hardest things I’ve found about transitioning from teaching to tutoring is the whole idea of ‘selling myself’.

It’s been three years since I left the classroom, and after so many amazing messages from parents and students after this years’ A-level results day, I think its finally about time I said it…

I’m really good at what I do.

If you or your child is looking for expert support for AQA A-level Biology, get in touch!

Lovely feedback from a lovely parent! This student joined my group tuition programme at the start of Year 13. It was so ...
11/08/2026

Lovely feedback from a lovely parent!

This student joined my group tuition programme at the start of Year 13. It was so amazing to see the progress she made through the year and how much she grew in confidence.

My group tuition has had an upgrade for next academic year - in September 2026 I’ll be starting the AQA A-level Biology Accelerator programme - a complete package of support, structure and strategy!

For more info get in touch - places are limited!

05/08/2026

What every A-level Biology student wants on exam day…

No nasty surprises. 🕷️

The truth is…you can’t predict exactly what will come up in your Biology exams next summer.

But you can make sure you’ve built the understanding, exam technique and confidence to tackle whatever AQA throw at you.

And this is exactly what I specialise in – helping AQA
A-level Biology students feel fully prepared for their exams.

Join my A-level Accelerator programme in September and get ready to see the difference working with me can make!

Spaces are limited, so get in touch now to find out more!

04/08/2026

🧬 FOLLOW ME! 🧬

I’m Steph - a current A-level examiner and former Head of Biology with 18 years of teaching experience.

Here I share:

🧬 Easy-to-understand explanations

🔬 Exam model answers

🧬 Examiner insights and exam tips

🔬 Revision strategies

🧬 Quick quizzes to test your recall!

And if you’re an AQA A-level Biology student, something very exciting is coming this September…

28/07/2026

And that word is…

⭐️ CONFIDENCE ⭐️

So much of the feedback I get from both parents and students includes comments about how much their confidence how grown from working with me.

After teaching A-level Biology for over 18 years now, I understand that confidence (or lack of it) can be an absolute game changer for students.

A lack of confidence can easily spiral into students thinking they’re not good at the subject, losing motivation and ultimately ‘giving up’.

And building confidence isn’t just about telling students they’re great, or if they work hard, they’ll do OK – it’s so much more than that!

Confidence is ‘the quality of being certain of your abilities’. For A-level Biology this comes from being able to…

✔️ recall key terms and their definitions easily.
✔️ word responses to exactly match mark schemes.
✔️ understand processes, not just recall them.
✔️ apply understanding to unfamiliar scenarios.
✔️ link different topics together.
✔️ tackle tricky calculation questions.

And all of this can be achieved when students are given expert guidance in a structured and supportive setting!

If your Year 13 child needs a confidence boost, get in touch about my AQA A-level Accelerator programme, starting in September.

Such a lovely email to receive after the final A-level Biology exam this year! If you are an AQA student, this could be ...
28/07/2026

Such a lovely email to receive after the final A-level Biology exam this year!

If you are an AQA student, this could be you next summer!

Still not sure whether a group tuition programme is right for you?! Get in touch and we can book a call to chat more!

A-level Biology is hard! But the great news is, you don’t have to go it alone! I’m Steph, a fully qualified teacher and ...
23/07/2026

A-level Biology is hard! But the great news is, you don’t have to go it alone!

I’m Steph, a fully qualified teacher and A-level examiner. I help students achieve their potential in AQA A-level Biology!

Get in touch to find out how I can support you!

20/07/2026

I know it’s tempting…

But do not succumb to the summer slide!

Of course, all students need a break, but choosing to do absolutely no work over the summer holiday is a huge mistake for Year 12 Biology students.

You don’t need to review everything, or complete every single past paper going, but a little bit of revision of the fundamental topics and practising some exam questions can make all the difference when you start back in Year 13!

If you are a current A-level Biology student, make sure you’re following me – I have something exciting coming for AQA students in September!!

15/07/2026

Seems unfair I know…

But A-level Biology isn’t just a test of what you know. It’s a test of how well you can apply that knowledge.

Top-grade students can:

🧬 Explain biological processes clearly
🧬 Interpret unfamiliar data
🧬 Link ideas from different topics
🧬 Make suggestions based on new information

I know how to help students develop the skills they need to be able to apply their knowledge, not just recall it.

If this sounds like something you need, get in touch!

13/07/2026

Because I’ve just finished my exam marking!
That’s why! 🎉

And you know what? This year, I really enjoyed it!

Every year I come away with fresh reminders of what really helps students succeed, and the common mistakes that cost them valuable marks.

Because success in A-level Biology is about so much more than just knowing the content.

I’ve got so many examiner insights to share…and something super exciting is coming in September for AQA A-level Biology students.

Make sure you’re following so you don’t miss out!🦠🧬

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