Confidence boosting GCSE & A-Level Biology Tuition

Hi, I'm Caroline, a Qualified teacher,
Biology specialist & examiner
and I'm here to help!

winner of 'secondary tutor of the year' in the 2025 National Tutoring Awards

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5 ⭐️ rated on Facebook and Google

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winner of 'secondary tutor of the year' in the 2025 National Tutoring Awards 🧬 5 ⭐️ rated on Facebook and Google 🧬

Helping hard working students get the grades they deserve!

I believe every student deserves the tools, strategies, and support to succeed in Biology. Whether you’re studying hard for your GCSEs, aiming for an A* in A-Level Biology for medicine or wanting to secure your C grade so you can move on to your chosen Uni, everyone’s journey looks different.

5 ⭐️ Rated Specialist GCSE & A-Level Biology Tuition

online or in-person near Ringwood, Hampshire

  • Weekly Group Tuition

    Weekly small group tuition on Zoom for GCSE & A-Level Biology. Focussed on boosting confidence with tricky topics, supporting students with revision & equipping them with the exam technique they need to succeed.

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  • 1:1 Tuition

    Dedicated and bespoke 1:1 tuition services, online or in person, tailored to your child’s needs. Please note I am fully booked for 1:1 tuition during the academic year 2025/26 and am operating a waiting list.

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  • Exam Masterclasses

    Seasonal, one-off masterclasses, courses & revision workshops: from smashing 6 mark questions, understanding respiration and mastering the exam technique, to a resilient exam mindset.

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Students, you’re in the right place if…

You’re working hard but your grades just don’t reflect your effort 

You feel like you understand Biology…until you try to apply it to an exam question.

You lose marks because of the specific wording or you stare at the mark scheme wondering: “How was I meant to know they wanted that” 

You’re aiming for an A but are stuck on a C …and it’s starting to knock your confidence. 

You know how important exam technique is but wish someone would just teach it to you simply rather than spending hours doing exam questions

Meet your new biology bestie!

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Caroline Shepherd (aka ‘Biosheps’) is an experienced and 5 star-rated online Biology tutor, specialising in GCSE and A-Level Biology support.

A former Head of Biology with over a decade’s experience in the classroom, Caroline combines deep subject knowledge with examiner insight to help boost student confidence and achieve outstanding results.

She holds a First-Class degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Southampton and is passionate about making Biology engaging, accessible, and even enjoyable.

She supports students across the UK and beyond with engaging lessons, effective exam techniques and a warm, encouraging teaching style.

exam masterclasses

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Weekly Small Group Tuition

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Bespoke 1:1 Tuition

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academic coaching

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mark-a-mock service

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Biology resources

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Parents, watch your child improve!

They stop just knowing the content— and start understanding how to apply it in exam conditions to get marks.

They go from “I wrote the right thing… didn’t I?” to confidently hitting the mark scheme every time

They stop feeling blindsided by tricky questions — and start knowing how to decode exactly what’s being asked & think like an examiner

They feel more in control of their learning - and less overwhelmed by Biology. 

They begin to believe that they can succeed and feel confident in their ability.

  • From the very first lesson, it was clear that Caroline is not only highly knowledgeable but also deeply passionate about teaching & invested in her students success

    Caroline has a fantastic teaching approach, always starting each lesson by consolidating what was learnt previously. This ensures that key concepts are fully understood before moving forward. She challenges him to think critically rather than just memorising facts, which has significantly improved his understanding of Biology. - S.Arif (Google)

  • Caroline is an absolute joy. She makes learning a very tricky subject fun and enjoyable.

    She engages her students from the first second online and all of the time checks in with them to check they’re following and engaged. We are so glad we started these sessions. A five star tutor in every way. - A. Carter (Facebook)

  • The support, confidence and reassurance that Caroline offered was invaluable and completely changed the way my daughter worked towards biology

    Despite not really wanting online tuition for my daughter, Caroline proved me wrong. The whole experienced has been a lot less stressful with Caroline in our lives. I cannot recommend her enough. - C. Nadaf (Facebook)

  • Caroline was able to explain complex concepts in a way that was easy for me to understand and was always willing to go the extra mile to ensure I grasped the material.

    I was really struggling with the content and exam technique, but with the help of Caroline, I saw a significant improvement in my grades. She has transformed my outlook on Biology with her continuous encouragement and support.

  • Caroline is an incredibly approachable and understanding teacher.

    She really helped my confidence in Biology A-Level with clear explanations and a flexible approach to teaching. She was always cheerful and I enjoyed our lessons. Her help and guidance results in me achieving a grade higher than my predicted grade at A-Level.

  • Caroline clearly has an incredible understanding of how teen minds work, how they can be motivated and how they can be helped to understand really complex things.

    This, coupled together with kindness, approachability and enthusiasm for Biology is what makes you such a fantastic tutor.

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