Mrs Nadia Rahman

Queenstown

Tutor in IB Biology, IB Chemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science

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Senior Biology & Chemistry Educator | 30+ Years of Teaching Experience

Secondary • IB • Polytechnic • University Foundation Great science education goes beyond helping students answer today's questions—it equips them with the knowledge and thinking skills to solve tomorrow's. I'm Nadia, a qualified Science educator with more than 30 years of teaching and tutoring experience, specialising in Biology and Chemistry across Secondary, IB, Polytechnic and university foundation programmes. Throughout my career, I've taught students from a wide range of academic backgrounds, helping them build strong scientific foundations, develop analytical thinking and achieve success in both examinations and laboratory-based learning. My professional experience extends beyond private tuition. Over the past three decades, I've served as a Senior Science Lecturer, Curriculum Developer and Laboratory Training Consultant, working with educational institutions, private colleges and life science organisations to design science programmes, develop laboratory training materials and mentor both students and junior educators. This breadth of experience allows me to connect classroom concepts with real scientific practice, giving students a deeper appreciation of Biology and Chemistry beyond the textbook. Professional Experience • Senior Biology & Chemistry Lecturer at private colleges and pre-university programmes • Former Curriculum Developer for Science education programmes • Laboratory Training Consultant for biotechnology and life sciences organisations • 30+ years teaching Secondary, IB, Polytechnic and Foundation students • Experienced in mentoring students from multiple international curricula

Tutoring Location

Online tutoring
Tutor's place
Queenstown

Tutoring Subjects

IB

IB BiologyIB Chemistry

Secondary / O-Level / IP

BiologyChemistryCombined Science

Experience

Areas of Support Lessons are carefully structured around each student's academic needs and may include: • Biology and Chemistry content mastery • Examination preparation and answering techniques • Scientific report writing • Laboratory skills and practical preparation • Research projects and presentations • Internal assessments and coursework guidance • Scientific reasoning and critical thinking Whether a student is catching up on foundational concepts or striving for top examination results, lessons are tailored to build genuine understanding rather than reliance on memorisation. Teaching Philosophy Over the years, I've found that students achieve their greatest improvements when they understand why scientific principles work, not simply what to memorise. My lessons are clear, structured and supportive, encouraging students to ask questions, think independently and develop the confidence to approach unfamiliar scientific problems with logical reasoning. Individual and small-group lessons are available both online and at my teaching studio, providing flexible options to suit different learning needs.

Rates

$45/hr

Availability

Online tutoring, Tutor's place

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Student review

"I started IB Chemistry HL tuition with Nadia after struggling with both the calculations and the amount of content I needed to remember. She broke difficult topics into manageable sections and always explained why a method worked instead of asking me to memorise steps. Her lessons were structured around my weaker areas, and she regularly revisited older topics to make sure I had retained them. She also helped me recognise what IB questions were looking for and improve the precision of my written answers. With her support, I progressed from a 4 in Year 5 to a 6 in my final examinations."