
your science tutor
Science made clearer,
confidence made stronger.
I’m Kirsty Hickling, a qualified teacher and former Head of Science with over 16 years in the classroom. I bring examiner experience and friendly, personalised support to GCSE Science and A Level Chemistry.
What I offer
Friendly, flexible support to help students understand science.
GCSE Science
Personalised online support for Biology, Chemistry and Physics, including Combined and Triple Science.
Explore tuition →A Level Chemistry
Personalised support, clear explanations and guided exam-question practice.
Explore tuition →Family Science Club
Relaxed, hands-on science sessions for home-educating families at the Hickling Hacks Science Hub in Elston.
Explore Family Science Club →What families say
Here’s what some of my students and parents have to say about working with Hickling Hacks.
“We are so grateful for the outstanding support and guidance you gave Molly throughout her A Level Chemistry tuition. Your lessons were always clear, encouraging, and tailored to her needs, helping her build both her knowledge and confidence in the subject. We saw a noticeable improvement in her results during the time she worked with you, and we truly believe your expertise and encouragement played a significant role in her progress. Thank you for your patience, dedication, and all the time you invested in helping her succeed. We would highly recommend you to anyone looking for an excellent Chemistry tutor.”
— Laura Evans, Google review
“Kirsty was Daniel’s third Chemistry tutor, and we only wish we had found her sooner. We regret that we only had the opportunity to work with her for the six weeks leading up to his exams. In that short time, Kirsty built Daniel’s confidence tremendously. She explained Chemistry in a way that was clear, engaging, and easy to understand, while also challenging him to think more deeply and develop his problem-solving skills. Daniel said she was the best tutor he has ever had. On top of that, we received detailed reports after every lesson, along with pdf file what was on the lesson, links to additional quizzes and practice materials to reinforce his learning. Kirsty went above and beyond, and her dedication, professionalism, and genuine care made a huge difference. She is an absolute treasure, and we cannot recommend her highly enough.”
— Joanna Kozlowska, Google review
“we couldn’t recommend Kirsty enough!! she makes learning so easy in different and more understandable ways. she helped our daughters with GCSE’s and A levels. thank you Kirsty”
— Klara Virtova, Google review
“Kirsty is a brilliant tutor whose enthusiasm keeps lessons lively and engaging. She is also very skilled at teaching how to apply knowledge to exam questions and demystifying the university application process. Thank you Kirsty!”
— Charlotte Tomson, Google review
“Great tutor would highly recommend, engages daughter well throughout and progress seen especially in confidence eith the subject area within a few weeks.”
— Kirsty McEwen, Google review
“Kirsty from Hickling Hacks was amazing and really supported my son in the run up to his Chemistry A level exams. He really looked forward to sessions and Kirsty reignited his love of chemistry. We were incredibly lucky to find her and I would certainly recommend Hickling Hacks to anyone who is looking for a tutor.”
— Emma Cass, Facebook recommendation
“I can’t recommend Kirsty at Hickling Hacks enough. She quickly put my daughter at ease and recognised how best to support her. My daughter told me that Kirsty explained things really well, much better than her teachers at school; high praise from a teenager! Kirsty was professional, easy to book and really good value. My daughter gained confidence and made rapid progress. Thank you Kirsty.”
— Suzanne CC, Facebook recommendation
“Thank you so much for all the time, support and knowledge you shared with Molly throughout her A Level Chemistry tuition. She found your teaching incredibly helpful, and we definitely saw an improvement in her results during the time she worked with you. Your encouragement and guidance made a real difference to her confidence and progress. Thank you again for everything you did. We truly appreciate all your hard work and support.”
— Laura, parent — email testimonial
“Thank you so much for all the support you gave throughout the targeted GCSE Science sessions. The way you made the content so engaging and relevant really helped our daughter connect with the material and feel more confident. It made such a positive difference to her confidence, and we are very grateful.”
— Parent of a Year 11 GCSE Science student — email testimonial
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