About Kirsty Hickling – Online Science Tutor

Welcome to Hickling Hacks! I’m Kirsty Hickling — an experienced online science tutor helping GCSE Science and A Level Chemistry students build confidence, strengthen understanding and improve exam technique.

With over 16 years in the classroom, including as a Head of Science, I now offer multiple online tutoring services designed to boost confidence, deepen understanding, and improve results.

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Clear explanations. Stronger confidence.

Experienced GCSE Science Teacher
Specialist in A Level Chemistry
Online tutoring via interactive whiteboard & screen sharing
Tailored lessons, past paper support, and exam strategies
Ideal for GCSE and A Level students who want clearer explanations, stronger exam technique and more confidence
Friendly, approachable, and jargon-free explanations

Whether you’re aiming for a Grade 9 or A*, struggling with the jump from GCSE, or just want to feel more confident in class, I can help you crack it – one hack at a time

Awards and Certifications

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Recognised teaching certification in England, with over 16 years of classroom experience.

Enhanced DBS Checked

Fully vetted and safe to work with children and young people. Subscribed to the DBS Update Service.

Registered Member – The Tutors’ Association (TTA)

Committed to professional standards and safeguarding excellence.

Experienced Examiner

Examining experience since 2015, bringing valuable insight into mark schemes, assessment objectives and exam technique to help students develop clearer, more effective exam answers.

Policies

At Hickling Hacks, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and transparent learning environment for all students and families. Below you’ll find links to our key policies and terms, which outline our approach to safeguarding, data protection, tutoring arrangements, and use of our online learning platform, Hickling Hacks – Learn. We encourage all users and parents/guardians to review these documents before engaging with our services:

If you have any questions about these policies, please contact us at Kirsty@HicklingHacks.co.uk.