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.
- 🧪 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 17 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.
AQA Examiner
Verified badge for previous examining work with AQA, supporting a clear understanding of mark schemes, assessment objectives and exam technique.
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:
- Safeguarding Statement
- Full Safeguarding Policy
- Tutoring Terms and Conditions
- Privacy Policy
- Hickling Hacks – Learn: Terms and Conditions
If you have any questions about these policies, please contact us at Kirsty@HicklingHacks.co.uk.