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Abdifatah Hersi 🧪 PGSE 🏫 13yrs Science Lead

AL& GCSE Chemistry (AP & IB)
31Chemistry Sessions Completed

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📸 Struggling with Chemistry? Build confidence and ace your exams with Abdi Hersi! 👨🏽‍💼 PGCE-certified, 13 yrs teaching in British & international schools 🏆 Former examiner — I know exactly what’s needed for top grades 📚 Expert in GCSE, IB & AP Chemistry with personalized, results-driven lessons 🔥 Proven track record—students achieve their goals and excel! 🔬 Chemistry Mastery Modules 🧪 Core Concepts – Atoms, reactions & energy made simple. Build confidence fast! 📈 Exam & Problem-Solving Skills – Structure answers to score maximum marks. ✍️ Academic & Practical Skills – Write clear, precise answers & explain reasoning like a pro. 🏫 Exam Boards – Tailored lessons for A-Level, IB & AP Chemistry. Outcome: ✅ Master concepts, ✅ Answer exams for top marks, ✅ Excel in Chemistry! Bonding & Structure: Understand ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding, and how they affect material properties. Quantitative Chemistry: Study moles, molar mass, and calculations for chemical reactions. Chemical Reactions & Energy: Explore exothermic/endothermic reactions and reaction rates. Organic Chemistry: Introduction to hydrocarbons, functional groups, and organic reactions. Chemical Analysis: Methods for testing and identifying substances—practical and theoretical. A-Level Chemistry Course Modules 🔬 Physical Chemistry: Atomic Structure: Understanding electrons, orbitals, and atomic models. Energetics (Thermodynamics): Study of enthalpy changes, Hess’s law, and calorimetry. Kinetics: Reaction rates, factors affecting rates, and rate equations. Chemical Equilibrium: Le Chatelier's Principle, dynamic equilibrium, and equilibrium constants. Acids & Bases: pH, strong/weak acids, buffers, and titrations. Redox Reactions: Oxidation states, half-equations, and electrochemical cells. Electrochemistry: Galvanic cells, electrolysis, and standard electrode potentials. Inorganic Chemistry: Periodic Table & Periodicity: Trends in atomic structure, ionization energies, and electron configurations. Group 2 Elements: Properties, reactions, and trends (alkaline earth metals). Group 7 Elements (Halogens): Trends in reactivity, displacement reactions, and halide tests. Transition Metals: Properties, complex ions, and catalysts. Ligand Substitution & Coordination Chemistry: Coordination compounds and their reactions. Organic Chemistry: Hydrocarbons: Alkanes, alkenes, and aromatic compounds. Functional Groups: Alcohols, carboxylic acids, amines, halogenoalkanes, and more. Reactions & Mechanisms: Nucleophilic substitution, elimination, electrophilic addition, and free-radical substitution. Synthesis & Analysis: Organic synthesis, spectroscopy (IR, NMR, MS), and chromatography. Aromatic Compounds: Benzene, nitration, and electrophilic substitution. Physical Techniques & Analytical Chemistry: Spectroscopy: Infrared (IR), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), and Mass Spectrometry (MS). Chromatography: Thin-layer and gas chromatography for separation and analysis. Titration & Volumetric Analysis: Techniques for determining concentrations of solutions. Analysis of Reaction Mechanisms: Understanding reaction steps through experimental data. The Atmosphere & Environmental Chemistry: Chemical Reactions in the Atmosphere: Study of gases like carbon dioxide and ozone. Environmental Impact of Chemistry: Pollution, climate change, and green chemistry. Further Organic Synthesis: Advanced organic chemistry techniques, including the synthesis of more complex compounds and mechanisms for various reactions. A-Level Chemistry: Key Skills 🔑 Practical Skills: Lab techniques, safety, and practical assessment. Data Analysis: Interpretation of experimental data, graphs, and statistical methods. Problem Solving: Using chemical principles to solve complex real-world problems. 💵 $1 Trial Lesson – New Students Welcome! Try a 25-minute trial lesson for just $1! We’ll discuss your goals, assess your level, and create a perfectly tailored lesson plan so you can get the most out of our classes. What to expect ✔️ Set clear goals and a learning roadmap ✔️ Level assessment to identify strengths and gaps ✔️ Short problem-solving session ✔️ Practical study tips to maximise progress Classroom Guidelines • Bring a pen and notebook • Check your internet and device before class • Download the Amazing Talker app to access the classroom • 24-hour cancellation policy (notify via WhatsApp or AT Chat if within 24 hours) Start smart. Try a lesson for $1 and see the difference!
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4 Chemistry course reviews

  • Gwen
    Feb 28, 2026
    Teacher is friendly and knowledgeable with going through the topic in Organic Chemistry.
  • Anonymous
    Feb 10, 2026
    Fabulous lesson, teacher asks for my progress and assists me in my weaknesses. Appreciate it!
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Performance History

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Experience

  • 2022 - 2025 Misk International Schools
  • 2016 - 2022 Brighton College
  • 2015 - 2016 Aldar Academies
  • 2012 - 2015 Canvey Island School

Education

  • 2006 - 2010 Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) Biological Sciences Certificate Uploaded

  • 2011 - 2012 UCL (University College London) Institute of Education Certificate Uploaded

Certifications

  • PGCSE Certificate Uploaded

Experience
  • 2022 - 2025 Misk International Schools
  • 2016 - 2022 Brighton College
  • 2015 - 2016 Aldar Academies
  • 2012 - 2015 Canvey Island School
Education
  • 2006 - 2010

    Queen Mary University of London (QMUL)

    Biological Sciences Certificate Uploaded

  • 2011 - 2012

    UCL (University College London)

    Institute of Education Certificate Uploaded

Certifications
  • PGCSE Certificate Uploaded

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How to book
  • After buying courses, you can book them according to the teacher’s schedule.
  • If “Instant Tutoring” shows on the teacher’s profile, you can book the lesson 30 minutes after the current time.
  • If the teacher is not online, the next available class cannot be booked until 24 hours afterward.
Lesson duration
  • The duration of a trial session is 25 minutes.
  • The duration of a private session is 50 minutes.
  • If you purchase more than 5 sessions, you will receive a discount (according to the price the teacher set).
Instructions
  • Enter the website 10 minutes before the class starts. Click “My Lessons” to find your class, click “Go to class”, and then you will be in the classroom on ZOOM!
  • You can use ZOOM for classes both on your phone and computer. Please download ZOOM in advance if you choose to use your phone for the class.
Refund policy
  • Please click “Report Issue” if you encountered any problems, and the teacher will determine either reschedule or refund afterward.
  • If the teacher doesn’t respond the issue, we will provide a full refund as AT credits for you.

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