Dr. Nicola Porch

Dr. Nicola Porch is an experienced educator and examiner in the fields of chemistry and physics. Currently serving as an iGCSE/A Level chemistry/physics examiner for Pearson and an assistant examiner for Cambridge Assessment International Education, Dr. Porch also provides online science tutoring through Keystone Tutors, Bonas MacFarlane, and Exceptional Academics. Previous roles include a teacher of chemistry and science, university counsellor, and head of the Key Stage Three Science Department at Colegio Británico Caxton College, where responsibilities included managing a team of seven teachers and redeveloping the science curriculum for Years 7 to 9. Dr. Porch's earlier experience includes teaching physics and chemistry with Aberdeenshire Council, as well as roles in science communication and business development. Academic qualifications include a PhD in net shape processing of piezoelectric ceramic materials and multiple degrees in materials engineering and education from the University of Birmingham and the University of Aberdeen.