📍Loughborough, Leicestershire

A bit about me: I have always loved science in secondary school and I am absolutely fascinated by how the world works. I really enjoy helping people reach their full potential grade wise and sharing with them the joys of science alongside that. I have completed 4 A-levels in Graphic Design (A*), Maths (A), Biology (A) and Chemistry (A), as well as 8s (A*) in Biology, Chemistry and Maths at GCSE and a 7 (A) in Further Maths GCSE so I know how to get those top grades and I have learnt from mistakes of my own that I will share during my sessions to maximise your child’s outcomes.

What are my sessions like: In my sessions I like to look at weaknesses and knowledge gaps that my student has and help them to understand them in order to improve their overall knowledge of the subject. I will also focus on exam question walkthroughs where I would get the student to answer an exam question and then we’d go through it systematically together and I’d use the mark scheme to show them a full mark answer that they can then replicate and recognise the patterns for future exams. The vibe of my sessions will be relaxed and enjoyable whilst building real knowledge and I will make sure my student fully understands the topic/question before moving on.

My favourite revision method: I think the most powerful revision method is active recall; it is insane how fast you learn things. This means flashcards, blurting and practice questions. Whenever Ido this it helps me to bury the knowledge in my brain. I would recommend Anki for flashcards!

Next steps: I am currently studying Natural Sciences MSci with an integrated masters at Loughborough university. I will be focusing on maximising my mark on that for the next few years and I am really interested in new scientific discoveries like the bacteriophage (you’ll have to ask me about that). I want to do this alongside my triathlon training that I would like to give a good go before I fully commit to research.

Tutoring mantra: : PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE. Banging out exam questions and past papers is the best way to maximise your mark in the exam.

Hobbies: As I mentioned before, I am a triathlete and I am currently training alongside my course here at Loughborough. I have competed in the national series and I am looking to increase my national rank this season! I also love playing the drums where I play in my church band at home a lot and I love music in general.

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