Mike - Cardiff tutor






Information About Mike:


Personal Description:

I have always loved science, and for my first degree I studied Biotechnology. I worked for four years as Drug discovery scientist before completing a PGCE at UWIC.



Teaching Experience:

I achieved my PGCE in secondary science from UWIC. My first teaching job was at a Blaengwawr comprehensive school in Aberdare, I then taught Science and Chemistry to all abilities and key stages at Radyr Comprehensive School for 7 year before becoming head of Chemistry at St Julian's High School, Which was described by Estyn 2010 inspection as outstanding.



Tutoring Approach:

I discuss a topic with the student to assess their understanding, and to find which areas need clarification or explanation. I aim for a secure understanding rather than rote learning. I believe it is important for students to be familiar with the approach used by the exam board that they are working for, so I ensure that have plenty of practice with past exam questions.



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Qualifications:

  • PGCE Secondary Science
  • BSc(hons) Biotechnology 2:1

Further Information:

Availability:  Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring:   Travels to you / From their home / Online
References Supplied?   Yes
Current DBS/CRB Check?   Yes