Ruben - Bethnal Green tutor





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Information About Ruben:


Personal Description:

Hello, I'm Ruben and I've just started my career as a science tutor. Having recently graduated from the university of Bristol (BSc in Biology with first class honours) I'm now tutoring KS4 and A-level Biology for both young and adult learners.

I have experience as a research intern for labs at the University of Bristol and the University of Newcastle, and I'm currently volunteering as a part-time researcher for the London-Based Social enterprise 'Mapping for change'. In September I will be starting a research masters in evolutionary biology at UCL & the Natural History Museum, London.



Teaching Experience:

I have no official science tutoring experience to date. I was however leading regular revision sessions and presentations for my peers during my undergraduate degree, and have been regularly child-minding for a number of families in the last year.



Tutoring Approach:

Above all I aim for a co-operative learning environment, and to create sessions which suit the learning style of the tutee. A session starts by devising learning aims which are both worthwhile and manageable. My lesson plans then combine two approaches. For new material, I introduce concepts though existing knowledge, examples and written exercises. I prepare high quality notes for each syllabus to be used for independent study. To consolidate previously taught material, I reiterate concepts using case studies, note taking and Q&A sessions. In preparation for exams, sessions will involve working through past paper questions & developing exam technique. My experiences as a researcher give me particular strengths in tutoring the practical elements of GCSE & A level biology syllabuses.



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Qualifications:

  • BSc Biology (with First Class Honours), University of Bristol.
  • A Level Biology (A), Mossbourne Community Academy
  • A Level Chemistry (A), Mossbourne Community Academy
  • GCSE Physics (A*), Morpeth Secondary School

Further Information:

Availability:  Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring:   Travels to you
References Supplied?   Yes