2nd year medical student offering Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons in Leeds

Methodology

I like to base my teaching on the style the learner finds best. We initially agree on the way the learner wants to progress in the subject - which topics to cover first, what kind of resources to use (so for a visual leaner I would use a number of diagrams and images to explain any processes/concepts) and the length of time they would like to spend on each area. We then tackle it by thoroughly going over the content, resolving any misunderstandings and then attempting challenging questions. This is followed by detailed constructive feedback and answering any questions that the leaner might still have. I find this method to be most efficient in reinforcing what has been learnt but naturally for every individual the way they learn differs and so I adapt my way of teaching to match to the leaner's style.

Experience

I am a medical student at the University of Leeds. I have been teaching the Sciences to KS3 and KS4 students for almost a year now. I also have past experience of teaching A-level Chemistry and Biology to my peers and younger pupils at my Sixth Form.

Rates

Rate for online lessons : £10/h

Rate for 5 hours of lessons : £45

Rate for 10 hours of lessons : £90

Lessons offered by Mahira

Individual

The lessons will be held

at her home

webcam

Taught subjects

Biology

Levels

Primary
Secondary
GCSE

Mahira's CV

Personal statement
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A second-year medical student, I am a very inquisitive individual who is eager to learn new things and I am always seeking ways to develop my personal skills. I love working with people and hope to use my skills in serving my community.

Education
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University of Leeds (2017 - present)
Medicine and Surgery MBChB

● Year 1 Modules: Innovation, Development, Enterprise, Leadership and Safety (IDEALS) 1; Individuals and Populations; Research, Evaluation and Special Studies (RESS) 1; Campus to Clinic 1; Introduction to Medical Sciences and Body Systems.
● Year 2 Modules: Innovation, Development, Enterprise, Leadership and Safety (IDEALS) 2; Control and Movement; Individuals and Populations 2; Research, Evaluation and Special Studies (RESS) 2; Campus to Clinic 2; Essential Medical Science and Clinical Pathology.

Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School and Sixth Form (TIGHS) (2015 – 2017)
A-levels:
● Biology (A*), Chemistry (A*), Mathematics (A*).
AS:
● Psychology (A)

Pleckgate High School (2014 - 2015)
GCSEs:
● Biology (A*), Business Studies (A), Chemistry (A*), English Language (B), History (A*), Mathematics (A*), Physics (A*), Religious Studies (A*)

Employment
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Private GCSE Maths and Science Tutor (2017-2018)
Science tutor at Excel 2 Learn Tuition & Study Support Centre (2018)

Volunteering
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Ambassador roles – Appointed as the Chemistry and Biology Ambassadors at Sixth Form. The role included helping and supporting students, giving presentations at events and assisting teachers at Open Days. Furthermore, I was responsible for running afterschool interventions to go over the difficult topics and helping students in tackling challenging questions.

Head Prefect – selected as the head prefect at Sixth Form. My responsibilities included supporting students, giving speeches, arranging meetings with teachers and as part of the Leaders Team I was involved in organising various events and raising awareness in the community regarding various issues.

Volunteer at the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplant (SIUT) Hospital in Pakistan – worked as volunteer at the hospital over summer holidays in 2015 where I had the opportunity to engage young children in various activities such as colouring and singing.

Royal Blackburn Hospital – carried out my work experience at the hospital in 2016 where I had the chance to observe and work alongside different healthcare professionals. Attended a number of medical teaching sessions and delivered presentations.

Roe Lee Surgery – volunteered at my local GP working as a receptionist and collaborating with other administrators to complete tasks.

Additional Qualifications
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● Observation of Immediate Life Support Course by the Resuscitation Council (UK)
● Nuffield Research Placement in 2016
● CREST Gold Award for the project - Identification of novel gene mutations causing Aicardi-Goutières Syndrome
● Massive Open Online Course (MOOCs) – Cancer Immunotherapy
● The Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
● IELTS Academic exam – overall band score 8.0
● Enhancement course at Sixth Form on Pre-medical.

Activities & Interests
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● Basketball Team – I was part of my school’s basketball team and coached younger pupils.

● Member of societies – Cutting Edge Leeds and Leeds Academic Development, Education and Research Society.

Key Skills
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● Effective communication skills developed through my role as receptionist at my local GP as well as through my ambassador roles at Sixth Form.
● Confidence in speaking to large audiences through participation in college Debating Club and through my role as the Head Prefect.
● Well-developed leadership and teamworking skills as shown through my varied extra-curriculars such as the Nuffield Project.

References
References are available on request.