Rhian - Baffins - Biology

Methodology

I am a (BSc) third year Pharmacology student at the University of Portsmouth with a career ambition of teaching,

- Which subject(s) do you teach?

GCSE science: biology, chemistry, physics all levels.

- Tell me about your qualifications.

I have a recent certificate received by University of Portsmouth for working on the Student Associate Scheme. This involved a month working in a school environment observing lessons, working alongside teacher, helping pupils and teaching some lessons.

- How much do you charge?

I charge £15 per hour, however there will be additional charge of £5 to cover travel expenses outside the 10 mile radius of PO4. 10% discount for group lessons.

- Where do you teach?

I am willing to teach at the students home, or alternatively at my own home. I am can travel up to 10 miles from PO4. Surrounding areas I travel to include: Fareham, Gosport, Hayling Island, Havant, Emsworth, Waterlooville.

- When are you available?

I am free in the evenings from 6pm and flexible on days of the week. I can teach during half terms, however not during the Christmas period.

- Which ages and levels do you teach?

GCSE all levels, 14- 16 year olds.

- Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?

GCSE sciences.

- Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.

I will use skype for online tutoring and send the student past paper questions via email prior to the first lesson. I will ask the student to have a go at the questions. In the online tutoring session I will go over anything that they are unsure of, talking them through examples and send them additional notes as well as some homework.

- Do you have a personal message for students?

I have found using past papers a useful way to test your knowledge, and through repetitive questions this technique will help you pass examinations.