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Scottish Curriculum (National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher) Biology

I tutor Biology at National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher level. I can provide help understanding course content, practicing exam questions, and more. If you are thinking about crashing a subject I can help provide a basic level of knowledge which it is extremely beneficial to have when directly entering a subject at a Higher or Advanced Higher level.
The sessions can be completely dictated by what the student feels they need from me or I can take a more structured approach after an initial consultation.
I am a friendly and passionate tutor with a comprehensive understanding of my subject.

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Location

Online via webcam
At student's location: Around Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Age:
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

I am a Biochemistry Undergraduate student at the University of St Andrews. I have a passion for chemistry and enjoy encouraging students to fulfil their potential within the subject.
As a student myself I understand the pressures of exams and learning. I wish to provide a tutoring service where the student can choose what the best way for them to learn is and to deliver this for them. I have a comprehensive understanding of my subject and the Scottish curriculum (SQA) and so can deliver exam targeted advice.
I have experience mentoring National 5 students as well as general experience working with young people.

Education

MBiochem First year results for Biology and Chemistry modules (16.6, 17.8) : First class
Scottish Advanced Higher in Chemistry, Biology, Maths, English and Psychology : A,A,A,A,A
Scottish Higher in Chemistry, Biology, Maths, English and Psychology, Modern Studies, Spanish, Art and Design : A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A

Experience / Qualifications

National 5 Biology Mentor at James Gillespie’s High School (September 2022 – April 2023) – Volunteering as a S6 Mentor helping assist teaching

Royal Infirmary Edinburgh Ward Helper – (January 2022 – August 2022) – Volunteering in the Gynaecology and Respiratory wards

Junior Hockey Coach at James Gillespie’s High School – (March 2021 – July 2022) - Volunteering as assistant coach

WWOOFING (World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) – (18th-24th July 2022) - Volunteering including manual labour and babysitting
I tutor Chemistry at National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher level. I can provide help understanding course content, practicing exam questions, and more. If you are thinking about crashing a subject I can help provide a basic level of knowledge which it is extremely beneficial to have when directly entering a subject at a Higher or Advanced Higher level. The sessions can be completely dictated by what the student feels they need from me or I can take a more structured approach after an initial consultation. I am a friendly and passionate tutor with a comprehensive understanding of my subject.

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