Morag, Cheadle Chemistry tutor, Cheadle Biology tutor

Chemistry
Secondary - £18.00 p.h.
GCSE - £20.00 p.h.

Biology
Secondary - £18.00 p.h.
GCSE - £20.00 p.h.
A-Level - £25.00 p.h.
University - £28.00 p.h.
Casual Learner - £22.00 p.h.

Personal Description: I am a trainee teacher on the TeachFirst programme and currently work as a full-time teacher of Chemistry and Biolgy. I teach both Chemistry and Biology at KS3 and KS4.
I am a graduate of Glasgow University with a MSci degree in Genetics, which included topics such as biochemistry, molecular biology and mathematics. I have also recently completed a MSc in Forensic Science at the University of Strathclyde for which I was awarded a distinction. I consider myself to be friendly, hardworking and punctual. I am very enthusiastic about my subjects, and would love the opportunity to motivate and help others achieve their goals.

Tutoring Experience: I have been working full-time as trainee teacher since September 2011. The teachfirst training route places students in full-time positions within schools from the onset, therefore although I am still a trainee I teach a full timetable and I am very familiar with teaching and learning stragtegies and assessment criteria, specifically at KS4.
During my second and third years at University I volunteered as a mentor to the first year students, which I thoroughly enjoyed and gained a lot from. I have experience in teaching in small classroom situations as I recently returned from a gap year in which I spent some of my time working in a orphanage and teaching in the local school in Kenya.
I successfully tutored a number of pupils throughout my MSc course, which ultimately led me to join the teaching profession as I enjoyed this experience.

Tutoring Approach: My approach to tutoring is drawn from past experiences, including having a tutor whilst at school and successful approaches used personally whilst at school and University. I believe in tailoring a session to suit individual needs and would focus on areas causing difficulty, whilst tying in all aspects of the course, as many topics are interlinked. Covering past exam papers is a fantastic way to consolidate knowledge. I believe in making learning as interesting as possible and I acknowledge that they're are a variety of teaching methods and learning strategies.
An initial introductory session would determine the students needs and the desired objectives.

Qualifications:

• 2010: MSc Forensic Science (Distinction) - University of Strathclye (Masters)
• 2008: MSci Genetics 2:1 - University of Glasgow (Bachelors)
• 2003: Adv Higher Biology (B) - Queen Anne High School (School)
• 2012: PGCE (TeachFirst) - LJMU (PGCE)

Native Language: English (British)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
References Available: Yes
CRB Check: Yes