Information About Thomas - Dublin tutor

Personal Description:

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My name is Tom and I am a Clinical Trials Specialist working in on clinical trials in vaccinology, infectious disease, and Covid-19 for a major pharmaceutical company and clinical research organisation. I have a first class honours MSc degree from UCD's School of Medicine with a life sciences background and BSc. in Biological Science and Genetics.

I have 5 years of academic experience in biomolecular, biomedical, and biological sciences, and professional experience working in 3rd level tutoring in UCDs School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science where I taught Cell/Animal/Plant Biology, Evolutionary Biology, and Phylogenetics.

I specialise in:
- Science and Biology for Junior and Senior Cycle examinations.
- Biomedical, Biomolecular, Biological Sciences at University Level.
- Adult and casual learner classes for those looking to explore the world of clinical trials (These classes are suited for those with personal curiosity or for those looking to transition into this rapidly growing industry and require the knowledge and tools that are essential to be successful working in Clinical Trials.)

Tutoring Experience:

5 years of academic experience in Ireland's top universities:
- BSc. UCD School of Biology and Environmental Science
- MSc. Clinical & Translational Research UCD School of Medicine

1 year working as a tutor at University level teaching 1st, 2nd and 3rd year students in UCD's Undergraduate Science Program DN200:
- Practical Lab Skills
- Paper Discussion
- Animal/Cell/Plant Biology

Approach to Grinds:

At Fás we champion an interactive and collaborative approach to learning. Students will learn through online classes where I will guide them through prepared classes, slides, and papers across a shared screen and online learning tool, allowing for an interactive and visual learning experience.

Students at junior and senior school level can choose to cover the general syllabus, or focus on specific topics that are proving difficult and may require additional focus outside of the classroom.

University level students can share with me their module material for specific lesson plans, or avail of more general support and guidance week-by-week. I can also cover practical skills not always covered in your degree such as learning to read papers, learning to use reference tools, scientific writing skills, and more. I also support students in their continuous assessment, examinations, and final year dissertations, including editing, auditing, and review.

Casual and Adult learners will have a prepared course on Clinical Trials but may elucidate more specific interests during our time together.