Information About Alisdair - Didcot tutor
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Geography |
Hourly Rate | Online Lessons Hourly Rate |
Secondary | £12.50 | £11.25 |
GCSE | £15.00 | £13.50 |
A-Level | £15.00 | £13.50 |
Casual Learner | £10.00 | £9.00 |
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Personal Description:
I am an environmental scientist with many years of academic learning combined with real-world consultancy. I enjoy applying the knowledge gained from the theoretical background and applying it to real problems. Currently I specialise in the application of satellite imagery to providing solutions to companies such as water utilities, agriculture, and natural conservation agencies. This consultancy requires a broad knowledge base with robust problem solving skills. These play a significant role in my tutoring, as geography encompasses many disciplines (e.g. ecology, sociology, physics) but require sound analytical capabilities.
Geography is a fantastic subject to teach as it is so diverse there are many ways that it can be made relevant and engaging! It is also very relevant today in a world where natural resources and social interests are under increasing strain.
Tutoring Experience:
I was a teacher and student mentor at Aberystwyth University for 3 years, tutoring both undergraduate and postgraduate students. This was for large classes (up to 100) through to one-on-one mentoring and tuition support. I assisted and mentored a number of students through their dissertations and other course work. Students were welcome to come to me for any assistance during the year and I enjoyed helping many from one off requests to full project guidance.
Tutoring Approach:
Every student is different but I prefer to understand what the student enjoys about the subject and tailoring this interest towards their current objectives. Geography is a great subject for this due to the many disciplines it captures and variety of approaches that can be applied to learning. I enjoy finding the solution that is most engaging as this make the learning and tuition easier and more rewarding.
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- Aberystwyth University (2014) - PhD (Doctorate) (✘ Not On File)
- Swansea University (2010) - MSc Environmental Dynamics and Climate Change (Masters) (✔ On File)
- Swansea University (2008) - BSc Geography (Bachelors) (✘ Not On File)