Sam

I am a doctor in medical education working at The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust. I have a passion and energy for teaching and mentoring, with over 10 years of experience. I enjoy giving students the opportunity to learn how to combine practical and theoretical concepts, and my particular strength is being able to teach students of all ages at various levels. I have also gained vast amounts of exposure to undergraduate level teaching in my professional role, including simulation, clinical and non-technical skills. Having personally achieved A*AA in Mathematics, Biology & Chemistry at A Level, a BSc (Hons) 2.1 in Biochemistry from the University of Nottingham and MBBCh Medical degree from Swansea University, I have a deep-rooted scientific knowledge base built through working with people from diverse backgrounds. This makes it easier to establish sustainable relations with clients and build confidence in their subject of choice. I also have a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education and recently gained Membership to the Academy of Medical Educators.

Tutoring Experience

My main areas of expertise and experience are in teaching Mathematics (up to GCSE), Biology & Chemistry (up to A-Level & Year 1 undergraduate level). I currently hold a Medical Education Fellow role in Simulation training which involves training undergraduates and healthcare professionals. I also have experience coaching and mentoring young people who are struggling at school, or require personal statement reviews and interview practice.

Tutoring Approach

My friendly and personable nature makes it incredibly easy for me to engage and communicate with others, along with my drive, passion and determination to teach and pass on knowledge in a sustainable way. I enjoy giving students the tools to problem solve and encouraging them as they slowly (but surely!) improve. I find that confidence is one of the key things to tackle, as well as making concepts more practical so they can be understood easier.