Katherine

A highly effective, dynamic educator who has held a variety of posts in Further and Higher Education. Experienced, well organised, motivated, enthusiastic, with good sense of humour and great ability to establish rapport with students. Up to date with the most current research-based practices.

Tutoring Experience

In-depth subject knowledge, as well as detailed knowledge of all Exam Boards requirements (UK & international) and the International Baccalaureate specifications. Former Edexcel examiner.

Extensive experience in preparing students for Medical School.

Career Highlights (In brief touching on what is relevant to tutoring only):

Teacher/lecturer in Postsecondary — Further and Higher — Education in the US, EU, UK, undertaking personal tutoring assignments in parallel.

Subjects taught: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Psychology, Research Methods, Academic Writing, and ESOL/ESL.

Former teacher trainer.

Current independent academic advisor and tutor.

Tutoring Approach

While my Bachelor's Degree is in Biomedical Science, my Master's Degree is in Education (emphasis: Curriculum and Instruction), which means I have trained in designing and delivering effective lesson plans, as well as a complete curriculum.

In private tutoring, I design personalised instruction taking into account the student's level and needs. I use the 'spiral curriculum' approach to take the student from where s/he is to where should be. Every student can learn and can do well in the right teaching environment, and if there are no 'gaps' in what is prerequisite knowledge for taking a certain course.

Knowledge builds on pre-existing knowledge. I make certain that my students really understand and appreciate that. I diagnose any 'gaps' in content knowledge that my students may have, and I 'fill' these gaps, providing a solid foundation for my students to build on.

Study skills, which figure prominently in my teaching, and exam technique, along with a well-rounded, in-depth knowledge of content, provide the key to success.

At the end of the course, my students not only do they have what they need to tackle the Biology, Chemistry, or Psychology exam, but they have also acquired a wealth of learning skills which they can apply to other subjects as well, and which they will find essential in all their future academic studies.

Educational technology supplements my instruction. The content in every session is presented on PowerPoint with quality images. I clarify every point and make certain my student has 'grasped' the present concept before I proceed with the next. Where appropriate, the PPT presentation is followed with a brief video which makes the content 'come alive'. My PowerPoint presentations, as well as my notes on PDF or Word files are available for my students after the lesson.

I finish the lesson practicing exam-style questions. It goes without saying that regular revision is important, and I provide my students with lots of past exam papers.

[NOTE: I will be happy to answer via email any questions you may have about my teaching approach when you contact me. I also provide a free initial online consultation before lessons begin whether they are in-person or online. No binding contract required.]