Edward S.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Imperial College, London
BSc Biological Sciences
British School of Amsterdam , The Netherlands
A Level: Biology (A*) Chemistry (A*) Physics (A*)
GCSE: 7 A*’s and 3 A’s
Awarded the Pearson Outstanding Learner Award for receiving the highest mark in the country for GCSE biology
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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Common Entrance: Sciences and Maths GCSE: Biology, Chemistry and Physics
A-Level: Biology and Chemistry Verbal and non verbal reasoning
Tutor, British School of Amsterdam
Chemistry, physics and biology tutor for years 6-8
University Admissions
RSC Chemistry Olympiad
SKILLS & INTERESTS
I love nature and the outdoors and like to work on projects related to them. For example, I have written a children's book on animal habitats and ecology (in press). As an avid snorkeler I designed and patented (pending) a diving fin to minimize damage to coral reefs. I am a member of my university’s outdoors society where I climb and hike with my friends. To relax, I enjoy playing bass with my flatmate and playing videogames. During summers I like to travel, leading me to work on public art projects in Japan and China which work with marginalised communities.
WORK EXPERIENCE
British School of Amsterdam
• Tutored peers as well as younger years students in science subjects and advised university admissions.
• Gained experience working with integrating new young students into the school community.
• Ran weekly sessions for a year for an after-school games club for 3-6 younger children.
Organic Science Soup
Lead Social Media Manager and Co-Host
• Managed and directed the social media strategy of a biology-based educational podcast.
• Produced content tailored to the listener base and younger demographics.
• Gained proficiency in producing educational material
• Gained further experience in research and synthesis when writing scripts and plans for episodes.
• Obtained practical experience in science communication
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Sitting beside my father and grandfather while they explained the science behind the world around me first ignited my love of learning. I soon began to explain as much as I was taking it in, lecturing my parents and friends. That is where my passion for teaching first began.
In Year 5 at the discretion of my form teacher I gave weekly presentations to my class on zoology. Years later as a prefect I began tutoring maths and science subjects for younger years which helped them to excel in their studies. Throughout key stage 4 and 5 I continued to tutor, teaching GCSE and A level subjects, as well as preparing students for the RSC chemistry olympiad and for university admissions. Seeing a student proud and confident in their understanding, and knowing I played a role is what drives me as a tutor.
I love teaching the sciences and I believe, when done well, lessons should feel like a smooth and interesting conversation where each student learns due to their engagement in the topic.
As a first year university student, my GCSE and A level exams are recent memories and I can clearly recall what I did well and where I struggled with and thus I am able to tutor students with a clear and holistic view. Of course, people are all unique in how they learn, and I nurture each pupil towards healthy habits which work with their own style of thinking. Tutoring is something I take seriously and I aim to improve understanding and performance in my students for their desired subjects.