Edward S.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Imperial College, London
BSc Biological Sciences
September 2025 – June 2028

British School of Amsterdam , The Netherlands
September 2021 – July 2025
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, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
May 2022 – July 2023
• 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, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
March 2024 – September 2024
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.