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Ruth Gordon-Weeks A-level Biology Tutor (South East London)

Ruth Gordon-Weeks

  • South East London (SE22) View on map
  • Last Logged In: 26 Mar 2012
  • Sex: Female
  • Can Travel To: BR EC SE SW WC
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Personal Message
I am an experienced tutor with an in depth and up to date scientific knowledge gained from a life long career dedicated to scientific research.
Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach A level biology and chemistryt and GCSE biology, chemistry and physics.
Tell me about your qualifications.
I have an honours degree in Chemistry and Zoology and a PhD in endocrine physiology. I have undertaken training of PhD students and I have CELTA and PTLLS teaching qualifications.
What kind of experience do you have?
I have a lifetime experience of academic and applied scientific research. Much of this experience was gained during time as a senior research scientist at Rothamsted Research, which is a public sector research institute with a world renowned reputation in agricultural science. I can offer an in depth and up to date knowledge of a number of different areas relevant to the A level biology curriculum and to the three GCSE science subjects. Throughout my career as a scientist, I have taught graduate and undergraduate students, visiting workers, other colleagues and junior members of staff to acquire theoretical, practical and communication (both written and oral) skills. I have undertaken in house training as a PhD supervisor and I have played a major role in the supervision of at least six PhD students and three bursary students. I lecture an A level chemistry foundation course to overseas students at Kings College, London. I am an experienced speaker at International and National conferences and I have delivered seminars and lectures to both specialist and non specialist audiences. I have organised practical projects for groups of students from local secondary schools as part of the requirement for the CREST award. My approach to tutoring is student centered; I build confidence and create an atmosphere where pupils are happy to participate actively in the lessons and test their ideas. This ensures that they have grasped the important concepts and are able to answer questions confidently in exam situations. I attribute great importance to positive rapport and a trusting relationship, both with the pupil and their parents.
How much do you charge?
My fees start at £22.50 for GCSE and I charge £25 for A level. Where long distance to travel (over 20 mins each way) are involved I will add £5 to the fee. I am happy teach more than one pupil at negotiable rates.
Where do you teach?
I am happy teach from home (East Dulwich) or I will travel to the student's home. Provided the journey is less than 20 mins I will add no extra charge.
When are you available?
I am available to teach at any time to suit the student. Day time (other than Mondays and Fridays) is particularly preferable as evenings are very busy.
Which ages and levels do you teach?
I am happy to teach children from 13 years upwards, but GCSE and A level is my preferred educational level.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
GCSE and A level. I can also teach certain subjects beyond A level. I have experience of preparing students for university entrance, particularly medicine.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes.
Do you belong to any professional organisations?
The Institute for Learning
Where and with whom did you train?
My first dgree was from the Unuversity of Hull. I then went to the University of Sheffield for a short spell and then to the Max Planck Institute in Munich. My PhD was awarded by Imperial College and the National Institute of Medical Research. I studied for the CELTA qualification at Bedford College.
Tell me about some of your current students.
Last year I taught ten students, but because I am about to move to a new area (South London) I have only one remaining student who will be taking his GCSE in triple science in the summer. Apart from GCSE students I taught three girls doing their A or AS level biology. I found photosynthesis, respiration and muscle and nerve physiology were the areas that they found the most challenging. I am also teaching a group of overseas students A level chemistry at Kings College London.
Do you have a personal message for students?
Obviously, I enjoy teaching keen students who have an ambition to pursue science further but I also find it rewarding to make lessons interesting and enjoyable for those who are less engaged with the subject. I believe that I am always sympathetic to pupils struggling with particular topics as I did not find all of science easy when I was a student. I had certainly had problems with physics, but I especially enjoy teaching it now.

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