Benjamin

I am currently studying medicine at Nottingham University, having achieved an 86% average mark in my first year.

I have a charismatic and engaging teaching style which focusses on guiding my students through knowledge assimilation and exam technique. This aims to give long-term results which far outlast the imminent exams.

Having trained & worked as a product designer for 5 years I decided to retrain in medicine two years ago. This was due to my fixation with science, a devotion which comes through in my impassioned & engaging teaching style. This sharp interest in science helps give my teaching a wider context, whilst my background in teaching non-science subjects allows me to explain complex concepts in a concise and easy to understand manner. Most importantly my teaching doesn`t rely on assumed previous knowledge. Something which many postgraduate scientists find difficult. My tutoring is always tailored to my student`s abilities, and thanks to my experience in teaching large classes I have an aptitude for quickly optimizing my teaching style. This ensures the most out of all my students whether they are pushing for an A* or struggling to keep up with the class.

I am happy to coach interview techniques and personal statements, having written statements that were accepted to Harvard, Nottingham, & Loughborough.

Availability: I am happy to tutor at the Royal Derby Hospital, where there are beautiful facilities and private rooms with whiteboards.

Alternatively, I am happy to drive up to 5 miles from my residence in Derby.

Willing to travel: 5 miles

Experience: I worked for a year as a lecturer and demonstrator at Brunel University in West London teaching electronic engineering and product design (having already graduated with a first in product design engineering and technology). The group of students I taught scored the highest marks ever achieved by a cohort, in both examinations and coursework. Glowing references from my work as a lecturer are available on request.

I have tutored English in Pisa to groups of 4-8 students of varying ages.

Awards;
Nominated for Young Person of the Year Awards 2012
James Dyson Foundation Scholarship (awarded to students for outstanding innovation)

National Sustainable Designer of the Year (National Science and Engineering Competition)
Regional Young Engineer for Britain (National Science and Engineering Competition)
Regional Environmental and Sustainability Prize (National Science and Engineering Competition)
Runner-up to the MBDE Engineering Prize (National Science and Engineering Competition)

First aid at work certification & volunteer for the British Red Cross.