Maria

I completed a BA Hons degree at Oxford University, and then went on to gain a PhD, also in Chemistry at Stanford University in the US. My professional background in the Pharmaceutical, Diagnostics and Biotechnology sectors includes experience in R&D, technology in-licensing, business development and consulting. I have also taught both Chemistry and Biochemistry to undergraduates at Reed College, one of the premiere teaching institutions in the USA. I started offering tutorials about eight years ago, and have experience with tutoring:
• All three Sciences at 11+, 13+, GCSE, AS, A2, preU and International Baccalaureate levels
• Undergraduates in Chemistry and allied subjects such as Nutrition, Pharmacology and Pharmacy
• Coaching students preparing for medical school entrance examinations
• In addition, I have tutored Maths to GCSE level together with English and Geography to 13+.

I am driven to help students to learn the syllabus and guide them with how best to answer questions.

Availability: At various times during the week or on weekends

Willing to travel: 15 miles

Experience: Over the last 10 years I have tutored over 100 students in the Sciences, Maths, English and Geography. Prior to this I taught Chemistry and Biochemistry to undergraduates at Reed College in the US. This experience followed my work as a Teaching Assistant for four years whilst a Graduate student at Stanford University.

I have worked as a research scientist at a listed American biotechnology company and a listed UK life sciences company. I then took a position at a large management consultancy where I contributed to the development of a technology strategy in multiple organisations worldwide. I later moved into Technology Licensing for a well known European firm with diverse interests including life sciences. Most recently, I was retained as an interim R&D Director at an AIM listed food/nutraceuticals company.

Since then, I have worked for myself - offering consulting and tutoring services.