Martha

I am a Neuroscience graduate from the University of Bristol. As a lover of all things science, I have a keen interest in helping students find tools to enhance their learning experience and easier understand core concepts in order to both flourish and find enjoyment in their scientific learning, encouraging them to reach beyond the curriculum and stay curious.

I have experience in mentoring and planning, leading and assisting various study sessions and workshops across a range of ages and disciplines.

In regards to my teaching methodology, Instead of simply feeding information, I like to act as a guide helping assist the individual utilize their own ideas and knowledge and together construct answers. This elucidates a more thorough understanding of concepts and deeper integration of information into long-term memory stores. I like to begin sessions with revision activities from previous sessions to re-enforce the learning. However, exact teaching methodology is entirely dependent on the individual needs and learning styles of the student so teaching will be catered to a style that most optimally suits, and is enjoyed by, the individual.

Willing to travel: 20 miles

Experience: My role as a study session leader for first-year undergraduate biomedical science students at the University of Bristol involved utilising intuitive to help students integrally understand and apply key scientific concepts and relevant equations. I was furthermore responsible for planning activities that would help with re-enforcement and better prepare students for exams and coursework.

I also took on the role at the University as an ambassador on behalf of a platform aiding students with learning enhancement. This involved running drop-ins and workshops for students across all years (including post-graduates) and disciplines helping with answering exam-style questions, essay writing, data interpretation and other core skills essential for academic success.

Through completing a TEFL qualification, I took on the role as both a mentor for select individuals to help meet individual needs as well as organising engaging and useful group activities to improve English skills in foreign-speaking students from the age ranges of 11-17.