Basil

A full-time academic biology teacher at a boys grammar school in Barnes/Hammersmith.

Previous teaching experience at a Oxfordshire boarding school where I achieved school record results with GCSE science and A-level biology classes. While teaching in Oxfordshire, I also completed a PGCE and MSc Learning and Teaching at Oxford University.

In the last two years I have also developed tutoring experience managing a busy tutoring timetable alongside professional and semi-professional rugby before moving back into full-time teaching this current academic year.

I pride myself on an approachable manner and an ability to explain concepts simply and engagingly.

Availability: Good availability throughout holidays. Some remaining weeknight availability.

Willing to travel: 8 miles

Experience: MSc Learning and Teaching - Oxford University - 2015-17

PGCE - Oxford University - 2014

BSc Biology - Durham University - 2013

Professional science teaching resource writer with numerous resources published.

Two years experience science tutoring across a variety of age and ability ranges with consistently positive feedback (including homeschooling).

Two years as a full-time teacher with experience teaching all sciences at GCSE and Biology A-level. School record results achieved at both GCSE and A-level.

In my roles as a teacher and tutor, I have worked extensively with SEN students and have developed a range of effective techniques.

Currently maintain experience in schools workings as a professional sports coach in a top London boys school.

As well as strong subject knowledge, having taught the new syllabus means that I have a detailed understanding of the course specification, examination demands, examination structure, & marking criteria.