Awais

I have gained PGCE secondary from Keele University and working in a local school as a science teacher. I have also achieved Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Loughborough University and have gained experience in teaching and research.
My philosophy of teaching chemistry is derived from observing the teaching methodology of several excellent professors, mentors, and seminar speakers from whom I had the privilege to learn. Knowledge cannot be transferred directly from the teacher to the learner, so the teacher must depends on his own experience and ability to inspire and facilitate learning in each student. The role of a teacher is to pass knowledge to the students in an accurate, exciting, and stimulating way.
I have taught GCSE, A-Level courses, general chemistry, organic chemistry and reaction mechanisms. I try my best to build up the theoretical concept in the mind of students and develop models to explain the subject. I pose many questions to students and encourage them to participate and be fully engaged during lessons. These questions prompt students to think about the course material in ways that promote learning. I ask students to make predictions, provide explanations and speak about their experiences. These interactions help me to understand that students are following my instructions.

I have taught AQA, Edexel and OCR syllabus to GCSE and A-Level students around Burton area.

Availability: Available during week and at week end.

Willing to travel: 5 miles

Experience: Science Teacher
July 2021-Present
Chemistry Tutor 2013 – Present
• Self-employed as Chemistry Tutor teaching general chemistry and organic chemistry to A-level and undergraduate students.
Chemistry Teacher, Loughborough University, UK. 2008 - 2013
• Key responsibility was to teach organic chemistry and demonstrate practical activity to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• To help undergraduates and postgraduates students in NMR workshops.
Testing Environmental Services. 2004-2008
• Key responsibility was to analyse soil and water samples for different types of organic compounds and petroleum hydrocarbons using GC-FID and HPLC analysis.
• Worked as a supervisor in organic extraction lab. The duties were to supervise a group of fifteen people, order different solvents and chemicals according to demand and oversee the smooth running of different activities in the lab.
Lecturer, Kashmir Model College, Mirpur AJK, Pakistan. 2002-2003
• Key responsibility was the teaching of general chemistry to students working through the curriculum.
Lecturer, Army Public School and College, Bhimber AJK, Pakistan. 2001-2002
• Responsible for teaching science and general chemistry to both secondary and higher secondary students.

DBS Check: Yes