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Snapper
Snapper
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Member Since: 02/02/2016
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My Qualifications

BA
University of Cambridge
Natural Sciences
1/w Dist.  (2015)
A Level
The Harrodian School
Chemistry
A*  (2011)
A Level
The Harrodian School
Physics
A*  (2011)
A Level
The Harrodian School
Maths
A*  (2011)
A Level
The Harrodian School
Biology
A*  (2011)

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FURTHER EDUCATION HISTORY

• 2011-2014 Christ’s College, University of Cambridge: Natural Sciences, specialising in Neuroscience and Physiology.
• 2014 -2015 Judge Business School (JBS), University of Cambridge: Business Management Studies.
Awards and Achievements:

- 1st Class with Distinction in the fourth and final year, awarded to only two JBS undergraduates in 2015.
- The Gregg Prize for Natural Sciences: awarded for an exceptional 1st class in Neurobiology, Physiology and Cell and Developmental Biology.
- The Myers-Briggs Prize for Management Studies: awarded for an exceptional 1st class in Business Management.
- Christ`s College Scholarship for Academic Achievement.
- First class marks in all third year exams.
- Acceptance into the JBS for a fourth year of study, only available to Cambridge undergraduates and with a 30% acceptance rate.
- Planned and programmed a basic visual test for an interdisciplinary visual neuroscience, psychophysics and zoology experiment.
- Named author in published paper: “The role of stripe orientation in target capture success” ([contact detail removed]). It is rare for research to be published at undergraduate level. The findings were reported on by the Daily Mail and the BBC.
- University Boxing First Team (Boxing Blues Squad). Over 10 hours of training each week.
- Member of Christ`s College Rugby Team.
- Member of the Marguerites Sport Social Society.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

• June 2015:
Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute: Temporary Consultant at COSMIC, the largest cancer database in the world.
- During my Business Management course I worked as part of a three-person team responsible for assessing the success and projected sustainability of COSMIC’s database commercialisation.
- My economic modelling using Monte Carlo Simulation has to date reasonably predicted their income.
- This experience honed my team working skills and we were awarded the Best Project Prize by the JBS.

• August–October 2014:
Laboratory Technician for The Harrodian School.
- Responsible for the set-up and safety of all laboratory experiments.
- Charged with reorganising and creating an efficient, logical and streamlined system for all equipment and chemicals, which is still employed by the school today.

• 2010–2011 (6 months over a 2-year period):
Charity work in Samburu, North Kenya.
- Raised funds to provide and distribute emergency rations and supplies to tribal people in isolated areas during the droughts of 2010 and 2011.
- Involved in an initiative providing income to Samburu women through jewellery production and subsequent sale in the United Kingdom.

• Assisting in family camel dairy business in Kenya.
- Animal management including vaccination and basic veterinary care.
- Bartering for livestock in traditional communities and marketplaces.


ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Negotiation skills: scored top in my class in my Business Negotiation Workshop at university.
• Extensive experience of livestock trading, land deals and conflict resolution in Kenya.
• Computing skills: ability to use MS Excel, the statistical program R and Matlab. Proficient touch-typist.
• A strictly logical but creative mind.
• Extensive knowledge of East African culture and politics, as a result of growing up in Kenya.
• Strong determination in both physical, sporting and academic settings.
• Full Clean UK driving license.


REFERENCES

Dr. Helena, Christ’s College Director of Studies for Biological Sciences, Cambridge University Fellow
Email: [contact detail removed]

Professor Susan, Christ`s College Tutor, Cambridge University Fellow
Email: [contact detail removed]

Mr. James, Headmaster The Harrodian School, London
Email: [contact detail removed]

Availability: Most days and times.

Willing to travel: 8 miles

Experience: PREVIOUS EDUCATION

• 2003-2011 Harrodian School, London. Sixth Form Academic Scholarship.
Awards and Achievements:

- 4A* at A-level: Maths, Physics, Biology and Chemistry.
- 8A* and 3A at GCSE: Statistics, History, Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Science, French, English Lit+Lang.
- The Oldacre Prize for Biology, The Davies Prize for Physics and Prizes for Maths and Chemistry. Awarded to the school’s best student in each respective discipline.
- Maths Challenge Gold award.
- First XV Rugby Team, Football Team, Fencing Team, 2nd Kyu Shotokan Karate (Brown Stripe Belt).
- Physical Education Fitness Award.

• 2001-2003 Ibstock School, London.

• 1996-2001 Home Schooled in Kenya until nine years old in remote arid areas with tented accommodation and no electricity or running water.

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Feedback For Snapper (2)

We have a total of 2 review(s) for Snapper.

Eileen (Ms)
25/04/2016

5/5 Rating

Snapper has been tutoring my son for his AS Biology and I would highly recommend him - he is excellent at explaining concepts and talking round subject areas in a clear and concise way. He has a relaxed and easy manner and instills confidence.


Annie (Mrs)
26/02/2016

5/5 Rating

Fabulous - Highly, highly recommended!!


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