Chloe

Throughout my teacher training and work experience in schools, I learnt the importance of careful lesson planning; adapting for different educational needs; and appropriate assessment to check progress and train the working memory. The curriculum that I taught was AQA but I can adapt to other exam boards if necessary, and with my degree being in chemistry with a biochemistry module, I can comfortably provide assistance with chemistry and biology up to a GCSE level, as well as physics at a KS3 level.
There are many concepts within the sciences that require fundamental knowledge in order to progress through the rest of the curriculum, so a method that I would implement is space repetition with formative assessment methods and a pace tailored to each student. In terms of teaching the many processes in science, a method that I've found great success with is using various models to expand understanding through visualisation, and allowing students to practice worked examples before independent work.
Many of my co-workers and peers would describe me as a calm, friendly and patient person. I strongly believe these traits were some of my greatest strengths as a teacher, as it was incredibly important for me to create a positive learning environment. I will strive to bring this environment to every tutee, to hopefully minimise the stress and pressure many feel from the education system.
Science is a tricky subject, but I strongly believe every person deserves and is capable of understanding the key concepts and skills, which can be carried throughout life.