Faina Frederick

Hi! I'm Faina, I am a first year Undergraduate Chemical Engineering Student at Queen Mary University Of London. I have been through both GCSE and A level Maths and have achieved Grade 8 and A respectively in each. My non-judgemental and kind nature helps me to create a welcoming and friendly environment for mentees to thrive in. I believe every mentee has a potential to unlock and with my tailored teaching, this can definitely be achieved. I myself sometimes struggle with maths, whether it be making a silly mistake or being completely lost in a topic, but with the right specific explanations, corrections and practice questions, I can and will build my mentees to achieve their best in this subject.

I used to mentor the years younger than me when I was in Year 12 and 13, this experience allowed me to not only understand that all mentees have different ways of thinking but also helped me to revisit my past knowledge on the topic. From my 2 years of experience, the most important thing I have learnt is making the mentee feel as comfortable as possible so they can freely focus on the work given. In order for this state to be achieved it is my responsibility to look after them and go beyond the curriculum to have a personal touch with them during the lesson. I also understand that no individuals are the same, meaning each mentee needs their own personal time and specific explanations that will improve their own comprehension of the topic, especially for mathematical skills, this is crucial which is why I will focus on spending enough time to firm their foundational knowledge a topic before moving on.