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Andrew

Andrew

Before completing a PhD in Geology, I initially trained as a Geological Technician at the former South London College over 40 years ago. Upon completion of this HND BTEC course, 1984, I was fortunate to be employed by the Geology Department, Birkbeck College, the University of London, which provided me with the opportunity to undertake a part-time BSc Geology, gaining a 2:1 in 1989. Once I had finished my degree, I got involved in teaching geology students, especially with field-based aspects of Geology (geological mapping and field data collection) while on Field classes. In 1994, I started a part-time PhD studying the geology and geochemistry of Russian kimberlites. When this was completed in 2001, I was asked to lecture on various geological topics, but finally specialising in teaching Mineralogy, Igneous Petrology, Ore/Economic Geology and Geological mapping and field techniques. After 38 years working for the College, I took early retirement in the Summer of 2022. I have always enjoyed teaching geology and would like to continue this but on a more personal one-to-one basis at any level.

Tutoring Experience

I'm a recently retired University lecturer from the Earth and Planetary Science Department, Birkbeck, University of London, with over 38 years of experience, with broad Geological knowledge, specialising in teaching a wide range of introductory geological topics at A-level/BSc First year level and specialised teaching Mineralogy, Igneous Petrology, Ore/Economic Geology and Geological mapping and field techniques. Over the last 5 years, I have got involved as an A-level Geology monitor for a major UK-based examination board, so fully aware of the requirements for the A-level Geology syllabus.

Tutoring Approach

Although competent in teaching groups of students in a classroom I prefer a more one-to-one approach either face to face or online. During the COVID lockdowns, like anybody else, I had to quickly adapt and became confident in teaching entirely online, using online resources, a visualiser and a live-stream microscope camera while teaching geological mapping and petrology. I have an extensive collection of Igneous/metamorphic samples as geological microscope thin sections, which were essential when teaching online. I try to make all teaching/learning fun and as engaging as possible. I'm fully aware that everybody learns differently, being dyslexic myself, I have and always will endeavour to be as flexible as possible to accommodate for different learning styles to enhance the teaching experience.

LanguagesEnglish (British)
AvailabilityWeekends, Weekdays (all times)
References Available On File

Qualifications

Birkbeck College1988BachelorsGeology
University of London, Birkbeck2001DoctorateGeology
South London College1984CollegeGeology

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