David

I am a professional Geologist with an energy consultancy firm, pursuing a part-time PhD in Sedimentology and Carbon Capture & Storage at Keele University, and Chartership (CGeol) with the Geological Society of London. I am also a professional classical singer.

During my time at Royal Holloway, University of London I achieved a First Class undergraduate degree and a Distinction in my Master's degree. I was awarded the 2018 Lyell Scholarship Award, the 2019 RHUL Gold Passport Award, the 2019 Frank Barker Prize for best petroleum student, the 2019 Students' Union Honorary Membership Award, the 2020 FindAUniversity Master's Student of the Year Award.

More recently I was a European semi-finalist in the 2020 American Association of Petroleum Geologists' Imperial Barrel Award, a finalist in the 2021 GEOExpro article writing competition, and a finalist in the 2021 Halliburton Earth Model Award.

In 2023, I was awarded the Geological Society's President's Award for my combined outreach and research achievements in Earth Sciences.

In 2024, I took on a number of advisory and volunteering roles, including Chair of the Cathedral Music Trust's Future Leaders Committee, social media manager for Sedimentologika ( a Diamond Open Access Journal), and Steering Committee member for the Geological Society's new Equality Diversity Inclusion and Accessibility group.

Tutoring Experience

Scientist & Classical Musician

Fellow of the Geological Society of London
PhD Earth Sciences & Renewable Energy 2020-2024
MSc Petroleum Geoscience 2019-2020
BSc Geology 2016-2019

A Levels:
Geology
Geography
Music
French
Extended Project Qualification (Climate Change study)

I have 8 years experience of geology tuition and peer guiding. I have successfully tutored students from GCSE to postgraduate level.

Tutoring Approach

My approach to Geology tutoring is relaxed, and focussed on a core understanding of scientific principles. Subjects such as Geology can seem overly daunting if basic processes are not understood, and this can make study and revision more laborious than it needs to be. I started my A Level Geology in 2013, so I can recall my own learning processes throughout A Level, undergraduate, postgraduate, and Doctoral studies for the benefit of my students.

I embrace different learning styles which suit the student, and provide tailored support for each.