Joanne

Enthusiastic, patient and proactive educator with a passion for positivity, problem solving and praise..(for you!) I have Master's in Chemistry (top student and recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award in the University of Manchester) and a Masters in Nutrition (top student, distinction, King's College London). I have been tutoring for more than ten years, both privately and in the University.

Tutoring Experience

In addition to teaching students one to one privately where I have hand-designed hundreds of programmes for individuals including teaching the chemistry curriculum through cookery and maths through mysteries, I have also taught at a higher level and have many academic awards, including the following:

• Demonstrating in laboratory, statistics and practical workshops
• Providing group tutorials (King’s College London, 1:1 and small groups)
• Mentoring undergraduate students for research projects
• Marking and providing feedback for students on reports and exams (King’s College London).

Editorial and writing experience…for handy help with your homework!
• Academic articles for publication, grant applications and Science writing competitions
• Laboratory reports (King’s College London and GlaxoSmithKline)
• Designing and editing the British Nutrition Foundation healthy eating web pages for the public

Awards

Royal Society of Chemistry Mobility Travel Grant (09/17 – 12/17 Competitive application and grant proposal process)
University Outstanding Achievement Award top 0.5% of the University
John Yudkin Prize for the highest achieving student on the MSc Nutrition course
Roger Grice Memorial Prize for the best chemist in fourth year
Society of Chemical Industry Prize for the best industrial experience student
Kellogg’s Prize for the best project by a student on the MSc Nutrition course
GlaxoSmithKline Reward and Recognition Award
Selected to present a poster at SET for BRITAIN 2014
Departmental Prize for the best chemist in second year
GlaxoSmithKline Organic Chemistry Bursary
Woodwis Scholarship for the best chemist in first year
Alan Thompson Award for the best inorganic chemist in first year

Tutoring Approach

I have been tutoring for more than ten years and teach in a variety of styles according to the individual - the tutoring will be terrifically tailored. For example, I have hand-designed materials to teach the chemistry curriculum through cookery and I also bring Maths and Science alive through every day examples, simple experiments you can do at home and linking it to your hobbies and interests. Information and lessons will always be presented in simple bite-sized steps.

Together we will make revision materials, cue cards, presentations, rhymes, songs, mind maps and memory games! Most of all, I believe in the fun-factor at all times. Learning should be a lifelong enjoyable experience. Anyone can learn - you just need to find the formula for your brilliant brain! And once you find that, you will never fear studying or exams again.

Having tutored many students I know that every brain is different - we simply need to find what works for you! You do have many hidden talents and we will unlock your unique learning style. I will often incorporate mind maps, visual aids, pictures and word games to help cement your learning and I am always open to feedback to improve the process for you.

Additionally, I am a yoga instructor and will teach you how to tame the stress and provide you some motivational mantras to soar your self esteem and study success :)