Octavia

I am a DBS checked 2nd year Biological Sciences student at Durham University. I love both biology and chemistry, which is why I love my degree because I can learn about biochemistry as well as learning about the workings of ecosystems and the human body.

I achieved a 73% average in my first year (I haven't got my grades for this year yet) and As in A level chemistry and mathematics. Furthermore, I got 9s in biology, chemistry, physics and maths at GCSE.

Tutoring Experience

I am a new science tutor, but I have experience tutoring music. I have an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding training from MyTutor.

Tutoring Approach

I will be using my ipad to draw diagrams as we go because I think visual aids are really important. Before each lesson, I will send you a notes page with gaps for you to fill in during the lesson.

I believe that is important to adapt to the student, so if you would like to focus on learning the concepts, that will be our focus, but if you want to prepare for an exam, we can work on exam technique too. I will share the top tips and tricks on how to think like an examiner, taught to me by someone who worked as an examiner. I can give you more detail, or I can give you the streamlined version for what you need for the exam.

Lessons are given over Google Meet.