Shuning

Hi, I’m Shuning - a newly-graduated dentist passing with Honours from King's College London (Ranked 1st in the World for Dentistry QS 2020) having achieved 4 A*s at A Level, scoring in the top 30 / 22,800 medical and dental applicants for the UCAT with a score of 3380, and holding 4/4 dental university offers.

Currently working as the academic dentist in Central North London based at Bart's Hospital - holding one out of only two London academic dental job posts across the entire country.

Awarded the Robert Woodhouse Award 2024 for the 3rd highest marks in BDS5, alongside the King’s Research Award 2021, King’s Experience Award 2020, Biology Olympiad 2018 and National BASE competition (Economics) 2018 awards.

My teaching practices are holistic, ranging from topical content and breaking down difficult concepts, practicing exam techniques and crafting study schedules that incorporate active recall, spaced repetition, and interleaving principles within learning to maximise understanding, retention and grades. Techniques are taught to support a student fully, providing a foundation not solely for A Levels but for future success too. Self-study after lessons is supported by an extensive 3000+ flashcard bank and application and past paper bank.

I specialise in A-Level Biology and Chemistry (AQA and OCR exam boards), UCAT and university admissions (interviews, personal statements) for both medical and dental schools. Please reach out if you have any queries!

Tutoring Experience

Qualifications:

1) 4 A*s at A Level - Biology, Chemistry, Economics, EPQ + A in AS Maths

2) UCAT - 3380 Top 1% of results in 2018 and top 30 in the country

3) 4/4 Dental university offers (King's, Birmingham, Sheffield and Bristol).

4) Distinctions every year at dental school thus far (4/4) + various awards
5) 2019 Ansell Trust Biology Award
6) 2018 Gold Biology Olympiad Award

7) GCSEs (first year to undertake new 9-1 GCSEs in only English and Maths)
- 3 9s in English Literature, English Language and Maths
- 7 A*s - including Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mandarin

8) King's Experience Award 2020
9) King's Research Award 2021
10) Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Honours from King's College London

I am also available for personal statement, UCAT, and medical and dental admissions advice.

Seven years of private tutoring from primary-aged students to adult learners has refined my teaching and communication skills, enabling me to develop teaching methods that help to simplify difficult concepts in easy ways.

Tutoring Approach

A LEVELS:
- Flexible, ranging from drop-in sessions for specific topical work, to regular sessions supported with self-study, help with timetabling and exam technique to those who want extra help with regular homework, progress checks and a comprehensive study programme.

• Lessons conducted with the aid of shared digital notebooks, whiteboards, and animations, all aiding in learning and understanding.

• My 3000+ flashcard bank helps students to memorise the vast amount of knowledge within the A-Level curriculum, and frequent progress checks and exam questions aid in refining exam technique.

UCAT:
- Basic course: teaching the fundamental skills behind tackling each UCAT section with specific coaching and advice.
- Advanced course: building on fundamental skills with specific practice on the hardest questions, tools to help you manage them and for those aiming for those top UCAT grades.

UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS:
- For medical and dental applicants:
- Personal statement advice sessions + complimentary extra checks
- MMI and Interview Prep involving ethics, key topics, interview technique and other advice
- Full mock interviews with verbal and written feedback targeting specific areas to work on.