Vasilisa

Hello! My name is Vasilisa, I am a recent biochemistry graduate from UCL, interested in tutoring chemistry, biology and maths.
My degree provided me not only with a solid background in biochemistry, but also made me interested in science communication, which is why I am eager to be a tutor. I enjoyed science all the way through school and was lucky with attentive teachers who took the time to explain difficult concepts well, and I want. to do the same for others.
In my future, I am interested in pursuing research in the biochemistry/biotechnology field, as well as exploring science communication roles further. In my free time I enjoy lots of different hobbies, such as reading, knitting, yoga and brewing kombucha.

Tutoring Experience

I have previously tutored students in Art & Design for GCSE and A level for around 6 months. Through one-on-one sessions, I learned how to best support the students, by providing a tailored approach. I was able to adapt to the students' learning styles and needs, so we could make the best use of the time we had together. As Art&Design has a looser curriculum than science subjects, I used a combination of art history lectures, writing exercises, brainstorming sessions and practical art demonstrations to make the lessons interactive and engaging.

Tutoring Approach

Being able to explain complex ideas in a concise way and provide memorable examples are the most important aspects of retaining information at any education level. I am confident in my abilities to describe topics in biology, provide clear diagrams and present information in a logical way. As described above, I want the lessons to be interactive and engaging. To achieve this, not only will I be explaining the information required for exams, but also providing practical examples of how these science topics connect to the real world.