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Sian

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I have been tutoring students for fifteen years and I have PGCE(HE) teaching qualification from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge.
For the last five year I have been successfully supporting international students going to Sheffield University. I have been running support workshops for dental students as well as teaching Biology, Project Skills and Statistics, Academic Lab Skills and Critical reading for undergraduate students, as well as Bioscience, Laboratory Skills and Experimental Design, Critical Reading and Research Proposal for Postgraduate students. I have also taught on a critically acclaimed and award winning module called Prepare for Success which focuses on Learning skills, Life skills and Language Skills. I have a high success rate (>80%) for students attaining their required grades (over 60% for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and over 80% for dental students) and progressing to the University of Sheffield. I have also received positive comments from student feedback over the years.

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Sian’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Degree: University of Dundee - Bachelor, Zoology

Degree: University of East Anglia - Doctorate (PhD), Biogeochemistry

Degree: Anglia Ruskin University - Master's/Graduate, PCGE in HE

State Certified Teacher

Hobbies

I love watching Formula one and rugby. In my spare time I do a lot of walking, swimming and cycling. I also do Body Pump class three mornings a week. I love reading and doing puzzle books. I love to travel and spend time with family and friends

Tutoring Subjects
Academic Coaching
AP Biology
Biology
Cell Biology
Other
Science
Study Skills
Test Prep
UK A Level Prep
UK A Level Biology