I have tutored students in biology for junior certificate and I believe the best way to help students is to understand how they are able to learn. Every student is different and understanding this key component shows the best results. Many students think reading information and trying to memorise will give the best results but I believe comprehending and building up from a strong base helps you hold information and use it for other subjects.

What I plan to start with is seeing where the student is with their studies. Identifying their weakness and what they have difficulty understanding is the most important aspect of understanding how to help a student. Once we have identified how this student learns and we can create a studying plan.

Next step is repetition. Once I have done my job and explained the topic, I will start to assess the student to see what information they have kept and what they are unable to hold. From this I will work with the student to create easier ways to remember the information.

I will teach the student how to take efficient notes and how to prepare for exams in the most efficient way. My job is not to teach my students the same way but to evolve and work with the students I have as individuals and work together to find the best suitable method that gives them the best optimum help.