Biology tutor with more than 10 years working experience in Biology/Research offering Biology lessons from Primary school to GCSE

While studying biotechnology at university, I used to teach biology to high school students, helping them better understand the subject if they were struggling. I also helped some friends who were university students in other faculties but needed to pass biology exams.
After completing my BSc in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology in Italy, I gained a Master By Research in Molecular Pharmacology in the UK. I then worked for more than 10 years as a scientist in the field of vaccine development and cancer research in the UK.
Throughout my education and work experience I gained knowledge in biology and all related subjects such as molecular and cell biology as well as biochemistry.
During my career as a scientist and researcher in the UK, I had the opportunity to teach specific lab techniques to junior scientists. I would help them build a general theoretical background for the techniques, followed by practical teaching in the lab.

It was incredibly satisfying to watch them improve each day and gain independence. Seeing their growth and success reinforced my passion for teaching and mentoring.

I am passionate about the subjects I teach, and I believe that sharing this passion can inspire students to engage more deeply with the material and start exploring the subject with a genuine curiosity.

Whenever a student asks me for support, I first set up goals for them, which might include passing next week’s exam or achieving a higher grade by the end of the school year. Before each session, I establish a specific goal, like learning a particular topic. I prefer to set these goals before we start, often via email.

After that, I focus on preparing the materials for the session, which can involve creating drawings, videos, or figuring out which examples will help the student understand the topic logically.

Throughout my teaching experiences, I have always tried to explain concepts in depth, giving logical explanations and referring to real-world applications to help students understand things easily. I also find drawing a quick and simple way to explain concepts, as it engages with visual memory.

At the end of each session, I recap the material to reinforce the learning and check the student’s understanding before moving on to the next topic.