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Alistair G.

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  • 23 Students
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Science (Secondary) Biology (GCSE) Chemistry (GCSE) Biology (A Level) Chemistry (A Level) Science (Scottish Curriculum) Biology (Scottish Curriculum) Chemistry (Scottish Curriculum) A Level (A-LEVEL) Maths (A Level)
Paisley , Scotland

I am a greatly enthusiastic learner, currently at the beginning stages of a PhD in Molecular Cell & Systems Biology, following the completion of my Master's degree in Biomedical Science (MRes) and my Honour's degree in Biochemistry (BSc Hons). During my time in my undergraduate program, I was presented with numerous opportunities beyond my academic obligations; involving myself in publications in 2 University magazines for both creative writing and casual science. This work was supplemented by my own personal blog wherein my own pieces focusing on combining science with fantasy were self-published, as well as working with students as a tutor for both biology & chemistry at various levels. Beyond science, I also enjoy a wide array of creative hobbies; from digital art, to painting, to crochet, to knitting, to sewing, to creative writing. I try my best to utilise my creativity to make learning as approachable and interactive as possible, and I ensure I adapt to each student's learning style to ensure the lesson is delivered as effectively as possible.


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Universities

University of Glasgow

Degree

Biochemistry

No

University of Glasgow

Masters

Biomedical Science

No

University of Glasgow

PhD

Molecular Cell and Systems Biology

Yes

Others

Gleniffer High School

A

(Higher) Human Biology

No

Gleniffer High School

A

(Higher) Chemistry

No

Gleniffer High School

A

(Higher) English

No

Course Years: BSc Hons in Biochemistry: 2019 - 2023 MRes in Biomedical Science: 2023 - 2024 PhD in Molecular Cell and Systems Biology: 2024 - 2028
I have experience tutoring classmates and colleagues on an informal basis, on topics key to my degree- including Biology, Chemistry. Additionally, my personal blog also has a section which caters to those that may be more unfamiliar with scientific language, with the aim of educating through a more fantastical medium. I have found that keeping discussions open and engaging leads to a far more enhanced learning environment- especially when relating the topic at hand to a real-life or even fantastical example. I like to ensure that whoever I am teaching has a thorough understanding of the lesson, both in mechanisms of action and nomenclature (as I am aware of how confusing scientific terms can get). I am willing to change my explanations and approaches on the fly to ensure the student gets the best possible learning experience.

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