Rosalie

Tutoring Experience

I have accumulated a valuable four-year tenure in tutoring chemistry to primary school children, honing my expertise in effectively conveying complex concepts to young learners. Additionally, I possess informal experience in tutoring chemistry at an IGCSE level, allowing me to cater to a broader range of students with varying levels of proficiency.

At University, I actively participated in a mentoring scheme aimed at assisting students in navigating the intricate Cambridge application process. As a mentor, I took on the responsibility of guiding multiple students, providing them with invaluable advice and support throughout their application journey. I offered comprehensive assistance in crafting compelling personal statements, ensuring that each student showcased their unique qualities and achievements effectively. Moreover, I aided them in preparing for rigorous interviews, equipping them with the necessary skills and confidence to excel in these crucial assessments.

Every student I mentored successfully received a Cambridge offer, a testament to the effectiveness of my mentoring approach and the hard work of the students themselves. Witnessing their accomplishments and witnessing their growth throughout the application process has been immensely rewarding and has further solidified my passion for mentoring and nurturing students' academic and personal development.

Tutoring Approach

In terms of my tutoring approach, I think it's really important to not just lecture students but to make the lesson interactive and engaging.

For my chemistry students, I also provide concise notes for each topic with an overview of all the concepts, definitions and equations that are needed for each topic. I find for chemistry this really helps students follow the material throughout the tutoring sessions, as well as being a great resource when it comes to exam prepatation. For Cambridge HSPS applications, I focus not only on conducting practice interviews but also providing students with techniques that will allow them to excel in an interview no matter what questions get thrown at them.

I also think it's important to demystify the process as it can be very daunting and just knowing what the process entails can be helpful for applicants.