Neuroscience Tutors : 1-1 Neuroscience Lessons

Hello Tutees! I’m Shaun, a 5th year medical student at Magdalene College, the University of Cambridge and I’m have an interest in surgery as well as neuroscience and molecular biology. I also intercalated in psychology in my 3rd year. I’m a fun, friendly and approachable tutor who’s really excited to help you all reach you’re, very achievable, goals!
I come from a town in Yorkshire where I went to an underperforming state comprehensive, no-one from my school had ever even applied for anywhere like Cambridge for medicine, me being here today is a testament to the additional time and effort I had to put in to my university application and A-levels. All that stress and work is handy though, I know an awful lot about university applications for medicine, to Cambridge and Oxford, as well as for general applications across the board. I achieved offers from everywhere I interviewed at (I withdrew from one of my options) so I can really be a good help for interview skills. I also achieved some of my schools best ever A-levels and even nabbed some golds in subject olympiads.
What can I do for you?

Hi, my name is Joanna a current Foundation Year 2 doctor, eager to connect with you to create a learning environment that best fits your learning style and helps you achieve your dreams.

The road to medicine can be long, however, I aim to pass down the wealth of knowledge that I have gained over the years to ensure that your journey will be one where you enjoy the application process and cultivate long-term skills to help you as you enter medicine. Building up endurance and stamina for this journey can only be done with guidance and advice.

Know that you do not have to go through this process alone and that we are here for you to support every need you have during this path.

Apart from medicine, I love languages and often take pride in the number of languages I can communicate. I enjoy teaching IELTS and have helped many students get through this exam with higher scores than they aspired for.

I hope you are ready to embark on this journey together. Be ready to come to each session eager to learn and walk out of the session inspired to learn more.

Hello! I’m Amy, a recent graduate from Oxford University with a 1st in BA Experimental Psychology. I achieved 3 A*s at A-Level (Psychology, Biology, Religious Studies), full marks and an A* in my EPQ, and 7 level 9’s at GCSE (including maths and biology). At the moment, I’m working as a Research Assistant at the University of Kent, studying children’s conversational ability. In my free time, I sing in a choir, spoil my cat and attempt to crochet (badly).

I’ve always loved learning and exploring exciting new ideas, and this passion has helped push me to where I am today. As such, I’m eager to help support students through tutoring in the way that my teachers supported me!
—–>I’m particularly interested in Psychology, Biology, English and Religious Studies, and offer tutoring in these subjects from KS3 to A-Level (+ University level for Psychology).
—–>I can also offer guidance on personal statement writing, and the Oxbridge interviews process; I know from experience how daunting the university application process can be, especially coming from a state school background, and am eager to help make it a little less painful.
—–>Finally, I offer tutoring in preparation for the 11+. I also received some tutoring when preparing for the 11+, and was able to gain entry to the top grammar school in my region. I also regularly chat with 10-11 year olds as part of my job, so have lots of experience talking with this age group.

Hello, I’m Jack, a mature medical student at Exeter University with a strong interest in pursuing a career in academic neurosurgery. My journey into medicine is unique, as I spent a significant part of my early career working as a chef. This experience honed my ability to work under pressure, pay attention to detail, and think creatively—skills that are invaluable in both the kitchen and the operating room. As a father of two, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the importance of patience, empathy, and effective communication, qualities that I bring into my tutoring sessions.

Balancing my studies with family life has taught me the importance of time management and adaptability, which I strive to pass on to my students. My goal as a tutor is not only to help students excel academically but also to inspire them to develop a genuine curiosity and passion for the subjects they are studying. Whether you’re looking for help with medical studies or other academic challenges, I’m here to support you every step of the way.

Hello 🙂 My name is Dr Howells, I have achieved several university degrees, and hold a PhD in Neurophysiology. I was an Associate Professor at the University of Cape Town, and now hold an Honorary Professorship with my alma mater, with my return to the UK. I returned to the UK to support an ageing parent, and this geographical change also permitted me to move out of academia into consulting, which I enjoy. But I have missed teaching, supporting student progress, and seeing them achieve their academic goals! This led me to serving as a supply teacher for a local secondary school, which I do enjoy, and has led me to taking up online tutoring roles.

I have always loved nature in all of its forms and always remain curious. This drove my undergraduate degree towards human physiology and psychology, which I completed through a remote university. My first degree led to opening the floodgates of wanting to seek more, and went on to complete a BSc(Med)Hons degree in Physiology, then registered for an MSc which was upgraded due to progress made, and completed my PhD. My PhD led to the production of 5 peer-reviewed publications. I then went on to complete 4 years postdoctoral research and climbed the academic ranks to Associate Professor.

Hi, I’m Zheqing, a 5th year medical student at the University of Oxford. I am an international student from Singapore who received offers from the University of Oxford and Nanyang Technological University Singapore, as well as an interview offer from Imperial College London (which I declined) in the 2019/2020 application cycle. At A Levels, I studied Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and China Studies in Chinese, as well as Advanced Biology, General Paper and Project Work, achieving A (equivalent of A* in the UK) in all subjects, including 3 High Distinctions and 3 Distinctions. In medical school, I have consistently achieved Distinction in my examinations and was awarded college prizes and scholarships (Fitzgerald Prize and East Scholarship) for excellent academic performance in both my first and second years. In my third year, I ranked second and was awarded the prestigious Gibbs Prize and Wronker Grant for excellent performance in the Final Honour School of Medical Sciences, attaining a First Class Degree. Besides representing the Oxford University Badminton Club in national competitions, I have also been involved in various clubs and societies including Widening Participation Medics Network (WPMN), the Oxford Medical Students’ Society (MedSoc), Students for Global Health (SfGH) Oxford, and a college-run charity that brings children from disadvantaged families on holiday. My experience involves tutoring for several years, conducting interview workshops with STEP inTO OxMed and other voluntary tutoring positions, and I am passionate about widening participation in medicine. Helping aspiring medics get into medical school brings me immense joy and fulfillment.

Hello, I’m Jack, a mature medical student at Exeter University with a strong interest in pursuing a career in academic neurosurgery. My journey into medicine is unique, as I spent a significant part of my early career working as a chef. This experience honed my ability to work under pressure, pay attention to detail, and think creatively—skills that are invaluable in both the kitchen and the operating room. As a father of two, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the importance of patience, empathy, and effective communication, qualities that I bring into my tutoring sessions.

Balancing my studies with family life has taught me the importance of time management and adaptability, which I strive to pass on to my students. My goal as a tutor is not only to help students excel academically but also to inspire them to develop a genuine curiosity and passion for the subjects they are studying. Whether you’re looking for help with medical studies or other academic challenges, I’m here to support you every step of the way.

Hello 🙂 My name is Dr Howells, I have achieved several university degrees, and hold a PhD in Neurophysiology. I was an Associate Professor at the University of Cape Town, and now hold an Honorary Professorship with my alma mater, with my return to the UK. I returned to the UK to support an ageing parent, and this geographical change also permitted me to move out of academia into consulting, which I enjoy. But I have missed teaching, supporting student progress, and seeing them achieve their academic goals! This led me to serving as a supply teacher for a local secondary school, which I do enjoy, and has led me to taking up online tutoring roles.

I have always loved nature in all of its forms and always remain curious. This drove my undergraduate degree towards human physiology and psychology, which I completed through a remote university. My first degree led to opening the floodgates of wanting to seek more, and went on to complete a BSc(Med)Hons degree in Physiology, then registered for an MSc which was upgraded due to progress made, and completed my PhD. My PhD led to the production of 5 peer-reviewed publications. I then went on to complete 4 years postdoctoral research and climbed the academic ranks to Associate Professor.

Hello! My name is Sophia and I am a 3rd year medical student currently studying at the University of Bristol. I achieved top grades in my GCSEs and A levels, as well as in my UCAT. Having gone through A levels and the medicine application process, I understand how stressful and hard it is and I would like to guide students to achieve the best grades they can to get into their dream university. I am passionate and patient in teaching students, and eager to improve students’ confidence in exams and university interviews. I will tailor classes to each student to ensure they can understand material in the best way they can. As for past tutoring experience, I have some experience in tutoring and teaching musical instruments to students in the past few years. I look forward to meeting some of you!