Alishba
University of Leeds
Medicine
1st Year
DBS
5
1
20About Me
Hi, I’m Alishba and I am a first year medical student at the University of Leeds. I took Higher Level Biology, Chemistry and Maths AA with a 7 (A*) in Biology, and Standard Level Philosophy, English Literature and French at IB. I also achieved 11 A*’s (9s) at IGCSE including Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Language and English Literature etc as well as an A in FSMQ (Free Standing Maths Qualification). I have done the BMAT and have knowledge and experience doing multiple medicine interviews and undergoing the medical application process. I have conducted various research projects in the fields of Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolic disease and Perioperative medicine, one of which has led me to file for a patent. I have a strong research focus and have utilised them whilst doing my IB Extended Essay, receiving an A.
My teaching style
My teaching style integrates heavily what researchers and lecturers have taught us to include in our Study Skills sessions – I use active recall methods alongside information retrieval practice through continuous testing of knowledge alongside teaching in order to consolidate concepts, making it easier to revise and be able to remember what is taught. I also put a heavy focus on exam technique individual to each syllabus in order to increase performance in exams as well as aid confidence in understanding topics and ideas.
My past experience
I have been a maths mentor for girls in my high school and sixth form struggling with GCSE and A-level maths, helping them to understand concepts and boost grades in mock and final exams. I have also tutored maths and english as well as the 11+ for Explore Learning, so I have plenty of experience planning, delivering and executing lessons to various students of varying abilities.
My Proudest Achievements
My proudest achievement to date is getting into medical school and completing IB!
I teach
- Medicine Interview
- BMAT
- UCAT
- 11+
- 13+ Tutors
- GCSE Re-take Tutor
- Med Personal Statement
- Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Maths
- English
- English Literature
- Reading
- Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
- Philosophy
- A-Level / IB Extended Essay
- English Language
- French
My Results and Achievements
- Achieved 11 A*s (10 9s) at GCSE
- Offer from University of Leeds for Medicine
- Offer from KCL for Biochemistry
- 4A in S3
- 7 in HL Biology IB