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My teaching style

I believe that my teaching style reflects my learning style. I understand best when something is drawn out to me in the form of a diagram or flow chart. I employ a demonstrator style of teaching by simplifying paragraphs into points and explaining tough concepts using a whiteboard to follow along with a visual depiction, making it easier to recollect! I try to use anecdotes wherever applicable, because often times those are easier to remember in a pinch! I truly believe in the importance of repeated practice sessions, involving a variety of questions.
As a researcher, I love doing a deep dive into a topic to make sure my basics are well understood before I build upon them.
As a tutor to both GCSE and A-Level students, I find that most of my students struggle to understand the depth of the question posed in an exam. As the topic becomes more complex, understanding lengthy question becomes a hassle. This is why I like to equip my students with the ability to dissect a question so that they can identify which key word the question demands for the marks offered. This really helps them save time in examination settings. With biology, the terminology is as important as your understanding, so my students and I put our heads together to identify which method of memorisation helps them most!