Devina
About Me
Hello, I’m Devina a medical student at the university of Nottingham. If I was to describe myself in three words, they would be kind, resilient and bubbly. I decided to be a tutor as I have a lot of valuable skills and top tips which I have learnt during the medicine application processes and I wish to share these with forthcoming students to help you be successful! As a student who was state schooled myself, I am extremely aware of the little help and knowledge given out to aspiring medical students and I am a big advocate for helping to overcome this disparity.
My aim is to educate and help you guys with the best tips and tricks I have learnt in the application process to help you be successful in all of your applications. As someone who received my offers and achieved top a-levels grades, sat the UCAT and BMAT, I believe I have lots of skills which can help you. Having taught many students before I have the advantage of knowing the main specific areas students struggle on, as well as learning the many ways students learn. This has allowed me to improve my own tutoring techniques to a higher more experienced level.
I am also a former medic mind tutee myself, so I am very familiar with the system and how to approach lesson and I have also been in the same position as you guys so I understand how daunting it can be. So, if you are looking for a friendly, motivated and experienced tutor then look no further!
My teaching style
I have a very flexible teaching style; I believe each student learns differently. However, my main aim is to help students turn their weaknesses into their strengths.
My general plan is as follows:
1. Going through any main concerns of weaknesses you may have ; e.g in homework or online questions.
2. Teaching you different types of questions, how to answer them and any tips and tricks.
3. Letting you have a go practising these questions , especially in timed conditions. During the lesson and as homework
My past experience
I first started tutoring when I was in year 11, I was helping primary school students as well as students in year 6 with their 11+ exams. Since then, I have been tutoring A-level students, helping them achieve A*’s in Biology and maths. I have also recently started medicine interview tutoring and have helped students achieve their interview offers.
My Proudest Achievements
Getting into medical school and getting a 1st on my dissertation project!
I teach
- Medicine Interview
- Physician Associate
- BMAT
- UCAT
- Med Personal Statement
- Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biomedical Science
- Maths
- English
- Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
- Reading
- Phonics
- English Literature
- Basketball
- Dance
- Exercise and Fitness
My Results and Achievements
- Top 10% (780) in QR
- Top 10% in AR (750+)
- Top 6% in in DM
- Top 10% in S1 (6)
- Offer from St George's
- Offer from Anglia Ruskin university
- Offer from Nottingham
- Interview from Manchester
- Achieved 9's at GCSE
- Top A-levels in Biology chemistry and maths