GrindsWorld Tutor: Scott B.

SUBJECTS: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, French
LEVEL: All school levels (Higher and Ordinary), All University levels
PRICE: €25 per lesson, €20 per person for small groups
LOCATION: Dublin (and environs)
AVAILABILITY: Weekends and Weekday Evenings

I am currently a Stage 5 ME Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering Masters Student at UCD, where I am due to graduate in Autumn 2018. I have a current GPA of 3.91/4.2, and am currently well on course for first-class honours in my Masters Degree. I also achieved 590 CAO points in my Leaving Certificate in 2013, including A1s in Maths, Physics, Chemistry and French. I spent Stage 3 of my program on ERASMUS exchange in Toulouse, France, from which I now speak French fluently. I spent Stage 4 of my program on placement in Industry, working for an process engineering design company.

I have extensive experience in tutoring and teaching across all levels over the past 4 years. From younger secondary school students, to university and mature students, I have given numerous grinds in subjects mainly relating to Chemistry, Physics, French, and Maths, where I have focused specifically on preparation for the Junior Cert and Leaving Cert examinations, whilst also being able to cater for those who just wish to improve their competencies in their chosen subject.

As a principle, I believe in nurturing an understanding of the subject matter in the student, before asking them to rote-learn what they do not yet comprehend. It is my belief that, as a tutor, it is my responsibility to further enrich the student's knowledge in their subject, instead of merely instructing them what to learn for an exam. This is as I believe in the value of understanding in helping you to learn at a heightened pace, whilst similarly enriching the student's education to an extent that will always stand to them even beyond their schooling days. This is why I spend the first half of my sessions helping to explain to my students the principles behind what they must learn, so that they can fully engage in their subjects. the second half is generally more focused on applying the principles, through worked examples, and allowing the student to demonstrate how to apply what they have learned.