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Halima - Chemistry, University of oxford

Hi! I’m Halima, a recent graduate with MChem Chemistry from University College, Oxford. The Chemistry course at Oxford is very broad, covering all branches, and I had the opportunity to join the Jonathan Burton group as a Part II student specialising in oxonium ions. Besides the demanding degree, I have been involved in several positions of responsibilities within the college JCR, university societies and student newspapers, such as being secretary of my college ball. Prior to university I attended sixth form in London, gaining A*s in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics, alongside being a GCSE Physics support mentee, KidsCount Youth Board member and Deputy Head Girl.

Tutoring for over 3 years in Chemistry and Physics alongside STEM university admissions, I have gained experience with students from a wide range of abilities and backgrounds, highlighting the ability to be flexible. Working as a University Admissions and Subject Intern at Tanglin Trust School in Singapore, a leading British school in Southeast Asia, I gained further insight into providing full support to students across the application journey across the world, and gained positive feedback from staff, students and parents. Being a Student Ambassador at Oxford was a rewarding experience, participating in subject support and pastoral care for UNIQ students, gaining organisational and communication skills.

A key focus on my tutoring approach is to ensure students are gaining effective learning techniques along the way, focusing on always implementing knowledge into real-world examples to allow students to gain an appreciation for the impact of science. Understanding that exam preparation can be difficult, I always link new content to how it can be presented in an exam question to allow for early exposure. The approach allows students to not only achieve the highest grades in examinations, but also gain a more holistic knowledge of their subjects and build real passion for learning.