Hello! My name’s Isla and I’m currently in my third year of my five-year integrated masters degree in immunology at the University of Glasgow. This is my third academic year of tutoring and I absolutely love the job! I’ve always loved science, and over the years have developed a passion for humanities as well, and as a result I have taken university classes in biology, chemistry, Scottish and English literature which have given me well rounded skills that I hope to transfer into my teaching. Outside of my studies, I’m the secretary of the university traditional music society and string ensemble where I play the fiddle/violin. I’m very outgoing and love working with people, and hope in the future to become a full time teacher, so am looking forward to gaining experience and working as a tutor. 

I believe that lessons work best when they’re catered to the needs of each individual child, and that interactive learning and involving students in the teaching process is key to their learning. My first lesson always begins with low pressure question practice, usually using a past paper or equivalent, which allows me to understand the students weaknesses as well as their strengths. After consolidation of their knowledge, lessons would focus largely on practice questions, which builds both understanding and confidence, which are ultimately equally important when it comes to handling the stress of exam day.