Oscar

Inquisitive and curious third year chemical engineering student and tutor. I am passionately ready to explore, expand on and explain STEM subjects with fellow eager learners. Enthusiastic and reliable student with a strong foundation in chemical engineering principles from Heriot-Watt University. Passionate about helping students break down complex material to digestible parts for effective retention. Experienced with a variety of learning styles and teaching styles. I have a passion for reading and writing and can help you with English too!

Tutoring Experience

Throughout my university experience I have been a valuable resource to my peers for the discussion and exploration of complex chemical engineering subjects including: mathematics, chemistry, biology/bioprocessing, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, process control and automation, process safety, sustainable development and sustainable engineering principles.

I am a member of the EPS (Engineering and Physical Science) Outreach team at Heriot-Watt University. Here i have explained complex subjects such as electricity and magnetism, sound and resonance and waves and optics in a simple way to children and adults of all ages at the Edinburgh Science Festival.

Tutoring Approach

One must first focus on the problem before delving into the solution, this is a key point which many students miss. By focussing on what the question is asking us first, we avoid mistakes later!

I aim to make my teaching style adaptable and tailored to an individuals learning style while remaining patient and focusing on making concepts as clear and digestible as possible. I am a firm believer in active recall for effective retention of complex material, here small tests/quizzes allow students the opportunity to show what they have learned!

As a student of chemical engineering i have a systems thinking approach to learning where I try to understand how different systems are connected and how a change in one can dramatically effect another. I try to first see the context first, delve into a a precise and specific area then take a step back again to see why it matters and why it is useful.

I have taught myself to learn quickly and effectively and have achieved good results throughout my university experience. I believe i can not only teach you STEM subjects but help teach you how to learn. I also provide early learners valuable insight into how the subjects they are learning now will be useful later.

Please feel free to drop me a message, I am ready to create learning resources on demand, tailored to your specific needs!