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Irene
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TSh 174,686/hr
1st lesson free
- Biology
Oxford Medicine student and Neuroscience PhD teaches Biology for GCSE, A-level and university students
- Biology
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Irene is a respected member of our tutor community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Irene
I am currently studying Graduate Entry Medicine at the University of Oxford, having previously completed a PhD in Neuroscience at UCL, an MSc in Neuroscience and a BSc in Molecular Biology.
Before starting medicine, I spent several years working in academic research at UCL, the University of Cambridge and King's College London. During this time, I supervised and mentored students, helping them develop practical research skills and understand experimental design, data analysis and scientific literature.
Teaching has remained an important part of my work. I have designed and delivered neuroscience teaching for students aged 16–18 through an Oxford summer school, taught visiting university students about medicine at Oxford, and am currently undertaking formal training in university teaching and learning at Oxford.
I enjoy teaching because I like taking subjects that initially seem complicated and finding a way to make the underlying ideas clear and intuitive. My aim is not simply to help students get through an exam, but to give them the confidence to reason through scientific problems independently.
Having studied and worked across molecular biology, neuroscience, research and medicine, I can also help students understand how the biology they learn connects to real research and clinical medicine.
About the lesson
- Form 5
- Form 6
- Adult Education
- +1
levels :
Form 5
Form 6
Adult Education
Bachelor’s Degree
- English
- Italian
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Italian
I tailor each lesson to the student's level, goals and areas of difficulty. My approach is to build a strong understanding of the underlying biology rather than relying on memorisation, and then help students apply that understanding to exam questions and unfamiliar problems.
Lessons are usually 60 minutes and combine clear explanations, diagrams, worked examples and active questioning. For GCSE and A-level students, I can work directly from the relevant syllabus and incorporate past-paper questions, revision strategies and exam technique. For university students, I can provide more advanced teaching in biology, neuroscience, physiology, experimental design, data interpretation and critical reading of scientific papers.
I am a current Graduate Entry Medicine student at the University of Oxford and hold a PhD in Neuroscience from UCL, an MSc in Neuroscience and a BSc in Molecular Biology. I have taught neuroscience through an Oxford summer school, supervised and mentored university students during my research career, and currently undertake formal training in university teaching at Oxford.
My lessons are suitable for GCSE and A-level Biology students, university students studying biological or biomedical sciences, and students who want to deepen their understanding of neuroscience and related subjects.
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Irene is an exceptional academic with a track record that speaks for itself. She scored 99% in Verbal Reasoning on the UCAT, placing her among the top scorers in the country, and was awarded two scholarships from Oxford University for Graduate Entry Medicine, where she passed her first year with 84%. She also holds one of the most prestigious PhD scholarships available, from the Wellcome Trust, for her research in Neuroscience, and is an author on two papers published in Nature.
With three degrees and a fourth currently underway at Oxford, Irene brings deep expertise across medicine, UCAT preparation, biology, neuroscience and science more broadly. She has taught extensively, from summer schools to one-to-one tutoring, and genuinely loves it.
Beyond the qualifications, what sets Irene apart is how she teaches. She is one of the kindest and most empathetic tutors you'll meet, and she's deeply committed to making learning feel like a safe, pressure-free space. If you're nervous about tackling something new, she's just as happy to chat about her cat Mochi first, until you feel ready to dive in.
Whether you're prepping for the UCAT, working through medical school content, or exploring neuroscience, Irene combines serious academic rigour with a warm, patient approach that puts students at ease.I have known Irene for more than a year now, having completed our pre-clinical year of Graduate-Entry Medicine at Oxford together. In that time, I have come to know her well, both as a friend and through her teaching. Pre-clinical medicine was a steep learning curve for me, as I come from a non-biology background, and Irene has helped me understand difficult concepts on many occasions. She has been a constant source of kindness, knowledge, and encouragement. Irene explains concepts clearly, takes the time to understand where someone is struggling, and teaches with patience and empathy. I wholeheartedly recommend Irene to anyone looking for a dedicated and caring medicine tutor.
Irene is a passionate and knowledgeable tutor. She is patient and caring, recognising the strengths and weaknesses of each student and guiding them through the learning process at a well-judged pace, with unfailing support and encouragement. Her sessions are not only remarkably rewarding, but also thoroughly enjoyable!
I would wholeheartedly recommend Irene to anyone wishing to master the ‘hard stuff’ while learning through fun and play. A truly first-class tutor, with Oxford standards!Irene has a PhD in neuroscience and taught me neuroscience topics. She is really knowledgeable and well informed. I recommend her as a teacher.
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- 10h: TSh 1,746,856
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