Lara B - Tutor in Randpark
Good day, my name is Lara Broderick and I look forward to potentially meeting you. I Matriculated in 2016 with 7 distinctions and moved on to my goal of being accepted into medicine. In 2019 I graduated with distinction with a Bachelor of Science in human genetics and physiology from the University of the Witwatersrand. Following this, I was accepted into the graduate entry program for medicine at Wits, and am currently completing my third year. I have been tutoring part-time since 2017, and have completed 400 hours to - date. I enjoy working with individuals of all grade levels and interests. I am deeply passionate about working with students and helping them achieve their goals, whether that be to achieve a distinction or understand that one section of work that has always eluded them. Over the years, I have gained extensive experience tutoring SAT English, primary and high school English across multiple curricula (including IEB, GDE and Cambridge) and Life Sciences. I personalize each lesson according to what the student needs, and complete a series of small assessments within lessons to further direct the lessons. I look forward to meeting with you and discussing how I can help.
Tutor basics
Teaching places
Online
Languages spoken
Lara speaks English
Experience
Tutor
I have worked as a tutor for over 3 years and completed 400 hours of lessons. Here, I have learned how to work with students of different ages, experience, and interest levels. I tailored each lesson to the student, and have learned a variety of ways to approach different topics and explain concepts in accessible manners. My other responsibilities included making lesson plans, marking tests, and analyzing exam papers to determine exactly where a student needed help. I was also involved in training other tutors for the company.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Human Physiology, Genetics) - University of the Witwatersrand
I completed my BSc with distinction in 2019. I loved the work that I studied, and grew a passion for the field. I was fortunate to be accepted into the Graduate Entry Medical Programme at Wits in 2020. I am currently studying 4th-year medicine.
Subjects taught
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History
I achieved a distinction in Matric for history, and have cultivated a strong set of essay writing skills through English tutoring. Excelling in history includes learning the facts, interpreting questions, and writing exemplary essays. These are all skills that I place focus on in my lessons, as well as targeting any specific projects the student may have.
Lara teaches History at High School and Primary School level(s)
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Biology
My love for Biology is what initially drove me to major in Human Physiology and Genetics in my Bachelor of Science, and eventually pursue medicine. I have been tutoring this subject for three years, and have remained up to date with the way it is commonly tested in exams. Furthermore, I try to use my love for the subject to bring interest to the lessons.
Lara teaches Biology at High School and Primary School level(s)
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English
I strongly believe in the strength of English as a subject. I have been tutoring English across a range of curricula (including IEB, Cambridge, and GDE) for three years, and have learnt the value of analysis and interpretation skills in this subject. Over the years, I have developed techniques for the different sections of an English exam, and how to adapt these techniques to each individual student.
Lara teaches English at High School and Primary School level(s)
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Physiology
I majored in Human Physiology at the University of the Witwatersrand and graduated in 2019 with distinction in the subject. I have maintained knowledge of the subject as I have carried this over into my third year of medicine (2020).
Lara teaches Physiology at High School, Primary School, and University/College level(s)
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Human Biology
I majored in Human Physiology and Genetics in my Bachelor of Science, which has given me a broad knowledge base for the subject of Human Biology. I am also passionate about the subject and bring this energy into each lesson.
Lara teaches Human Biology at High School, Primary School, and University/College level(s)
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SAT (College Admission Exam)
I was trained in 2017 as an English SAT tutor, and have furthered my knowledge since then. I have extensive experience tutoring SAT English, and pride myself in a personalized lesson plan according to each students' strengths. I also become a trainer at my last place of work and ran an SAT course where I trained other tutors on how to approach SAT English. To date, I have tutored over 300 hours of SAT English.
Lara teaches SAT (College Admission Exam) at High School, University/College, and Adult level(s)