Ahmed A

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS o PhD in biotechnology, molecular and cell biology – UCL – 06/2017 o MRes in Biosciences (Biotechnology), Distinction – UCL – 11/2012 o BSc Biomedical Sciences, 1st Class Honours – UCL – 08/2011 o A levels: Mathematics (A), Biology (A), Chemistry (A), Arabic (A) Ealing & West London College – 06/2008 o ECDL Part 2 L2 (All units passed) and Advanced Diploma Level 3 (Word Processing (Distinction), IT principle (Distinction) and Webpage Design (Distinction)) – Southall &West London College – 06/2005 PROFESSIONAL/RESEARCH EXPERIENCE • Research Associate at UCL School of Pharmacy, London 12/2016 – 03/2019 • PhD at UCL, London 11/2012 – 11/2016 • Postgraduate Teaching Assistant at UCL, London 06/2013 – 06/2016 • Research Technician at UCL, London 06/2013 – 08/2016 • Tutor at Genuine Tutorial, London 01/2013 – 07/2013 • Summer studentship at Royal Veterinary College, London 06/2010 – 09/2010 • Volunteer at Ealing Hospital, London 03/2007 – 09/2008 PRIZES AND AWARDS 11/2012 UCL IPACT scholarship to read PhD 08/2011 UCL Scholarship to read MRes in Biosciences 06/2011 Won the Prize viva for Biomedical Sciences BSc Finalist Prize <Phone Number Redacted>/2007 Outstanding Student Achievement Award, Ealing & West London College

I am a scientist specializing in molecular and cell biology, fluent in English and Arabic. I have tutored school students at various ages for GCSE and A level (Maths, Biology and Chemistry). I managed a group of 6-8 tutees at the same time; explaining the subject, assessing their progress and marking their work. In the academic environment, I have supervised many BSc, master, work placement and Erasmus students (around 7 students) and helped them to succeed in doing their research projects and overcome challenges. I was postgraduate teaching assistant (PGTA) for 3 years at UCL. I demonstrated in various laboratory practical classes including biochemistry, cell biology and microbiology modules as well as marked students’ lab reports. I participated in the preparation of a continuing professional development (CPD) course called Lab Techniques in Mammalian Cell Biology led by Professor Ivan Gout for which I was the leading tutor. I contributed by writing lab protocols, preparing experimental materials and demonstrating in practical classes.

My strategy to teach students is first of all to make sure that they understand the class material. Secondly to go through as much practice as possible. Thirdly identify the week areas of the student and tackle them in order to improve the student’s performance. I also use with younger students “reward for achievement” to encourage them to work harder to learn the class material.