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Xiao

Xiao is a D.Phil. student in Biomedical Engineering at Oxford University. Her research focuses on tissue engineering for anti-cancer drug development. Before coming to Oxford, Xiao spent six years at the medical school of Peking University, studying chemistry, biomedical theories, and pharmaceutical sciences. Whilst in medical school, Xiao found that one of the biggest needs in [...]

I enjoy introducing the beauty of art and science to students. I especially enjoy tutorial teaching, because it allows students to receive personalized suggestions on their specific issues, improving their abilities quickly in a short period of time.

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Simon

Simon is currently undertaking a D.Phil. in Regenerative Medicine at Oxford University, focusing on the immunology of stem cell therapies. He previously earned his M.Sc. in Pharmacology as well as a B.Sc. in Biochemistry. Simon serves as the Junior Dean of St. Hilda’s College and actively takes part in teaching medical students and biological science [...]

I have always enjoyed teaching and passing on my knowledge to others. Using tutorials allows for teaching to be tailored to one particular student thereby letting them learn in the most focused way possible. And I have seen them grow and develop over time, many of them going on to study at Oxford and other top universities.

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Thomas

Originally from Dorset, Thomas read Modern Languages at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford. During his studies, Thomas worked as an English teacher in a French-speaking secondary school in Québec, Canada, where he developed his passion for teaching. Thomas has worked in Spain and Italy, doing voluntary work at a drug rehabilitation centre in Madrid and work [...]

The tutorial method adopted by Greene’s is fantastic since it gives the tutor a chance to engage with the student on a personal level – something which can be hard to achieve with a larger class. The tutorial method really does allow for extremely rapid improvement; it is so satisfying to see someone suddenly grasp a concept with which they have previously struggled, or to watch them get excited and passionate about the subject as their knowledge of it broadens.

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Hannah

Hannah is a D.Phil. student at Jesus College, Oxford studying Medieval English Literature. She currently is researching signs and acts of interpretation in Anglo-Saxon poetry. Hannah received her Bachelor of Arts in English and German at Mount Holyoke College, Massachussets. She then went on to the University of York, where she completed her Masters degree [...]

I find the tutorial method of teaching so productive: when you run a tutorial you can shape your teaching to the way your student actually learns. If something comes easily you can move on to more challenging material, while if something isn’t working you can change your approach immediately.

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Saikat

Saikat recently submitted his D.Phil. thesis at the Department of Biochemistry, University of Oxford. He tutors Greene’s students in Biology, Chemistry and preparation for the BMAT. Saikat describes his passion for biochemistry, saying, ‘I am passionate about the possibility of making new discoveries that will have a profound impact on human diseases; the research on [...]

The Oxford tutorial method is one of the most distinctive and recognized in the world, as it gives students ample amounts of opportunity to explore their own ideas and discuss them freely without any hesitation with their tutors. And for a passionate teacher like me, this is the best possible way to serve students and in turn society.

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Yi

Yi is a D.Phil. student at Mansfield College, Oxford studying Materials Science and Engineering. He currently is researching on the stress field generated by deformation twinning in titanium alloy. Yi received his Bachelor degree in Materials Chemistry in Central South University, China. He then went to University of Manchester, where he completed his Masters degree in Materials [...]

A good teaching method is one that is inspiring, so that what your student takes home is not just knowledge but a mind that will seek out more knowledge.

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