Juan Casasbuenas - Tutors - Keystone Tutors

Experience

Science Teacher, Sibford School

Sibford is a co-educational boarding school. More than half the pupils are dyslexic and a significant number have other learning difficulties such as Asperger Syndrome.

• Planning and teaching for six classes in science from the ages of 11 to 18.

• Sixth Form tutor; supporting pupils through subject choice and career choices.

• PGCE student teacher mentor; supporting student teachers through the first year of teacher

training,, aiming to maximise their impact in the classroom.

• Planning and delivery of INSET to other teachers to illustrate best practice in the classroom.

• Delivering assemblies to numerous year groups, including to the whole school.

• Enriching pupils’ extracurricular life through clubs such as Model United Nations and sports club.

Science Teacher, Manning School for Girls on the Teach First programme.

• 11-16 Girls school

• Managing the delivery of the BTEC course across the science department; developing schemes of

work and liaising with examining board.

• Mentored two PGCE students in my second year.

Recent Keystone Work:

GCSE Chemistry: GCSE Chemistry (Started: September 2011)

AS/A2 Chemistry , IB Chemistry: IB Chemistry (Started: December 2011)

GCSE Maths, GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry, GCSE Physics: Maths and Science revision for GCSEs (Started: December 2011)

AS/A2 Biology: AS Biology (Started: March 2012)

GCSE Chemistry, GCSE Physics: IGCSE Chemistry and Phyics (Started: May 2012)

Biography

With a very strong academic background, and four valuable years of teaching I believe I would be an excellent tutor. I graduated with a Biology degree attaining a First from Imperial and have been teaching Science since. I am about to embark on a Science Communication Masters in October.

Both of the schools I taught at were very demanding in terms of differentiating my teaching; I've taught pupils with learning difficulties as well as gifted and talented students. My previous school provided me with the opportunity to work with pupils on an individual basis quite frequently including some tutoring opportunities; for example helping individual students to complete their Science coursework.

I've had a very diverse upbringing, having lived in numerous countries. This has shaped me into someone who can quickly develop positive working relationships and I look forward to tutoring a wide variety of students.

Personal Approach

I strongly believe that the best way to learn science is through questioning and discovery. I try to develop enquiry skills in students so that they learn to become more independent when faced with a scientific question. I am always seeking opportunities for students to learn actively rather than lecturing them. I believe that through strategic questioning pupils can build on their prior knowledge and really take ownership of their learning. I am very patient and am good at developing positive working relationships with students.

What I do when I am not tutoring

I am currently about to embark on a Masters degree in Science Communication at Imperial College. I have been teaching for the past four years but have always wanted to explore the world of science communication. I am quite keen on exploring potential scientific journalism opportunities, and I also quite like the idea of developing educational resources.

Testimonials

18/04/2012: The lesson was very helpful and I think Juan is great! (AS Biology student)

06/01/2012: Juan has been very good ! (Father of GCSE Chemistry and Biology student)

06/01/2012: Juan was so organised - he turned up with a whiteboard and took the time to read the syllabus prior to the lesson (Mother of IB Chemistry student)

06/01/2012: My daughter was delighted with Juan - he is excellent, a lifesaver! (Mother of IB Chemistry student)

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