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Auckland City

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Subjects/Rates

English $160.00 /hr
Science $160.00 /hr
Elite Science & English communication mentoring

> Rates: $160/hour at Auckland Medical School or City Library | $200/hour at your home

Do you want to think and solve problems like an award-winning research leader?
Do you want to communicate eloquently, captivatingly and convincingly?

Then get in touch. I do not lecture high school curricula; I rewire logic, sharpen reasoning and critical analysis that catalyses success in any subject. I tailor my approach to each student’s unique situation.

What I offer:
• Mentoring in science, technology, biology and chemistry at any education level. NCEA, Cambridge and IB supported.
• Preparation for science fairs and competitions
• Crafting compelling applications, competitive scholarships and admission documents with accuracy, flair and personal touch.
• Sharp, impeccable and succinct oral and written English language communication.
• 1x free 60-min research/medical career advice and strategic planning

What my students achieve:
• average GPA 8+/9 at the top NZ university
• improve from GPA 60% to 90%
• win oral presentation competitions
• attract prestigious scholarship and awards such as the pre-eminent NZ Woolf Fisher scholarship ~NZ$ 300,000
• secure admissions to top institutes such as University of Cambridge in UK.

Qualifications

I hold a BSc in Biology, MSc and Doctor of Natural Sciences (RNDr) in Experimental Biology from the leading Central Europe science faculty at University of South Bohemia awarded with the top 1% outstanding performer scholarship. I have a PhD from the top NZ research-led university (University of Auckland) in Biomedical Sciences and I was the top PhD graduate in the department.

Experiences

I am an active biomedical research leader and educator with two doctorates and 10 years’ experience in teaching and mentoring at the Medical School of the University of Auckland. I have been teaching 4 university courses including group workshops and tutorials and completed supervision of 29 students that involved mentoring them daily for 1 to 3 years each in completing challenging oral and written English assignments and resolving complex scientific problems. I hold high student evaluations.

My research has produced an anti-cancer drug in human clinical trials, illuminated toxicity of bacterial water blooms, discovered novel biochemical reactions, leading industrial enzyme technology, and new ways to fight cancer. I have authored 20+ peer-reviewed publications, over 30 international conference presentations, received prestigious government grants such as the Royal Society Marsden Fund and hold seven research awards.

About

Outreach leader, pianist, dancer, volleyball player, founder of Trio Pohadka and the Doctors With Instruments philanthropic concert series raising funds for cancer research.

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