The BRUCE Telescope at MPIA, Heidelberg. As part of my PhD studies, I have been tutoring the "Fortgeschrittenen Praktikum" ("Advanced Practical") course at the University of Heidelberg, teaching Bachelor students about CCD photometry in modern Astronomy. I have also supervised the BOGY Internship of a highschool student at the Haus der Astronomie (House of Astronomy), and continue regular conversation by email with the student. Image: Yanu Khusanova

After completing my Master's, I participated in the Ogden Trust's Teach Physics Internship. As part of the internship, I worked at a school in the South of England, participating in lesson planning, tutoring specific students, and delivering my own lessons. Image: Ogden Trust

For my Bachelor's, I participated in the "Science Education Placement", allowing me to help out at an Edinburgh high school for a semester. During the Placement, I observed lessons, aided in demonstrations, provided my input during lessons, and delivered my own lessons on various topics in Physics. I also participated in and lead the Astronomy Club on a few occasions, teaching students about a wide range of astronomical phenomena. I have since gone back to the school a few times to give further talks at the Astronomy Club. Image: Kim Traynor

During my time at secondary school, I worked freelance as a student tutor, helping students with their homework and preparing them for exams. While at University of Edinburgh, I joined the Physics Peer Mentoring Scheme as a Peer Support Leader, where I helped first- and second-year students with their studies. Image: Vecteezy.com

Teaching and Mentoring

  • Helping others to learn and grow.

Teaching and Mentoring

Aside from reaching out to the general public and getting more people interested in Astronomy, I also enjoy engaging in teaching and tutoring. Some of the work I have done includes:

  • Tutoring the "Fortgeschrittenen Praktikum" ("Advanced Practical") course at the University of Heidelberg
  • Supervising the BOGY Internship of a highschool student at the Haus der Astronomie (House of Astronomy)
  • Participating in the Ogden Trust's Teach Physics Internship
  • Participating in the "Science Education Placement" at a high school in Edinburgh
  • Tutoring students in Physics and Mathematics as a Physics Peer Mentor at the University of Edinburgh
  • Tutoring students in various subjects as a freelance student tutor in secondary school

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