Former Senior Lecturer in Nursing Providing Assignment, OSCE and Dissertation Support for University Students

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• 1) When did you develop an interest in your chosen field and in private tutoring?

  I started my nursing degree in 2009, and from then I realised I was able to explain things to my peers in clear and concise way. I'm also a massive geek about ethics and the social aspects of nursing and love talking about it!

• 2) Tell us more about the subject you teach, the topics you like to discuss with students (and possibly those you like a little less).

  I love talking ethics, sociology, communication skills - any 'soft skills' within nursing and healthcare topics. I'm really interested in the function of healthcare within society and how the public view nurses. I'm also really interested on how social media influences how people view their health.

• 3) Did you have any role models; a teacher that inspired you?

  One of my lecturers at the University of Manchester when I was a student - Joanne. She was so kind and dealt with difficult but essential topics with compassion and sensitivity.

• 4) What do you think are the qualities required to be a good tutor?

  Being able to adapt to individual learning styles and to be able to explain things in a way that makes sense to a student. Being adaptable and reliable is also essential!

• 5) Provide a valuable anecdote related to your subject or your days at school.

  I was always the clever kid and the first in my family to go to university. I know the pressure that can put you under - especially when you're from a working class background!

• 6) What were the difficulties or challenges you faced or still facing in your subject?

  Anatomy and physiology. I know what I know - but so much of it is still confusing to me! Endocrinology is my mortal enemy.

• 7) Do you have a particular passion? Is it teaching in general or an element of the subject or something completely different?

  I love controversial subjects and debate - ethics is a particular favourite. Intersectional Feminist theory is also a passion.

• 8) What makes you a Superprof (besides answering these interview questions :-P) ?

  I'm approachable and genuinely want to help you enough that you don't need me!