Fatima – STEM Graduate Teaching Assistant | Queen Mary University of London
Fatima is a Biomedical Engineering graduate from Queen Mary University of London with a 2:1 degree, strong STEM credentials and direct experience tutoring secondary-aged pupils in Mathematics and Science. With an A in A Level Mathematics alongside Biology and Chemistry, she is particularly well placed to provide targeted academic support across STEM subjects. Fatima already plans and delivers individualised lessons, monitors attainment and adapts explanations to help students overcome difficulties and build confidence.
Combined with her mentoring, university welfare and clinical engineering experience, she would bring a patient, analytical and highly responsible approach to a school, with a genuine enthusiasm for making Mathematics and Science engaging and accessible.
Education & Qualifications
- Biomedical Engineering, Upper Second Class Honours: Queen Mary University of London
- A Levels: Mathematics (A), Biology (B), Chemistry (B): Harris Academy Battersea
- GCSEs: 9 GCSEs at Grades 6–8, including English and Mathematics: Al Risalah School
Experience Summary
Fatima combines a strong technical and scientific education with practical tutoring and mentoring experience. Her current education experience demonstrates that she can plan structured academic support, identify gaps in understanding and adapt teaching to individual pupils, while her Biomedical Engineering background gives her excellent foundations across Mathematics, Biology, Physics, engineering and applied science.
- Delivers one-to-one Mathematics and Science tuition through Prospero Teaching, planning structured lessons around individual learning needs and relevant examination specifications
- Experienced breaking down challenging mathematical and scientific concepts, adapting explanations according to student understanding and providing patient, targeted support
- Assesses and monitors student progress through exercises and mock assessments, identifying strengths and areas requiring further development
- Produces detailed progress reports following tutoring sessions, communicating students’ development and attainment clearly to parents
- Mentored a Year 10 pupil interested in STEM, providing academic goal-setting support alongside guidance around post-16 study and STEM career pathways
- Brings excellent applied STEM knowledge through her Biomedical Engineering degree and professional experience within clinical engineering and medical technology environments
- Offers strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience interpreting complex scientific data and communicating technical findings clearly
- Developed additional pastoral skills as Welfare Officer for a university sports club, acting as an approachable point of contact for more than 20 students and contributing to an inclusive and supportive environment
Key Strengths
- Mathematics & Science
- STEM Subject Knowledge
- One-to-One Tutoring
- Secondary-Aged Student Support
- Lesson Planning
- Academic Mentoring
- Progress Monitoring & Assessment
- Explaining Complex Concepts
- Pupil Confidence Building
- Biomedical Engineering
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
- Data Analysis
- Technical Communication
- Pastoral & Wellbeing Support
- Organisation & Attention to Detail
- Patience & Adaptability
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Reliability & Professionalism