Kurt is a PhD Chemistry Graduate with Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Available Now
Kurt is an academically exceptional Chemistry specialist currently completing his PhD at the University of Manchester. With First-Class degrees at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, and hands-on teaching experience in university laboratories, he is now seeking a Science Teaching Assistant or Chemistry Academic Mentor role as he prepares for a future in teacher training.
Confident, knowledgeable and highly articulate, Kurt combines deep subject expertise with a calm, approachable manner and a genuine passion for helping young people unlock their potential in science .
Education & Qualifications
- PhD in Chemistry: University of Manchester
- MRes Chemistry: University of Nottingham - First Class
- BSc (Hons) Chemistry: University of Nottingham - First Class
- A Levels: Chemistry (B), Maths (B), Physics (C)
- GCSEs: 9 GCSEs (Grades B–C), including English, Maths and Science
Experience Summary
Kurt brings a powerful blend of academic excellence and practical teaching experience. Alongside his doctoral research in synthetic organic chemistry, he has worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, supporting undergraduate students in both laboratory and small-group settings. His experience has equipped him with the confidence to explain complex scientific concepts clearly, uphold high standards, and foster a focused and supportive learning environment .
- Led and supported undergraduate chemistry laboratory sessions, ensuring safe, structured and effective practical learning.
- Delivered small-group teaching and one-to-one academic support, breaking down advanced chemical concepts into accessible explanations.
- Provided detailed formative feedback on laboratory reports and assessments, helping students strengthen analytical thinking and scientific writing.
- Demonstrated and reinforced correct laboratory techniques, with strong emphasis on health and safety procedures.
- Conducted advanced research in photoinduced ruthenium-catalysed alkylations and enantioselective rhodium-catalysed reactions, showcasing exceptional subject mastery.
- Trained extensively in laboratory best practice, including glovebox maintenance, gas cylinder handling, HPLC operation and analytical techniques.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional subject knowledge in Chemistry, particularly synthetic organic chemistry
- Strong mathematical and analytical capability
- Confident communicator with experience teaching complex material
- Calm, professional presence with high academic expectations
- Skilled in supporting learners with varying levels of confidence and attainment
- Deep understanding of laboratory safety and practical science environments
- Committed to progressing into teacher training and contributing long-term to education
Kurt would be a highly capable addition to any secondary science department, bringing intellectual rigour, enthusiasm for his subject and a clear commitment to supporting pupils in achieving academic success in Chemistry and the wider sciences .