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Matthew

Matthew

Biology PhD

$59/hr

PhD Biology Tutor | University & A-Level Biology, Cell Biology and Life Sciences

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Univeristy of Glasgow - Biology - PhD

PhD Biology Tutor | University & A-Level Biology, Cell Biology and Life Sciences

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About Me

πŸŽ“ PhD-qualified biologist and Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Glasgow (https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/molecularbiosciences/staff/matthewwalker/).
🧬 Over 10 years of experience in biology, molecular biology, cell biology, and biomedical sciences.
πŸ”¬ Research expertise in cell biology, mechanobiology, bioengineering, and tissue regeneration.
πŸ’‘ Passionate about making complex biological concepts simple, engaging, and easy to understand.
πŸ“ˆ Dedicated to building confidence, scientific thinking, and long-term understanding, not just exam success.
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Experienced in teaching, student supervision, and science communication for both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
🌍 Tutor for A-level, undergraduate, and postgraduate students, including exam preparation, coursework, and dissertations.
🀝 Friendly, patient, and supportive approach, tailoring lessons to each student's learning style and goals.
🎸 Outside science, I enjoy playing guitar in a band, performing live music, and creative collaborative projects.
πŸ“’ Enthusiastic about science communication and making cutting-edge research accessible to everyone.

Tutor Experience

πŸŽ“ PhD-qualified biologist and Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Glasgow.
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ Co-supervised 14 research students (12 MSc, 2 BSc) in cell biology, mechanobiology, and biomaterials.
πŸ§ͺ Extensive experience mentoring laboratory research projects, experimental design, data analysis, and scientific writing.
πŸ“š Delivered undergraduate and Master's teaching, including lectures and interactive flipped-classroom sessions.
🎀 Regular presenter of research seminars to multidisciplinary scientific audiences.
🌍 Currently provide regular online tutoring for Biomedical Engineering and Computing students across Asia.
✍️ Support students with exam preparation, coursework, dissertations, and research projects from A-level to MSc.
🧠 Teaching style is clear, structured, and personalised, simplifying complex topics into logical, easy-to-understand concepts.
🎯 Focus on building scientific reasoning, critical thinking, confidence, and exam technique.
πŸ“– Currently completing the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP) at the University of Glasgow, with formal training in higher education teaching and pedagogy.

πŸ’¬ I offer a free initial discussion to understand your specific needs, goals, and current challenges. From there, we can develop a personalised tutoring plan tailored to what you want to achieve.

Topic Expertise

🧬 Tutor for A-level, undergraduate, and MSc Biology.
πŸ“š Support for AQA, OCR, and Edexcel A-level Biology specifications.
🦠 Expertise in cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, physiology, and developmental biology.
βš™οΈ Advanced knowledge of mechanobiology, biomaterials, tissue engineering, and bioengineering.
πŸ“Š Guidance on experimental design, data analysis, laboratory reports, and scientific writing.
πŸŽ“ Specialist support for dissertations, research projects, and critical appraisal of scientific literature.
πŸ”¬ Experienced in explaining complex biological, physical, and engineering concepts in a clear, accessible way.
πŸ“ Focus on exam technique, essay writing, problem-solving, and data interpretation.
πŸ’‘ Tailored lessons to match each student's syllabus, learning style, and academic goals.
πŸš€ Helping students develop deep conceptual understanding, scientific reasoning, and academic confidence.

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Qualifications

πŸŽ“ PhD in Biology – University of York.
πŸ”¬ Master's by Research (MRes) in Biology – University of York.
🧬 BSc (Hons) Biology (2:1) – University of Hull.
πŸ›οΈ Postdoctoral Research Associate in Bioengineering – University of Glasgow.
πŸ“š Currently completing the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP) at the University of Glasgow.
πŸ§ͺ Over 12 years of academic and research experience in biology, biophysics, biomedical sciences, and bioengineering.
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Extensive experience in university teaching, student supervision, and research mentoring.
🌍 Active researcher at the interface of cell biology, mechanobiology, biomaterials, and tissue engineering.

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