IB Chemistry HL/SL Passionate Tutor, IBDP Alumni scored (42/45) with 7s in Chemistry HL, Biology HL, and Math HL, Holds Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Graduated with Distinction) With 7+ Years of IB Teaching Experience.
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Sarrah P.
Country: Canada, Vancouver
Tutor Bio
Hi! I am from Tanzania, but I have traveled to and lived in 14 countries. I am super friendly, funny (mostly dad jokes) and love working with youth! I am a UBC graduate with a BSc. in Chemistry. I did the IB Diploma Programme 6 years ago with my HLs in Chemistry, Biology, and Math. I have been a tutor for 8 years, including tutoring IB students for Chemistry HL and SL for 7 years. I love creating learning experiences that bring my students a step closer to their dreams. Teaching Experience
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2014-Present, Canada, Tanzania
Private Chemistry Tutor
• Provide private online and in-person tutoring in IB/A level/AP/IGCSE chemistry. • Made slides, interactive online whiteboard activities, and notes for various topics. • Maintained a friendly and energetic demeanor and demonstrated adaptable pace and patience to student’s learning.
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2021-Present @ Braeburn International Schools, Tanzania
IB, A level & IGCSE Chemistry Teacher
Responsible for planning and conducting lessons for over 50 students in a top international school in Africa.
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2020 @ Academic Achievement Open School, Tanzania
A level & IGCSE Chemistry Teacher
Conducted activities and lessons to help aid students struggling in a subject.
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2016 @ Al Muntazir Special Needs Education, Tanzania
Special Needs Assistant Teacher
• Overcame communication barriers while tending to children with special needs • Effectively collaborated with school headteachers and educators to research improved learning methodology for every student. • Implemented new teaching styles to improve learning; observed and recorded students’ changes in performance and behavior to assess the new method.
Education
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University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (graduated with distinction)
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Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Teaching Skills
Chemistry HL
Chemistry SL
Extended Essay (EE)
Internal Assessment (IA)
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
Chemistry
Extended Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics
Science
Diploma Programme
Middle Years Programme
Primary Years Programme
Tutor Teaching Style
I believe in making learning accessible to my students' needs. I utilize my students' strengths to make our lessons a more enjoyable and useful experience for them.
Identify their goals. Assess their strengths and weakness. Make a plan to meet the goals. A lesson will contain clear learning objectives and include a combination of writing, provided notes, images, and examples. Students will learn what a good IB-style answer is. In the end, they will be provided with a bank of topic-based IB-style questions to practice their learning.
Using scaffolding and modeling techniques, my students start with support in answering questions and condensing important points. However, as they become more comfortable with the content and question styles, they are encouraged to attempt questions and write notes more independently.
I focus on their positives, including what they got right and what parts they did really well. I reaffirm to them that learning is a process, and improvements come in steps. Hence, their mistakes are an opportunity to determine how their reasoning works and how I can help them understand the concepts better.
We find out the source(s) of confusion and re-approach the learning objective differently. I believe in letting the student-led discovery style learning. This means we will do activities or examples to understand, reinforce and solidify their learning.
I will use differentiated learning techniques that include more visual-auditory (diagrams/pictures/discussions) lessons. Rather than being overwhelmed with wordy explanations, students will be supported with key and structured points to meet the learning objectives and condensed, structured notes.
Tutor Reviews
Doyin from Canada
Sarita from the United States
Ghana from the United Arab Emirates
She listened to my daughters academic concerns and formulated a plan for instruction with clear goals.
Shams from Oman
Marius from Canada
Sarah is patient, explains concepts well and is approachable. We will continue tutoring with her.
Maya from Canada
Sarrah is a great tutor! She knows her stuff extremely well and is great at working with me to make sure I understand everything. I really enjoy her teaching style, as she goes over the information and then gives time to practice and make sure it is fully understood. Would definitely recommend for anyone hoping to learn chemistry!
Doyin from Spain
Very detailed, thorough and supportive tutor.
Gloria from Canada
So good, thank you!
Makayla from the United States
Ojas from Canada
Lisa from Canada
Sarrah is an excellent tutor. She is kind and understanding and knows her subject very well.
Jana from Qatar
An understanding teacher and a great help.
Alexandra from Canada
Sarrah has a great approach and is very strong in her communication. Thanks!!
Marius from Canada
Excellent Tutoring !
Tutor Quote
CHEMISTRY IS LIKE COOKING (Just Don't Lick the Spoon)- Online Quotes
