My name is Gabija and I attended The Littlehampton Academy from years 7 to 11, achieving seven A*s and two A**s. I then went to Chichester College where I did my A levels in Biology, Chemistry and Maths, achieving 3 A*s.

Being a Peer Mentor (a tutor for the year below) at my college for a 8 months, I have developed strong communication, time-management and teamwork skills. Communication is key to expressing one’s emotions and struggles, which will be vital in order for me to help my students achieve their goals. My teamwork skills have been perfected during my time at NCS, three summer schools (one being a virtual summer school), working at The Swan Hotel and at Fitzalan Vets.

Having struggled at school during my GCSE’s and also in my first year of A levels, I know how hard it can be for students when they feel like they have no one to turn to, or when there is no help available for them to achieve their goals. Personally, I did not have the financial capabilities to invest in a tutor of any sort, therefore I am keen on providing help and support to any students for a much lower price than many other tutors within the same subject area/expertise. Having achieved the grades I did in my GCSE’s and A levels completely on my own, I believe myself to be perseverant, resourceful and determined. If I cannot answer a question straight away, I will always find a way to figure out the answer using alternative methods/resources. 

Peer mentoring remotely has developed my technology skills, as I had to learn how to conduct video conferences and lead webinars online for groups of 20 students at one time. I therefore believe I am trustworthy in conducting tutoring sessions online.

In my free time I enjoy reading, doing online courses to educate myself on topics I am interested in outside of my studies, hanging out with friends and spending time with my family. I also love watching TV from time to time, including shows like Stranger Things and Gogglebox. I believe having time off from studying is vital in order to recharge and disconnect from the studying mindset.