Devan Patel
West Midlands
Summary
A dedicated educator with expertise in UCAT section mastery, interview coaching, and personalised tutoring. Demonstrates exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, alongside a strong ability to adapt teaching methods to various learning styles. Proficient in performance analysis and feedback, time management, and exam strategy development. Committed to fostering academic success through creativity in teaching and effective revision techniques.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Medical & Dental Interview Tutor
Self-Employed
- Supported 45+ students in securing offers for medical and dental school
- Delivered structured preparation for MMI and panel interviews
- Provided detailed, personalised feedback on communication, ethical reasoning, and scenario responses
- Conducted realistic mock interviews to build confidence, clarity, and fluency
Customer Assistant & Order Picker
Morrisons / Amazon
- Developed strong communication skills through consistent interaction with customers in fast-paced environments
- Adapted communication style to suit a wide range of individuals—directly transferable to effective tutoring
- Built the ability to explain information clearly, concisely, and efficiently
- Demonstrated reliability, time management, and the ability to perform under pressure
UCAT Tutor
Self-Employed
2022.05 - 2026.04
- Delivered 1:1 and small-group UCAT tutoring to 40+ students
- Guided students to achieve average scores exceeding 700, enabling successful applications to medical and dental schools
- Designed tailored study plans targeting individual weaknesses across all UCAT sections
- Taught high-impact exam strategies, time management techniques, and pattern recognition skills
- Monitored progress using mock exams and performance data to maximise score improvement
- Built strong student rapport, improving confidence and exam performance under pressure
Education
BDS - Dentistry
University of Plymouth
9 2022 - 8 2027
A-Levels - Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry
Queen Mary's Grammar School
/2013 - /2020
GCSEs -
Queen Mary's Grammar School
Skills
- UCAT Section Mastery (VR, DM, QR, AR, SJT)
- Interview Coaching (MMI & Panel)
- One-to-One & Small Group Tutoring
- Performance Analysis & Feedback
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management & Exam Strategy
- Creativity in teaching
- Learning styles adaptability
- Exam preparation strategies
- Test preparation techniques
- Effective revision techniques
Affiliations
- Playing football
- Going to the gym
Languages
Gujarati
Fluent
German
Beginner
UCAT Performance
- Total Score: 3140 (Top 1%)
- Verbal Reasoning: 590
- Decision Making: 810
- Quantitative Reasoning: 870
- Abstract Reasoning: 870
- Situational Judgement: Band 2
Teaching Style & Approach
- Personalised Learning: Every session tailored to the student’s strengths, weaknesses, and goals
- Strategy-Focused: Emphasis on exam technique, timing, and logical frameworks rather than memorisation
- Data-Driven: Continuous use of performance tracking and mock analysis to guide improvement
- Confidence Building: Focus on reducing anxiety and improving performance under timed conditions
- Structured Delivery: Clear, methodical teaching that produces measurable score improvements
Additional information
- Flexible availability to accommodate tutoring alongside dental studies
- Extensive familiarity with UCAT preparation resources and question banks
- References available upon request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
UCAT Tutor
Self-Employed
2022.05 - 2026.04
Medical & Dental Interview Tutor
Self-Employed
Customer Assistant & Order Picker
Morrisons / Amazon
BDS - Dentistry
University of Plymouth
9 2022 - 8 2027
A-Levels - Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry
Queen Mary's Grammar School
/2013 - /2020
GCSEs -
Queen Mary's Grammar School