Christina

I believe that exam success requires 50% knowledge & 50% good exam technique. With this in mind, my Business teaching is mainly taught through analysing past exam questions along side ensuring that the theory is secure. I also use the most up to date text books, work books and current Business news articles.

I have attended training with Tutor2U, AQA and Edexcel to ensure that I know exactly what examiners are expecting from students and the common pitfalls.

I offer a very personalised service and take a lot of time to plan individual lessons and mark homework - both set by me and independent learning if required - so that students can improve and build on constructive advice and techniques (my A Level rates are slightly lower if no marking is required but from experience this results in the biggest improvement).

Many students find the financial and maths part of Business very challenging and I can help to improve both their confidence and ability. I also advise on essay writing - how to focus on the demands of the question, construct logical chains of reasoning and improve evaluation to attain maximum marks.

I qualified as Business & Economics teacher (14-19) in 2002. I studied a degree in Accounting & Finance and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1989.

Tutoring Experience

My students have all been successful, usually making at least 2 grades of progress (depending on their starting point when they come to me & how long I teach them for). I’ve been tutoring full time for over 7 years.

Results:
2023 A Level Business:
40% A/A*, 40% B, 20% C

GCSE Business: Grade 8

50% of the students had diagnosed SEN & a retake student went from B to A*
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2022 A Level Business:
60% A/A*, 40% B including those with severe dyslexia

2022 A Level Accounting:
after intensive teaching, my student achieved grade B in only 7 months - I was his only teacher
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Autumn 2020 A Level AQA Business retakes: 2 students gained As, having been assessed as C & E grades by their teachers

2019 A Level Business: 50% A/A*

Courses I have experience of teaching:
(These rates are for online lessons or if student comes to me - I add £5 for fuel & travel time if I come to you)
A Level Business - AQA, Edexcel, OCR & Cambridge International (£55 per hr)
AQA A Level Accounting (£65 per hr)
BTEC L3 Business External Units 2, 3, 6 & 7 (£50 per hr)
AQA Applied Business (£50 per hr)
OCR Cambridge Technicals Business L3 (£50 per hr)

I have taught all ages of children and young people. I was a senior lecturer in Accounting & Finance at Middlesex University for 2.5 years.

I have been an Assistant Director of Sixth Form and an Assistant Headteacher in a Pupil Referral Unit - both rated Outstanding by Ofsted. I am equally experienced at working with high ability, SEN and vulnerable young people.

Tutoring Approach

I like to teach face to face, especially if a student has learning difficulties. I started teaching online in December 2020 and now teach a mixture of both, depending on student’s location and preference.

I currently use the online LearnCube platform which students seem to like.

I think my success with students of all ages is due to me being able to put things into their language and to be patient whilst finding a method that works for them. A good sense of humour goes a long way too.

If you’re in the Sixth Form or retaking, I have availability during the day as tutoring is my only job so I can fit in around your free lessons.

All sessions are bespoke, depending on the needs of the student. So the first session is free so that I can gauge the level and learning style of the student. I am particularly good at spotting learning difficulties and advising on how to access assessments and support. However, I also enjoy success in helping students reach their potential and move from B to A*.

I am experienced in helping students to make choices at transition times such as Year 9, 11, 12 & 13. I have also helped parents to apply for SEN referrals with their local authority and to access learning support within school.

I taught in schools for over 8 years and achieved excellent results. I’ve also enjoyed roles based outside schools, working with vulnerable groups including young offenders, children in care and permanently excluded young people.

I grew up in Liverpool and left in 1988; I’ve also lived in the US and Malaysia. I’m sociable with a good sense of humour so I can usually relate well to students and build rapport quickly.