Sarah

I am currently an Assistant Headteacher and am responsible for leading the sixth form. I have taught psychology and sociology for 16 years and have led both subjects at head of department level. My masters is in forensic psychology and I can also tutor degree level students.I have 16 years teaching experience and am passionate about supporting students to reach their full potential. Whether you want to boost your grade for university or you need support with content and exam technique, I have the experience to help you achieve this. I have been an examiner for AQA for the past 3 years and believe this skill gives me the edge when supporting students through the examination process. Many students find they feel they know the content but this is not reflected in their mock grades and assessments, therefore I am able to unpick this with the students and remove any barriers preventing them from achieving their potential.

Tutoring Experience

I am an Assistant head teacher, subject lead of Psychology and Sociology and have taught A level for 16 years. I have been an examiner for AQA and have had very positive feedback from my supervisor on the quality of my marking. I have also taught the Edexcel (International and domestic specifications), Cambridge International, Eduqas and OCR specification too. I have also tutored students for the Extended Project Qualification and can advise on how to complete this too.

Tutoring Approach

My tutoring approach:

1. My style is very much student led and therefore I will focus on whatever need the student either self highlights or something I have spotted in their technique. This can be anything from improving students understanding of A01 knowledge and description, A03 discussion and evaluation, exam technique or specialised essay writing strategies. I have taught all of the units for the AQA specification and therefore have a lot of experience and knowledge in delivering a range of content. I am happy to share exemplar materials with students and also mark work and give feedback in line with the marking guidance.

2. I am an Assistant head teacher, subject lead of Psychology and Sociology and have taught A level for 16 years. I have been an examiner for AQA and have had very positive feedback from my supervisor on the quality of my marking. I have also taught the Edexcel (International and domestic specifications), Cambridge International, Eduqas and OCR specification too. I have also tutored students for the Extended Project Qualification and can advise on how to complete this too.

3. I’ve been tutoring for 5 years and have worked with students with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia who are both currently in school and those being home educated. I have experience working with international students in China, Hong Kong and Switzerland along with pupils in the UK and have in some cases continued this tuition as they have started university.

4. I will also aim to improve your confidence in tackling exam questions as this can be a barrier for many students. Exposure to exam questions is one technique for ensuring that students feel confident and prepared for their upcoming exams. You will see the progress made by doing this.

5. I provide feedback to parents (if applicable) and this enables them to be part of the process and see the impact of the sessions.

Why choose me?

1. Proven track record, both with pupils in my current school and those who I have tutored have always been excellent. Having undertaken examiners training with AQA I am best placed to teach exam technique and how to answer questions in order to maximise students marks.
2. Personalised teaching approach, I will use my wealth of experience and resources to focus on the areas which will bring the most benefit to a students final outcome.
3. Friendly and Understanding: I take pride in creating a warm, friendly and inclusive environment in which students feel supported and nurtured—particularly those with additional needs. Having worked with young people for 16 years I have build up a skill set to build up a rapport and therefore a positive working relationship with my students.

If you are ready to take the next step in your academic journey contact me today for a free video chat

Sarah