Emma

One of my main goals as a tutor is to be approachable and friendly. I would love for students to feel they can ask questions, ask me to explain concepts in a different way, feel relaxed within tutoring sessions and feel comfortable to tell me when they are not understanding something.

Tutoring Experience

I have studied psychology at A-Level and at BSc level and have just completed an MSc in Biomedical Science. I understand first-hand some of the difficulties that students may face when studying psychology. I feel passionate about enabling students to achieve their academic goals through aiding their learning in a fun, innovative and energetic way. Whether students need a topic explained in a different style, tips and tricks for memorisation of psychological concepts, diagrams to aid learning or simply a confidence boost, revision and reassurance – l am here to help :)

Tutoring Approach

To gain the most out of each tutor session, it would be helpful if you could inform me of any specific topics that you would like to cover during your lessons. That way, I can ensure that I have all relevant information ready to bring along to the tutoring session.

I believe that tutoring works best when there is relaxed conversation between the tutor and student - that is why I would aim to start each tutor session with a chat about topics the student is worried about, how they usually learn/ revise and what learning techniques work for them. We all learn in different ways, so I feel it is important to tailor each tutoring session to the student's needs and learning techniques. Having this conversation ensures that I am tutoring the student in a way that works for them.

Following this, the student and I can come up with a plan on what topics I can help them understand, come up with memorisation techniques, essay plans and create diagrams to aid their learning. I will always be open to feedback and new ideas on other techniques that the student feels may help them!

Throughout the sessions, I am happy to create some succinct notes for the student for them to consolidate what we have covered in the tutoring session.

Having just completed my Masters, I understand how stressful exam revision and assignment writing can be. Therefore, I am happy to help students with exam technique and assignment planning, to make sure they reach their absolute best!