Veena

FIRST SESSION DISCOUNT AT £20. DISCOUNTED RATE IF A BLOCK OF LESSONS ARE BOOKED. Having recently had a child I would prefer to tutor mainly from my own home in Leamington. I was born in the UK and have a BSc in Psychology from Aston University attaining a First Class with Honours. I spent 2 years working as an Assistant Psychologist and have also trained in CBT working in mental health services for a further 1.5 years before getting into teaching. This means I have real-world experience of Psychology as well as several years teaching experience. I have high expectations of all students and put in every effort to ensure that they succeed in achieving their goals. I have examined for Psychology and have an in depth knowledge of the specification.

Tutoring Experience

• I am have experience as a Head of Psychology achieving fantastic results in my department. In 2017 100% of my students achieved A*-C grades with 72% of those attaining A*-B. More recently under my leadership the dept has attained outstanding progress for students. This progress was judged as outstanding against national averages in 2019 which was the last set of exams before covid led to teacher assessed grades.

• I teach year 12 and year 13 on the AQA specification and work hard to support and guide my students to success

• Ensured the successful delivery of the new AQA specification which is evident from the successes in the department and I believe the achievements stem from making sure that the learning needs of each individual student is met.

• Mentored Trainee Psychology teachers and also newly qualified teachers

• I am an examiner for AQA therefore have in-depth knowledge of assessment criteria.

• Previously tutored students - one example is a student who I supported in completing the 2 year course in 1 year, who successfully passed the course and was able to progress on to the university course of her choice.

• Won teaching and learning awards in school for innovative approaches to teaching in the classroom.

Tutoring Approach

• Personalised learning to suit the differing needs of every student.
• Enthusiastic and passionate approach to the subject.
• Taking into account a wide range of learning styles.
• A wide range of resources and materials to support the learning in between sessions.
• Approachable and supportive.
• A range of exam techniques to reach full potential.
• Expert assessment and feedback to move your learning forward.