Debra

I am an enthusiastic tutor with a passion for both the subjects I teach.
I am a mother to four wonderful children ranging in age from 22-12 with differing learning needs and so can empathise with what it means to be a parent!
I have a DBS which I can show to any prospective parents/students.

Tutoring Experience

I have over 25 years teaching experience. Mostly as Head of Social Sciences, teaching A level Psychology and Sociology. I spent some time as Deputy Head of Sixth Form so am able to help with personal statements for UCAS.
I also have over 25 years continuous exam marking-having worked for OCR, AQA, CIE and IB. Currently, I just mark for the IB and CIE and am a Team leader for the IB.
I have delivered to trainee teachers on ‘Theories for learning’ for over six years, so have at my disposal varied approaches to learning.

Tutoring Approach

I’m very student centred and focus on the skills required for success at A’level in social sciences. These skills include interpretation, application and evaluation, which require students to think. This is too often overlooked in some schools as the focus is delivering content (which is the easy part)!
I am happy to deliver content too but approach this in a succinct manner per topic area to condense and aid revision. Students have a nasty habit of revising what they already know (as this instils self esteem-who can blame them), I’ll get them to focus on what they don’t understand with me, in a stress free environment. The students well being is paramount.