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Jenny

Jenny

Private English and Special Needs Tuition in Troon
  • Approachable, patient and experienced 1-1 study support assistant.
  • Extensive experience helping students 1-1 with close reading, essay research and writing, referencing, proofreading, revision and exam technique.
  • Experience tailoring and adapting support to individual and additional needs including physical impairment, mental health, Dyslexia , ADHD, ASD, mature students returning to education, catch up after prolonged absence.
  • I have studied and worked within HE and have experience supporting students with UCAS applications, interview preparation and personal statements.
  • In my spare time I love reading including classics and modern classics of a variety of genres.

Tutoring Experience

  • Currently employed within an Inclusive Learning department within a College supporting students with additional learning needs to receive the adapted learning experience they require detailed on their personal learning support plan.
  • This involves 1-1 support in class to break information down into manageable, accessible chunks and 1-1 study guidance outside class including support with use of assistive technology, time management, motivation, confidence building, management of coursework, help to research and write essays / project work in line with unit requirements and learning outcomes.
  • I have supported students across all College subjects to succeed with their course through extra 1-1 guidance. This has included Health and Social Care, Social Science, Photography, essential Literacy, Numeracy and ICT classes.

  • I enjoy tutoring online and making use of screen share, file share, audio and typed interaction according to student preference.

  • Prior to this I have worked in Higher Education supporting students with additional needs 1-1 and provided 1-1 academic support tutorials at a university preparation college for international students. I have also worked at a private after school tuition service supporting 4-16 year olds with additional English, including reading comprehension and writing tasks.

  • My 1st Class BA Human Geography degree combined study of Sociological and Psychological Concepts including theories of learning and thinking, research methods and theoretical perspectives. I became interested in how individuals learn and spent 2 years researching additional learning needs and literacy tuition at a university alongside voluntary work with ESOL adult learners.

  • I am able to use my varied experience to deliver personalised 1-1 support always listening closely to each individual student's preferences and areas of concern to help build the confidence required to approach academic tasks.

Tutoring Approach

  • Personalised and patient support tailored to individual preferences, interests and learning style making use of assistive technology and apps where applicable.
  • Frequent updates on what we have been working on during a session provided to student/parent. Input on specific areas a student would like to work on and feedback encouraged.
  • I aim to respond to all correspondence about the support I provide within 48 hours.
LanguagesEnglish (British)
AvailabilityWeekends, Weekdays (evenings)
References Available On File

Qualifications

University of Strathclyde2017ProfessionalCOSCA Ceritificate in Counselling Skills
South Ayrshire Council2014OtherAdult Literacy and Numeracy Tutor Training
Aberystwyth2013MastersRegional and Environmental Policy
Aberystwyth2012BachelorsHuman Geography with Education, 1st Class
Brighouse Sixth Form2006CollegeA Levels in Business Studies, Geography, Sociology achieving A,A,A
Brighouse High2006SchoolGCSE English Language A* , GCSE English Literature A*
Brighouse High2004SchoolGCSE Business Studies A*, Geography A*, Religious Studies A*, Food Technology A*, French A, Maths B
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