Molly

• Highly qualified online tutor* I am a PHD qualified Lecturer in Philosophy, with extensive experience of teaching at undergraduate level. I received full funding for my PhD, as well as a full academic scholarship to the prestigious Eltham College. I am a trained ADHD mentor and have particular interest in helping students with SEND or wellbeing issues to overcome academic barriers.

Tutoring Experience

• 7 years of Lecturing experience at the University of Reading. *Doctor of Philosophy (PhD in English Literature from the prestigious of Reading (ranked 2nd in UK for Philosophy on RAE at time of attending) - awarded a full university scholarship and funding.
• First class MA from the University of Reading *First Class BA (Hons) Philosophy from the University of Reading with award for top of year. *Employed as an academic tutor for the 6th form of Langley Park School for girls *A Levels (4 A grades) and GCSEs (11 A* grades) *Have set and marked University papers at undergraduate level.
• Have run 4 Undergraduate modules at the University of Reading - all rated 'Outstanding'
• Run a successful 'UCAS' workshop - experience of writing and coaching for highly successful UCAS personal statements *Excellent testimonials from previous students
• Excellent academic references available form prestigious University Professors.

I have significant experience as an educator and lecturer, and am familiar with a wide variety of educational styles and techniques. During my employment as a University Lecturer, I had sole responsibility for running 4 undergraduate courses, including the full range of responsibilities ( from deciding on course content, to devising and delivering lectures). All of my courses were rated as 'outstanding'. I also worked with small seminar groups of varying ability, creating strategies that worked to engage each group, utilizing an interactive teaching style that was more tailored and reciprocal than formal lecturing. This lecturing and teaching experience places me in a uniquely valuable position of being able to support students academically and understand the nature of their academic challenges: I am familiar with the philosophy of education and various strategies and methods for effective learning for a range of learning styles and abilities.

• 3 years of one-to-one academic tuition in a high achieving local sixth form. In my current role as an In-house tutor at Langley Park School for girls, I teach all A level subjects, but have particular expertise in the subjects of Psychology, Philosophy, English, Sociology and History. Supporting a student effectively requires appreciation of the unique nature of their academic challenges. So, rather than relying on generic tropes, I work to create a tailored plan for the individual that takes into account the particulars of their condition and situation. Every student is unique, as are the nuances of the challenges they face.

UCAS and cover-letter writing

I run a UCAS drop in in my current role - helping students to craft Personal Statements that will unlock the best chances of success on their chosen path. I can help students with the full process of creating a personal statement, for any subject or chosen career. Having worked as a member of academic staff at a red-brick University, I have a great insight as to what the admissions teams are looking for in prospective students. I dedicate significant time and personal effort to this enterprise, and the end result is always a statement that is perfectly written and constructed.

Tutoring Approach

Due to my strong academic background, I am able to quickly identify barriers to learning and work to address those. I believe that key to enabling students to achieve their potential, is to present material in a way that is accessible and easy to understand - building up from basics to more complex material in a simple step-by-step fashion.
I am well versed in various different learning styles and techniques for retaining information, including those which tend to facilitate the learning of young people with SEND challenges. I provide students with techniques and strategies for learning and revising that the can then replicate and employ in their own independent studies.

I am a trained ChildLine counsellor and experienced volunteer, and am used to working in an empathetic and understanding way, with young people who are experiencing emotional difficulty. I utilize this skill in my work as a tutor, to improve confidence and self esteem around academic work- which is key to students enjoyment and ultimately their success.