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Information About Emma:

Personal Description:

I have just graduated with a 2:i in Experimental Psychology from the University of Oxford and am about to begin work as a Teaching Assistant in a local school. I then hope to train as a teacher.

Given this, and my A-Level subjects, I can offer private tuition in Drama, English, History, Maths and Psychology. I am organised, committed and enthusiastic about all my subjects, and would love to share this interest with others in order to help them enjoy learning and increase their knowledge and understanding.

Teaching Experience:

For my final year project at university, I developed a handout designed to help children think about, and use, reading strategies. I then spent three weeks in a school working one-on-one with 11 and 12 year old readers, teaching them these strategies. As a result, the children' reading comprehension significantly improved. This taught me the importance of helping children to engage with reading and encouraging them to make the most of their abilities. I also gained an insight into the structure of the education system and the national curriculum.

Prior to this, I helped teach dance to children between the ages of four and nine, supporting the dance teacher by helping the children prepare for performances, encouraging those who were less confident, and liaising with parents. I also participated in buddy reading and maths schemes. The buddy reading scheme involved working with Year 7 children who were struggling with their reading, providing help, encouragement and a chance to practice reading. Meanwhile, on the buddy maths scheme I worked with small groups of Year 9 students who were sitting their Mathematics GCSE early and needed extra support. Part of my role in the schemes was to engage the children with learning in order to improve their understanding and enjoyment of Maths and English respectively. This developed my communication skills, as well as my patience and sensitivity with regards to others' learning processes.

Tutoring Approach:

As a tutor, I would tailor sessions to meet individual student's needs and interests. My approach would aim to increase their understanding of the subject in question, emphasising an enjoyment of learning. I would also focus on developing an interest in the subject being tutored and its links to other related areas. In order to best achieve this, I would create a relaxed yet structured environment, with interactive sessions to engage the student, encouraging them to think imaginatively and for themselves whilst also providing guidance. I would encourage each student to challenge themselves academically and to debate in order to improve both their examination technique and their wider academic development.

Qualifications:

• Degree: 2:i in Experimental Psychology
• A-Levels: Drama and Theatre Studies (A), English Literature (A), History (A), Maths (A)
• GCSEs: 10 A*s, 2 As

Further Information:

Availability:	Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring:	Travels to you / From their home / Online
References Supplied?	Yes
Current DBS/CRB Check?	Yes