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Dan
Dan
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Bristol, Avon
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Member Since: 15/01/2017
Last Login: 4 years ago
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My Qualifications

PGCE
Plymouth University
PGCE
Pass  (2008)
BSc
University of Bristol
BSc Social Policy
2:1  (2005)

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Information about Dan

I am an extremely experienced current teacher of Psychology and Sociology based in Brislington, Bristol.

I put assessment at the forefront of my teaching and ensure that this is a consistent feature of my sessions, whether class teaching or one-on-one tuition. Understanding the requirements of a question, assessment objective and examiner is a crucial skill that is so often overlooked.

I currently mark both A level Psychology and Sociology for AQA, which gives me a unique insight into what examiners are looking for and I use this to inform my own strategies for teaching and assessment.

I believe in tailoring each session around an individual student`s needs and ensuring that both they and I have a clear idea of what we are working towards and how we are going to achieve it.

One of the biggest factors in achieving success is having a positive working relationship with your teacher and/or tutor and I always recommend that we meet before you commit to anything. This gives us the opportunity to discuss individual needs, targets and aspirations. There is, of course, no charge for this initial meeting and no commitment to further tutoring - you need to know that we can work together!

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have

Availability: Most week nights, some weekends and various availability during school holidays. I will always try to ensure we can find a time that suits the needs of a student.

Willing to travel: 5 miles

Experience: I have been teaching for 10 years. I have taught AQA A level Psychology for 8 of those and AQA Sociology for 5 years, consistently gaining outstanding results. I am also currently teaching WJEC Criminology and am happy to offer support in this area.

In my previous role I was head of the Social Sciences (including both Psychology and Sociology) faculty at a hugely successful inner city Birmingham school. I have now relocated to Bristol and am Head of Sixth Form in addition to line managing the Social Sciences across our academies.

I am a current examiner for AQA for both Psychology and Sociology A level, which has provided an invaluable insight into what it is that exam boards are looking for and the mistakes that students all too often make.

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Feedback For Dan (2)

We have a total of 4 review(s) for Dan.

Claire (Mrs)
19/04/2018

5/5 Rating

Excellent tutor, we are very pleased with the tuition our son is receiving for his psychology A level. Dan is reliable, responds to emails and texts, and we would highly recommend him as a psychology tutor.


Susan (Miss)
07/04/2018

5/5 Rating

Dan has been working with my daughter over Easter. He has been able to bring her out of her shell and build her confidence. She has moved from I can`t do this to i am really enjoying learning and mastering this subject. He communicates well and is dedicated.


Alison (Mrs)
01/02/2018

5/5 Rating

[NB. I`ve read the other review that has been left for Dan, and I think he must have been talking about someone else - our experience is the complete opposite. Dan was quick to get in touch, responds rapidly to texts and emails in making arrangements, is punctual, reliable and generous with his time, and has always been professional.]

Dan is a fantastic teacher with great experience and comprehensive knowledge of the subjects he is teaching my daughter (Psychology and Sociology A Levels). He is currently teaching so knows everything about the syllabus, and he has invaluable experience as an examiner so he knows what they`re looking for and how best to advise students in exam technique.

My daughter is a bit dyslexic and Dan has been really helpful in trying different approaches and strategies so that she can learn in the most effective way possible, as well as tailoring the content of their sessions to help her with exactly what she needs. He is also a lovely guy - polite, helpful and invariably cheerful, quick to build a good working relationship.

I highly recommend Dan as a tutor and think he`s been worth every penny for my daughter.


Mo (Mr)
02/05/2017

1/5 Rating

I have made many attempts to contact to Mr Dan but he never came back to me.

I left massage to his phone three times, emailed him many times but he never came back to me. When I read his profile he looked good but when I contacted him he let me down. Before I purchased his details he indicated that he was willing to teach my child.

In my experience Mr Dan has acted unprofessionally, he ignored me many times, In my feeling he done this because of my accent is.

I am very disappointed with my first contact of Tutor Hunt and will warn anyone of my contacts not to lose their money and effort.

In My conclusion my child is still without Tutor after I all my effort,time and money is wasted.

Tutors Response :

Good afternoon

I can only apologise that you feel this way, however I must disagree with much of what you have said.

I have not received a single voicemail from you (can you please check tat you have my correct details?) and have had just one email, which I replied to. I informed you that my time was limited and that my only real availability would be on a weekend but the only message I have received requested that I met with your daughter on a Monday or Wednesday, which I explained was not possible.

I particularly resent suggestions of discrimination for any reason, as a teacher of 9 years I can assure you that I believe in equality of opportunity for all young people.

If you would still like me to do any work with your daughter please do contact me, although I must stress that I have limited availability as I am working with several other students.

Regards,


Dan


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