Martina

I offer tuition in GCSE and A Level English Language and Literature, A Level Sociology and Psychology.

I am a HE lecturer with twenty years teaching and tutoring experience. My qualifications include a BA/MA degree from University of Oxford, a PhD from Royal Holloway University of London and a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education. I am a calm, friendly and supportive tutor, and will work with students to develop ability in their chosen subject, build confidence and foster independent learning, whilst at the same time accommodating different learning requirements.

Availability: Please contact me with regard to availability. I can be flexible so happy to discuss and find a mutually convenient day/time. I am also willing to work online at the present time.

Willing to travel: 3 miles

Experience: My experience includes lectures, teaching smaller groups and one-to-one supervision/tuition. I have also supported students with different strengths and a range of abilities and needs throughout my career.

I can adapt to accommodate individual learning needs. This may include facilitating motivation, organisation and planning, promoting independent learning and study techniques, as well as working with students on texts, topics and exam questions.

In terms of subjects, my tutoring/teaching experience includes English (GCSE and A Level, particularly the AQA Board), psychology, sociology and philosophy. Specialist areas within psychology include mental illness, psychotherapy and qualitative research methods including analysing text and narratives which is also an important aspect of English language and literature. As well as teaching, my passion for English language and literature comes from my work in professional theatre and film production where we have produced ancient Greek tragedy and comedy, classics and new writing.

The focus of the first session will be on finding out about the student and their needs by considering academic strengths, challenges, achievements and goals, reviewing current progress including grade achievements and technique, exploring study skills and methods, and discussing and agreeing on a working but flexible plan for future sessions.

Subsequent tutorials will depend on individual students’ needs, but may focus on syllabus content with an emphasis on specific areas identified, and reviewing progress working towards identified goals.