Paula

*** Currently a few spaces for September 2026 - Current year 11 & 12 students moving into year 12 & 13****
I have been teaching Psychology and Sociology for over 18 years and have extensive experience supporting students both in the classroom and through one-to-one tutoring. I work with GCSE and A-level students studying OCR and AQA specifications.

Over the years I’ve helped many students significantly improve their grades and confidence in the subject. It is very common for students working with me to make around two grades of progress over the course of an academic year. A lot of this comes down to focusing on the areas students typically find most difficult — particularly research methods, structuring strong exam answers, and developing clear evaluation and application.

Alongside my teaching experience, I also have experience marking for AQA examinations, which gives me a strong understanding of how exam responses are assessed and what examiners are looking for.

My tutoring sessions are structured but relaxed and supportive. One-to-one teaching allows me to quickly identify where students are struggling and explain things in a way that makes sense to them. We work on both subject knowledge and exam technique so students feel much more confident approaching assessments.

I am happy to tutor face-to-face locally where possible, or online. Many students are surprised at how effective online tutoring can be — it allows us to work through exam questions, essays and feedback together in a very focused way.

Alongside teaching, I am currently training as a counsellor, which further supports the way I work with students — helping them feel comfortable, supported and able to ask questions without pressure.

Students often describe me as approachable, easy to get along with, and good at explaining difficult ideas in a clear and manageable way.

Availability: Negotiable

Willing to travel: 5 miles

Experience: Psychology graduate. Qualified teacher status. I`ve been teaching AQA Psychology at A Level since 2009 with ongoing marking experience.

DBS Check: Yes