Veena

I am currently teach Psychology and have done for several years including a head of department role at a school that has attained in the top 10% of schools across the country for student progress in the years I led the department. I have a BSc in Psychology from Aston University attaining a First Class with Honours. I spent 2 years working as an Assistant Psychologist and have also trained in CBT working in mental health services for a further 1.5 years before getting into teaching. This means I have real-world experience of Psychology as well as several years teaching experience. I have high expectations of all students and put in every effort to ensure that they succeed in achieving their goals.

My approach to tutoring:
- Personalised learning to suit the differing needs of every student.
- Enthusiastic and passionate approach to the subject.
- Taking into account a wide range of learning styles.
- A wide range of resources and materials to support the learning in between sessions.
- Approachable and supportive.
- A range of exam techniques to reach full potential.
- Expert assessment and feedback to move your learning forward.
- Flexible working hours and will travel within a reasonable distance covering Coventry and Warwickshire.

Availability: Weekday evenings
Weekends
School holidays

Willing to travel: 8 miles

Experience: - I`m really proud to have achieved fantastic results in my department, leading a team. In 2017 100% of my students achieved A*-C grades with 72% of those attaining A*-B. In subsequent years progress of students has consistently been within the top 10% of Psychology rudeness nationally. Progress of my students are graded as outstanding against national averages.

- I teach year 12 and year 13 on the AQA specification and work hard to support and guide my students to success

- Ensured the successful delivery of the new AQA specification which is evident from the successes in the department and I believe the achievements stem from making sure that the learning needs of each individual student is met.

- Mentored Trainee Psychology teachers and also newly qualified teachers

- I am an examiner for AQA therefore have in-depth knowledge of assessment criteria.

- Previously tutored students - one example is a student who I supported in completing the 2 year course in 1 year, who successfully passed the course and was able to progress on to the university course of her choice.

- Won teaching and learning awards in school for innovative approaches to teaching in the classroom.