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Gillian

Private Psychology Tutor in Lichfield

**Please note: I currently only have day time availability and do not have any weekend or evening availability. I can offer face to face tutoring locally. I have a vast experience in the field of Psychology and in the teaching profession. I studied for both my degree and teaching qualifications in Liverpool, having stayed after completing my degree. I relocated to the West Midlands area in 2006. I have always been part of the Education system in some form, whether as a classroom assistant (before gaining my teaching qualification) an examiner or as a Lecturer in Psychology. I am a friendly and approachable individual who can provide current and recent references. I currently tutor A level Psychology both with national and international experience.

Teaching Experience

I have been teaching Psychology A Level since 2006 and have over 20 years experience. I left my last full time teaching position in 2015 to have my daughter and since then have tutored on a 1 to 1 basis for Psychology. I joined an FE college during the pandemic to teach psychology units for an Access program and have continued to deliver these units online as well as maintaining tutoring online. My previous tutoring has been via recommendation and I can provide additional references on request. I was also asked to return to my previous employment and taught there until September 2018 as an Associate Lecturer for Psychology. I have marked as an examiner for the previous 12 years as well as working as an invigilator at a local school. I have taught all levels of Psychology, even teaching on the Podiatry degree course at Aston University and Access to Higher Education programs. I have recently delivered Psychology at a college in Oxford, online, teaching the psychology units for ACCESS to nursing and social science. I have taught a number of tutees locally as well as delivering online sessions globally successfully. I am confident in using a wide variety of different teaching platforms online and have a vast array of resources to help support students. I can also provide up to date references from previous students and parents if required and pride myself in delivering to the needs of the students.

Tutoring Approach

I have a flexible approach to learning and take a very student lead approach. My aim is to concentrate on the areas that need working on and lessons are prepared and planned around this. I always send PowerPoints/exam resources via electronic means and have also used WhatsApp as a revision tool, sending questions and anything that may be useful. I have a bank of resources and these are constantly been updated and adapted to the students requirements. Lessons can also be recorded so that students can refer back to each session. I find the tutoring experience rewarding with a previous student improving his A level grade from an E to a C, showing this is possible with hard work and determination. Due to my current situation/demand I am offering predominantly online sessions but will consider delivering lessons locally. If you have any questions please just ask and I will try to accommodate as best I can. Many thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.

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Qualifications

Certificate In Education (Post Compulsory)

PGCert · John Moores University, St Helens College · Certificate In Education (Post Compulsory) · 2005

BAC. Combined Honours Degree in Psychology with Sociology

Bachelors · Liverpool Hope University College, Liverpool · Received a 2:1 · 2001

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JuliaFirst Tutors

Gillian supported my daughter through the final 8 months of her Psychology A level. She was very knowledgeable and was able to draw on her wide experience when discussing topics and even added in anecdotal extras to ensure that she built my daughter’s confidence in discussing and remembering topics in exam questions. Looking forward to seeing the results overall but feedback from her class teachers already confirmed a greater grasp of the subject since starting lesson with Gillian. I would recommended Gillian to anyone looking for support.

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Thank you so much for the lovely feedback

Miss SarahFirst Tutors

Gill was an excellent tutor for my son in A level Psychology. She helped him get to grips with the content and really helped him prepare for all three A level papers. Gill is very kind and friendly and my son enjoyed working with her. We would highly recommend Gill.

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Thank you for your lovely feedback!! Gill

JohnFirst Tutors

Gillian is a brilliant tutor. She established a positive relationship with my daughter from the outset, discovered exactly what she needed and provided excellent tuition. My daughter's confidence grew as a direct result of Gillian's support and encouragement. I recommend her wholeheartedly.

Tutor response

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback and I am so pleased that I have been able to help. It's been lovely to see your daughter's confidence grow and it has been an absolute pleasure to support her. Thanks again!!!

AngelaFirst Tutors

All going well, think Gillian will be a fabulous tutor for my daughter.

Tutor response

Thank you for your positive feedback!! It is lovely to hear that you are finding the sessions useful.

LouiseFirst Tutors

Gillian has really helped my son in his psychology A-Level studies. His confidence and understanding in the subject has come on so much, amazing the difference one to one can make. Excellent communication and a real understanding of what improvements needed to be made to help my son develop. Absolutely cannot rate her highly enough and are thankful we found her!.

Tutor response

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback and I am so pleased that the sessions have been useful!! Such kind words, thank you!!

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