Penelope W.

Hello, I'm Anum. I am a psychology graduate from Birmingham with 5 years of experience in education. During this time, I've had the privilege of working with students of various age groups and skill levels, from primary to secondary school. I truly believe that every student has the potential to excel when provided with the right guidance and support. My teaching philosophy centres on creating a positive and engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and growing academically and personally. I'm here to assist you in achieving your academic goals, whether it's improving your understanding of a challenging subject, preparing for exams, or honing your study skills. I tutor the following subjects from primary school to IGCSE/GCSE ONLY: Mathematics English language English Literature Spanish Biology Chemistry Physics Combined Science RS History and 11+ entry exams. A-level/BTEC subjects include: Biology Chemistry and Psychology, as well as aid with Applied Psychology coursework and exam preparation. I am also willing to help students with preparation towards their EPQs. The exam boards I have previously taught in my experience of tutoring include: AQA, EDEXCEL, OCR A, WJEC, EDUQAS and Pearson. My past history of education includes: Bsc Psychology (undergraduate degree) A-levels: Biology Chemistry Applied Psychology Extended Project Qualification GCSE, Grade 9-5 Mathematics Combined Science: Trilogy English Language English Literature History Spanish Product Design Religious Studies

I have over 20 years teaching experience. I have a Cambridge DELTA teaching certificate. I have taught EFL in several countries, including Chile, Brazil, and Italy. My students range from primary school children to adults, from A1 level to university pre-sessional courses. I have prepared university students for General English and Master's preparation courses in Business English, HRM, and STEM courses. I do not teach English Literature at GCSE level. I also have a Master's degree in Spanish and Italian. I have tutored these languages since graduating in 2010. I lived 10 years in Chile and around 5 years in Italy, which deepened my knowledge of the languages. Lower Level: English, Spanish, Italian GCSE: Spanish, Italian A-Level: Spanish, Italian Higher Level: Business English, EFL, English for Academic Purposes Exam Experience: AQA GCSE, IELTS, BULATS, TOEFL and Cambridge English exams of all levels. Languages: English - native Spanish - MA Advanced Italian - MA Advanced Portuguese - Intermediate Preferred age group: Spanish Young learners up to GCSE and adult learners. Italian Young learners up to GCSE and adult learners. English language - Young learners. English EFL - all ages and levels. In my free time, I love to go to language exchanges to maintain my foreign language skills. I enjoy dancing salsa and bachata. I also do stand up and improv comedy for fun. 2024 ITI Training Institute. DELTA (Pass with Merit) - Level 7 Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages. 2017 Instituto Cervantes. - ELE Spanish teacher training course. 2010 The University of Leeds. MA Audiovisual Translation. - Master's degree in translation and subtitling from Spanish and Italian to English. 2008 UP Language Consultants. CELTA - Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages. 2006 The University of Hull. BA Joint Honours in Spanish and Italian.

BSc Psychology degree holder with over 2 years tutoring experience: During my time studying at university, I gained experience tutoring my peers in psychology - a passion I have been developing since and look forward to sharing with others, particularly at GCSE and A-level. - Content and understanding - Essay writing - Revision - Exam technique - Mark scheme interpretation Sessions are tailored to meet individual needs and requests - I make a plan for each student, making sure my sessions are accessible and enjoyable in a relaxed, friendly environment. I first studied psychology at secondary school and quickly developed an interest in understanding human behaviour, the mind and how it all fits together. I enjoyed it so much that I went on to study Psychology at university, gaining a much deeper understanding of different areas, from sports psychology to statistics to cognitive neuroscience. During my final year, I began tutoring other university students, developing communication skills and helping them manage their studies. Since graduating, I have focussed my tutoring primarily to A-level and GCSE level students, helping to break down complex concepts into more manageable ideas and develop confidence in longer-mark questions. If you have any questions, or would like get in touch, send me message!

Welcome to my profile. I teach 11+, GCSE Science (physics, chemistry, and biology), and Mathematics. I use notes and revision resources that have been carefully tailored to each student's specific needs. With their exam board content, revision/practice questions, and particularly repeated past papers, I have been able to instill confidence, critical thinking, and a genuine understanding of the subject in all of my students while ensuring they enjoy the process. I look forward to beginning this journey with you. I have over 4 years (1000+ hours) of experience teaching these subjects: GCSE Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Mathematics, and 11+. I hold a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering and an international teaching certificate (TESOL). I bring both academic expertise and practical teaching experience to my lessons. Having achieved top grades (A**) in GCSE Mathematics, Physics, and Biology, I understand the challenges students face and tailor my teaching to help them succeed. I create a friendly and interactive learning space where everyone feels comfortable. This helps build confidence and ensures that students really understand the important concepts they need to reach their academic goals.