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Isabella

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$26/h

1^st lesson free

English
Reading
Literature
Cover letter preparation

Final year student at UEA in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning. Teaches English Language & Literature GCSEs, Psychology A-Level, Reading, GCSE Dance & Drama theory, and CV building.

English
Reading
Literature
Cover letter preparation

Lesson location

- online

About Isabella

About Me

I’m Isabella, a final-year BSc (Hons) student at UEA heading towards a career in youth mental health, neurodiversity, psychology, and educational accessibility.

My background brings together the academic theory of how people learn with years of practical hands-on experience coaching gymnastics, teaching dance, and running youth programmes. That combination means I understand the science behind learning styles, but more importantly, I have the real-world patience and energy needed to connect with students when they're feeling stuck, burnt out, or overwhelmed by school pressure.

Why I Teach

Standard classrooms move fast and teach to the middle, which means bright, capable students often start believing they "just aren't good at" a subject simply because it hasn't been explained in a way that makes sense to them. Having worked closely with neurodivergent learners and students catching up on delayed studies, I know that rigid teaching styles simply don't work for everyone.

I teach because I want to take the stress and dread out of learning. My focus isn't just dragging a student across the finish line of an exam; it’s about breaking down intimidating material, rebuilding their confidence, and giving them practical problem-solving tools they can actually rely on independently. Seeing a student realise they are genuinely capable is the best part of the job.

About the lesson

Approach to Tutoring & Teaching Methodology:

• My teaching approach is student-led, structured, and entirely adapted to how each individual learns best.
• Drawing directly on my degree background in educational psychology, child development, and pedagogy, I break down complex mark schemes, texts, and theories into clear, accessible steps.
• Having worked extensively with neurodiverse learners and students with SEN, I know rigid teaching styles don't work for everyone.
• I focus on dismantling academic anxiety, building genuine confidence, and developing critical thinking in an encouraging, low-pressure environment.

Typical Lesson Format & Length:

• Lesson Length: Standard sessions run for 60 minutes, with 90-minute sessions available for extended essay planning, complex A-Level topics, or combined GCSE revision. 

Session Structure: 

• Low-Stakes Retrieval: A quick, 5-minute review of prior material to consolidate memory and warm up. 
• Core Focus: Targeted skill-building, breaking down syllabus theory, or deconstructing essay questions together. 
• Active Application: Collaborative exam-style practice, applying mark scheme criteria, and real-time constructive feedback. 

Delivery: 

• Online: Interactive sessions via Microsoft Teams or Zoom using screen-sharing for past papers, slides, and shared resource analysis. 
• In-Person (Norwich): Lessons delivered at the student’s family home or in a quiet public space (such as the Millennium Library at The Forum). 

Qualifications, Experience & Safeguarding:

• Academic Background: Final-year BSc student in School of Education and Lifelong Learning at UEA (achieving first-class marks across Educational Psychology, Pedagogy, and Learning Theory modules). 
• Proven Exam Results: A* in A-Level Psychology; Grade 9 in GCSE English Language, Dance, and Drama; Grade 8 in GCSE English Literature. 

Safeguarding & Welfare:
• Fully Enhanced DBS checked, certified in Safeguarding Children, and trained in Youth Mental Health & Suicide Awareness. 

School & Classroom Experience:

• Teaching placement completed at Norwich High School for Girls; extensive past experience assisting with GCSE dance and drama theory lessons and assessment marking; mentor for KS1 early reading programmes. 

Mentoring & Coaching:

• Professional British Gymnastics coach, dance teacher, and youth camp founder, with years of hands-on experience adapting 1:1 instruction for struggling or neurodiverse young people.
• Professional development training in CV writing and employability mentoring (UEA Bronze Award). 

Who the Lessons Are For:

• Primary (KS1 & KS2): Early reading comprehension, literacy foundational skills, and phonics confidence. 

• GCSE Students: English Language, English Literature, and Dance/Drama theory revision and exam technique. 

• A-Level & Adult Learners: A-Level Psychology, GCSE resits, delayed study catch-up, or mature learners returning to study. 

• Post-16 Mentoring: Tailored CV writing, personal statement guidance, and employability skills.

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5 h: $131
10 h: $263

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Final year student at UEA in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning. Teaches English Language & Literature GCSEs, Psychology A-Level, Reading, GCSE Dance & Drama theory, and CV building.

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