Jenna - History tutor - Melton Mowbray
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Jenna - History tutor - Melton Mowbray

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Jenna

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Jenna - History tutor - Melton Mowbray
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  • History
  • Art history

Highly qualified tutor and examiner: PGCE, MA and BA Hons teaches History online and around the Melton Mowbray/Oakham area. 15 years experience teaching KS3, KS4, A Level and Adult learners.

  • History
  • Art history

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Jenna is a respected tutor in our community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.

About Jenna

About Me

I am a highly qualified and experienced history teacher and tutor. I have two postgraduate degrees and an undergraduate degree. I completed my PGCE in 2011-12 at the University of Roehampton and I was awarded a master's degree from the University of Warwick, in Religious and Social History 1500-1700 (ideal for the Tudor and Stuart history courses and exams). I also have a 2:1 degree in European and International Studies.

I am on the DBS update system and complete a safeguarding certificate annually.

I really love my work. I enjoy the challenge of working with different learners, and planning and delivering courses which meet their requirements.

I undertake my own research and can be engaged as speaker by historical, or special interest groups. I am a professionally qualified public speaker, and passed my exams three days after the minimum assessment age.

On a personal level, I am fascinated by mythology and folklore and am a voracious reader. I enjoy sharing this knowledge and bringing some of this information where relevant into your sessions. I really love teaching some of the more unconventional subjects, for example: 'Myths and Legends', 'Why storytelling is important', 'Representations of Death and the Devil' and 'Portrayals of Femininity'. I’m also a huge Leicester City fan and season ticket holder!

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  • All Levels
  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

Tutoring Approach

I balance being an academically vigorous teacher with a quirky teaching style, as I believe that students develop the most when they are confident, happy and having fun. I let each student's needs guide and inform my teaching, enabling them to make progress. Knowledge and learning should be empowering. My students are encouraged to ask questions, and to follow their own lines of enquiry, helping them to become confident, independent learners.

Successful tuition is very much a team effort and I work alongside my students to create an atmosphere of trust. I see tuition as a collaborative process. I take time to get to know my students as individuals. Together we analyse where they have been successful and why. This information is used to create an individual plan for success, which is agreed with each student at the start of their tuition. The plan is flexible and an ongoing work in progress. It can be amended at any time as per the student's needs.

Consequently, all my tutorials are personalised and tailored to suit each student's requirements. They are designed to make complex ideas clear and accessible. Activities are planned to sharpen and refine skills and knowledge. I have an extensive range of resources, which I share, and all my tutorials are fully prepared.

I have a positive and enthusiastic approach to tuition. I particularly enjoy working with under confident and anxious students. I work hard to build my students' confidence and to help them look forward to our tutorials.

Reference from a recent parent:

'I cannot overstate how amazing Jenna is! My son got a disappointing D at AS level and Jenna started tutoring him for just an hour a week from the following autumn – he got an A in his A level just a year later and as a result secured a place on his first choice uni course. I sat in on two of their sessions and Jenna’s drive, energy, enthusiasm and knowledge of her subject were quite simply inspiring. She was brilliant at identifying my son’s areas of weakness (particularly in essay writing) and helping him to improve and her no-nonsense, positive attitude were perfect for him. Quite simply I don’t believe for a second that there would have been so many happy tears in our house on results day if we hadn’t been lucky enough to find Jenna and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.'

I have a strong interest in academic writing and in using this as a tool to access better grades. I really enjoy working with students at all levels to improve their essay techniques. On average students make two grades progress.

I also offer advice and help on personal statements for both university applications and have acted as an academic referee for homeschooled students.

I can be flexible most of time. Time is allocated on a first come first served basis.

I like to offer support to both students and their families by maintaining open contact with students and parents. I am on hand to offer advice support and even last minute interventions if necessary. I can be contacted 24/7 and will always get back to you as soon as I can.

Tutoring and teaching Experience

Ongoing: Private Tutor (Full-time)

I currently work as a full time tutor. My typical lesson is usually a minimum of an hour, but generally I can be flexible.

Recently, top A Level grades dropped in the UK, but my students still excelled. They achieved:

• A Level grades 100 per cent A*-B
• 100 per cent of students achieved their predicted grades
• 66 per cent of students achieved one grade or more higher than their predicted grades
• 100 per cent of students made a minimum of two grades progress
• 100 per cent of students were accepted into their first, or second choice universities

I also work with students to prepare for their Oxbridge and Cambridge entrance tests and have 100 per cent success rate for these exams.

I also have experience in mentoring both home and international university students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. As well subject tuition, I have also proof read and provided content advice for university essays and dissertations. Subjects I have advised on include: Modern and Early modern history; both UK and comparative politics; American Studies; International Studies; and Education (PGCEs).

2017- Ongoing: Examiner Pearson (Contract)

I examine for the A-Level Tudor Paper. I am also a registered examiner for GCSE History and have marked A-Level Politics. This ensures that my knowledge of the exams remains up-to-date and that I know what examiners are looking for in the final examinations.

2012-2016: Teacher and Language Lead (Full time)

Prior to becoming a tutor, I was a teacher in a large London, comprehensive secondary school. I taught many subjects, but specialised in History and Politics at A-Level. My teaching has been consistently graded as 'outstanding' or 'good'. Students in all key stages make good progress in their lessons.

I worked with a large range of different students, and loved helping them maximise their potential. My major successes in teaching include:
• 100 per cent A* to C History A-Level (ALPs 3)
• Appointed language lead for the history department working closely with the literacy team to embed the latest strategies into our lessons, with the aim of improving vocabulary and language for learning

References available on request.

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Price

  • $120

Pack prices

  • 5h: $601
  • 10h: $1202

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The first lesson with Jenna will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.

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  • $120/h

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Please note that I teach all levels and these are the prices that I charge for A Level (my most expensive, to give you an idea of worst case scenario). For GCSE I charge £45 per hour and for KS3 £35 per hour similar to many tutoring agencies.

All prices are inclusive of planning, preparing bespoke resources, marking, transport within a limited range of my location, out of session contact time and the tutorial itself.

Please note that for one hour of taught time it is likely I will have spent two-three hours planning. I also do not charge extra for any resources I may need to source and invest in to teach your course.

Cancellation policy: If the student is a no show, or cancels with less than 24 hours notice this session will be charged at the full hourly rate.

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