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- English
- Reading
- English Literature
- CV writing
- Essay Writing
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
- English Literature
- CV writing
- Essay Writing
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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.
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About the lesson
- Primary
- High School
- NCEA Level 1
- +4
levels :
Primary
High School
NCEA Level 1
NCEA Level 2
NCEA Level 3
Adult education
Undergraduate
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
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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Rates
Rate
- $33
Pack prices
- 5h: $163
- 10h: $326
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The first lesson with Isabella will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
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*First sessions act as initial consultations to evaluate where the student is currently at, thus enabling a learning plan for subsequent tutoring to be established.
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