Elsie Norman

My lessons will cover the GCSE Biology curriculum beyond what is possible in school lesson time and students will be taught with a personal and attentive approach to best suit their needs and goals. I will cater to each student individually, whether that be to improve current grades by securing foundational knowledge and working upwards, or helping ambitious students aiming for grade 8s and 9s to achieve those top marks.
My lessons will use a range of engaging and science-backed learning and revision methods, to help students in the short-term goals of GCSE exams, but also securing study skills which will assist them in being effective learners throughout their whole academic career. This will include methods such as active recall; using flashcards and blurting, spaced repetition and ,of course, exam and topic questions.
I aim to provide a relaxed atmosphere for students, so they feel comfortable expressing their ideas without the fear of judgement or nervousness around making mistakes, as this is an important part of learning. I always aim to teach topic in a way which is easily digestible for students, whilst maintaining a thorough and detail-orientated approach.
I have experience with classroom assistance in KS3 and KS4 level students in both science and languages, where I explored the best ways to mentor students in a creative and engaging way. Some concepts in the Biology curriculum can be complicated and intimidating when first approached in lessons, I aim to break this down for students, instilling exam confidence and love of learning in them.