Helen Kelly

I am a qualified teacher of Psychology & Special Educational needs with 25 years’ experience of teaching Psychology in schools, FE colleges and as a private tutor (online and in-person). I am also an experienced associate examiner of A Level Psychology (AQA Specification A).

I was Head of Psychology at a leading British independent school for 15 years, achieving excellent results. In my last teaching post, fifty-six per cent of my students achieved A* or A grades.

I am an adaptable, empathic and dynamic teacher who loves teaching Psychology . I understand that studying Psychology can often feel overwhelming as there is a lot of new information to understand. Therefore, my lessons are highly structured, adhering to psychological principles of learning.

Understanding how memory works is crucial for effective teaching and learning, so I ensure information is made memorable by organising it in a meaningful way:

1. How information LOOKS : Use COLOUR/CAPITAL LETTERS/PICTURES/MINDMAPS to highlight key terms (VISUAL ENCODING)
2. How information SOUNDS : Say what you know out loud (ACOUSTIC ENCODING)
3. Do I UNDERSTAND what I have learned? (SEMANTIC ENCODING)

There are many different types of memory including MUSCLE MEMORY so I also like to use ACTIONS to remember key concepts. These are extremely useful for students, particularly those who struggle with conventional methods and like to move around while learning.

I also use MODEL ANSWERS and TEMPLATES to provide students with PLANS that can be learned and modified to suit different exam-style questions.

I am passionate about my subject and look forward to bringing my expertise to students online or in-person.

With your effort and my knowledge, I am confident that together we can realise your learning potential.