Psychology with Jenna

🎉 With A Level results day today, this is a throwback to some of the messages I received last year from my A Level Psychology 🧠Upper Sixth cohort.

This is a reminder that your results belong to you. They tell part of your story, not anyone else's. Comparing your grades to friends, classmates, or social media posts can take away from achievements that are uniquely your own.

Last year, my students celebrated a huge range of successes. 🎓

One of the grades that I was most pleased about was for my student who achieved a D grade. We only worked together for a short time, but the improvement she made was testament to her hard work over the exam period and the end result was transformational. It allowed her to get into her top-choice university - something which at points, she had not believed possible.

Others found apprenticeships, employment, or university places that were the perfect fit for them. Some are still working out where they are going in life, and that’s ok.

🌱 There is no single definition of achievement. Success isn't about having the same results as someone else, or knowing exactly when you are going next. It's about taking the next step that's right for you, and if you’re taking some time to work out what that will be then that’s ok too.

💙 So today, remember that these results are your results. Be proud of the effort you've put in, celebrate your own journey, and focus on where you're going next - not where someone else is.

Is this feeling like a really long week? 😴

It may have been a long time ago, but I still remember how Thursday seemed to take forever to arrive when I was waiting for my own A Level results...

There are things you can do to help yourself feel more prepared. These tips come from an article written by Dr Patrick Rosenkranz for the British Psychological Society. Some of the advice is relevant for everyone, regardless of whether you have university plans or not.

⭐ Enlist friends and family – It is important to have the support of friends and family on hand as your support network. You may want to speak openly about your results, your feelings, and what might come next.

⭐ Have a back-up plan – If you don't quite get the results you'd hoped for, it's worth discussing different options and alternative plans with your teachers (if you're collecting your results in person) or with friends and family (if you're collecting remotely).

⭐ Take control – If you don't get the grades you need for university, make sure you contact the admissions office yourself. Avoid asking your parents or a teacher to do it on your behalf.

⭐ Take a beat – Results day can be an emotional rollercoaster. Look after yourself, take regular deep breaths, and pause to focus on yourself whenever you need to.

⭐ Don't rush – Whatever your results, give yourself the time you need to make the decision that feels right for you.

⭐ Ignore the noise – Don't feel pressured into making a choice because of expectations or insistence from others.

Whether you're feeling excited, nervous, or a little bit of both, remember that these results are just one part of your journey. There are always options and opportunities ahead.

Wishing every Upper Sixth student the very best of luck tomorrow. And to my own tutees – I'll be thinking of you all. 🫶

Which of the following would you rather be? 🤔

‘He made a significant improvement in the research methods section of the paper in his mock.’ (Parent of one of my group students, January 2025)

‘I only wish we had found you sooner’ (Parent of one of my Masterclass students, May 2025).

If you want to see a significant improvement in A Level Psychology 🧠 grades, then weekly tuition from September is the best time to start.

While I can (and do) support students in their final months before their A Level Psychology examinations my ‘little and often’ tuition improves confidence weekly.

Tuition with me includes:
💻Access to my student portal: where tutees can access resources and ask questions relating to the topic

🗎 Resources: for printing/downloading prior to the session

🖥️ Interactive weekly 1 hour sessions: to revisit key vocabulary and clarify misconceptions with an additional 15-minute support time for those requiring additional clarification

✍️ A focus on exam technique: My tutees complete exam questions every session and have the opportunity to receive individual feedback on their work

💻 A dedicated parent portal: designed to reduce the admin load for my tutees’ parents (which, let’s face it - we all need!)

I use my 18 years of teaching experience and my thousands of hours of exam marking to build skills in my Psychology tutees which benefit them across the whole course.

My sessions are designed to help them to become efficient learners, reducing stress and overwhelm, and to improve confidence.

If you’re a parent looking to get something off your summer to-do list 😎 then why not pop me a message and reserve a space for your child to join my lovely community of motivated, reflective and aspirational A Level Psychology learners.

My husband and I used to enjoy long cycle rides during our holidays. Then we had children…

My eldest can easily do a 20 mile bike ride. My youngest needs to build up stamina 💪

We started small - just little ‘cycle runs’ down and back up our local drove. Then we created loops of connected droves and fields. 🚲

We used a tailgater, so that we could do longer rides but tow her when she needed it. This week we went on a long ride, and she made it - all on her own. She was so proud of herself and what she had achieved 😍

Supportive tuition is like this.

Students who start tuition early build confidence week after week. They gradually gain the skills and the knowledge required to allow them to perform at their very best in the final A Level examination and they go into the exam feeling confident about their ability 👌

I could have waited until we came on holiday to help my daughter. But she wouldn’t have achieved as much.

If your child is motivated and willing to put the time in, then weekly tuition can make a huge difference to their final A Level Psychology 🧠 grade.

My weekly Upper Sixth A Level Psychology 🧠groups start with a focus on Research Methods. With 18 years of teaching and experience, I know that this is often the most challenging area for A Level students and mastering it can result in significant improvements in overall results.

To secure a space for September, send me a DM. Let me support your child to build knowledge and confidence gradually, rather than waiting until the panic sets in.

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Hi! I’m Jenna Rowland, an experienced teacher, examiner and tutor supporting students studying A Level Psychology. I help students develop understanding around the huge amount of content in Psychology A Level and enjoy equipping them with the revision skills and examination technique they need to succeed.

**Fellow tutors**

Last week I had 38 5* Google Reviews. Then I lost 10 overnight 😔

Apparently, because I received a flurry of reviews in June and July (after my Upper Sixth students finished, 🙏 to my lovely clients), Google's automated systems may have flagged some of them as suspicious and removed them - even though they were genuine reviews and I had replied personally to every one. 😭

Fortunately I had screenshots of the review notification emails and/or text copies of most of the reviews along with the names of my clients so I could raise an evidenced case with Google and they have reinstated them 😌

But speaking to some of my tutor friends this week, I know that some people rely on Google/Facebook to store reviews, so make sure you keep copies - especially if like me your reviews are likely to come in over a short time period!

🧠 AQA A-level Psychology students - come and work with me! 🧠

I’m very much looking forward to working with my small A Level Psychology groups in September and I have a few spaces left for those who would like targeted weekly support.

Last year, I supported over 40 A Level Psychology students to master tricky content, refine their exam technique and to build confidence.

From September, I will be running my Upper Sixth/Year 13 Psychology A Level groups for students who want to improve their Psychology grade in a supportive, friendly environment.

⭐Option 1: Monday 5.40pm
⭐Option 2: Monday 6.55pm
⭐Option 3: Tuesday 7.30pm

Sessions run every week during term time, at a cost of £33 per week. This includes:
💻Access to my student portal: where tutees can access resources and ask questions relating to the topic

🗎 Resources: for printing/downloading prior to the session

✅ Interactive weekly 1 hour sessions: to revisit key vocabulary and clarify misconceptions with an additional 15-minute support time for those requiring additional clarification

✍️ A focus on exam technique: My tutees complete exam questions every session and have the opportunity to receive individual feedback on their work

🖥️ A dedicated parent portal: designed to reduce the admin load for my tutees’ parents

If this sounds like the kind of support you need you can book a discovery call with me here: https://calendly.com/psychwithjenna/discovery-call or email me at [email protected].

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Hi! I’m Jenna Rowland, an experienced teacher, examiner and tutor supporting students studying A Level Psychology. I help students develop understanding around the huge amount of content in Psychology A Level and enjoy equipping them with the revision skills and examination technique they need to succeed.

A lovely review from a long-standing group student's parent, mentioning that word 'confidence', which can be a game-changer for A Level Psychology 🧠 students.

⭐Imagine opening an exam paper knowing exactly how the marks were going to be allocated.

⭐Imagine recalling key words easily, because you've been doing regular retrieval practice.

⭐Imagine believing you have the ability to answer application questions, because you understand the concepts being tested.

⭐Imagine being able to tackle longer answer questions because you've developed the skills over time.

⭐Imagine knowing you've got someone in your corner who will listen and guide you when the going gets a little bit tough.

This is exactly what we do in my group sessions, and more besides. Structured, supportive tuition with an experienced teacher and examiner, week in, week out.

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Hi! I’m Jenna Rowland, an experienced teacher, examiner and tutor supporting students studying A Level Psychology. I help students develop understanding around the huge amount of content in Psychology A Level and enjoy equipping them with the revision skills and examination technique they need to succeed.

This is probably my favourite view in the world.

I've had a weekend away catching up with family and friends and enjoying some much-needed beach time.

This morning was back to it at 8am with Psychology 🧠 A Level tutoring in Taiwan followed by a productive 4-hour virtual planning retreat with Helen Dickman and my fab tutor colleagues.

It's amazing what you can get done when the children are visiting a museum without you...

Watch this space for more details!

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I'm not going to lie.

June was a juggle 🤹‍♀️

Supporting 28 Upper Sixth A Level Psychology 🧠 students until their final exam. An away day, marking a huge number of exam papers and supervising my team. Supporting my Lower Sixth. Working with new clients. Supporting existing clients with SEND assessments. And keeping my little ones cool in the heatwave...

July is looking quieter (phew!) so my now my attention is turning to September.

Spaces are going in my A Level Psychology 🧠 groups:

Monday 5.40pm - 1 space left
Monday 6.55pm - 5 spaces left
Tuesday 7.30pm - 4 spaces left
Wednesday 6.15pm *New group*

Get in touch if you’d like a spot. The link to book a call with me is in the comments.

Life has been full lately so my social media hasn't been.

I'm still here, supporting all 35 of my clients - many of whom are sitting their final A Level Psychology 🧠 exam on Friday or preparing for their Lower Sixth mocks.

While I may not be as visible online, I've made my peace with it - I'm showing up where I'm needed most, including for my own family.

My business is growing into something I couldn't have imagined 3 years ago when I was about to embark on my final half-term in school. Now I get to spend every day with my young children while doing everything I loved about being in the classroom.

I just don't have the time to talk about it much 🤪