Vectis Tutoring

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15/09/2020

I have just relocated from the Isle of Wight to Wi******er. Therefore, I am now happy to offer private and bespoke tuition in the Hampshire area. Please contact me if you wish to discuss further. I look forward to hearing from you
Jen

17/03/2020

In response the COVID-19, I have decided to offer an online tuition service for year 11s and 13s. If anyone feels like their young people would benefit from support in English, history, study skills or just help with to structure a revision plan, please in-box me. I can tutor via Skype, Google Classroom or Zoom.

17/03/2020

In response the COVID-19, I have decided to offer an online tuition service for year 11s and 13s. If anyone feels like their young people would benefit from support in English, history or study skills, please in-box me. I can tutor via Skype, Google Classroom or Zoom.

31/05/2019

In response the COVID-19, I have decided to offer an online tuition service for year 11s and 13s. If anyone feels like their young people would benefit from support in English, history, study skills or just help with a structure revision plan, please in-box me. I can tutor via Skype, Google Classroom or Zoom.

06/05/2019

I have not posted for a while, it has been a successful year for both my students, myself and for Vectis Tutoring. I have been busy helping students fulfil their full potential, but not in terms of academic ability (because I believe that flows naturally when given the skills), but in terms of building their self confidence and belief that they are capable of sitting their exams.

Good luck to all my students and to all that are sitting exams in the near future.

This video will put it all the pressure into perspective - these exams do not define you, it’s all a journey.

24/09/2018

Writing essays are always daunting, but they don't have to be. Below are a 10 tips on how to make writing coursework easier.

1) First and foremost you must be in the right mindset - by this I don't mean that you should not complete a task until you feel like you want to; I mean that you need to think positively. If you have a negative 'I can't do' attitude, you won't do.

2) Find a creative space - whether that be at a tidy desk, a library or at home on the kitchen table. Listen to music if you find it helps (I always have music on; Spotify is by best friend), or find a quiet space if that is what you need.

3) Plan - Fail to plan, plan to fail. More often than not, writing doesn't just happen, especially when it comes to academic writing. You have to know your question and plan how you are going to answer it.

4) Think about the structure of your essay - how many words will you allow for your introduction and conclusion, as well as how you will answer the question in the content. A good rule of thump is 10% of your word count for both your introduction and conclusion. The rest should be evenly spread over your themes in the content and context part of your essay.

5) Make a start - there is nothing worse than a blank piece of paper. It doesn't matter how you start or what you write, it's all a process.

6) Don't leave to the last minute - this may seem obvious, but not many actually write an essay until we are up against a deadline. But if you write it a couple of days before it's due, you can step away for a day before you proof read.

7) Proof read - Always!

8) Find a friend to swap work with - this is always a positive experience for both. Your essay buddy will see things that you will not be able to and likewise you can do the same for them.

9) If it helps, print out your work and read. I always find it easier working with a hardcopy. I know that it's not environmentally friendly, but find other ways to save on paper, printing out your work is crucial for proof reading.

10) Enjoy the process of writing and leaning!

24/09/2018

19/09/2018

Students often start to feel the pressure now, especially if it's an important exam year, of the build-up of homework. Below are some tips on how to deal with the anxiety and overwhelming negative thoughts.

1) Do a two weekly planner - Either on paper or a whiteboard, plan you time over a two week period. Write down all the due dates of homework and plan how long it will take you to complete each task. Then write on the planner when you will allocate time to each task over the two weeks. Often the overwhelming feelings disappear once you plan, as you can see how and when a task will be completed.

2) When planning, be realistic - by this I mean think about what plans you have for the weekend etc. There needs to be a life-work (not a work-life) balance, so don't be hard on yourself when you take time off and step away from the demands of homework and revision.

3) Homework doesn't necessarily have to be done at home - use study periods at school to complete tasks. Take the pressure of your home-life!

4) Create a nice work space. Don't study on your bed. Study areas are important for mindsets and energy. Make sure your space is clean and away from other home stress/noise. Or if you can't find a space away, pop some ear-buds in and listen to some music as you work.

5) Take breaks - work for an hour at a time and take a break. Go grab a drink and some food or have a conversation with someone to take your mind off the task you have been trying to complete. After 10-15 minutes go back and finish.

6) Find a study buddy - not someone who will distract you, but someone who wants to concentrate too.

7) Move your phone / IPad out of the way - resist the temptation to scroll through social media. I must admit, I find this really hard, but for 'super' concentration it has to be done.

8) Ask for help - if you are stuck with a task, don't be afraid to ask for help from a teacher, tutor, friend or parent.

7) Finally, believe - You've got this!