Amongst the several things I do is teach A-Level Psychology part-time at Rossett School in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. (I also teach some A-Level Sociology there.) Since early 2007 I have also been providing private tuition for students who need some extra help.

 

I thoroughly enjoy working with bright young people interested in the behavioural sciences and find that my work as a consultant, trainer and counsellor/therapist enables me to bring 'real life' applications into the classroom which help bring academic Psychology and Sociology so much more alive for the students. (Conversely, I also find that the academic research I do for the teaching extends my own understanding and makes my work as a consultant, trainer and counsellor/therapist that much more effective.)

 

Private tuition sessions usually take place in the conservatory overlooking our enchanting garden and normally last approximately one hour. Though I prefer to work from home (for easy access to my resources), I will travel short(ish) distances to students - though I charge extra to cover my time and travel costs*.

 

I prefer at least one parent to be with the student for the first session and actively involved in planning out the schedule of work to be undertaken. It helps for future contact to know the face I'm communicating with and it's good for the parents to have more idea what they're paying for. In the case of female tutees, it can also be reassuring for parents to meet the man their daughter may be spending some fair amount of time alone with. (Though my wife, Caroline, is often around the house when tutoring sessions take place. I should also point out that, as with all employed teachers, I am registered with the General Teaching Council and have to be checked regularly by the Criminal Records Bureau to ensure I am a ‘fit person’ to work with children and young people.)

 

I normally charge £25 for an hour's tutorial at my house.  This includes marking assignments when given and supplemental materials provided by myself when appropriate. It also covers liaison with the contracting parent re progress and any concerns. (In the occasional instances where tutees pay for themselves, the fee also covers discussion on progress additional to the hour’s tutorial.

 

Where two students - perhaps friends - wish to be tutored together, I charge each a reduced rate of £20 each per joint session.

 

For teaching students in groups, please get in touch via the Contact page to discuss your requirements and to negotiate fees.

 

Where students ask for it - usually in the run-up to the exams - I will provide double (two-hour tuition sessions) charged at £50 for a single student or £80 for two students.

 

The evening before an exam I usually make myself available for students to phone me with any last minute queries or concerns. This is a free service.

 

Please click here to read comments by students and their parents on my tuition services.

 

Expectations/Terms of Business

For the tuition process to be successful, the student needs to engage with it. Whilst I try to make tutorials entertaining and interesting, students should come ready to work (with pad, pen, text book and pertinent notes from class, etc). They should endeavour to complete all assignments set within the agreed timeframe.

 

Unless otherwise explicitly agreed and documented in at least e-mail format, payment is in full at the end of each session - either in cash or by cheque.

 

*If I travel to your premises in the immediate Harrogate/Knaresborough area, I charge an additional £11.49 (£10+VAT@14.89%) to cover my time and costs. If you wish me to come to your premises beyond the immediate Harrogate/Knaresborough area, please get in touch via the Contact page to discuss this.

 

Please read the applicable sections of my Terms of Business for full details of my expectations and contractual conditions.