Blessing
Private Tutor in Stoke-on-Trent (also available for babysitting)
My Summary
About Me
My name is Blessing, and I am a passionate tutor, writer, and published author of fiction and non-fiction books for children and adults. I also write psychology-informed articles and blogs focusing on child development, mental health awareness, and positive parenting.
With my advanced academic training in psychology and education, I offer tailored 1:1 and group tuition in Maths, English, and Psychology. My holistic approach goes beyond teaching content; I focus on boosting self-esteem, critical thinking, and student engagement so learners feel empowered to reach their full potential.?
?I hold a Master of Education degree (MEd) in Psychology of Education from the University of Manchester and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Counselling from Staffordshire University. My strong background in educational psychology enables me to understand how different learners process information. I tailor every lesson to fit each student's unique learning style, strengths, and goals.
Experience & Educational Background
?I bring over a decade of hands-on experience across diverse educational, clinical, and community settings:
?*Private Teacher & Tutor (2018 – Present): Delivering one-to-one and small group online and in-person tuition in Maths, English, and Psychology. I specialise in breaking down complex concepts, improving literacy skills, and offering constructive feedback to accelerate progress.
?*Teaching Assistant & Nursery Assistant (2013 – 2019): Worked across nursery, primary, and secondary school environments, supporting early child development, classroom activities, and tailored learning strategies.
?*Academic Mentor – Literacy (2016): Mentored GCSE and A-Level college students at City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College to refine their academic reading, essay writing, and analytical skills.
?*Published Author & Educator: Author of fiction and non-fiction books focusing on education, wellbeing, identity, and personal development for children and adults.
*?Community & Wellbeing Projects: Facilitator of educational webinars, reading clubs, and reflective learning communities with a strong focus on safeguarding and child wellbeing.
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My Teaching Style & Approach
?*Child-Centred & Adaptive: I break down challenging topics into clear, structured steps so students feel supported rather than overwhelmed.
?*Confidence-Building: Using positive reinforcement and psychological insights, I help students overcome exam anxiety and build self-assurance.
?*Literacy & Critical Thinking Focus: Whether working on reading comprehension, story composition, or complex psychology essays, I equip students with lifelong analytical tools.
Academic Qualifications & Background
*Master of Education (MEd Psychology of Education) – University of Manchester
*BSc (Hons) Psychology & Counselling – Staffordshire University
*NVQ Children & Young People’s Workforce – City of Wolverhampton College
*A-Level Psychology and English Language – City of Wolverhampton College
*Fully Verified DBS Checked & Safeguarding Trained
Subject Specialisms & Tuition Approach
Subjects I Teach
*?Psychology: GCSE, A-Level, and Undergraduate academic writing/support.
?*English Language & Literacy: Primary, Key Stage 3 and GCSE
?*Mathematics: Primary and Key Stage 3
Why Choose Me as Your Tutor?
*Psychology-Informed Teaching: Drawing from my MEd in Psychology of Education, I understand how different minds learn, retain information, and overcome anxiety. I tailor every session to your unique learning style.
*Published Author & Storyteller: Author of several fiction and non-fiction books. I bring creative depth and precision to literacy, writing, and analytical subjects.
*Versatile Experience: Over 8+ years of teaching and mentoring experience spanning nursery, primary, secondary, college, and university levels.
Whether you are looking to boost your child`s core grades, improve writing and literacy skills, or excel in psychology coursework, I am here to guide you every step of the way.
Feel free to send a message to discuss your learning goals or schedule a trial session!
My Experience
I have worked with children and young people across various setting from nursery school, primary, high school, down to university setting which adds to my wealth of expertise and experience in understanding children and young people. I engage in constant reflections, drawing knowledge from diverse perspectives to educate, create awareness and tell stories using my published books.
I have offered babysitting service to help support working parents. I have worked as a tutor to primary, highschool and college students teaching them Maths, English Psychology. I have also supported adult with English as an additional language (Reading and Writing support). Alongside my degree, I have worked part-time at an after school club where I travel across various primary schools in Staffordshire county performing maths activities with children as a way of enhancing their mathematical skills and making maths an enjoyable subject for the Primary school children. Additionally, I have also worked as a volunteer academic mentor at city of Stoke-on-Trent Sixthform College where I support college students with enhancing their literacy skills.
My Qualifications
*Master of Education degree in Psychology of Education
*Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Counselling
*NVQ qualification in Children and Young People's Workforce
*A-level Psychology and English language
*Safeguarding qualification
*Life Coaching qualification
My Availability
My Fees
- Babysitting from £20.00 per hour
- Tutoring from £20.00 per hour
My Documents
- UK Passport [DELETED] (added 31/10/2023)
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