Jessica Mcmasters

My experience as a secondary school teacher allows me to create tailored lessons and step by step walkthroughs on tackling exam-style questions. I am experienced in teaching AO1, AO2 and AO3 questioning. Basic understandings of the exam command words to understand what's expected in an answer. Highlighting key information given in an exam question so a student does not get lost in extraneous information. Teaching from new knowledge to the application of previously learned information in new context (application of knowledge). I am experienced in teaching both combined/trilogy science and triple science so I can assist a student in achieving at all levels. My expertise is Biology, which is in why I also teach A Level students in Biology only, but I can teach/tutor in all three sciences subjects at the GCSE level. I have taught for AQA exam board criteria but can apply the same practice to other exam boards and inform myself on the grading/mark scheme for other exam boards if necessary. I have trained in marking and moderating AQA exams previously so I have a good understanding on how external examiners mark the exams themselves. Most students struggle with applying the information they've learned in school to a new style of question or in different context so it's important to ensure they understand that the foundation is present and can still be applicable. I have also taught students at the BTEC level so if there is additional help needed in the exam courses, I have experience with this as well.