Mary Derevytska

I'm currently studying for a BSc in Psychology at UCL, 6th best institution in the world for this subject. I have a strong academic background, having achieved 4 A*s at A Level in Psychology, Biology, Economics and Russian. In Psychology specifically, I scored 93% in Paper 3 (Issues and options in psychology), overall achieving 87%. At GCSE, I received 5 A*s and 4 As.

This academic foundation has given me a deep understanding of psychology, as well as a solid grasp of the most effective revision techniques and how to approach different types of A Level exam questions, considering I did my A levels quite recently. I also have experience tutoring Psychology and Biology at my Sixth Form, and was Head of the Psychology Society, where I regularly gave talks to younger students on topics beyond the curriculum.
My teaching style is very structured, which is essential for A Level Psychology. Each 8, 12 or 16-marker requires a different structure depending on how the question is worded. I focus on using active recall and flashcards to help students memorise key AO1 content, and I encourage students to link theories and studies to research methods and issues and debates — which is crucial for developing strong AO3 evaluation skills. My lessons typically involve reviewing content through active recall, thinking critically about AO3 points, and planning evaluation paragraphs for each topic.

I also offer help with admissions to psychology-related courses, such as personal statement support, looking for possible extra and super curriculas, as well as what can be included in recommendation from teachers.

I genuinely enjoy helping others understand psychology and achieve their academic goals, and I believe my recent experience with the A Level course puts me in a great position to support current students.