Robyn Mcgilvery

As a fully qualified, GTCS-registered Art & Design teacher currently working within the Scottish education system, I bring deep, up-to-the-minute knowledge of SQA marking criteria straight to our sessions. I am patient, approachable, and highly experienced at helping naturally visual students overcome the anxiety of essay writing. My teaching method focuses on breaking down daunting analysis into clear, repeatable essay frameworks while actively building the technical SQA vocabulary needed to unlock top marks. Whether we are live-editing essays together online or scaffolding an Advanced Higher dissertation in person, I tailor every session to the student's unique pace to transform their stress into exam confidence. By analyzing authentic SQA past papers and examiner reports together, I demystify the marking process so students learn exactly how to secure every available mark. I understand that the jump from visual portfolio creation to rigorous critical study can feel overwhelming, which is why I foster an encouraging, judgment-free space where pupils feel safe to draft, rewrite, and refine their ideas. Parents value my structured approach, routine progress updates, and my ability to keep milestones manageable, ensuring that final coursework deadlines are met smoothly and without last-minute panic.
I have worked with students with a variety of learning needs and personalise the delivery of my teaching so learning is accessible for all. I aim to make learning enjoyable and interesting and embed study stratedgies which can help pupils when studying other subjects. I am calm, nurturing, positive, approachable and supportive in my teaching style and delivery.