Jessica

I'm Jessica, and I like lessons where students feel comfortable disagreeing, asking for another explanation or admitting they're lost. I tutor VCE English, Psychology and Health and Human Development. My Psychology degree from Harvard and VIT registration underpin an interest in how students learn and communicate. Most of all, I want you to leave with a clearer idea of what to do next. You don't have to sound polished to take part; a half-formed idea gives us something to discuss and develop.

During four years of tutoring, I've worked on essay development, psychological research questions and applying health concepts to case material. A recurring part of my work is helping students replace vague answers with a specific explanation and relevant evidence. I've also helped students connect a definition to the details of a study or health scenario, rather than repeat everything they know about a topic. We look for the part of the evidence that makes the explanation convincing.

We talk an idea through before writing it down. I use quick recall questions and short written tasks to check understanding, then give focused feedback. Lessons can slow down for a difficult concept or become more demanding when you're ready. When revising, we'll mix familiar questions with new contexts and talk about which parts of your method can stay the same.