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What our Psychology tutors help with

Building confidence with tricky Psychology topics and knowledge gaps
Improving exam technique, past-paper strategy, and mark-scheme confidence
Creating a clear revision plan around your child's timetable and goals

Tailored to AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and more.

Available tutors

Meet a few of our high-performing Psychology specialists.

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Raqeebat Lekuti

Science and Psychology Specialist

West Bromwich, United Kingdom

£30.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

BiologyChemistryMedicinePhysics+1 more

Over 3 years’ of tutoring experience both in-person and online, in KS3 and GCSE Science.
Currently Studying for her Bachelors of Medicine & Surgery at the University of Birmingham.
Holds A*, A, A for Psychology, Biology, and Chemistry at A-Level.
Holds A**- A* (9s-8s) at GCSE level, including A** in all Sciences.

Raqeebat Lekuti, a University of Birmingham medical student, provides online tutoring for KS3/GCSE Science and A-Level Biology & Chemistry, and is an A-Level psychology tutor with 3+ years’ 1:1 experience and session reports.

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Cameron Christie

English, Mathematics, and Science Specialist

Aberystwyth

£30.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

BiologyChemistryEnglish LanguageEnglish Literature+5 more

Cameron holds over 5 years' of tutoring experience.
Holds a 2,1 for his Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Nottingham.
Currently persuing his Post-Graduate research career at the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences, Aberystwyth University.
Holds a Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) qualification - Level 3 BTEC.
Holds As at A-Level.
Holds As and A**s at GCSE level.

Cameron Christie is a GCSE maths tutor and English tutor, also teaching GCSE Physics, Biology and Chemistry. With 5+ years’ experience and current postgraduate research at Aberystwyth University, he offers engaging online tutoring with lesson reports.

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Ogechi Ugoji

English, Mathematics, and Science Specialist

London, United Kingdom

£25.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

BiologyChemistryEnglish LanguageEnglish Literature+3 more

Ogechi has over 2 years' of experience tutoring children at primary school and GCSE level.
She is currently a 3rd year medical student at the University of Birmingham.
Holds 9+ A*/A grades at GCSE.

Ogechi Ugoji is a gcse maths tutor and english tutor with 2+ years’ experience, supporting Primary and 11+/13+ learners plus GCSE Maths, English and Science. A 3rd-year University of Birmingham medical student, she also coaches UCAT and medicine interviews with lesson reports.

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Malaika Mahmmud

Mathematics and Science Specialist

Birmingham, United Kingdom

£35.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

BiologyChemistryComputer ScienceMathematics+2 more

Currently Predicted a 1st for her Bachelors of Science in Psychology at Aston University.
Malaika holds 6 years of experience tutoring students in different environments, including One-2-One, in groups, online, and in person.
Holds A*, A for Religious Studies and Computer Science at A-Level.
Holds 8s and 9s for Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Computer Science at GCSE level.

Malaika is a maths and science tutor providing online tutoring from KS1 to GCSE and 11+ prep, with 6 years’ experience and secondary Computer Science teaching. Psychology graduate (2:1), with A* at A-Level; includes session reports and optional homework.

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Joannah Joseph

Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology Specialist

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

£20.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

BiologyChemistryPsychology

Currently studying for her Medicine (MBBS) at Kent and Medway Medical School.
Holds several years' of experience tutoring students aged 7–17.
Holds A, A for Psychology and Biology at A-Level.
Holds a 9 in Chemistry, 8 in Biology, 9 in English Literature, and a 7 in Mathematics at GCSE level.
Compassionate tutor and able to communicate various concepts in ways appropriate to each student.

Joannah Joseph is a biology tutor and chemistry tutor, an MBBS medical student at Kent and Medway Medical School with several years' experience tutoring ages 7-17. She provides structured GCSE and A-Level Biology, GCSE Chemistry and A-Level Psychology, with exam technique and lesson reports.

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Haider Khan

Science, Geography, and Psychology Specialist

Sheffield, United Kingdom

£25.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

BiologyChemistryGeographyMathematics+3 more

Holds over two years' of tutoring experience.
Currently studying for his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Degree at the University of Sheffield.
Holds A, A for Biology and Psychology at A-Level.
Holds 10 A*s at GCSE level (including Biology, Chemistry, Geography, and Physics).
Achieved top 15% in the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test).

Biology tutor and psychology tutor providing tuition for GCSE Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography and Statistics, plus A-Level Psychology. University of Sheffield Medicine student with 2+ years’ tutoring experience, focused on exam technique and UCAT mentoring.

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Match Me With an A-Level Psychology Tutor

Find an A-Level Psychology tutor who fits your child’s exam board, goals and schedule. Latimer lets families compare online tutor profiles, rates, availability and credentials before sending an enquiry, so you can make a more informed choice without relying on generic revision advice or unsupported grade promises.

Why compare A-Level Psychology tutors with Latimer?

A-Level Psychology is broad: students may need help with research methods, statistical skills, essay evaluation, biopsychology, social influence, memory, psychopathology or optional topics depending on their board. Latimer’s model is designed for families who want to compare real tutor profiles before enquiring.

Use the shortlist above to review Psychology tutors who support A Level students, then check each profile for subject background, teaching style, hourly rate, availability, DBS status and any qualified-teacher or examiner experience shown. A tutor can help with understanding, confidence, revision habits and exam technique, but no tutor can promise a particular grade.

One-to-one online tuition focused on the student’s exam board, current marks and weak topics.
Profile-led comparison, so families can look at rates, availability and credentials before messaging.
Useful for essay technique, research methods, mock review, optional topics and revision planning.

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How to choose and contact a tutor

The best enquiry is specific. Before messaging, gather the student’s exam board, optional topics, latest mock feedback, target grade, confidence level, availability and any learning needs. Latimer’s process is simple: browse tutors, send a message, discuss requirements and arrange a free introductory meeting before paid lessons begin.

Latimer describes its payment model clearly: “You only pay for the lessons you arrange with the tutor, with no packages or long-term tie-in.” Treat the introductory meeting as a fit-and-goals conversation rather than a guaranteed free teaching lesson.

Filter
Use Psychology and A Level filters, then compare available tutors.
Review profiles
Look for Psychology experience, exam-board wording, hourly rate, availability and profile badges.
Message
Share exam board, optional topics, recent marks, goals, timetable and any learning needs.
Introductory meeting
Use the meeting to test communication style, fit and next steps before paid lessons.
Paid lessons
Agree lesson length, homework expectations, feedback style and revision priorities directly with the tutor.
Adjust the plan
If fit or timing is not right, use the directory again or contact Latimer for help.

Browse Psychology tutors How Latimer works Ask for matching help

Pricing, tutor types and what affects fit

Each tutor sets their own hourly rate, and current rates are shown on tutor profiles. Latimer’s current broad guidance separates many student, graduate, teaching-assistant and full-time tutors from teachers, examiners and lecturers, but the most reliable price is always the rate shown on the individual profile you are viewing.

A higher hourly rate is not automatically the best fit. For A-Level Psychology, the useful question is whether the tutor can diagnose your child’s particular difficulty: content recall, AO2 application, AO3 evaluation, research methods, timing, confidence or consistency.

Student or graduate tutor: Often approachable for subject confidence, study routines and recent exam experience; check A-Level Psychology depth.
Full-time tutor: May suit regular support, mock review and ongoing accountability across Year 12 or Year 13.
Qualified teacher: Useful where school curriculum and classroom assessment experience matter; check the individual profile.
Examiner-experienced tutor: Potentially helpful for mark-scheme language and examiner precision; do not assume every tutor has this background.
SEN-experienced tutor: Can help adapt pace, structure and routines; official exam access arrangements remain separate.

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Online lessons, in-person options and near-me searches

Many families search for an A-Level Psychology tutor near them, but online tutoring lets you compare suitable tutors nationally rather than being limited to local availability. Latimer is online-first; an in-person arrangement is only realistic if a suitable tutor is close enough and both sides agree.

Online Psychology lessons can still be highly practical: a tutor can discuss theories live, annotate essays, work through data questions, review past-paper answers, use shared documents and set revision tasks between lessons. The right format depends on the student’s concentration, confidence, timetable and need for feedback.

Online one-to-one: Best for wider tutor choice, easy scheduling, shared essay/data feedback and national comparison.
In-person tutoring: Can work if a suitable local tutor exists, but the page should not imply local coverage in every town.
Group revision course: Useful for broad coverage, but less diagnostic than one-to-one topic and essay feedback.
School support: Important for formal exam-entry, pastoral and access-arrangement support; tutoring can add individual practice.
Self-study resources: Useful for motivated students, but less helpful when the student cannot diagnose why marks are being lost.

Credentials, DBS checks and realistic outcomes

A strong Psychology tutor profile should make its experience easy to understand. Look for degree background, tutoring years, school-teaching or qualified-teacher status, examiner experience, SEN experience, exam-board familiarity and clear lesson style. These are fit signals, not guarantees.

Latimer’s FAQ states: “All Latimer Tuition tutors are DBS checked”. It also says tutors must hold an Enhanced DBS check with the Children’s Barred List. For younger learners, parents should know when lessons take place, know which platform is being used and remain available nearby.

Tutoring should be honest. A tutor can support understanding, confidence, revision habits and exam technique, but should not promise grades, university admission or outcomes outside academic support.

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A-Level Psychology topics and exam boards

AQA, Pearson Edexcel and OCR all assess Psychology at A Level, but they organise topics and papers differently. That is why the student’s board and optional topics should be part of the enquiry.

A tutor does not need to turn every lesson into a specification lecture, but they should know how the student is assessed, which topics are compulsory, which topics are optional and how mark schemes reward knowledge, application and evaluation. If your child studies WJEC/Eduqas, CCEA or another specification, mention it early so Latimer or the tutor can check fit.

AQA: AQA has updated AS and A-level Psychology from first teaching September 2025, with first A-level exams in summer 2027; the current A-level specification is still used for 2026 exams.
AQA topic shape: The updated AQA course includes compulsory areas such as Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, Clinical Psychology and Mental Health, Approaches, Biopsychology, Research Methods and Issues and Debates, plus optional-topic groups.
Pearson Edexcel: Pearson Edexcel A Level Psychology 9PS0 has first teaching 2015 and first assessment 2017; its specification includes foundations, options and Psychological Skills across three papers.
OCR: OCR H567 includes Research Methods, Psychological Themes through core studies and Applied Psychology; OCR notes transition timing to H569, so OCR details should be kept current.
Other boards: Use profile and matching checks for WJEC/Eduqas, CCEA or unusual specifications before assuming a tutor covers them.

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Research methods, essays and exam technique

A-Level Psychology is not just memorising studies. Students need to explain content accurately, apply it to scenarios or data, and evaluate evidence under time pressure. In AQA terminology, AO1 is knowledge and understanding, AO2 is application, and AO3 is analysis, interpretation and evaluation.

Research methods deserves special attention. The AQA specification says: “At least 25–30% of the overall assessment will assess knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to research methods.” Other boards structure this differently, but methods, data and evaluation still matter across the subject.

A useful tutor can help a student practise command words, plan 12- or 16-mark answers, interpret data, compare studies, use mark-scheme language and turn teacher feedback into a repeatable revision plan.

AO1: accurate knowledge and explanation of theories, studies and methods.
AO2: applying psychology to scenarios, data or question contexts.
AO3: analysis, interpretation and evaluation, including strengths, limits and evidence quality.

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AQA specification

Common weak areas tutors can help with

Parents often see the same pattern: the student revises, but marks are lost because answers are vague, evaluation is bolted on, research-methods terminology is shaky or past-paper practice is not reviewed properly. A tutor can diagnose the bottleneck rather than simply assigning more revision.

Use this checklist while browsing profiles or planning the first message. Ask which areas the tutor can support and whether they can work from a recent essay, mock script or topic test.

Research methods
Experiments, variables, sampling, validity, reliability, correlations, data presentation and statistical reasoning.
Evaluation
Moving beyond memorised strengths and weaknesses into evidence, comparison and judgement.
Essay structure
Planning paragraphs, using examples, balancing AO1/AO2/AO3 and answering the exact command word.
Biopsychology
Nervous system, brain structures, hormones and biological explanations, depending on the board.
Optional topics
Relationships, aggression, schizophrenia, clinical, criminal, child, health or other board-specific options.
Past-paper review
Identifying timing issues, missing application, unsupported evaluation and recurring topic gaps.

Ready to compare A-Level Psychology tutors?

Start with the filtered tutor list, or contact Latimer if you would like help explaining the student’s exam board, goals, budget, timetable and learning needs. The aim is to find an appropriate tutor fit, not to promise a fixed outcome.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.

How do I choose an A-Level Psychology tutor?

Compare exam-board experience, topic knowledge, research-methods support, essay feedback style, availability, price and profile signals such as DBS, qualified-teacher status or examiner experience where shown. A strong enquiry should include the student’s board, optional topics, recent marks, goals and availability.

Do tutors cover AQA, Pearson Edexcel and OCR A-Level Psychology?

The page is designed around AQA, Pearson Edexcel and OCR because their specifications are organised differently. Do not assume every tutor covers every board or optional topic: check the individual profile and mention the board in your message.

Can online tutoring work for A-Level Psychology essays and research methods?

Yes, it can. Online lessons can use discussion, shared documents, whiteboards, past papers, live essay feedback and data-question review. The best online tutor should still diagnose the student’s specific weak points rather than only talking through content.

How much does A-Level Psychology tuition cost?

Each tutor sets their own hourly rate, and current rates are shown on the tutor’s profile. Latimer also gives broad pricing guidance on its How It Works page, but profile rates are the most important figure to check before enquiring.

How often should my child have Psychology tutoring?

Weekly lessons can suit steady Year 12 or Year 13 support. Short intensive blocks can help after mocks or before exams. Fortnightly lessons can work for a motivated student who mainly needs accountability and essay feedback. No number of lessons can guarantee a result.

What happens in the first lesson?

The free introductory meeting is a fit-and-goals conversation. In the first paid teaching lesson, the tutor can review exam board, optional topics, confidence, recent work and one priority topic before agreeing a plan.

Can a tutor help with research methods and statistics?

Yes. Research methods and mathematical/statistical skills are important parts of A-Level Psychology assessment. A tutor can practise experiment design, variables, sampling, validity, reliability, data interpretation, correlations and exam-style methods questions.

Can tutoring help with mocks, resits or a Year 13 final push?

A tutor can review mock feedback, identify topic and AO gaps, prioritise practice and rebuild confidence. For resits or private-candidate situations, exam entry and centre arrangements must be handled separately through the relevant school or exam centre.

What if the tutor is not the right fit?

Latimer says families are not locked into a long-term contract. You can return to the tutor directory, message another tutor or contact Latimer for help understanding your options. Do not assume automatic refunds or a formal replacement guarantee unless agreed separately.

Can I find an A-Level Psychology tutor near me?

Latimer is online-first, so families can compare tutors nationally rather than relying only on local supply. In-person support is only possible if a suitable tutor is nearby and both sides agree it.

Are Latimer tutors DBS checked?

Latimer’s FAQ states that all Latimer Tuition tutors are DBS checked and must hold an Enhanced DBS check with the Children’s Barred List. Parents of younger learners should also know when lessons take place, which platform is being used and remain available nearby.

Can tutoring help with exam confidence or access arrangements?

Tutoring can support routines, confidence, revision habits, essay practice and independence. Official access arrangements, such as extra time or a reader, are handled through the school or exam-centre process and are based on evidence and normal way of working.

Is A-Level Psychology useful beyond the exam?

It can be. Psychology develops research, data analysis, communication, critical thinking and evidence evaluation. It can support interest in psychology, education, health, research, HR, marketing and related pathways, but it does not guarantee university admission or a professional role.

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