Poonam

Subjects:  GCSE & A Level Business · Exam Technique · Extended Writing

Specialisms: Curriculum-Aligned Support · Individualised Learning · ADHD Friendly Teaching · University Pathway Guidance

Experience: Head of Department · Former AQA Examiner · Current Edexcel Examiner · Nearly 30 Years of Teaching Experience · PGCE, University of Greenwich · MA, Philosophy, Religion and Ethics · Advanced Graydin Coach

About Poonam:

Poonam is a highly experienced Head of Department and examiner with nearly three decades of teaching experience and a proven track record of outstanding results at GCSE and A Level. She has taught in both state and independent schools, developing a strong reputation for academic rigour, clear structure, and consistently high student achievement.

As a former AQA examiner and current Edexcel examiner, Poonam offers expert insight into exam technique, mark schemes, and the precise skills required to secure top grades. She has extensive experience across a wide range of specifications, enabling her to adapt her teaching to the exact requirements of different exam boards. Her sessions are carefully tailored to each student, whether the focus is strengthening core knowledge, mastering extended writing, or refining high-level evaluation.

Alongside her teaching experience, Poonam is an Advanced Graydin Coach. This allows her to incorporate coaching strategies into her tutoring, helping students develop focus, resilience, organisation, and effective study habits. Her approach supports not only academic performance but also confidence and independent learning. Known for her patient, professional manner, Poonam has particular experience working with neuro-divergent students and those who benefit from a more personalised, structured approach. She also supports students through the UCAS process, offering thoughtful guidance on higher education choices and applications.

Teaching Style:

📊 Structured, rigorous, and exam-focused

✍️ Clear strategies for high-level analysis and evaluation

🌱 Supportive, calm, and tailored to the individual

Philosophy:

Poonam believes that outstanding results come from a balance of expert teaching, clear expectations, and genuine encouragement. By combining subject expertise with coaching techniques, she helps students build the knowledge, confidence, and independence needed to succeed in exams and beyond.