Trainee Psychology & Science Teacher - Naba

About Naba

Naba is an aspiring Psychology and Science teacher with strong subject foundations and substantial experience across secondary school settings. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (Genetics), which provides a solid scientific grounding in research methods, data analysis, and evaluation—key components of both the Science and Psychology curricula. Her academic background supports confident delivery of KS3–KS4 Science and A-Level Psychology content.

Naba has gained varied classroom experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, mainstream Teaching Assistant, and Unqualified Science Teacher. In these roles, she has planned and delivered lessons, adapted materials for SEND and EAL learners, and maintained a calm, focused learning environment. Her recent unqualified teaching role included full responsibility for KS3 and KS4 Science lessons, practical work, and assessment, demonstrating readiness for the demands of a trainee teacher role.

Alongside school-based experience, Naba works as an A-Level Psychology tutor, where she has supported students to achieve measurable progress, including improving one learner from a D to an A. She designs specification-led lessons, models exam technique, and provides targeted formative feedback, showing strong curriculum awareness and impact on outcomes.

Strengths

1. Subject knowledge: Strong foundation in Biomedical Sciences, with particular strengths in research methods, biopsychology, and scientific analysis relevant to Psychology and Science curricula.
2. Classroom experience: Experience as an SEN TA, mainstream TA, and Unqualified Science Teacher, delivering KS3–KS4 lessons and supporting a wide range of learners.
3. Impact on progress: Proven ability to improve outcomes through tutoring, including securing 1–2 grade improvements and supporting a student from a D to an A at A-Level Psychology.
4. Lesson design and delivery: Plans structured, specification-led lessons using retrieval practice, real-life case studies, and exam modelling to strengthen understanding and exam technique.
5. Behaviour management: Uses calm authority, clear boundaries, and relationship-building to create a safe and focused learning environment.
6. Reflective practice: Open to feedback and proactive in developing confidence with higher-level questioning and whole-class discussion.