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Tuition that understands how students learn
Expert psychology-informed tuition in English & Maths, with a mindset-first approach.
What can I help with?
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The tutor behind Mindset-First
I'm Victoria Sheers
I've been helping students to build knowledge, confidence and the skills to become more independent learners since 2012.
My approach combines strong subject knowledge with an understanding of how students learn. I don't believe tutoring should mean simply working through more worksheets or telling students what they got wrong. Instead, I aim to understand how each student thinks, where they're getting stuck and what will help them move forward.
With an MSc in Psychology and many years of experience supporting students, I'm passionate about making learning feel both achievable and enjoyable, particularly for students who have started to believe they're "just not good at" maths or English, or who simply benefit from a more personalised approach.
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More Than Just Tuition
Learning is psychological. What we believe about our ability, how we respond when something feels difficult, the strategies we utilise, and whether we believe our effort will make a difference can all shape how we learn and how effective that learning is.
'Mindset' isn't about simply "thinking positively". It's about understanding the beliefs and behaviours that influence learning, and helping students develop the confidence, strategies and resilience to respond differently when they encounter a challenge.
At Mindset-First Tutoring, that understanding is combined with more than a decade of tutoring experience and strong subject expertise. I look not only at what a student knows, but at how they approach learning, what might be getting in their way, and what will help them make meaningful progress.
The Three Pillars of Mindset-First Tutoring
Subject Knowledge
I help students build the strong foundations necessary for progress, make connections between ideas, and develop the skills to apply what they have learned. This could be analysing a text or extract, crafting an argument, or solving a problem.
Knowledge · Understanding · Application
The Psychology of Learning
How we approach challenges, respond to mistakes and use different learning strategies can all influence how effectively we learn. I help students understand what works for them, why it works, and how to use those strategies independently.
Techniques · Mindset · Self-awareness
Confidence & Independence
Confidence comes from understanding what to do when you get stuck, making progress, and developing the tools to tackle challenges on your own. The goal is not to create dependence on a tutor, but to increase confidence and independence.
Confidence · Resilience · Independence
Ready to make learning feel more manageable?
Whether your child needs help mastering the content, developing more effective learning strategies, or rebuilding their confidence, I can work with them to understand what's getting in the way and find a path towards their academic goals.
1:1 tuition · Small groups · Paired tuition
Online and in person
Not sure what's right for you?
Start with a free telephone or Zoom consultation. We'll talk through what you're looking for and whether Mindset-First Tutoring is the right fit.
If you decide to go ahead, your first session is half price.