Stephen Renwick
Macclesfield,Cheshire East
Summary
Over 16 years of experience in teaching and tutoring AQA GCSE and A-Level Psychology in various educational settings, including schools, colleges, and private sessions. Founded Renwick Psychology, specializing in educational resources and content creation for platforms such as YouTube and TES.com. Served as an AQA examiner for A-Level Psychology, ensuring high standards in assessment and curriculum delivery. Extensive experience working with EHCP and SEND students for over 15 years.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
AQA Psychology Tutor: GCSE & A-Level
Renwick Psychology
Macclesfield, Cheshire East
2009.01 - Current
- Collaborated with parents and teachers, aligning tutoring approaches with school curriculum.
- Supported ECHP students with their education
- Created Renwick Psychology videos and resources to help learning
- Utilised technology in sessions, making learning more engaging and efficient.
- Students from Tutorful, Superprof and others.
AQA Psychology Tutor: GCSE & A-Level P/T
Maccclesfield Tutorial College
Macclesfield, Cheshire East
2018.01 - Current
- Adapt teaching style to support individual learning capabilities.
- Create a positive learning environment to improve student focus.
- Provide one-on-one sessions for personalised attention to student needs.
- Supported ECHP students with their education.
Outreach Mental Health Support Worker
Turning Point
Manchester
2022.09 - 2025.01
- Mental Health support to SU’s in a community, travelling and daily living
- Medication observations and monitoring and pharmacy disposal
- Saved multiple Men from suicide
- Support for living with schizophrenia, depression, OCD and anxiety
- Patient record keeping and notes using CIM and other software
- Multi-discipline team work, MDT meetings and communication
Psychology AQA GCSE & A-Level Teacher
MBY Jewish College/Tutor
Prestwich, Cheshire East
2010.01 - 2013.07
- Facilitated teaching of A-Level AQA Psychology for two years at Jewish Girls College in Prestwich.
- Set clear targets and provided feedback to support student progress.
- Developed lesson plans to aid understanding of complex psychological concepts.
SEN teaching assistant
Armitage Primary School
Gorton, Manchester
2010.01 - 2013.05
- Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioural and emotional issues.
- Assisted students with a range of learning differences, including ADD, ADHD, and Anxiety to achieve their full potential for independence.
- Worked with SENCO to ensure effective planning and delivery of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
Education
Level 3 Diploma Therapeutic Counselling - Counselling
Stoke-on-Trent College
Stoke-on-Trent 07/2024 - 08/2024
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training - Education
Carlton Training
London 10/2021 - 10/2022
Level 3 Personal Trainer - Fitness
Diverse Training
England 01/2021 - 12/2021
Certificate in Business Studies - Business
Brentwood Open Learning College
England 01/2019 - 12/2019
Master of Science - Sport and Exercise Psychology
Staffordshire University
Stoke-on-Trent 09/2016 - 10/2018
Certificate of Higher Education - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Trinity College London
London 08/2011 - 08/2011
Diploma of Higher Education - Teaching Assistant Level 3
Stonebridge College
Bournemouth 02/2010 - 02/2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The Open University
Milton Keynes 09/2006 - 01/2010
Diploma of Higher Education - Psychology
Rusland College
Bath 01/2003 - 01/2004
Diploma of Higher Education - Sport Psychology
Rusland College
Bath 03/1999 - 03/2000
Skills
- Mental health first aid
- Calm under pressure
- Communication skills
- Special education experience
Accomplishments
- Stand Up Comedian - no joke.
- Contributed to massive improvements behaviourally and academically for many students
- MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology and BSc (Hons) Psychology
- Written seven books
Affiliations
- Sport
- Stand up Comedy
- Published Author
Languages
English
Native
Chinese (Cantonese)
Elementary
Certification
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Outreach Mental Health Support Worker
Turning Point
2022.09 - 2025.01
AQA Psychology Tutor: GCSE & A-Level P/T
Maccclesfield Tutorial College
2018.01 - Current
Psychology AQA GCSE & A-Level Teacher
MBY Jewish College/Tutor
2010.01 - 2013.07
SEN teaching assistant
Armitage Primary School
2010.01 - 2013.05
AQA Psychology Tutor: GCSE & A-Level
Renwick Psychology
2009.01 - Current
Level 3 Diploma Therapeutic Counselling - Counselling
Stoke-on-Trent College
07/2024 - 08/2024
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training - Education
Carlton Training
10/2021 - 10/2022
Level 3 Personal Trainer - Fitness
Diverse Training
01/2021 - 12/2021
Certificate in Business Studies - Business
Brentwood Open Learning College
01/2019 - 12/2019
Master of Science - Sport and Exercise Psychology
Staffordshire University
09/2016 - 10/2018
Certificate of Higher Education - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Trinity College London
08/2011 - 08/2011
Diploma of Higher Education - Teaching Assistant Level 3
Stonebridge College
02/2010 - 02/2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The Open University
09/2006 - 01/2010
Diploma of Higher Education - Psychology
Rusland College
01/2003 - 01/2004
Diploma of Higher Education - Sport Psychology
Rusland College
03/1999 - 03/2000