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Outstanding tutoring. Zakia offers structured, engaging, and flexible sessions tailored to each student's needs and des...
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Accredited Specialist Neurodiversity Study Skills Tutor Spld/ASC/ADHD

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Empowering HE students (undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral/PhD) to achieve their academic potential. With 20+ years of experience and a track record of supporting 1500+ students, I specialise in study skills tutoring that is tailored to individual neurotypes. My individualised plans help students navigate their strengths, overcome challenges, and develop essential skills in executive functions, psychoeducation, and metacognition. I equip students with essential academic skills, including academic writing proficiency, effective reading strategies, advanced research techniques, efficient time management, robust organisational skills, comprehensive note-making methods, and accurate referencing practices, etc. My support is non-subject specific and focuses on empowering students to be independent learners. Areas I cover: Developing Study Strategies Time management and organisation Planning and structuring written assignments Breaking tasks into manageable steps Note-taking and reading strategies Improving Academic Confidence Identifying and leveraging learning strengths Addressing anxiety related to academic work Building motivation and resilience Enhancing Cognitive Skills Working memory support Concentration and attention techniques Mind mapping and visual organisation Supporting Written Work Understanding assignment briefs Structuring essays or reports Editing and proofreading techniques Promoting Independence Encouraging self-advocacy and metacognition Helping students navigate academic systems Developing lifelong skills beyond university

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Outstanding tutoring. Zakia offers structured, engaging, and flexible sessions tailored to each student's needs and designed to support academic achievement. She was one of the few people who taught me that I could succeed academically, regardless of my dyslexia and ADHD. Zakia is professional and knowledgeable, yet so personable that I felt able to overcome any academic challenge. The skills I learned in my sessions have proved invaluable and have contributed significantly to my academic success. Thanks to her tutoring, I have accomplished things that once felt unachievable.

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