About
About Amelia Howland
Qualified teacher, AQA Approved Examiner, and passionate advocate for every student's potential.
I'm Amelia Howland, the founder of Howlands Tuition. After 16 years in secondary education — including roles as Head of Psychology and AQA Approved Examiner for Paper 3 — I set up my own tuition service to offer students something a little different: expert, qualified teaching in a supportive, unhurried environment.
Qualifications
Trained to the highest standard
16 Years
Teaching Experience
Sixteen years in secondary education, working with students across a wide range of abilities and backgrounds.
QTS
Qualified Teacher Status
Fully qualified teacher, trained and assessed to the highest professional standards.
AQA
Approved Examiner 2026
Approved by AQA as an examiner for Paper 3 — the hardest paper — bringing genuine insight into exactly what examiners look for.
BSc
Psychology Degree
Undergraduate degree in Psychology — the academic foundation for specialist Psychology tuition.
DBS
Enhanced DBS Checked
Enhanced DBS checked and fully safeguarding trained. Certificate available for verification on request.
AQA Approved Examiner 2026Paper 3 examiner knowledge — for your student
Amelia is an AQA Approved Examiner for Psychology Paper 3 — widely considered the hardest paper. That means she doesn't just know the subject, she knows exactly how it's marked. Her students benefit from real insight into mark schemes, examiner expectations, and the specific language and structure that earns top marks. This is knowledge you simply can't get from a textbook.
Experience
16 years in the classroom
AQA Approved Examiner — Paper 3
Approved by AQA to examine Psychology Paper 3 — the hardest paper — giving Amelia unparalleled insight into mark schemes, examiner expectations, and how to maximise marks.
Head of Psychology
Managed the Psychology department, developing schemes of work and supporting students from GCSE through to A Level.
Classroom Teacher
16 years of direct classroom teaching experience across Psychology and Criminology.
Tuition Agency Founder
Established Howlands Tuition, providing high-quality tuition and connecting students with a trusted network of specialist tutors.
Enhanced DBS checked and fully safeguarding trained — certificate available for verification on request.
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I believe every student is capable of more than they think. My job isn't just to teach the content — it's to build the confidence, skills, and habits that help students succeed not just in exams, but beyond them.
— Amelia Howland
Professional Affiliation
Corporate Member of the Tutors' Association — committed to the highest standards of professional practice in private tuition.
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Whether you're a parent looking for support for your child, or a student wanting to take control of your own learning, I'd love to hear from you.
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