Learning isn’t linear and each individual’s journey will look different- My vast experience working in, to say bluntly, “challenging schools”, has given me a wealth of expertise to draw from- and sadly a recognition of how systems are not working for our most vulnerable, particularly those with individual needs. My MA in Educational Leadership questioned “are we teaching students what to think or how to think?”, and in my tuition work I carry this ethos of prioritising the voice and ideas of teenagers, promoting expression and ambition. Through a relational and assets-based approach, I help them feel seen by an education system they might otherwise feel a bit lost in.

These experiences, as well as my role as an examiner for AQA, give me the grounding to lean into patience, and breathe through the discomfort when learning looks a bit messier. My expertise in curriculum planning and school development initiatives, with inclusion and stretch-and-challenge in mind, means I can design learning intentionally and mindfully, with your child’s best interests at the heart of every decision. 

Tutoring with me is not just about exam success, but importantly critical thinking and socio-emotional education that has relevance to the world around us

I highly believe sensitivity is a strength and learning is at its best when teens are given autonomy and trust.

I take the wellbeing of my students seriously, as well as my own, making sure I model to them what it means to have your own back. I know that a burnt out teacher isn’t what they need, and I have a lot of sympathy for the day to day turbulence or ‘survival mode’ that many young people experience in schools. So it’s my mission to lean into joy and compassion, where intrinsic motivation lies- knowing that this is the ticket to academic success too, when we are properly invested in what we do. The same goes for me and my students. As a tutor, I can finally say I love my work, unequivocally, without the caveats.

Does any of this resonate with you? Do get in touch if you are looking for tailored support that speaks to the same values of mindful education- balancing wellbeing with academic rigour.