A-Levels

I graduated from the University of Glasgow with a degree in English Literature, during which I refined a particular interest in American and Modernist texts. I have been working at Kendal College since 2013 and recently directed and performed in a production of Shakespeare's Hamlet as part of a local theatre collective. I regularly perform and record with my band and exhibit my artwork in the community. I am interested in the cultural impact of Art, and I firmly believe that studying English Literature at A-Level affords students with an opportunity to reflect on the relationship between the self and the world in a meaningful way.

After graduating with a degree in Linguistics from the University of Manchester, I became interested in the relationship between language and society, which I developed through my Postgraduate study. I researched the interaction between social mobility and the use of non-standard accent features, working alongside leading researchers in the field of Sociolinguistics and presenting my findings at international conferences. I have a passion for teaching and my background in research allows me to stay up-to-date on the latest advances in both linguistic and sociological theory, allowing for meaningful and interesting classroom discussion.

After studying Advanced Environmental & Energy Studies at the Centre for Alternative Technology I moved into teaching, supporting and mentoring. Through these roles, I have worked with a wide range of students, which has given me the knowledge and experience to support a variety of learning styles. I am interested in helping students achieve their full potential, and inspiring them to get excited about their lives and goals after College.

My Bachelor of Arts degree specialises in Psychology and Communications. After completing this, I undertook my PGCE and QTLS qualifications. In doing this, I found my passion lies in the teaching sector, where supporting learners to develop their skills and achieve their goals is a hugely rewarding role. I am an experienced Psychology lecturer for the new linear AS/A-Level specification and an examiner for AQA. I teach the Psychology delivery on Access to HE, A-Level and BTEC courses allowing me to apply my knowledge to a range of learners and levels.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology at Leeds University, I completed a Masters of Science in Biological Photography and Imaging at the University of Nottingham. These two qualifications allowed me to start a career in science journalism alongside travelling the world, producing imagery for conservation organisations and scientific publications. After returning to Nottingham to lecture on the MSc course, I decided to train as a teacher and have now been teaching A-level Biology for eight years and BTEC Applied Science for six years.

After graduating with a degree in Politics and Philosophy and completing a Master’s degree in Philosophy, I trained as a teacher. I have taught in Adult Education for nearly 20 years, mainly teaching Maths and English in inner-city Leeds and prisons to improve their opportunities in life. I bring this passion to help students progress into a range of different fields and specialisms.

After achieving a Bachelor of Arts in History with a focus on the Cold War studies, I read postgraduate Law at the University of Exeter before completing further postgraduate study through the University of Oxford. I worked as a Solicitor in Criminal Defence and as a Private Consultant Solicitor, working in many different areas of the Law. I was an active member of the Royal Navy Reserves and maintained an interest in rugby, caving and local history, which informs and inspires the work we complete in the classroom.

After achieving a BA in Philosophy and Psychology at Lancaster University, I completed a PGCE in FE followed by a further PGCE (secondary) to gain QTS. I have over 15 years of experience teaching Social Sciences at A level in both school Sixth form settings and Colleges of Further Education. I am an experienced examiner for AQA (Psychology). I currently teach Psychology and Sociology at Kendal College, and I am the lead Tutor for the Access to HE: Humanities and Social Sciences programme. I am also a trainee Psychotherapist (Transactional Analysis). I am passionate about the work I do and bring this enthusiasm into the learning space.