My Professional Qualifications
BEd (Hons) Primary and Secondary Mathematics
Graduating in 1994 with a Bachelor of Education Honours degree from the University of the West of England, I was unique in training on both the primary and secondary mathematics education pathways.
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MSc (Neuroscience and Education)
In 2019, I graduated from the University of Bristol with distinction in MSc (Neuroscience and Education). My specialisms include mathematics cognition and learning, dyscalculia, working memory, maths anxiety and the science of learning.
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Teaching Experience
Primary and Secondary Schools, Hong Kong and UK
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My teaching career began in 1994 and has spanned international and local secondary schools in Hong Kong, a deputy headship of mathematics at a secondary school in Jersey, Channel Islands, assessment lead for a private day and boarding school in London, and mathematics lead for a primary school in Bristol, UK.
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Universities
On completing my MSc in Neuroscience and Education in 2019, I was employed by the University of Bristol as the research associate on the Science of Learning for Initial Teacher Education (SoLfITE) project and as the teaching assistant for the 'Cognitive Neuroscience in Classroom Practice' module on the MSc (Education) programme at the University of Bristol.
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In 2020, I wrote and taught the MA Inclusive Education, 'Identifying and Addressing Difficulties Learning Mathematics' module at Bath Spa University. The module focused on developing an understanding of the science of learning and building strategies to support neurodivergent learners, including pupils with dyscalculia, dyslexia and working memory difficulties.
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Private Tutoring
UK Sats, 11+, 13+, GCSE, iGCSE and IB MYP​
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My exceptional experience of teaching and leading maths in both primary and secondary settings enables me to provide a unique insight into maths learning across the developmental phases.
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For many years, my bespoke tutoring services continued alongside my classroom and leadership practice. It is now my sole priority, and whether lessons take place at 'The Study' or online, they are wholly tailored to the needs of each individual student. Every tuition session is designed to support and challenge learners, unravel misconceptions, reduce anxiety, and develop confidence and depth of understanding.
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Previous Roles in Education
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Teaching and Leadership​
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Secondary (11 years - 18 years)
Teacher of Mathematics, St Mary's Canossian College, Hong Kong
Teacher of Mathematics and Primary Liason Coordinator, West Island School (ESF), Hong Kong
Deputy Head of Mathematics, Les Quennevais School, Jersey
Teacher of Mathematics and Assessment Coordinator, St David's School for Girls, London
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Primary (4 years - 11 years)
Maths Lead and member of School Leadership Team, Westbury Park School, Bristol
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Further Education
Associate Lecturer, Bath Spa University
MA Inclusive Education - Identifying and Addressing Difficulties Learning Mathematics
​Senior Associate Teacher, Bristol University
MSc Neuroscience and Education - Cognitive Neuroscience and Classroom Practice
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Miscellaneous ​
Provider of intervention programmes for students requiring support or extension in maths
Outstanding, measurable increases were achieved in subject knowledge, progress and confidence for school-based groups
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Developer of learning materials for fluency and reasoning in the multiplication tables
Resources purchased by the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM)
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Author, designer and facilitator of a primary school calculation policy
The maths policy was embedded across the school and promoted best practice in the use of physical and visual representations to facilitate the transition to mathematically abstract concepts. The NW24 maths cluster described the calculation policy as an exemplary model for other schools.
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Author, designer and facilitator of a school policy to encourage a Growth Mindset
The school-wide policy and ethos were embedded to create a supportive learning environment that encouraged effort and persistence when faced with challenges. Pupils were supported in developing resilience and perseverance strategies to achieve an outcome and were encouraged to view mistakes and feedback as learning opportunities.
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Project coordinator for Primary to Secondary Transition in Maths
Coordinated projects between primary and secondary schools in Bristol and Hong Kong to ease the transition in maths for students from KS2 to KS3.
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Presenter: British Educational Research Association (BERA) 2020
Presented research funded by the Wellcome Trust, led by Prof Paul Howard-Jones, on 'The Science of Learning for Initial Teacher Education'.
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Professional Development for Schools and Societies
Topics:
Science of Learning
Mathematics for Greater Depth
Bar Modelling​
Learning for the Long Term
Maths Learning Difficulties and Dyscalculia
Maths Anxiety
The Developing Adolescent Brain
Maths for the Most Able
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Clients:
Badminton School
Lord Wandsworth School
Ludgrove School
Redland Green School
Cabot Learning Federation
Exe Valley Federation
Gateway Green Learning Trust
NW24
BGen (Royal Horticultural Society)
Virtual Voice Conference
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