Granite Rose Education
Fusing the art of teaching with the science of learning TM
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.
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 and the science of learning.
Teaching Experience
Primary and Secondary Schools, Hong Kong and UK
My teaching career 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.
Universities
On completing my MSc in Neuroscience and Education, 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.
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.
Private Tutoring
UK Sats, 11+, 13+, GCSE, iGCSE
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.
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.
Previous Roles in Education
Teaching and Leadership
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
Maths Lead and member of School Leadership Team, Westbury Park School, Bristol
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
British Educational Research Association (BERA) 2020
Presented research on the Science of Learning for Initial Teacher Education
Support and extension maths intervention provider
Outstanding, measurable successes in subject knowledge, progress and confidence for school-based groups
National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM)
Developed resources for fluency and reasoning in the multiplication tables
School calculation policy structure and design
Written and embedded, promoting best practice in the use of physical and visual representations to facilitate the transition to abstract concepts. The NW24 maths cluster described the calculation policy to be an exemplary model for other schools
Growth Mindset school policy design
School-wide policy and ethos embedded to develop a growth mindset across the school community.
Primary to Secondary Transition in Maths lead contributor
A project working with local primary and secondary schools to ease the transition from KS2 to KS3
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
The developing adolescent brain
Maths for the Most Able
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