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About me

Professional experience

Overview

I have been working with teenagers and their families for twenty years, supporting ambitious progress at secondary and university level. As a former secondary school senior leader, I am practised in guiding students across their whole academic journey. My experience in teaching at secondary and university levels means that I have an in-depth understanding of how to help students develop the dispositions which facilitate long-term success.  I now use this experience to help ambitious professionals understand their own relationship with success, stress and motivation.

Institutions

I have worked for outstanding schools in the maintained and independent sector, and I have in-depth local knowledge of Cambridge and London schools.  I have nearly ten years experience teaching for Cambridge University.

Outcomes

I have a strong track record in supporting excellent outcomes and in helping students develop the academic dispositions which facilitate ongoing success and wellbeing. 

Areas of expertise

Understanding dispositions

  • confidence

  • independent thought

  • organisation and motivation

  • developing constructive work habits

  • mitigating school or work stress

Empowering outcomes

  • strategies for effective time-management

  • understanding meaningful priorities

  • interpreting and acting on feedback

  • building empathetic relationships 

Deepening dialogue

  • helping teenagers discuss and reflect on their progress

  • helping parents navigate conversations about school outcomes and attitudes

  • creating effective leadership structures and helping staff deliver their best results

Short CV

  • Transition and Participation Advisor, Gonville & Caius, Cambridge

  • Bye-Fellow, Corpus Christi, Cambridge

  • ILM Level 7 Senior & Executive Coach

  • PG Cert - Child, Adolescent & Family Work

  • Teaching Associate, Gonville & Caius, Cambridge

  • KS5 Lead for Academic Aspiration, United Learning Multi-Academy Trust

  • Deputy Head Academic, Stephen Perse Foundation

  • Pedagogical Leader, Stephen Perse Foundation

  • Head of UCAS, Westminster School

  • Head of Classics, Westminster School

  • Assistant Housemaster, Westminster School

  • Assistant Housemaster, Winchester College

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