I am a successful and dedicated school teacher, with over twenty years’ experience of working in both state secondary schools and independent settings in the UK. Most recently, I was a member of the senior leadership team at  Bruern Abbey School, Oxon, where I managed the curriculum and raised the standard of teaching and learning as Head of Academic for a decade. I am a specialist teacher of English and literacy to neurodiverse pupils, Eg, pupils with dyslexia, ADHD and autism spectrum condition, and have a proven track record of significantly raising levels of attainment of my pupils, particularly those who struggle with reading and spelling, or who struggle with the school system in general. I have helped numerous pupils prepare for 11 plus exams, entrance exams and in addition offer independent senior school interview practice. I have also taught GCSE English for many years, and am qualified and experienced in teaching English as an additional language to adults.

In my personal life, I enjoy the satisfaction of more physical work. For example, I have renovated two properties with my husband, have built a huge, bespoke motorhome with my family and more recently am developing a keen interest in gardening, though at the moment I am far from an expert!