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I took my degree in Computer Studies, which also contained modules of Maths. This inspired me to become a Maths teacher and to complete a two year PGCE in Mathematics. Since then I’ve enjoyed over fifteen years of teaching Mathematics to Secondary school pupils, while helping to bring up four wonderful daughters.

I like trying to prove that Maths can be useful and enjoyable by using computers and Maths to analyse systems and solve problems. I love participating in escape rooms, cipher challenges and gaming and I enjoy making and sharing online videos of Maths tuition.

Although I have successfully fulfilled roles from supply teacher to Head of Department, my main passion is one to one personal online learning. I have found myself becoming more aware of the progress and success of online education. This, combined with my interest in technology, and my requirements for career flexibility, has caused me to lean towards online Mathematics tutoring as opposed to whole-school classroom teaching. I feel that it offers a more rewarding, enjoyable and personalised experience for both Tutor and student. My own daughter, who miraculously survived a deadly form of meningitis, has also been homeschooled with Wolsey Hall Oxford. We both agree that it is an exciting and supportive learning platform.

I like to keep fit and healthy, write and perform songs and poems, participate in sports and poker tournaments and make family documentaries showcasing my family’s unique and incredible life. As my children grow and begin to tell their own stories, I’m often travelling as a chaperone, or spending time filming, so a flexible online Tutor role is perfect for me.

I’m positive, enthusiastic and approachable and I hope you can share my passion and commitment to learning Mathematics as we work together.

I am from the North-East of England and was educated at the local Grammar School. I then went to the University of Manchester, where I gained my degree in French Studies with English and Linguistics, as well as my PGCE qualification.

I have always loved languages and am fascinated by how they work. My first experience of teaching was as an English Assistant in a Lycée in France, as part of my degree course. I taught in the UK for several years before moving to Greece in the late 1980s to work at an international school in Athens. During my time there, as well as French, I taught ESOL and first language English, and since returning to the UK in 2008 I have taught English from Secondary to GCSE and A Level. I have many years’ experience of tutoring, both online and face to face, and I love being able to guide young people to achieve their full potential.

As well as traditional teaching, I also mark GCSE and A Level exams for one of the the leading UK exam boards and am one of the senior team of examiners for the spoken paper tests for ESOL.

Away from the classroom, my free time is taken up with walking in my beautiful home county of Northumberland, and I also enjoy live music concerts, of most genres, as well as going to the theatre and cinema. I am an avid reader, mostly of contemporary fiction, but also non-fiction and poetry. I am a member of the local poetry group and book club and enjoy the discussions in both groups.

I have three grown-up children, all bi-lingual, who currently live in three different countries; I visit them as often as I can. I appreciate the different cultural perspectives gained from living in different countries and am always interested in new developments in international education.

I look forward to working with you and supporting you on your learning journey.

Having an in-depth knowledge of both human and physical geography allows me to understand both my immediate environment and the wider world. Geography is a broad subject including a wide range of topics from the processes of coastal erosion to the worldwide phenomenon of globalisation. I believe that through my passion for all of Geography, I can support you through all the topics included in your studies.

I have always been fascinated by the world’s infinite complexity and learning about the constantly changing human interactions with the natural environment. I embraced the amazing natural environment of Devon that I grew up in, walking on Dartmoor and along the ever-changing coastline. Throughout my time at school, Geography and Geology were my favourite subjects due to their ability to transport you to fantastic places around the world. When the opportunity arose to return to studying, it was an easy decision to choose Geography. I undertook my BSc in Geography remotely through the Open University, which gave me a unique perspective on the challenges of studying remotely. I can draw on this experience to assist you throughout your studies.

I gained my BSc in Geography and completed my PGCE the following year. While studying, I also worked as a Learning Support Assistant. This gave me invaluable experience of working with small groups and individuals to meet their specific needs. I have over ten years of experience teaching Geography in Kingston-Upon-Hull, including experience as Head of Geography. I also have several years of experience as a GCSE examiner. I have been able to draw on having a better understanding of the exam process to help my students exceed expectations in exams.

In my holidays, I love travelling throughout the UK and Europe in my motorhome with my bicycle, they together give me the freedom to explore all corners of the UK and Europe. Travelling gives me the inspiration to share a passion for the world with my students, including through organising field trips for them both within the UK and abroad. My favourite was taking the A Level geographers to Iceland; the country never ceases to amaze me.

I look forward to being able to share my passion for Geography and supporting you through your course to ensure you achieve your full potential. As your Tutor, I will be readily available to answer your questions – I’m only a virtual call or an email away.

When I was a small child, I used to stay with my grandparents on a Friday night. My favourite thing to do was to sit on their big, squashy sofa with my Grandad’s big old atlas on my knees, turning the dusty pages to follow rivers and railways, cities and forests, mountain ranges and oceans. A fascination with the world and its physical and human characteristics has stayed with me, and after enjoying the subject very much through school, I chose to take Geography as a degree. I was privileged to have the opportunity to do this at Mansfield College, Oxford.

It seems like a very long time since I graduated in 1999, and since then I’ve taken a City and Guilds Certificate in Delivering Learning, and have tutored lots of students at my home, at their home, at colleges and at revision courses. I can honestly say I’ve enjoyed every minute. One size does not always fit all, and working as a private Tutor on a one-to-one or small group basis has meant I can get to know each student as an individual, to answer their queries in detail, and to ensure they fully understand the subject matter, whatever their level of prior knowledge or academic ability.

Geography is a vitally important study of ‘who and what is where, and why?’ It bridges the sciences and the humanities brilliantly and I believe it has something to interest everyone – my personal interests lie in the fascinating story of human population, and the social, economic, and environmental challenges this brings as over seven billion (and counting!) of us vie for space on our one and only planet Earth.

But whether you’re interested in rocks and rivers, weather and water, or people and places, I’m so pleased you’ve chosen to study Geography with Wolsey Hall Oxford. Wherever in the world you are, I’m here to help you make the most of your studies and, I hope, learn to love Geography as much as I do. I’m only a Skype call or an email away with any questions – however big or small.

As well as being a busy Geography Tutor, I work as an IT system trainer for a big publishing company in Oxford. But it’s not all work, I promise! In my spare time I enjoy baking, birdwatching, and visiting historic sites and houses. I also enjoy quizzes, and have recently been on the BBC TV quiz show ‘Mastermind’.

In the study of English language and indeed literature, it is often said that ‘there are no right answers.’ The truth always boils down to context; the circumstances that lead up to and surround the learning of a new word or concept – we all learn differently and have arrived at the same point dependant on wholly separate and unique circumstances of our own. Most significantly, we all think differently and sometimes arrive at different conclusions.

This is the magic we need to harness when learning English as a subject.

As someone who has arrived at teaching later in life, I have a healthy appreciation of context. I spent my formative years growing and learning across the globe amongst many different cultures and climates, not just in the UK but in Dubai and Malaysia, studying the British curriculum on foreign shores. I returned to the UK, namely Yorkshire, to complete a degree in Creative Writing at the University of Leeds. I came to teaching later in life, having started work against type, developing firstly a career in the financial sector, and then subsequently moving into Project Management in the retail sector.

After meeting my science teaching wife, I decided to acknowledge my interest in English as a subject – as well as the enjoyment I earned from coaching and training people in industry – to change career and become a teacher. I received my second degree in Sheffield whilst ‘on the job’, working in one of the most deprived areas in the UK. Since then, I’ve been teaching in a school with results consistently above national average in an outstanding English department. This has given me a breadth of experience concerning subject knowledge, approaches to teaching and most critically, learning styles.

English, as a subject, draws from our individual experiences and asks us to translate our context to the written page. To tell our stories. I bring all of my knowledge and experience together to support the students of Wolsey Hall Oxford. I’m excited to connect with students in whatever situation they’re in and to help them achieve results that will enable them to progress through their journey.

I’m keenly aware of the power of education. I love discovering and rediscovering. I love considering different perspectives – not just in English but also in History, Psychology, Philosophy and Science. You name it, I’m interested in it! This passion for knowledge is something I’ve been told I pass on to the pupils I teach.

Language is power. Learning the rules by which you can manipulate language and gain a top grade can be life changing. It takes time and you will need to practise but it’s worth it and I’ll be here to guide you through.

Over the last 15 years I’ve been a teacher of English, Media, and Drama. English is my specialism and I love the way my subject is in two parts. In Language, there are rules to learn and apply, whereas in Literature, the words unfold themselves in so many different ways.

I’m very much a people person. For the past 14 years I’ve enjoyed working as whole school literacy coordinator, Key Stage 3 Lead and Head of Department. I’ve written plays which have been performed to acclaim from parents, governors and pupils. I’ve run multiple after school clubs for drama, media, reading, creative writing, calligraphy and more.

I’ve always been a GCSE examiner for English Literature and English Language. More recently being appointed as a team leader for English Language. The benefit of knowing the examination specifications inside out means I can pass on this expertise to you. Passing exams is a game of sorts, and I’m here to help you learn and apply the rules.

I have two daughters, aged 19 and 13, a husband who is also a teacher, and a very naughty golden cocker spaniel named Maisie. I’m taking a break from the classroom right now and spending some well-deserved quality time with my family. This means I get to work with you, and all the wonderful people at Wolsey Hall Oxford. I get to share my love of English and guide you as you meet and conquer the challenges of this amazing subject. Whether it be looking at the rules of the apostrophe or zooming in on the multifaceted meanings in poetry by Shakespeare, Hardy or Owen, I can’t wait to meet you.

Geography and Environmental Management are both such important subjects. They teach us what the world we live in is like now, how it came to be this way, what it may look like in the future, and what we can do to help. They are vital, ever-changing, and there is always something new to learn and see. I hope that, through your studies with Wolsey Hall Oxford, you will come to love them as much as me!

My personal interest in learning about the world began at school when I had an inspirational Geography teacher who made me think about the world around me in a new and interconnected way. Geography has something for everyone, from the pure science of rock formations to the practical applications of water supply and demand, from the historical migration of people around the world to the future of our cities and countryside. When I reached A levels, I studied Environmental Science and began to focus on the ways humans are affecting the world and how we can change our behaviours to make our impacts more positive. I believe that, through the studies of Geography and Environmental Science, we can learn how to make the world a better place.

After school, I went on to acquire a 2:1 degree in Geography and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education, both from the University of Sheffield. For seven years, I worked as a successful Geography teacher at a well-respected Secondary school in Northamptonshire. During this time, I undertook several roles including Head of Geography, Citizenship Co-ordinator and Gifted & Talented Co-ordinator, which allowed me to help students of all levels of ability to achieve their full potential.

For the past decade, I have worked for Wolsey Hall, from KS2 to KS4 (from Primary Level, through Secondary Level and above). I love supporting students to get the education that is right for them. I enjoy helping students of all abilities to learn the specific skills and knowledge needed to succeed in Geography and Environmental Management, as well as transferable techniques for general revision, future learning and life!

Outside of work, I love travel, sport and reading. Two years ago, my husband and I took our children (then 8 and 10) on a ‘World Tour’, visiting 20 countries within a year. It was a fantastic way to experience real-world Geography and to experience homeschooling from the families’ viewpoint, as well as giving us all memories that will last a lifetime.

You’ve chosen an excellent subject to study and an excellent college to learn it through. From a single world of vocabulary, you don’t understand to a complex skill you need explained, I’m here to help, just an email away. I’m really looking forward to helping you achieve your full potential in one of the most important and interesting subjects you can study!

I spent my childhood reading books, and I have always been in love with words.

I grew up in Southern France, and being introduced to English and Spanish as foreign languages opened a whole new world for me, one where I relished learning new ways of expressing myself and connecting with others. Through studying literature and languages, I feel that I can better understand different people, cultures, and perspectives.

The rest of my studies were motivated by my passion for languages and a desire to teach them. Being a native speaker of French, I took a degree in English. This enabled me to study the complexities of the French and English languages and cultures in detail.

I moved to England in 2005 and worked as a Foreign Language assistant near Birmingham. During this period, I perfected my spoken English and began to take an interest in a career in teaching French as a foreign language. I took a PGCE course in 2007 and have, since then, worked as a French teacher in the Midlands, the Lake District, and London.

I am a caring teacher, and I love helping my students progress by providing helpful feedback and advice.

In addition to teaching French, I lead yoga classes for children, teenagers, and adults. I have found this practice to provide great tools to cope with the pressures of the modern world.

Outside of my professional role, I love spending time in nature with my family and creating art and crafts.

I look forward to meeting you and working with you on your French course!

My parents were teachers and, from an early age, I can remember them striving to give their students the best opportunities they had. Despite my own struggles with school and education, they inspired me to become a teacher and showed me the kind of educator I wanted to be.

I realised early on in my educational studies that I wanted to work with Lower Secondary students. The years between Primary and IGCSE can be a very difficult period for these young people, both emotionally and academically, and I wanted to help them develop through those challenging times. I spent many an hour at my school sat on the side of a cold playground so that the boys who struggled interacting with others could have a safe space to play the games they wanted to play.

As well as a specialism in The Arts, I became Head of History, an Advanced Skills Teacher developing Teaching and Learning throughout my Home County, and an English Consultant. In my experiences, Lower Secondary has always been about being able to reach each student with a range of subjects challenging enough for them, whilst acknowledging the huge changes that are upon them. I am absolutely passionate about the student as a person as well as a scholar and feel that my Skills for Life work will allow me to support them as they enter adolescence.

My teaching took a different path when I began homeschooling my two children from the age of 11. My eldest was struggling with school and therefore it was imperative to make the changes that he needed. My youngest decided that he wanted to follow suit and we never looked back. Since then, both my children thrived and with my support and dedication to their needs, they have both gone on to be successful in their respective fields. Both my children have shown me new wonders and I continue to learn from them as they make their own path into adulthood.

Homeschooling my own children has led me to Tutor other young people at Lower Secondary and IGCSE Level and I love the challenges of working with all these unique individuals. Even now, there can be days when the student doesn’t need English, they need the space to talk and express their concerns and that can be as valuable to their learning.

When not tutoring, I get enormous pleasure from open water swimming, touring the countryside with my husband and dog in our beloved motorhome, and curling up in front of a warm fire with my knitting or a good book.

I am really looking forward to working with you.

I’ve always enjoyed learning languages, thanks to many holidays in France and Spain with my family. I began learning French and German when I started school, and I’ve never looked back. I can speak French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese for good measure. I always tell people that I have a lot to say…

I taught in a Specialist Language College for eight years, having introduced Italian to the school, a popular language with students. But I decided to leave the teaching profession, following the arrival of my daughter, and yes, she now speaks French!

I’ve chosen to work as a Tutor part time rather than teach in school. As a result I now have many students of all ages, and I enjoy the opportunity for the one to one contact this affords. I took my BA in French at the University of Hull, but I was lucky to be able to take extra modules in Spanish, Japanese, Italian and German. I must admit that once I started learning one language, the rest became much easier, including Japanese

As part of my degree course, I spent the year working in France as an English Language Assistant in a French Lycée. I lived in Périgueux in the Dordogne, the home of truffles and foie gras, which I can highly recommend for a visit. I taught students of different ages from 16 to 24, mostly studying for the International Baccalaureate. This experience inspired me to become a teacher of Modern Languages.

I took my PGCE at the University of York and trained at schools in Scarborough and Richmond in North Yorkshire. Following this, I started working at Horbury School near Wakefield for eight years. During my time as a teacher, I ran trips abroad to France and Germany which was a wonderful experience.

As a Mum I most enjoy spending time with my husband and daughter. My daughter keeps me busy but very happy. I’m currently learning Chinese so that I can offer to teach it, in addition to the fact that I love languages. I also enjoy art, and sewing when it’s safe to do so (and I don’t have my daughter on my lap!). I like music, especially some of the French rock bands, great music for the car!

I am very happy to be a tutor for Wolsey Hall Oxford and it’s all because of those family holidays that I am here to share my passion for languages.

I have loved Maths for as long as I can remember. As a small child, I always loved numbers and shapes and as my journey progressed, so did my desire to learn more about the world of numbers and Mathematics. Naturally, this led me to study Mathematics throughout school and then eventually at degree level. I also found great reward from working with young people, and it was during a period of work in my community that I decided to combine my two major passions and make a difference through teaching.

I have taught Maths for nine years to students of differing ages and abilities throughout Lower Secondary, GCSE and A level. I also have experience in marking for a UK exam board, which gives me further insight into what is expected from students in exams. My aim for my students is to become enthusiastic and confident learners of Maths. I want my students to feel supported – when we enjoy something and feel we have support, this is when the most productive learning can take place.

When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three children. We love being outside and exploring the world around us – especially trips to the beach, enjoying the sea and the sand and collecting different types of shells. I also love to travel and experience other cultures.

I am looking forward to working with you and helping you achieve your best.

My love of History developed through my learning at school. I had a fantastic History teacher who was passionate about the stories of the past. I think History is so fascinating because it’s about people and stories. It might be the great men and women of History, life-changing social movements, catastrophic wars, or everyday life. All, fundamentally, boil down to people and that, for me, makes it so intrinsically interesting.

I followed my love of History to university. I went to the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland to study for a Modern and Contemporary History degree, as I was fascinated by Irish History. With History, there are always limitless areas of study, and I also discovered a passion for American History at university. I was lucky enough to spend a summer researching at Cornell University in the United States for a Professor of History there. I am currently learning more about the history of Empire, local history and working on the representations of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups in British History. That’s another reason I love History, there is always more to discover!

I have been teaching for the last 15 years in the west of Cornwall. I love interacting with my students, imparting the stories of History but also encouraging them to develop their skills as historians. Evaluating sources of information is vital in life, and I am pleased to be helping young people to be doing this. As well as teaching all year groups at my secondary school, I have marked at GCSE and A level for examining boards.

When not teaching I like to relax by visiting historic places and by being in nature, either at the beach or in the countryside with my family. I also enjoy historical fiction and cooking.

I look forward to sharing my passion for History with you.

Geography and Environmental Management are such awesome subjects. Almost everything you can think of can be linked back to Geography, whether it is the production of a mobile phone or people moaning about their commute to work! It allows us to study and understand the processes of the natural world, how we live in it and interact with it. The great thing about Geography is that it is constantly changing so there is always something new and exciting to explore and study. Environmental Management is intrinsically linked to Geography and is such an important subject to learn about in our ever-changing world.

I have always loved Geography. This probably came from a childhood of running around the countryside and playing on a friend’s farm. I thrive on being outdoors, and Geography has given me the opportunity to study and learn from the world around me. I thoroughly enjoyed learning Geography at school, going on to study it at A level and then at university. I particularly enjoyed the Bio-Geography modules when I went to the University of Wales in Swansea, choosing a number of Environmental Biology modules to compliment my Geography studies.

After completing my degree, I travelled the world. I went to Japan, Australia and New Zealand for six months. It was an amazing experience that allowed me to see all sorts of landscapes, including active volcanoes, glaciers and waterfalls.

On my return, I studied for a PGCE at the College of St Mark and St John in Plymouth and secured a position in a local secondary school where I taught for 11 years in a variety of roles including Head of Department. I took great pleasure in teaching Geography to 11 to 18-year-olds as well as mentoring students on a one-to-one basis to improve their grades.

Since leaving the classroom, I have tutored A Level students and been a GCSE examiner. I delight in helping people to reach their full potential, and I am always happy to help. I am approachable and friendly, and I look forward to helping you to learn.

In my spare time, my hobbies include reading, gardening and (when it’s warm enough) swimming in the sea! My favourite pastime is walking our dog Lola with my husband and two children.

Hello! My name is Claire; I live in London with my husband, two children and house-bunny, Twiglet. I’m a French Tutor here at Wolsey Hall.

First let me tell you a little about me. I was born in France, near Arras, Pas-de-Calais, but have a Polish family and my grandad served in the RAF in the UK during World War 2. I grew up in France and have always loved learning languages, so I studied English at Arras University and got a Diploma in teaching French as a foreign language too. I then finished my degree at the University of Swansea on an Erasmus student exchange program. I started my career, as a Secondary French teacher in London, where I taught Years 7 to 11 and became the Head of the French department. Over the years I have marked exams for exam boards, conducted official orals and been a part of the rewriting of a French course book. After I had children, I wanted to work from home and have a flexible schedule, so I started teaching French online with the Open University, and I still do. Being part of the distance learning world for over 15 years has given me a real understanding of the joys and challenges it brings. I have also tutored children from as young as six to retirees who have relocated to France.

Some fun facts about me: I volunteered at the London Olympics at a couple of different venues to interpret for athletes and the Press. It was great fun! I love to travel because I enjoy immersing myself in new and beautiful cultures, and I play the piano. My husband is very proud that I work for Wolsey Hall because he is South African and Nelson Mandela studied with Wolsey Hall! My daughter Joy-Anna did her IGCSE’s with Wolsey Hall which means I have a good understanding of how students feel on their courses, but I can also relate well to how parents feel when their children are homeschooled. I am a real believer in home education.

I believe learning languages isn’t just about putting letters and words together; it’s about new cultures and opening your mind to new things. I want to introduce and encourage an experience for my students that is bigger than just books and rules.

I have always enjoyed learning and feel that this should not just be in the classroom. I believe we should all strive to be lifelong learners. I attended Huddersfield University, where I studied Microbial Sciences. For a short time, I worked in a pathology department at a hospital before attending Manchester University to gain my PGCE.

I then went on to teach all three science subjects for 15 years, during which time I was Head of department and lead practitioner. I love teaching, and I now tutor and support trainee science teachers.

For the last 15 years, I have marked science exam papers for different exam boards and moderated global perspective reports. I have more recently started to write for examination boards and author textbooks. I am enjoying this as it is a new challenge and involves me continuing my learning and developing new skills.

As science is a quest for answers and a search for evidence, it fits nicely with global perspectives, which is all about asking and answering ‘big’ questions. I am delighted to be tutoring both subjects at Wolsey Hall Oxford.

Most of my free time is spent with my husband and two young daughters. We love having days out, exploring new places, and walking our dog Humphrey. When I have some quiet time, I love reading and cooking new dishes.

I am delighted to be part of the Wolsey Hall Oxford team and look forward to sharing my enthusiasm for these exciting subjects with you.

I am a fully qualified teacher with over 30 years’ experience of teaching Lower Secondary and GCSE Science. I’m eager to share this experience with you. I have worked in Secondary schools, both in the UK and also in Madrid, and I’m presently Head of Science in a Secondary school in Somerset.

I have taught Physics, Chemistry and Biology and I have a comprehensive knowledge of the current Science curricula and syllabi. I am still passionate about Science education and how it is key to an understanding of the world around us. I have always strived to make Science engaging for my students, so they can be inspired by the amazing world we live in!

Science is a process of discovery that allows us to develop new technologies to improve lives and deal with all sorts of problems. Science is continually refining and expanding our knowledge of the universe, and as it does, it leads to new questions for future investigation.

I have a keen interest in sport, particularly cricket and rugby. I still play cricket for my local club and am a supporter of the Gloucester rugby team. I also love to get out and about walking our two dogs.

Science will never be “finished.” This is what has sustained my love for Science, and why I hope to continue to inspire scientists of the future.

I am a qualified Maths teacher with seventeen years of experience teaching in Mainstream schools and an Alternative Education setting for Berkshire students with social, emotional, behavioural, and learning needs.

I graduated from Warwick University with a Physics Degree, specialising in Astrophysics, an interest I continue to pursue. After spending a year travelling, I fell into a job in IT, working through application support into a Project Manager role. After ten years, I realised that I had a passion for teaching, something I said I would never do as both my parents were Maths teachers!

I took a job at an Alternative Education College and retrained as a Maths teacher, qualifying a year later whilst working in a Mainstream school. I became Head of Department and Leader of Learning, training new teachers and delivering in-school training to staff.

In 2021 my wife and I decided we wanted a change, so we moved to Scotland, giving up classroom teaching to set up a smallholding, grow vegetables and herbs, expand our beekeeping, and run a small business making products from our beeswax. I continue to love teaching and tutor students 1-1 online, as well as running courses on Bee and Chicken keeping, and memory techniques.

I love helping students develop their learning, not just in Maths, which is a wonderful subject, but also in the transferable skills such as problem-solving and logical reasoning. A teacher’s success can be measured by how the student can eventually learn without them, developing the skills to know what to do when they do not know what to do.

This is a benefit of online learning as it gives the students the freedom to explore the subject beyond what might traditionally be presented directly to them. I feel this style of learning prepares students for the next step, whether College, University or a job, and develops the student into a lifelong independent learner.

My interest and love of the Classics began at a young age when I was taken to visit Fishbourne Palace in Chichester. The mosaics, skeletons, and ruins inspired my imagination and made me want to learn more about the Romans and how they ended up in Britain. Aged 7 years old, I was given Tony Robinson’s version of ‘The Odyssey’ as a birthday present, and the tales of vengeful gods, fearless heroes and devious monsters introduced me to the Greeks and their mythology as well.

It was not until Secondary School that I got the opportunity to study the Latin language, and a whole new element to this wonderful culture and history was opened up to me. I continued to study Latin, Classical Studies and Ancient History throughout school and moved onto studying them at University. Training as a Classics teacher was simply a natural progression.

As an undergraduate, I read Ancient History at St Andrew’s and then went onto complete my PGCE in Classics at Cambridge. Since then, I have taught in schools in both England and Scotland, teaching Latin, Classical Studies, Classical Civilisation, Ancient History, Greek, and Religious Studies, from Common Entrance up to A level. I also have over ten years of examining experience in GCSE and A Level.

I love teaching, and I love teaching Classics. I feel very privileged working with young people and supporting them in their journeys through the wonderful, twisting corridors of a past that has had such a significant impact upon shaping our present.

As I tell all my students, Latin and the Classics are like glitter – they shine and sparkle; they get everywhere, and they are there forever!

As the world has continued to ‘shrink’ in the 21st century, the relevance of geography and the wider social sciences has become even more pronounced. These are subjects and topics that are all around us, whether we refer to river studies, population dynamics or climate change. Of course, the world is only shrinking in a hypothetical sense due to our increased use of technology and ever-expanding flight network, but it means we can communicate with people on the other side of the world at the touch of a button. The fact that this is (almost – the rate of change does vary in different parts of the world) a global phenomenon gives it a unique geographical perspective. Being an online homeschooling tutor is undoubtedly a part of this shrinking world and something that would not have been possible in the past. The opportunity to learn at home and at your own pace are just some of the advantages of this type of education.

My career in education began in Leeds, England in 2004, where I gained my PGCE. Following this, I did further training and placements near Vancouver, Canada, before teaching in Scotland for seven years. I also took on a pastoral leadership role during this time. I then moved into international education and have been both a head of department and faculty coordinator in schools in Germany and Belgium. My principal subject is geography, but I have also taught combined social studies to lower secondary and environmental systems to upper secondary at IB level. In addition to this, I am an external examiner for A Level and IB, have had a study guide for ‘Urban Environments’ published and act as a course advisor and revision course leader. My goal is to make sure every student can achieve to the very best of their ability, which is one of the reasons I have been gaining further experience in the online world in recent years through both group and 1-1 tutoring.

Outside of the educational world, I am a great lover of the outdoors, and I have completed many cycle trips around Europe. It’s a fantastic way to travel and see places you otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity to! I am a keen snowboarder and footballer (my playing days are largely behind me, but I am still a big supporter of Falkirk football club and keep up with both the Scottish and English leagues and love a good champions league night!). I also enjoy spending time with my wife and two-year-old son, who certainly keeps me busy and entertained.

I am very excited to continue my educational journey by helping Wolsey Hall Oxford students become strong, independent learners, ready to embrace the ‘shrinking’ world around us.

My passion for History began with an early trip to Hampton Court Palace. My imagination was captured walking the corridors trodden by Henry VIII and many others whose influence is felt in our country to this day.

As my education progressed and my interest in History widened, I began to appreciate the process of critically assessing and combining a variety of historical sources to construct my own interpretation of events. As Confucius stated, “study the past, if you would define the future”.

I took my undergraduate degree in History at Liverpool University and followed this with a PGCE in the subject, later completing an MSc in Education at the University of Oxford. My lifelong love of learning continued more recently with the completion of a Graduate Diploma in Law from Nottingham Law School. This latter course of study was completed by distance learning, which has given me a first-hand appreciation of the unique requirements of those studying remotely rather than in a classroom environment.

I have over 20 years of experience in teaching GCSE and A level History and Government and Politics at Secondary schools in Derbyshire, Oxfordshire and London. During this time, in addition to classroom teaching, I have had the responsibility of being both Head of History and Head of Sixth Form. More recently, I have held a role as an examiner for GCSE and A Level History.

I have always taken a great deal of satisfaction from seeing my students develop their critical thinking as Historians and have taken great pleasure in seeing many of them choose to study the subject at excellent universities and beyond.

When not engaging in my love for History and Politics, I enjoy singing in a community choir and playing the clarinet in a local wind ensemble. I also love exploring the Oxfordshire countryside where I live with my husband, two children and dog, who unsurprisingly is named Henry!

I look forward to sharing my passion for History with the students of Wolsey Hall Oxford.

I have always been fascinated by History, and in particular political History. For me History is the study of people, their ambitions and the interactions between them. I enjoy thinking about History in a global sense. What were the driving forces behind huge changes in the world, such as wars and revolutions? How and why did some individuals have such a significant impact and continue to do so today?

My love for History probably came from a childhood of running around the gardens of National Trust houses and visiting castles and heritage sites. These captured my imagination, and I wanted to find out what it was like to live in a different era. Later, my History teacher was a great inspiration and opened up a new world of learning. I became interested in the History of ideas and power struggles. I studied History at A Level and then at university and particularly enjoyed Russian History and Cold War History modules.

After completing my degree, I travelled the world. I went to South America for a year, travelled around Europe. Travelling and learning first hand about different countries, their cultures and History fascinated me. I was also interested in the legacy of historical events and how people viewed these.

On my return, I studied a PGCE at the University of Ulster on the north coast of Ireland and then spent ten years working in England, where I taught History and Politics to A level. Most recently, I was the Head of History in a school in the UAE. I loved working with students from all over the world and the different perspectives they brought to lessons. I was also able to support students for whom English was not their first language and help prepare them for the IGCSE.

I have tutored GCSE and A Level students and been an A Level examiner. I enjoy helping people to reach their full potential, and I am always glad to help. I am approachable and friendly, and I look forward to helping you to learn. I am always happy to talk about History!

In my spare time, my hobbies include reading, walking in the countryside, camping and cooking. I currently live in Ireland with my partner and my son.

I am a fully qualified teacher with over 20 years of experience teaching Biology, Chemistry and Physics as both a classroom teacher and Head of Science. I have taught in various educational settings, including large secondaries, the private sector, middle school, hospital education, pupil referral units, home tuition and online.

I have taught Lower Secondary and IGCSE Science and Biology at A Level and collaborated to develop and deliver the Science curriculum in a range of schools. I am familiar with many different types of Science curricula and qualifications and have helped many students access Science and complete their exams through alternative routes.

Science is a fascinating subject helping us question everything and understand the world around us. Science can be enjoyed within any environment, whether out and about, in a lab or at home.

I am a caring and empathetic person with a passionate and creative approach to teaching. I adore animals and have five horses at home in the Cotswolds. When I’m not teaching, I love nothing more than getting out and exploring the beautiful countryside with them.

I look forward to sharing my love of Science and learning with you.

I have always enjoyed the process of learning, of understanding how seemingly random things are entwined, and how they affect one another. I always knew that I wanted my life to be filled with learning, but I never anticipated that teaching would also become part of it.

Growing up I loved to read, and once thought my future would involve English, but my strength lay in Science, especially Physics and Engineering. As my love for Science overtook my love of books, I realised that these were things I wanted to pursue. I gained a Masters degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at The University of Portsmouth, which is where I also completed my PGCE and my PhD.

Finishing my degree was hard. It was only made possible by utilising a wide range of study and thinking skills passed on to me by an inspirational teacher. After becoming a mother, I began to realise the importance of transferring those study and thinking skills to the next generation, to teach children how to think.

Physics and Engineering were originally my passion, and STEM was initially what introduced me to teaching. But through teaching I have developed a fascination and love for Chemistry, and it has become one of my favourite subjects to teach and learn.

Outside of education, my time is filled by my family and my dogs. We lead an active life and I enjoy walking and running as a household. I also still love to read whenever I get the opportunity.

I look forward to helping you achieve your own eureka moment.

I’ve always wondered how things work, from rocket ships to the human body. Why do we sneeze? Is there life on Mars? What causes disease? Science aims to provide the answers; it is the subject of discovery. I love it and I’m sure you will too.

I grew up in Wales surrounded by stunning scenery and beautiful beaches. My love of my surroundings and my desire to explore, understand and conserve them led me to do a degree in Marine Biology at Swansea University. There I spent my time studying the animals and plants (flora and fauna) of the sea and beaches.

I then worked as a Coastal Ranger and Heathland Warden on Gower, the first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK. There I had the privilege of sharing my passion for nature with school groups, youth associations and ramblers as well as carrying out biodiversity studies.

With a Marine Biology degree and conservation experience under my belt I was able to spend a year volunteering with Marine Conservation Organisations on Maui, Hawaii. This was an experience of a lifetime, where I was able to educate the public about humpback whales, dolphins, turtles, reef fish, and the environmental issues that they face.

These educational roles made me realise that my passion was not just Biology itself, but the desire to teach it. I completed a Post Graduate Certificate of Education at Swansea University, and then went on to teach Science, specialising in Biology, at Dwr-y-felin Comprehensive School in Neath. I taught there for seven years and thrived on watching my pupils blossom and succeed.

Following a move to Oxford in 2011, so that my husband could carry out further study, I became a Tutor with Wolsey Hall. Oxford is a wonderful, historical city that I enjoyed exploring. I now live in Dartmouth surrounded by stunning countryside and beautiful beaches where I can surf, paddle board and walk my dogs, Breeze and Beau.

I have three children who love nothing more than asking ‘Why?’ and I get great pleasure from helping them find the answers. As your Tutor I’m here to support you and answer your questions. Learning may not always be easy but it should always be enjoyable. Remember there’s no question too small, so please don’t hesitate to contact me when you need help.

I am a fully qualified secondary school teacher with 12 years teaching experience. I have taught both in the UK and internationally. At present, I teach history and sociology in an all ability college in Northern Ireland, having previously spent time teaching in Saudi Arabia and India. I enjoy creating a supportive and stimulating learning environment whereby all students can reach their full potential.

I have always had a passion for the social and historical world, recognising the importance of understanding our past and present to shape the future. With a love of critically analysing the social world, I completed a BSc Honours degree in Sociology, at Ulster University, before a completing a PGCE in Sociology with History at Queen’s University, Belfast. Having begun my teaching career in Belfast, I then embarked on a culturally enriching experience by teaching in Saudi Arabia and India. During my time spent in Asia, I taught a diverse range of students, developing my experience of teaching students with English as an additional language. I got to travel to some amazing places and came home culturally richer, with a life time of memories and new experiences.

In 2015, after four years teaching, I returned to full-time education to complete a Masters in Education at Queen’s University, Belfast. An extremely enriching professional journey, it allowed me to reflect on, and develop, my teaching practice by undertaking modules in areas such as Special Educational Needs and Developing Thinking Skills.

Outside of teaching, I enjoy pursuing hobbies and spending time with family and friends. With a lifelong passion for music and drama, I am part of a musical society where I enjoy participating in concerts and an annual musical production. I also like to stay active by going on hill walks and spending time in nature.

My passion for computing began when I received my first computer (Sinclair ZX81) and was transfixed with creating coding solutions to problems. I continued my passion through my education and graduated from Kingston University with BSc (Hons) in Computer Science.

Prior to teaching, I worked in the IT industry. During this time, in addition to working in the “real” IT world, I gained significant experience in a variety of IT specialist skills, including Programming, Systems Analysis and Design and Databases. Using this experience, I have been able to make lessons more realistic by illustrating with real life examples.

I currently work as Subject Lead for Computer Science & IT for a school in the South East of England. I have shared my passion for Computer Science with my students for the past 16 years. I believe they build the future, and the skills they develop studying Computer Science & IT provide a good foundation in all occupations.

In addition to teaching in school, I contract for several exam boards as an examiner and moderator for BTEC, GCSE and A Level. These roles support my teaching as they provide me with a good insight into how to achieve higher grades in exam papers and programming projects.

In my spare time, I run the school ski club, Geek Club, and I am a verifier for the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. I enjoy spending time with my family and our dogs.

I am very excited to be part of the Wolsey Hall Oxford Team; a positive learning experience is the foundation of a happy, successful life, and I am extremely privileged to be able to help guide their journey. I pride myself on giving my full care, attention and enthusiasm to my students.

I have been passionate about Maths for as long as I can remember. Growing up it was always my favourite subject closely followed by Science. I love the satisfying feeling of solving a problem. As I progressed through school I realised that I wanted Maths to be a part of my future.

After my children were born I decided to put my enthusiasm for the subject to good use and become a teacher. I finished my Mathematics degree in 2014 and went straight on to gaining qualified teacher status the following year. I have taught in three Secondary schools since I qualified and have worked with students in years 7-13. I currently teach part-time in an independent school teaching A level Maths, Further Maths and IB Maths. I have spent many years tutoring students one on one. This has been a wonderful experience and I have loved building relationships with students and watching them succeed in their studies.

This year I have been studying from home myself to gain a certificate in Physics through the Open University. I plan to continue studying for pleasure for many years to come. Studying myself gives me a great understanding of the pressures that come with juggling learning and life. I think this enables me to be a compassionate and understanding teacher.

I have two children, and family time is very important to me. We love the great outdoors and keeping active. One of our favourite activities is bike riding. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and am a regular visitor to the local library.

I look forward to working with you and helping you build your Maths journey.

I always loved Maths at school and initially decided to pursue a career in Finance. I studied Accounting and Financial Analysis at university and had a short career in Finance and Payroll before deciding teaching would be a better fit for me. I completed my PGCE and gained NQT status in schools close to where I grew up in the UK, then looked at opportunities to teach abroad, wishing to combine my love of travel with teaching.

This led me to teach in Cairo for eight years, where I was Head of Department for five years, and for the final two years, I also held the position of Assistant Head in charge of Timetabling and Scheduling. I took a year out in 2009 and travelled for six months, much of which was spent in South East Asia, which I thoroughly enjoyed. When a teaching position later came up in Bangkok, I knew it was an area I’d love to live and explore further. After three years of teaching in Thailand, I decided to move closer to home to spend more time with friends and family. I now own and run a holiday cottage complex in France and tutor part-time.

I have experience teaching Mathematics across the entire ability range from age 11 to 18. I am familiar with both CIE and Edexcel exam boards up to higher-level IGCSE and have been an examiner for Edexcel Higher IGCSE since 2012. I find this useful when teaching as I know what examiners are looking for in the steps used to solve problems. I find teaching very rewarding and am passionate about sharing my knowledge and enthusiasm for Mathematics with my students!

When I’m not tutoring or cleaning holiday cottages, I enjoy spending time outside in the countryside horse riding or walking my dog Pickles. I used to offer clubs in crafts and baking in schools and now regularly attempt new crafting ideas at home or bake cakes for my guests. I still enjoy travelling several times a year and try to get back to the UK as often as possible.

Creative Arts, working with colleagues and pupils to build engaging curricula across creative subjects.

As well as supporting young people in gaining accredited qualifications, I have always loved designing bespoke courses for adults and young people in digital arts, including photography, filmmaking and digital graphics and illustration.

I was lucky enough to work with a herd of 17 Reindeer and 3 Alpacas on a local farm alongside my teaching. We took the reindeer to local schools and public events during the winter months, where we educated young people and adults about these wonderful animals.

In 2019 I took up Bee Keeping. Along with my husband, I now run our fledgling small business making handcrafted products using beeswax. Our recent move to a smallholding in Scotland will allow us to develop our passion for animals and the environment further.

In my spare time, I practice yoga, Tai Chi and meditation and really value the benefits these bring.

My favourite childhood game was “schools”; as soon as my little sister could walk and talk I converted our playroom into a classroom. I cannot imagine what this toddler made of her big sister’s “lessons”, but my decision many years later to become a teacher came as no surprise to my family.

At school I immersed myself in Mathematics. I would find myself constantly searching for patterns in numbers and shapes around me, and loved using a combination of Maths and Logic to solve problems. In fact I enjoyed the subject so much that I decided to pursue a degree in Mathematics at the University of Birmingham, which included studying equations to explain why tigers have stripes but leopards have spots!

I then completed a PGCE, and with these qualifications I started my career teaching Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level Maths at a school in Birmingham. For the past twenty years I have worked as a private Maths Tutor, juggling my love of teaching Maths with the joy of bringing up three boys! I have enjoyed tutoring a wide range of ages and abilities, and I quickly develop a close rapport with my students as we work together to achieve their goals: nothing gives me greater pleasure than when all the hard work pays off.

Through my sons I have rediscovered the simple pleasures in life: hunting for ladybirds; feeding the ducks; running through a pile of leaves; dancing in the pouring rain; and rolling down a hill to name but a few. I have also developed a creative side, and love making special birthday cakes, from hedgehog to chess-set shaped. Only last week I had to create a marsupial costume for one of my sons, and spent hours turning a hat (shaped originally as a cat’s face) into a half convincing koala!

In my spare time I enjoy playing the piano. I love musicals and watch them as often as I can. This isn’t as frequently as it used to be, so I make up for it by singing around the house. Fortunately, as a distance learner, you won’t be able to hear me! I am really looking forward to sharing my enthusiasm for Maths and supporting you during this course.

I gained my degree with joint honours in Computer Networking and Business IT, and started my career as a Data Analyst. I then moved into an Information Technology Analyst role for a few years. In 2010 I travelled to Kenya, where I spent five years working with an entrepreneur and created a successful business. It was in Kenya, where I helped young people with computer skills that I realised my love for teaching. I returned to England, enrolled myself into a teaching programme with Warwick University and graduated with a PGCE.

As a Computer Science teacher for five years, I have trained a variety of students to achieve academic excellence and confidence in their computer and programming skills. I teach many programming languages, including Python, VB.net and Javascript. The current subject content within computing is challenging and interesting, and when taught well gives students problem solving skills that can be applied to any field of academic study.

As a part of my role as a Computer Science teacher, I also train and support other teachers in the subject. To help develop the programme, I have created and shared many resources online. I focus on the curriculum, developing ways of helping my students to flourish, and many of my lessons draw on my previous industrial experience. Having this experience allows me to relate to ‘market’ requirements and enables me to design relevant lessons. My lessons are planned to ensure that I deploy a range of teaching strategies and include a variety of activities. I provide my students with constructive feedback so they can improve and aim high.

In my spare time, I run an after-school hockey club, a cyber-discovery club (students learn cyber programming techniques), and I assist in the duke of Edinburgh award scheme. I enjoy hiking, cycling and travelling.

I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experience with my students.

I come from the South of Spain, Seville, famous for its orange trees, dancing horses, flamenco guitars and long siestas in the heat of the afternoon. I studied a Higher Degree in Media in the University Hispalense of Seville, but soon after I finished my University studies I started teaching English to children. I took then a one year course in the Universidad Complutense of Madrid to become a qualified teacher.

In 2003 I moved to England and embraced teaching immediately. I began in Adult Learning and the education of corporate groups in big companies and thoroughly enjoyed it. I not only enjoyed teaching the language but also sharing with my students my love and passion for the Spanish culture, music and way of life.

After years in adult education, I moved into the School sector, and I currently teach 11-16 year olds in a Private Independent school. Once a week I also teach in a Primary school, instilling my passion for Spanish in younger children aged 8 and 9. In addition to all of this, I also Tutor online (“Spanish with soul”) where I teach Spanish at any level to all ages. My pupils, like me, love Spanish and are passionate about this beautiful language. I´m very proud to say that over my teaching years many of my students have taken Spanish Studies Degrees in different Universities in the UK, and I would like to think I had something to do with that!

Being the mother of two bilingual sons, I know what a great gift it is being able to speak two different languages; being able to understand the world from two different perspectives and seeing it through two different colours.

I am looking forward to meeting new, eager students and helping them in this fresh and exciting adventure!

I have been driven to understand how the Universe works for as long as I can remember. My first memories include spending hours reading my huge Science encyclopedia and watching Science documentaries. I consider myself a student of all Sciences; I never really had a favourite as I wanted to know a complete picture of the Universe. I studied all Sciences until University Level, then chose to focus on Marine Biology in the year 2000.

After completing my PGCE in 2005 and starting to work in Secondary schools, I quickly realised that Physics was not popular amongst the staff or students! My Science Department Director allowed me to begin leading the Physics curriculum, and I worked hard to make the lessons reveal the beauty and excitement in Physics. I went on to be appointed as Head of Physics in my next school. I enjoyed re-modelling the curriculum to make Physics accessible, relevant and exciting. I became a Physics specialist and enthusiast and continued to develop my understanding and teaching of Physics. I enjoyed working in mainstream schools at Lower Secondary, GCSE and A Level until I chose to leave the traditional physical classroom in 2021.

Since then, I have started a Luthier business making and repairing guitars. I also teach yoga in Primary schools and mark GCSE Physics exams for the AQA every Summer. I am thrilled to be part of the Wolsey Hall Oxford team and being able to share my enthusiasm for Physics with you.

After graduating in Engineering from university in Bratislava, I did not want to settle down. So I decided to go to Siena to study the Italian language and culture. I had a wonderful time, not only learning the language, but also about Art, History, Music and above all food! The course opened my eyes and gave me a taste of living abroad and the experience of different cultures. Returning from Italy, I had the opportunity to translate a contemplative book from Italian which has been my biggest achievement so far.

Teaching was not a career I had considered when finishing high school. But as the mother of three children, I became involved in school life and realised how much I enjoyed it!

I started tutoring about ten years ago, working with people of different ages and abilities. I also work as a maths teacher at a local Secondary school. The two roles give me a real sense of achievement and satisfaction and I have come to see how different “learning” is from “schooling”.

It’s through my work experience that I see the value of a good education in Maths. Maths is not just numbers. It is a way of thinking and problem solving. Although I spent a great deal of time searching for those exciting Maths questions and fascinating facts (by the way, do you know when we started using negative numbers?), I have many other interests. One of them is Art: I love drawing and I draw all my 3D shapes for the classroom. History is my other pursuit together with travelling, hiking and spending money on books!

I am not new to studying at home as I completed my GCSE English online! Having come to this country with no English I readily understand learners’ needs, struggles and aspirations. And I can assure you that studying at home does not equal being alone. The positive aspect is that you can decide when and what you want to study. I look forward to helping you on your Maths journey.

I have worked in Secondary schools teaching Science for the past three years. In addition to my teaching experience, being the second oldest of seven siblings (aged between 9 and 29) has meant that I am patient and understand different developmental stages. I am incredibly proud of students grasping a difficult concept or achieving a milestone. These personal qualities and understanding of the importance of education make me passionate about tutoring.

My fascination for Science started from an early age, asking, ‘Why?’ Why do you get warts when you pick up frogs? Why can I see someone hammer a box in the distance but then hear it a moment later? For every question, Science can help us understand it.

Once I had completed my A Levels in Biology, Psychology, Sociology and English literature, I then went on to study Zoology and Biology at Bangor University in Wales. I was also able to indulge in everything Science: dissections, surveys, field trips, microscopy and much more! While studying, I also gained my mariner qualification and boating licence and tried my hand at archery (it was not a bullseye) and mindfulness. Safe to say, education is a gateway to experiences and opportunities.

Before teaching, I volunteered for a project in Malaysia, where I worked in the rainforest with wild primates. Here I conducted ecological and behavioural studies which contributed to the conservation of several endangered species. While in Penang, I assisted in a bio-blitz, where many specialists gathered to carry out a quick survey of all the species within a particular area. Although I was the ‘small mammal guy,’ I also assisted with bat, entomological, botanical and primate surveys, some of which were conducted at night. It was an amazing experience and a rare glimpse into a different world!

We are looking to Science to solve some of our most significant challenges in today’s world. Many of these solutions come in the form of innovative technologies, such as those used in medicine, agriculture, conservation, green technologies, and space exploration, to name a few. Understanding and participating in discussions is fundamental for young people who wish to interact with this aspect of society.

I always say to my students; your brain needs to make mistakes to learn. And if you feel embarrassed, don’t worry about it; that is just your brain making sure you don’t make the same mistake twice.

These days I can be found hiking, on my allotment, furthering my yoga and meditation practices, at the gym, spending way too long in Nero, playing chess, climbing and spending time with family and friends.

I have always been curious about the living world and observing its wonders. I can vividly remember being six years old and sneaking downstairs every Saturday morning at 6am to watch the latest instalment of National Geographic. Over time this grew into a passion for Sciences. For me, they were the only disciplines that could offer explanations for the world around us. I continue to be fascinated by their complexities.

I am an experienced teacher of 15 years. I have a BSc in Biological Sciences with a minor in Psychology and a Post Graduate certificate in Educational Management. I currently teach Biology and Psychology through to A level and IGCSE Chemistry in the independent sector.

I have very much enjoyed teaching the IGCSE course for the last four years, which is a fantastic preparation for further study of the Sciences. I also work as a principal examiner for CIE and examine Psychology A Level for AQA.

I grew up in New York State in a very rural community. In my third year of University, I had the opportunity to study abroad in the UK. I absolutely loved my time in England! After completing my degree, I relocated here. Fifteen years later, I am still loving it. I have taught in a variety of schools, from state comprehensives to grammar schools in Salisbury to a highly academic independent school in Ascot. My young family and I relocated more recently to the beautiful Norfolk countryside.

I would like to wish you all the best as you embark on your course. I hope you find the material stimulating and the challenges ahead rewarding. If you have any queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. I promise to never judge and always be friendly and supportive. There is no greater enjoyment in my job than the sharing that ‘lightbulb’ moment with a pupil and a poorly understood topic makes perfect sense.

I was once told by an esteemed colleague; ‘A true teacher has three loves; love of learning, love of learners and the love of introducing the first two loves together’. I hope that I can help you find your love of understanding the fascinating complexities of the science of life. I look forward to helping you to achieve many successes along the way in your studies.

I think my love of Science was first ignited by my Grandfather’s old soil testing kit my Mum used for testing the soil of her vegetable garden. I took for granted my knowledge and enthusiasm for the natural world growing up on a farm in rural Wales.

I studied Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at A level then studied Applied Biology at Bath University. After getting my honours degree, I worked as a food microbiologist for four years before moving to Oxford University as a research assistant in an immunology group. While there I authored several scientific papers and studied for and obtained a Diploma in Counselling in the evenings.

I left research to raise my two children and returned to work as a school science technician. Looking for a new challenge and always having enjoyed the presenting of my work and running courses, I trained as a teacher and gained my Diploma in Education and Training at Cirencester College. During my time there I taught A level Biology and a one-year IGCSE Biology course to a group of students that were either re-sitting their GCSE or had difficulty accessing education in a traditional school setting.

I started tutoring while training at Cirencester and have carried on tutoring KS3 and GCSE Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. I have also homeschooled some Year 11 students in the run-up to their GCSEs.

I know that Science can seem a difficult subject, but it is all around us, and once you can see the links to your everyday life it can come alive in the most exciting way. I am always ready to answer any questions you might have, or we can work together to find out the answer – like true scientists!

Being fortunate to travel with my teaching qualifications, I have gained experience in both the pastoral and academic fields in Hong Kong, Prague and Dubai following my first teaching post in Sussex, UK. This has allowed me to gain a bounty of knowledge about a huge variety of nationalities, cultures and learning styles. I have led Mathematics Departments in Prague and in Dubai and held the post of Assistant Head, Academics before taking a career break to focus on my children, leaving expatriate life behind. This has given me the most wonderful opportunity to focus solely on the other side of the fence where I can enjoy the privileges of being a full-time mum supporting my children on their learning journey.

Of course, I especially love to see their progression in Mathematics particularly because both of my children have struggled to grasp this subject with the ease that I did. The blessing in this is that I have had first-hand experience with my own children of the frustrations that learning Maths can bring. And this has developed my ability to empathise and made me a better teacher/ Tutor.

I love being able to help students learn. I also love to make learning more interesting. But most importantly I love the moment when a learner completely gets it!

Attitude is everything and you must be prepared to step out of your comfort zone to grow. Recently, I decided to enter a Strictly Come Dancing competition to raise money for charity. It was a fabulous life-enhancing experience and I was petrified. But I did it and survived to tell the tale! I do love a challenge and have been known to throw myself out of aeroplanes for fun… although I am happier with both feet firmly on the ground when I am walking and hill climbing anywhere green! I am a musician too, piano being my main instrument and regularly play the church organ at my local church. I love period dramas but am quite taken with “Suits” at the moment although there’s nothing quite like a good book and a cuppa when I get the time.

Teaching is my vocation. I am compassionate, flexible and student-centred and I am very much looking forward to helping you do the very best that you possibly can.

As a child I remember watching a wonderful series of 15 minute programmes on the television. They were all about Latin inscriptions and I wanted to be able to translate them. So the opportunity to learn Latin at school was thrilling.

As time progressed, I took up Greek too and found this an equally fascinating experience. I read Greats (Classics, Philosophy and Ancient History) at Oxford and began working in an office in London. It was not for me. I missed Classics, and the thought of it only being a hobby was too awful. So I trained as a teacher and have never looked back.

I now have the great good fortune to be able to practise my hobby at work. I have taught in various schools in Shropshire and enjoy the variety of Latin and Greek literature and cultural topics available in the syllabi, as well as the chance to introduce the Classics to a large number of pupils.

If you are thinking about studying Latin or Classical Studies then you will already have a love of words and a desire to find out why the Greeks and the Romans have made such an impact on modern culture. It is not just the traces of language which these ancient civilisations have left behind but the foundations of democracy and philosophy, literature and mathematics, theatre and history. You will be studying some of the most important literature in the world and reading it in the original adds to its impact.

I look forward to working with you.

I have loved books all of my life. Yes, I am what they call a bookworm and the smell when you turn the first page of a new book is absolute heaven! For me, the ability to see and escape into other worlds makes reading and literature exciting. Through reading, I have been able to travel around the world and into other worlds. Sharing my passion for reading is one of the reasons I went into teaching. It is the most wonderful thing when I can support students to find an enjoyment and appreciation for reading and literature too. I believe that reading is the gateway to learning and education.

Having taught English for over twenty years, I have had the privilege of working with many students and inspiring a journey of discovery in their learning. Delving into the worlds of many different writers, times and genres, and showing students how literature enables us to understand and appreciate the perspectives and experiences of others, is what inspires the joy of studying English. In addition, guiding young people in finding different ways to learn and study is vital to the support for any student. I believe that every student wants to learn. Sometimes the journey can be difficult and bumpy, but I love having the opportunity to find the key to open up every student’s learning journey. I always strive to ensure I explore all avenues and methods so that each individual can reach their full potential.

As well as teaching, I am a GCSE Examiner, and I tutor students from Key Stage 2 (Upper Primary Level) to A Level. Being an examiner has given me a greater understanding of the exam and the experience of the student. When I am marking papers, I am in awe of what students can achieve in timed conditions, as well as the interpretations and creativity that they are able to demonstrate. As a Tutor, I can provide an individual and personalised approach to learning that supports and develops each student.

Outside of teaching, it is a given that I love reading a good book! I also enjoy walking in our wonderful countryside, travelling the world and exploring different destinations, and dipping my toes into open water swimming. Being outdoors and around nature is very important to me and allows me to appreciate the wonder of our world.

I am a fully qualified History teacher with a BA degree in Ancient History and a Master’s in Political Communication, both from Cardiff University. I always knew that I wanted to share my love of History, so I went on to complete a PGCE at Bath Spa University and became a teacher. I am currently teaching Lower Secondary, IGCSE and A Level students at an inner London NI boys’ school. Alongside History, I have taught both Religious Education and Geography, been a form tutor and led the school equality council.

I have an up-to-date knowledge of the History curriculum and am incredibly passionate about my subject. I thoroughly enjoy how history helps us understand the way we are today. It is a dynamic and exciting subject – as we study the past there are constantly new perspectives and voices to examine. Our history completely shapes our future, and I believe it is so important for students to learn about past events so they can better understand the world we live in.

I love history and I enjoy keeping up to date with politics putting my Master’s to use. When not engaging in these I enjoy playing netball; I am part of two teams and play twice a week. My love of sport continues into most games but especially rugby, and since being at an inner London boys’ school, I’ve even found myself enjoying football.

I am really looking forward to sharing my love of history with students at Wolsey Hall Oxford and hope to inspire the budding historians of the future.

Herzlich willkommen! Welcome to German! I am really looking forward to supporting you in your German learning, and I wish you well with your studies at Wolsey Hall Oxford.

I love languages and they (particularly German) have always played an important role in my life. I am German on my mother’s side and have relatives in Berlin and Leipzig with whom I have close contact. I also have good friends in Hessen where I spent my year as a Language Assistant and, later on, from leading Exchanges there as part of my job as a Languages Teacher.

I speak French and Portuguese too and am very grateful that I learned Portuguese at the age of seven when we lived in Brazil as a family for 5 years. I took it up again when studying for my A levels and subsequently chose to do a degree in German with Portuguese at Newcastle University.

Since completing my PGCE in German with French I have taught in two comprehensive schools. Being a Languages teacher is very rewarding and I have learned a lot from it. I am used to dealing with the huge varieties in students’ ways of learning and I have seen how the assessment and marking of students’ work have developed and become much more “student friendly” in recent years. Students need to know how they have done, but also more crucially, how to improve and to be encouraged by praise and positive feedback.

Currently I am taking a break from full time teaching and working for Wolsey Hall Oxford is part of a new and exciting chapter in my life. I am working part time as a private Tutor which I find is an interesting alternative to teaching full classes. It is fantastic to be able to give students one to one attention and seeing progress happening instantly. Not working full time is also giving me the opportunity to have more of a work/ life balance. I enjoy being physically active: running, walking and doing exercise routines. I love knitting, reading and watching thrillers, travelling to Germany and to the Caribbean and baking cakes. I am also considering learning a new language, Italian.

So I hope you’ll join me in finding language learning a hugely enjoyable, rewarding and useful experience. Who knows one day, it might not only give you the chance to travel and meet all sorts of new people, but it might even provide you with a fulfilling career!

I adore History and have had the absolute pleasure of being a teacher, tutor and examiner in the subject. My main interests at university were in Tudor and Stuart England, the Russian Revolution and the First World War.

I undertook my Master’s Degree whilst teaching in a Secondary School, and thoroughly enjoyed rummaging in the Kent County Archives for primary sources relating to the history of crime and punishment. However, there is no area of History I don’t enjoy learning about and I keep learning. I am a member of the Historical Association and take advantage of their courses and articles, and I love to visit English Heritage sites and museums with my two children.

As historians we are custodians of the past and are lucky enough to make windows into the lives of our ancestors, to see how they lived, breathed, thought and felt. I consider myself to be a life-long learner and I hope, through teaching, that I can pass this love for the subject on to others.

I have had a varied and interesting career in teaching. I have taught across the secondary school age range, alongside teaching Politics, and the Extended Project Qualification. I have also worked with students from a variety of backgrounds, learning needs and abilities, to meet their personal goals. I have worked with international students and travelled to places such as Berlin and Ypres with my students. I undertook a teacher exchange programme to a school in Taipei and was able to experience education in Taiwan. My time as a one-to-one tutor and an examiner has also been very important in forming my understanding of the requirements for exam success.

I now live in the North Downs of Kent with my husband and two children, running a local baby bank. In my spare time, I keep chickens and an allotment garden.

Growing up I had a keen interest in Computing; always excited by the opportunities new technology would bring. I gained a vocational qualification in computing and went on to study Creative Computer Games Design at university. During my studies, I volunteered in Secondary schools and worked on summer schemes with young adults, and this is where I found my second great passion for education.

I completed my degree, and due to my enthusiasm to teach, I promptly moved on to a Post Graduate Certificate in Education. Since qualifying, I have taught for ten years, covering a range of levels from GCSE to Higher National Diploma. As well as teaching, I work with a number of awarding bodies, as an examiner and as a team leader for standards verification. I have also written for published textbooks for Pearson qualifications.

My passion for multimedia and gaming is still with me. My core subjects taught include web development, 3D computer modelling and games development, as well as the more technical subjects including computer programming and web server side scripting. I recently worked with both the Royal Society of the Arts and the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching on a project to see if gaming can help improve literacy and numeracy skills in teens. I have also recently returned to education myself and am about to complete my MSc in Computer Science.

When not teaching, or gaming, I enjoy reading. I am also a keen cyclist, having recently ridden from London to Paris in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

I look forward to sharing my passion for Computing with you.

Having taken my A Levels in Maths, Physics and Chemistry, I went on to do a Geology degree at Bristol University. I take satisfaction from knowing that an answer is right and I like the challenge of working out the more difficult concepts.

After 2 years working with Mobil Oil, I’d saved enough money to travel. I visited Zambia, Uganda and Kenya, where I had relations, went walking in the Himalayas, journeyed through Thailand and then on to Australia and New Zealand. Whilst in New Zealand I was given the opportunity to join a crew on a 60-foot Yacht. We sailed across the Pacific to visit Fiji and Tonga. It will always stay in my memory.

After coming home, I worked in an outdoor pursuit centre before taking my PGCE also at Bristol University. After this, I decided I wanted to work with young people and have the flexibility of working in different places.

For the following 13 years, I worked in several schools in Bristol teaching all 3 sciences to GCSE Level. I also became involved in the pastoral side of education as I enjoy communicating and advising young people. And while living in Bristol I was an active player of hockey and tennis.

I moved to Swansea in 2006 and became a mum soon after. My son is very active and I spent the first 5 years of his life running after him. We spent much of the time on the beaches of the Gower, a stunning location and a wonderful place to raise a child.

I returned to teaching in 2012 and as well as the sciences, I also taught Life Skills to children across South Wales for a charity called Business in the Community. Working part-time meant I had time to tutor Physics and Chemistry in the evenings and I discovered how much I enjoy working with young people in a one-to-one setting. I look forward to joining you on your science learning journey.

I graduated from Canterbury Christ Church University with a degree in History. I liked it so much that I went back again to complete a teacher training certificate in the same subject.

I am fascinated by all things historical, but especially Social History. As a child I loved visiting my grandparents’ house which was a treasure trove for family history and stories. From playing in the old Anderson shelter, to pulling ancient tins out of the cupboards, the house was so exciting! I listened fascinated to stories of taking tea with Haile Selassie in the front room, listening to heated discussions between my father and Hewlett Johnson, the Red Dean of Canterbury Cathedral, and washing and bandaging the feet of the Jarrow marchers.

How could I not become a historian? I also love the Medieval and Early Modern Periods, but my real passion is the First and Second World Wars. I have worked on television documentaries and researched the battlefields of Europe for both my own work and that of other authors.

I collect books on Military and Social History, and now I am the proud owner of two libraries in my Somme Farmhouse where I spend most of my time. My cat Maisy lives with me in a museum of First World War History!

When I’m not tutoring or messing around in the museum, I can be found back at Canterbury Christ Church University who still can’t get rid of me! I am a part time Senior Lecturer in History Education. I also love walking the battlefields, art galleries, drawing, reading, and everyone else’s museums!

I took my BA in English Language and History at the University of Manchester followed by a PGCE. And I’ve been teaching English and Drama in schools since 2011. While at college, I volunteered to run a writing club and a drama club for the ‘littluns’ where we had put on shows for the members’ parents (my favourites were Shrek and King Lear the Comedy). I also liked giving speeches and taking part in debates, so teaching seemed an obvious career choice for me.

I have always encouraged my pupils to take an active approach to their studies and pursue topics they enjoy. If my class isn’t enjoying a book or an activity, I’ll stop and find another approach. Although I’m now tutoring instead of teaching in a classroom, I believe this mentality is why homeschooling works well for so many. You get to take charge of your own learning, knowing that I’m on hand to guide you along the way.

In the past I’ve had pupils ask me what is ‘the point’ in studying English. “I can already speak it, and my phone has autocorrect,” they tell me. Although being able to read and write accurately are of some importance (well quite a lot actually), I didn’t settle on teaching English because I like spelling. I decided on English because it encompasses so many other topics; you can choose whichever genre suits your mood, whether fiction or non-fiction, it doesn’t matter!

I also love getting into the nitty-gritty of how words and sentences are put together. I love the way you can invent new words just by speaking them; my two-year-old referred to my bracelet as a ‘hand ring’ the other day which makes perfect sense! I like knowing how a cleverly phrased tag line or quirky change of font can convince you that your life is not complete without a Harry Potter style TV remote control wand (yes I’m a Potterhead). Most of all, I love how English is in a constant state of flux and that we are all playing an active part in it, whether we realise it or not.

I look forward to joining you on your learning journey!

Do you have questions about the ‘Why’? Science can often help us find the answers and if it doesn’t give us a complete answer, it may show us the path to the solution! I feel that the more we know, the more questions we have so this is one of the reasons that I love Science, and I am sure you will too!

I am passionate about learning and the journey students make to achieve their goals. Science is a fascinating, thought-provoking subject that can be enjoyed in any environment. Unlocking the content in a way that it can be recalled is a passion of mine. I believe in a learning journey that suits individual needs, not just rote learning.

I have been teaching Science (Biology, Physics and Chemistry) for over 20 years and have a wealth of knowledge and experience to ensure you progress. I started teaching for Newcastle Football Club as part of their Maths and Science outreach project. Since then, I have been a successful science teacher, Head of Department and an Assistant Headteacher in charge of teaching and learning. I understand what underpins successful learning and how to make it personal to each student I teach. I have had the best results for my department in secondary school, tutored online during the pandemic, am an examiner for GCSE Science, and am currently tutoring A Level Biology.

Outside of teaching, I am a mum of two teenage children, two dogs and a cat! I am a caring and thoughtful person who puts everybody else first. If those around me are successful, so am I. I love being outdoors, on dog walks, exploring mountains, coasts, and woodland. And if the weather is not playing kind, I keep myself busy with DIY projects.

I look forward to sharing the learning journey with you.

I look forward to helping you enjoy the French or German languages as much as I do! My life-long love of Modern Languages began at school and then took me on to study French and German at Oxford University where I obtained an MA. The third year of my degree course saw me living and working in Köln where I taught as an English language assistant in a grammar school, business English to adults at the Cathedral language school and even at a farm machinery factory! I also spent three summers working for a travel company in Paris and the Vendée region of France.

After leaving university, I pursued a career in marketing but, over time, found that I wasn’t getting as much opportunity to use my languages as I would have liked. I began to turn my thoughts to teaching and found that I really enjoyed working with students as a private Tutor, helping them to boost their confidence and enjoyment of languages. My students and I have great fun together as they overcome any language inhibitions they have. It has been fantastic to see many of them achieve higher grades than they initially expected. Several students have gone on to study languages at university, and it has been great to see their love of languages lead them in the same direction as myself!

Once both of my young daughters were at school, I began to study for a PGCE in Modern Languages with the Open University. As a distance learning course, this gave me a great insight into the benefits (and challenges!) of home study. I know what it’s like to be studying alone at home and you can be sure that I will be ready to give you just the support you might need! I have taught both German and French to students in Primary and Secondary schools around Oxfordshire but now focus my work on tutoring. I enjoy the opportunity this gives me to work closely with many different students and love being able to tailor how I teach to suit their different needs and learning styles.

When I’m not tutoring, I love to travel with my husband and children. It’s wonderful introducing my children to other European cultures, and listening to them trying out a little of the local language! When I’m at home, I love nothing more than a great book, terrific food or a good film. Being based in the beautiful Cotswolds, I never have to go far to enjoy a great country walk and spectacular views.

I am delighted to be a languages Tutor for Wolsey Hall Oxford and very much look forward to working with you.

I have been teaching since 2003 and previously worked as a Stage Manager in various theatres across the UK. I am now able to combine my love of Drama with my love of literature by working as an English and Drama specialist.

I have taught in various educational settings, including specialist environments for children with visual impairments. I regularly directed and staged full-stage productions, some of which included The Bacchae, Guys & Dolls and Beauty & the Beast.

I have taught online for about two years, and I love that this allows me to connect with students worldwide and gives me the freedom to walk in my local countryside between lessons. I enjoy working one-on-one with students and have been delighted to be part of the UK National Tutoring Programme, which supports children who cannot be in school for a variety of reasons.

I love to be outside in nature, whether walking, growing vegetables or swimming in my local lido. I recently learned to swim and think it’s vital that we keep learning skills throughout life. I am also a writer in my spare time and contribute to Drama and Theatre magazine for teachers, textbooks and my own personal blog.

Science is awesome! I grew up on the coast of Kenya, and was introduced to science early. My father was doing his PhD in Tuna Fish Migration – he’s a big game fisherman, which meant I got to spend my formative years elbow deep in shark guts. One of my favourite birthday presents was a little microscope, so I could look at onion skins, spider webs and dust while my dad sat next to me mounting slices of tuna liver on slides. After he came home from fishing, my job from around age five was also to help clean the engines, or help make lures using an ancient lathe.

As a teenager I loved school, and had excellent teachers for most of my subjects, but I particularly respected my Science teachers. My class nearly revolted when our beloved chemistry teacher left just before our final year! I studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology at A level, and my favourite topics were Genetics, Inorganic Chemistry and Astrophysics. I was also incredibly lucky to get a holiday job with a snorkelling tour company, spotting dolphins so regularly that I was able to recognise most of them by the shape of their fins. I used to spend my free time writing notes on their behaviour and movements. It was from this point on that my path was set in stone.

My mum is a teacher, and I spent most of my high school post-exam periods sitting with her class of ten year olds and helping them with their studies, and realised very early on that I wanted to be involved in education as well. I went on to study Biology at the University of York. For the first time I was completely surrounded by people just as passionate about the subject as I was! I was able to get involved in projects that got me into a classroom as well, such as tutoring and mentoring.

After my degree I went straight into an Oxford Brookes University graduate teacher programme, teaching in Banbury. Classroom teaching was an amazing experience, full of superlative ups and downs. One of my favourite memories is of a 12 year old boy who came up to me every lesson with a diagram of a new idea for a perpetual motion machine. Every day I’d praise the things he’d got right and explain why this particular one could never work – we got into some really complex physics, which makes me wonder if I’ll one day see his name in New Scientist, having finally got his machine to work.

I left the classroom in 2010 to have a family, but couldn’t bring myself to stop teaching. I’ve been tutoring constantly since then, and look forward to every lesson. I love the fact that the courses are evolving too, especially the introduction of more quantum physics in the A Levels – I’m excited to be going on a course on quantum and particle physics in November! So please, if you have any questions or need anything, don’t hesitate to contact me.

I am a self-proclaimed bookworm. In fact, my family and I seem to live under a mountain of books! I love writing, reading, studying and researching. I have published a number of articles, study guides and educational courses on a range of subjects within the fields of Psychology and English Literature.

I first chose Psychology as one of my own A Level subjects at sixth form college. Having never studied it before I found the subject fascinating and was keen to continue studying at university. In fact, my love of Psychology has continued throughout my life.

My educational background consists of a BA Joint Honours degree in English and Psychology. I have been a qualified teacher for 10 years and over this time have garnered a wealth of experience teaching KS3, KS4 and KS5. It was in my first teaching role that I was given the opportunity to set up and run my own A level Psychology Department. My passion for Psychology and independent study enabled me to complete my PhD alongside my teaching commitments. My thesis focused on the author Virginia Woolf and the psychological elements that shaped her work including her own well-documented mental health problems. She not only expanded the conception of the novel but she also left nearly 4,000 letters and 30 volumes of a diary. A psychological analysis of these private letters and diary entries provided fascinating insights into the mind of this rather troubled artist.

I currently teach English Literature (KS3, KS4, KS5 and university level) and Psychology (KS4, KS5 and university level) to a number of international pupils in Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong and Italy via Skype, as well as to students in all parts of the UK.

When I am not tutoring, I love to spend time playing in the park with my son. I also enjoy going to the gym and cycling. I am patient, friendly and professional and easy to get on with. I am here to help you achieve your potential: to accomplish and achieve your goals! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or queries.

Growing up in a musical family, my passion for Music started at a very young age. Throughout school, Music was always my favourite subject so I always knew this was going to be my path in life. I have such fond memories of all my music teachers. I then went on to study Music at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire where I took up a Scholarship with the viola as my main study.

During my studies, I found a passion for not only performing but also teaching Music. In 2015, I got involved in a project called ARCO, which provides weekly distance-learning opportunities for talented children at the Morris Isaacson Centre for Music in Soweto, South Africa. I began to teach online whilst being mentored by staff at RBC who were running the project. ARCO gave me teaching experience delivering weekly one-to-one instrumental lessons, mentoring, and string quartet coaching via video conferencing.

Through this, I discovered how much the internet can change people’s lives, bringing creative people together and providing a platform to share the joy of music across the world.

I have also spent the last few years working as a private Music teacher and as a professional violist performing across the South West with orchestras and ensembles including Southern Sinfonia, The Bristol String Quartet, Bristol Insight Ensemble, Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra, and many more. My favourite is playing in the orchestra for musicals.

I currently live in the South West with my partner who is a music producer so our house is certainly always full of Music. I also love dogs and for my final project at RBC I held and managed a concert at Birmingham Dogs Home; it certainly was an experience! While I’m not working, I enjoy being outdoors and exploring different places. My aim is to inspire enthusiasm and a love of Music and this is why I am thoroughly looking forward to working with you, to help you build your music journey here at Wolsey Hall Oxford.

I have had the privilege of teaching English for over 20 years; to have an impact on the lives and learning of others is so incredibly rewarding. But, then there are the books too! To read, study and share literature with others for so many years of my life is why I continue to find the profession so fulfilling.

To quote my favourite author, Margaret Atwood, ‘A word after a word after a word is power’; the meaning of this can be multiple. In educational terms, the acquisition of language and knowledge via the written word can be life-changing. This is one of the main reasons I love to write – and one day my own novel will be finished!

I studied Literature at De Montfort in Leicester, gaining my first degree. Not quite knowing where my future lay, I returned home and began a Masters in 20th Century Literature at Newcastle University. There I met my wonderful wife, and my book collection doubled. After completing my PGCE with Durham University, I began my first teaching role in a wonderful secondary school and stayed there for 21 years.

I’ve held roles as head of subject and as a mentor for teachers new to the profession. In 2023, I moved to West Sussex with my wife, 2 children and our Maltese dog Chester. I still work in schools – young people are amazing, and every single day offers something new and different.

Besides reading, I do have other hobbies: long runs, playing guitar and watching my beloved Newcastle United. I look forward to meeting you, helping you and hopefully learning something from you too.

I started my career in industry, working for a company that built bespoke computers for clients as it was cheaper to build computers than buy them at that particular stage in time. I was interested in education and therefore decided to apply for a Graduate Training Programme. Since then, I have been teaching for over 13 years and have seen the subject of ICT/Computing evolve.

I taught in my first training school for ten years and became Second in Department after a successful appointment. I thoroughly enjoyed the transition and was passionate about progressing my understanding/knowledge of the journey from within education. After a year in post, I had the opportunity to move abroad and teach in Dubai. This was a wonderful experience, and as I had my 3-year-old daughter with me, she was also able to experience education abroad in the scorching sun. I taught KS4 & 5 Computing at a GEMS foundation school that ran the British Curriculum. A year later, I returned to the UK and re-integrated into the UK education system.

I am currently working as Curriculum Lead for Technology and IT within a school in the North of England and love what I do, with the varying number of subjects I manage. I teach KS3 Computing & Technology, KS4 Computer Science, and have also taught KS4 Business Studies. I really enjoy learning about the diverse cultures our various students are from, many from the local area and others from the rest of the world. Managing a variety of subjects gives me the chance to be in touch with my creative flair as well as my main focus of Computing.

My spare time is usually spent with my daughter, who is now eight years old and is highly creative, just like her mum. We enjoy various activities, such as painting, drawing, string art, and stitching/sewing. We love to hike and enjoy the views, which developed a passion for photography and capturing the scenes and moments and learning to use a DSLR Camera I purchased. I love to read all sorts of books; however, my favourite would be anything Sci-fi, fantasy or magic related.

I am looking forward to meeting new students and parents from different parts of the world and exploring the IT infrastructure that we live in.

After 17 years of teaching Art and Design in a Primary school, I still get excited by a blank page and sharpened colouring pencils. It has been a privilege to introduce new techniques and materials to children and watch them experiment, develop their own ideas and have a lot of fun doing it.

I studied in Bristol and achieved a 1st class honors degree in Fashion and Textile Design. Maths is another subject that I have enjoyed teaching. What I have enjoyed about this subject is the link between method and creativity. I can appreciate that we see and learn new things in different ways and I often found that my visual approach was more effective when children couldn’t ‘see’ a way to work out a problem, it is a wonderful moment when it all becomes clear.

Currently I host foreign students aged 12 and upwards, they stay with my family in our home and I tutor them English. I also organise cultural visits and activities that interest them, I have particularly enjoyed kayaking and tennis matches played with the students this summer.

I love being outdoors and I take most of my inspiration from nature, so it’s not surprising that I enjoy tennis, skiing, swimming, walking and a gentle jog now and then.

I am looking forward to supporting parents and their children in Art and Maths and to encourage a fun, learning experience here at Wolsey Hall Oxford.

Physics laboratory experience of first-year students. I did this through re-writing the lab manual for all the experiments. I believe the way to learn is to get involved, get hands-on, see the effects of Science, as Science is everywhere, all of the time!

After completing my degree, I taught in Australia for 18 months before moving to the UK in 2002. During my 18 years of high school teaching, I have taught Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology to GCSE Level, and Chemistry and Physics to A Level. I am passionate about Science education and always strive to make it engaging for all students so that they can be inspired by it too! I love working with individuals to focus on their strengths and identify where the areas of growth and development lie.

I have many interests apart from Science teaching. I am a keen runner, having completed the London Marathon twice for charity. I also have two children, so we love getting out and about; exploring our local woods or playing on the beach.

Bonjour! I am a strong believer in learning a foreign language as early as possible. I work with Primary and Secondary Level children starting French as a new journey from as early as Years 1-6. I find it so rewarding, fulfilling and challenging in many different ways. Learning must be fun too in order to make progress quickly.

How did I end up living in Great Britain? It is very simple. When I was 11, I had an enthusiastic and amazing English teacher in France. That was it, a true revelation! At the end of that first ever lesson, I knew I wanted English to become part of my life. At the same time, I was inspired to become a teacher. Et voila le résultat!

For my degree, I studied English and Spanish in my home-town, Besancon. Besancon is a beautiful, multicultural city of history, architecture and food. I enjoyed studying so much that I carried on with a Masters in Linguistics and French as a Foreign Language. I took the opportunity to explore and study Chinese and Russian, and I thrived on the challenges. I thoroughly enjoyed the process of learning and the theory behind language teaching. I understand the difficulties facing language learners and I believe a firm understanding of grammar is the foundation for success.

After ten years working in schools in Warwickshire and Leicestershire, I took a break to raise my family. But I still enjoyed teaching in other ways, with adult conversation classes and tutoring Primary and Secondary school children. I currently work for a local school where I teach and support our A Level students.

In my spare time I love reading a wide range of literature, history in particular. I enjoy walking and trekking, and I’m lucky enough to live in the beautiful Cotswolds where public paths are never far away. I love the challenge of wild swimming (mainly in France), and scuba diving where I explore the British coastlines, with their myriad of marine life and historical wrecks.

I am thrilled to be a part of the Wolsey Hall Oxford team and I cannot wait to join you in your learning adventure.

Allez! On commence!

I am a qualified English Language and English Literature teacher, achieving my BA Degree from Exeter University and my PGCE from Manchester University. I have extensive experience of teaching, assessing, monitoring and tutoring learners in schools and colleges in the UK and Spain.

For the last 12 years, I have been teaching English to GCSE students and students of other languages at Bridgwater and Taunton College. I have prepared students for a range of national and international qualifications, including GCSE English, IGCSE English and KS3 English. I have also been an examiner and assessor for various exam boards and qualifications. This experience has equipped me with the skills to help my students develop important exam techniques and to give advice on how to answer questions, as well as the knowledge of what they need to do to improve their grade. I love meeting students from around the world, learning about their culture and language.

After 20 years of teaching, I am still passionate about helping others improve their English Language skills. My motivation is a desire to help students be successful and achieve their potential. I strive to provide high-quality education to all my students by creating resources and activities that stimulate and engage learners. I have been a student of distance learning with the Open University, as well as working with distance learning students at Somerset College, so I understand how important it is to provide effective feedback and timely support to students.

I live in Taunton, Somerset, with my husband, daughter, son and dog. Besides teaching, my other passions are renovating our old house and supporting Gloucester Rugby.

I am a friendly, positive and enthusiastic person and will always be happy to help in any way I can. I want to help you be successful, but just as importantly, enjoy the experience and the journey of learning.

Geography is a fascinating subject that explains so much about the world around us. It is contemporary and relevant; consider the current issues of climate change, resource consumption and population growth. My favourite topics are weather, hydrology and development.

At school I also loved Mathematics, I enjoy logic and problem solving and liked the fact that it was possible to get full marks. I was also one of the first group of pupils to sit a public examination in Computer Science. At the time the school had three computers!

At university I opted for a joint degree in Geography and Computer Science. Having gained a first class BA (Joint Honours), I remained at Keele University and completed a PGCE in Geography and Mathematics.

For the last 26 years, I have taught Secondary (Key Stage 3), GCSE, and A Level Geography. During this time, I have also taught Secondary Level Mathematics, Information Technology and Computing.

My first teaching job was in a private boarding school in Cheltenham, I then moved to an international boarding school in Suffolk, and most recently have been teaching in a state boarding school in Dover. I have experience of tutoring a wide range of students.

During my spare time, I am passionate about horse riding. I own two horses and compete regularly. I am proud to have competed in British Show Jumping’s National Amateur Finals on two occasions and to have competed at Hickstead. I also enjoy trampolining, skiing, shooting, fell walking and rock climbing.

I am an approachable person and always willing to advise those who are keen to learn. I am happy to keep explaining things until you understand. Learning is challenging, but I am sure that with hard work, tenacity and resilience you will succeed in achieving your goals.

Why study science? Apart from the excellent career prospects you’ll benefit from by developing the analytical and problem-solving skills employers crave, science helps us understand the world around us. It drives technological advances and gives us the tools we need to tackle the global challenges of the 21st Century.

Growing up in the Yorkshire countryside with its spectacular limestone scenery kindled within me both a passion for the great outdoors as well as the natural sciences. At school, I was fortunate to have been inspired by a dedicated teacher whose passion for the geological sciences encouraged me to follow a similar path in science and education.

After completing my degree in Engineering Geology in 2003, I worked for a time as a geotechnical site engineer, allowing me to travel throughout the UK whilst supervising site investigations for civil engineering projects. After returning to university, where I studied Physics for a year before undertaking my PGCE, I settled down to start a family and career in teaching.

With over 15 years of teaching experience in Biology, Chemistry and Physics to GCSE and Physics to A Level, I have gained an in-depth knowledge of the syllabi and an understanding of exam-style questioning. I have a genuine passion for Science and aim to share this by engaging, exciting and inspiring my students.

I love to spend my free time in the great outdoors; camping, hiking and getting out and about on the water, wild swimming (regardless of season!), canoeing and, more recently, stand-up paddle boarding. That’s if I don’t get distracted by fossil hunting and reading the geological history of the beachside cliffs on my way to the waterfront!

I am a qualified and experienced Computer Science teacher, having taught in South London and Oxfordshire as Head of a Successful Computer Science department. I have also led Computer Science for a trust of 50 schools at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 (Secondary Level) as well as leading outreach work with Primary students.

Outside of teaching, I have collaborated on some of the most popular GCSE and A level computing textbooks. I have also consulted and delivered training for AQA, Hodder, Dubai College, the British Computer Society, Philip Allan, ZigZag, to name but a few.

I am also conducting research into the use of Virtual Reality with the Open University. Amongst other projects, I have presented at several conferences and was recently contracted to write a book on VR in Education for Routledge.

I am passionate about Computer Science, and I love sharing that passion with learners. I believe the skills we develop studying Computer Science, problem solving and decomposition, can help us in all subjects and all walks of life. I have supported students to progress to some of the top universities and computing related courses, and on to computing related careers. Their success has been a fantastic reward.

Outside of education, I still enjoy problem solving and programming for enjoyment. I cycle regularly and hike in the Lake District. I enjoy reading, with a particular penchant for Terry Pratchett and Tom Sharpe. I enjoy the occasional play on Elite Dangerous (in VR, obviously) and spending time with my young family.

I have been teaching Maths and Economics for 11 years after a long and successful career in business. I worked in telecoms after graduating as an engineer. After ten years in Japan and Southern Europe, working in business development and marketing, I returned to the UK and sought a new and fresh challenge in teaching.

Living and working in Japan was a wonderful experience, learning about a different culture and business approach. As I worked for a Japanese company, I also learned Japanese, though I do not get much practice these days. My family and I travelled extensively around Asia, and we enjoyed the varied experiences from walking on the Great Wall of China to diving off the coast of Australia.

I qualified as a teacher after my PGCE and have enjoyed teaching at independent senior schools and being a pastoral form Tutor to students. I have seen the challenges which students face during the course of their senior school years before they enter university: and, of course, their many successes.

I work part-time at a school. I head up Economics and teach Maths: both subjects to A level. I also Tutor face to face, working with students of different abilities. I try to support students in their understanding and learning of Maths through high-quality feedback, verbal and written – so that they can improve on areas they find difficult. I get a real sense of achievement when my students achieve their aims – be it a Maths scholarship to a leading public school or a place to study for an Economics degree.

I love to travel and to understand different cultures. My hobbies include cooking, learning Spanish and playing the guitar. In the summer months, I do my best to stay fit by running.

I am delighted to be a Tutor at Wolsey Hall and to be able to support you in achieving your full potential.

I started my working life in Finance in the City of London, where I worked as a trainee stockbroker on a graduate scheme for a well-known City institution. A move into recruitment opened my eyes to teaching, and I found my true vocation. Following completion of a PGCE, I taught Science at Stantonbury Campus, one of the largest schools in the UK at the time.

After a round-the-world trip with my future wife in 1996/97, I gained the post of Head of Biology at Holyhead High School on Anglesey. I was then headhunted to an independent school in Bangor as Head of Science, teaching IGCSE and A level Biology. My department was a significant driver in the school being ranked #2 in the UK.

More recently, I spent two years in the UAE, where I taught AP Biology to Elite stream G9 and G10 students and worked for the Ministry of Education in the Curriculum and Assessment Unit, going on to become ASP Biology Assessment Lead for the whole of the UAE. This involved writing national interim assessments and final examinations for all Emirati students on the program.

I returned to the UK in September 2021, where I have been providing specialist Biology tuition to both Chinese and local UK students.

My focus above all is the development of students, providing them with the tools to be the best scientists and engineers of the future if they so desire. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy current affairs, walking, keeping fit and playing squash.

My career as an educator spans 29 years, and has enabled me to teach in an extensive range of schools and cultural environments. I began my career as a Secondary Specialist Teacher of Art and Design and transitioned into becoming a Primary Teacher, Online Tutor and Course Writer. I left the UK in 2001 and have lived in seven countries since then, including France, Italy and Malaysia.

As a child, I had a huge passion towards anything creative. Scraps of fabric, cardboard boxes or other found materials, anything that was discarded in my home was never safe. Cardboard, fabrics, beads, paper, anything that I could create with. I was always excited by these simple things and as a Primary teacher I recognise the thrill that children experience when they make and create their own inventions.

I am an avid reader of children’s literature, especially authors such as Philip Pullman and Michael Morpurgo, and have collected many traditional stories and tales on my travels and enjoy sharing my enthusiasm for reading with my pupils. I enjoy teaching all of the Primary subjects, especially now that there is so much information and resourcing available online to enhance the learning.

Today, children can explore space in three dimensions, research ancient cultures, view microscopic images and read any source of information instantly! My teaching career has allowed me to work with children and young people from very diverse cultures and environments.

I continue to be inspired by these children, and I hope I have helped to show them that the world is a wonderful place that needs young curious minds and innovators. I endeavour to make each learning interaction exciting and interesting for children, and often bring many of my own experiences into that learning environment. For example, my time in Borneo gave me a great insight into living in a tropical climate, and experiencing Jungles and Mangroves first hand.

As an online Tutor, it is possible to focus the learning towards individual needs and interests of the pupil. I really enjoy my ‘one to one’ contact with children and they continue to be my greatest source of inspiration to be a better and more relevant educator.

I live in a small town in Catalonia, Spain, called La Garriga, just 40 minutes from Barcelona, with my husband and our 16 year daughter. My husband, Spencer Byles, is a Wild Forest Artist and works on artistic residencies in various parts of the world.

I’ll tell you a secret…

I never planned to be a teacher. But, every career test and values assessment I have ever done confirm that my strengths and interests are best suited to life as an educator.

So, here I am: a curious and sociable teacher with a love of learning; and, I am happy to guide you along your learning journey.

I grew up in North Wales, where being bilingual in Welsh and English is commonplace. My first language is English but I studied Welsh alongside French and German at school. At the time, music was my first love but I decided to keep singing as a hobby and pursue my love of language-learning at university.

I chose to study French at Bangor University, where I took up Spanish ab initio. I’d always been intrigued by Hispanic culture – the music, dance, food and siestas – and the language didn’t disappoint. My year spent studying abroad was one of the best of my life and further cemented my love of languages.

Soon after graduating, I returned to university to train as a secondary school teacher whilst simultaneously working as a fitness instructor!

I spent the next 20 years working in both education, as a Modern Language teacher, and health & fitness where I continue to enjoy life as a yoga teacher.

These two careers have worked seamlessly side-by-side and have even crossed over on more than one occasion through teaching yoga in schools.

Over time, my teaching style has evolved – partly thanks to my yoga practice. Having worked alongside students with dyslexia and other learning needs for many years, my approach is extremely student-centred with an emphasis on developing the whole pupil while stretching and challenging pupils just the right amount.

I am so happy to be part of the team at Wolsey where the ethos is very much in line with mine.

I am a passionate and organised English Language Tutor. I studied for my English Language and Literature degree with the Open University. So I know how important it is to have quick and relevant feedback on your assignments.

I’ve taught everything from large classes to one to one tutorials, and from young children to grannies. I tailor my teaching to match my students’ requirements.

I specifically teach English Language KS3 and IGCSE as well as IELTS. I have a PGCE in teaching English to speakers of other languages. And I have taught international students for 14 years from beginners to advanced levels. I like to vary my teaching methods to ensure every student enjoys their studying. This will build confidence and help you to excel in your Wolsey Hall course.

As well as teaching, I work as a Cambridge English Language examiner. Being an examiner informs my own teaching, and enables me to give my students specific advice to pass their IGCSE exams. Passing exams requires more than a good level of English. Sometimes you need to unlock the question and produce just what the examiner wants to read. It’s always a pleasure to give a high mark to a well-answered question.

I have been teaching for 22 years now, all subjects and ages in the Primary curriculum. I trained in Cheshire for four years gaining a BEd (Hons) degree. I live and work in the county of Norfolk.

Art and Design has always been my passion. I feel privileged to teach children this subject and love to see Art transform young people’s lives. When children experiment with materials, they are using Art as a form of communication and expression, which in turn helps them develop their imagination and creativity. Most importantly perhaps, children are able to feel good while they are creating, they can boost their confidence, self-esteem, and have a lot of fun doing it.

Maths, Science, History and Geography are other subjects I enjoy teaching. There is so much to learn about the incredible world we live in. Visual learning interests me. We all see and learn new things in different ways. Visual learning helps children see information to learn it, and this “seeing” can take many creative forms.

When I am not teaching, I work creatively with both traditional art and craft skills and exciting new technologies. I love to draw, paint and work with ceramics. I also work with CAD (Computer aided Design) building 3D designs on computer-based software. I love the great outdoors and I take most of my creative inspiration from nature. At the moment, I am focusing on canvas paintings, abstract coastal scenes.

When I’m not being creative, I like to go hiking and paddle in my kayak. I am looking forward to supporting parents and their children at Wolsey Hall.

My interest in History stems from childhood holidays spent exploring archaeological sites, castles and other historical monuments. It was further developed by inspirational teachers at both school and university. I relished the stories of the past and was fascinated by many of the characters I discovered along the way; I also came to see how much the study of History helps us to make sense of the world we live in. Over time, I became equally engaged by historical methods – constructing and challenging interpretations of the past through the rigorous use and evaluation of historical source materials.

I completed my undergraduate degree in History at Oxford University. I left Oxford with a very keen interest in the Middle Ages and developed this by doing an MLitt in Medieval History at the University of St Andrews. During these years of study, I decided that I wanted to become a teacher to inspire a love of History in young people and develop my own knowledge and understanding of the past. I did a PGCE at Cambridge.

Since then, I have spent 15 years teaching in girls’ schools in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, including nine years as Head of History. I have enjoyed teaching a wide range of periods in British, European and World History and helping students develop skills, including evaluating historical sources and structuring arguments. Leading foreign trips has also been a high point of teaching, particularly taking students to visit Berlin and Krakow to support their work on aspects of 20th-century European History.

Outside teaching, I enjoy travel and exploring the outdoors with my three young children – walking and introducing them to some of the historical sites that sparked my own interest in the past.

I look forward to sharing my love of the past with you.

Teaching is my passion. I have been teaching Maths for as long as I can remember, to anyone who will listen – as a child, one of my first projects was to teach my brother, who was four years old at the time, all of the square numbers! My love for Maths grew throughout my time at school, and I was lucky to have so many brilliant teachers who encouraged and challenged me along the way.

After completing my A levels, it was a natural progression for me to study Maths at The University of Warwick. Whilst at university, I spent some time teaching in South Africa, and it was at that point that I knew teaching was the career for me. I loved (and love to this day) the chance to make a difference, be creative, overcome challenges, get to know students, and watch their confidence and enjoyment in Maths grow.

Upon finishing my degree, I completed a PGCE and spent the next four years teaching in Secondary schools. During this time, I taught a wide variety of students aged 11-18. Alongside this, I was in charge of organising STEM activities for students, and I ran the Duke of Edinburgh programme. I was able to share my love of adventure and the outdoors with students whilst giving them the opportunity to learn so many life skills.

For the last six years, since having my two children, I have worked as a private Maths Tutor. This has given me the flexibility to be at home with my children whilst allowing me to continue teaching.

When I am not teaching, my children certainly keep me busy! We love being outdoors – walking, cycling, camping and spending as much time as we can on the beach.

I have over ten years of experience teaching Computing, Computer Science and Information Technology in high schools in my native South Africa. I was also the foundation teacher at two different schools, meaning that I started the department in those schools. I have also been a driver of digital transformation in schools, being the first to be a Google Certified Educator and assisting the staff in gaining their certifications.

As well as teaching in schools, I have consulted for Pearson Education, creating a training manual for them and running a course as a Master Trainer in a Train-The-Trainer workshop. I have also worked in industry as a Systems Engineer.

The most exciting thing about computers is the way they allow you to combine logical thinking with creativity to solve problems. This is particularly true when creating computer games, which I enjoy as a hobby.

These days coding is the new literacy, and everyone deserves to be fluent. Not everyone understands everything quickly or even on the first try but I have helped many students to understand, practise and improve their results, and I will help you too.

My wife and I recently came to live in the UK where she has a position with the NHS. When I am not helping students or creating computer games, I enjoy cycling and spending time with the family.

I received my formal education from the University of Queensland in Australia. As part of my Arts Degree, I studied Economics, which I found to be both dynamic and challenging. Due to my outstanding achievement in the subject, I was offered a position as a tutor in The School of Economics which I gladly accepted, I truly have an enduring love for the subject.

I am attracted by the fact that everything is Economics, and nothing stays the same. You only need to go into the supermarket lately to experience ‘Shrinkflation’ first hand. As the name suggests, the size of the bar has shrunk, but the price has remained the same. It is important that we understand some level of Economics, so that the judgements we make are informed ones.

I subsequently went on to become a Head of Special Educational Services for Education Queensland, where I established the first two Special Educational Units for the semi-rural area, I was working in. I was also instrumental in developing effective and successful community-based programs, which resulted in work placements and apprenticeships for students with Special Educational Needs.

During my time at Education Queensland, I was offered the exciting opportunity to develop a ‘Skills for Life’ program. I found this to be a very challenging but rewarding project. The program sought to positively impact the lives of the students involved and the lives of those around them. I firmly believe that students need to be educated holistically. None of us can function if we do not possess the skills to interact positively in the world in which we live.

More recently, I held the dual roles of Special Educational Needs Coordinator and Head of Learning Support in an Independent School in Buckingham and was a senior leadership team member.

I have spent over 20 years teaching Lower Secondary, GCSE and A level English and have over 18 years of experience as an examiner for English. I am currently a Senior Examiner. I enjoy this role, as it is enlightening and rewarding to see the ways in which students approach the texts. This experience informs how I guide students to success.

I have a wide range of knowledge and experience in the fields of Specialist and Mainstream Education. I offer a wealth of sound practical advice and information to students seeking to organise and motivate themselves to achieve successful outcomes in their studies.
On a personal level, I love live theatre, listening to music, gardening, and reading, but most of all, I seek to enjoy every moment and spend my free time with special friends and family, and I must not forget my beautiful little Toffee, a lovable Maltese terrier, who constantly reminds me just how much joy can be packed into life.

I have always been fascinated about the world, discovering new locations and learning about the constantly changing human interactions with the natural environment. Throughout my school career, Geography was my favourite subject, and it was an easy decision to go on and study it at university.

I gained my BSc in Geography in 2003 and completed my PGCE the following year, both from the University of Exeter. While at university, I embraced the wonderful natural environment of Devon, by canoe, walking on Dartmoor and surfing on the beaches. Following my PGCE, I started my teaching career in Gloucestershire, where I taught for six years. The opportunity to inspire others about Geography and lead field trips to a variety of locations was extremely rewarding. Iceland was a favourite of mine and is on my list of places to revisit.

Following a career break to bring up my two young children, I worked as a Learning Support teacher In Devon. This gave me invaluable experience of working with small groups and one-to-one, providing specific programmes for individual’s needs. More recently, I have moved to rural Suffolk and have been working as a part-time Geography teacher. Throughout this time, I have been a GCSE examiner.

While I am not working, I still enjoy being outdoors and exploring different places with my family. We have a camper-van and love the freedom this brings.

I look forward to being able to share my passion for Geography and supporting you through your course. It is a real privilege to be able to help, and as your Tutor, I will be readily available to answer your questions.

I have always been fascinated by the power of Science and how it affects every aspect of our lives. This led to me pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering at Imperial College in London and a career as a Project Engineer in the petrochemical industry.

Following this, I was inspired by my love of craft and books and a desire to make a positive difference, to study fine bookbinding and book conservation. I worked for a while as a paper and book conservator in London – it was fascinating!

Eventually, I discovered my passion for teaching and completed my PGCE. I have taught KS3 and GCSE Sciences in a range of Secondary schools for the past 15 years, and I am also an examiner. I have always been keen to encourage students’ enthusiasm, using practical activities and working outside whenever possible.

I believe in the importance of everyone becoming Science literate regardless of whether they want to pursue a STEM career or not. Science affects us all, and we need sound understanding to make sense of the world and help us make important decisions in our lives.

I live in Chester, and in my spare time, I love cooking, dabbling in art, craft and dressmaking, and walking in and around my beautiful city.

I am really looking forward to working with you – remember, never be afraid to ask questions and that we are all different. If one strategy doesn’t seem to work, ask for help… there is always a way!

My view of education was shaped at a very young age. As a child, I was frightened of Maths; I found it incomprehensible, and then at the age of eight, I met an outstanding teacher who showed me how to learn, and in doing so, taught me Maths. The lessons I learned then stayed with me throughout my education and led me to complete a degree in Management and Maths. Upon graduating, I moved to Romania and taught in a British International School. It was this experience that encouraged me to become a teacher. I always strive to be that outstanding teacher for each of my students.

I have been a teacher now for over ten years. I have taught Business, Economics and Maths in England, Romania and Thailand. I have spent the last eight years living in Thailand. I worked in a British International school as the Head of A level and Deputy Head of Secondary Level. I am now back in the UK, and I teach GCSE Maths part-time in a further education college.

I still love teaching today as much as I did when I first began. I love sharing my passion for my subjects with others, encouraging and helping others, and building working relationships. Teaching allows us to guide students to their own futures and teaches us new ideas, new cultures, and new ways of living along the way.

Outside of teaching, I love being with my children and family, knitting and crocheting, and travelling whenever possible.

I feel very fortunate to work for Wolsey Hall Oxford, and I look forward to sharing your learning journey.

I came to teaching quite late after working for several years in banking and retail. In my early 30s, I made a career change and worked as a classroom assistant in a Secondary School. At the same time, I started to study for a degree in English and History with the Open University. This was hard work while working and bringing up a young family, but it taught me the value of education and the opportunities that a good education can offer to an individual. The school in which I worked recognised my academic ambition and offered me an opportunity to train as a teacher via the Graduate Teaching Programme. And that, as they say, is that! I was able to train to do what I consider to be one of the best and most privileged jobs in the world; a teacher.

I taught in mainstream education and then as Head of Department for three years in a school which specialised in teaching students who were on the autism spectrum. It is without a doubt that those three years were some of my best and most interesting times in the classroom. I like to think I taught my students a lot, but I also think they taught me so much about how to be a creative and innovative teacher, and how to understand and appreciate the perspectives and experiences of all learners. I left that post to develop my private tutoring and examination work.

Every year, I read hundreds of examination scripts written by students from across the world. Reading the thoughts and ideas of such a wide range of students is such an amazing experience; one which has helped me to develop a much better understanding and appreciation of different cultures. This knowledge is advantageous when working with international students.

My hobbies include yoga, fitness classes, reading and walking. I have also recently taken up skiing in an attempt to keep up with my five year old grandson. I can safely say that I am not a natural at this sport but I like the idea of sharing a hobby with my grandson – even if he is so much better at it that I will ever be!

I am really looking forward to getting to know and work with you.

For as long as I can remember, I have loved reading. There is something magical about being lost in the world of a book, getting to know the characters, finding your way around the setting, imagining your way out of situations and feeling relieved when your characters find their way. I am rarely to be found without a book and would recommend everyone to ‘get stuck in’ to a novel at any opportunity. I read all genres, though my favourites are science fiction and fantasy, having moved into Middle Earth with the hobbits when I was around eleven years old. Some say I’m still there!

I have taught English Language and Literature for around twenty years, the majority of those being as Head of Department, and enjoy the challenge of finding ways to enthuse students about these two subjects. I gained my BA degree at Royal Holloway College, University of London, and my PGCE from the University of Wales, Bangor. I have also been an examiner with an examination board which has enabled me to pass on to students the techniques required to answer questions, thus creating more effective and efficient answers. Sometimes, all that is needed is close reading of the question! I have also collaborated with three other teachers and a university lecturer to provide an A Level English Literature resource that is available for all to use on the board website.

Along with reading, I like writing creatively and am a member of two writing groups. I also enjoy swimming in the nearby pool and am working up the courage to get into the cold North Wales sea sometime soon! My other favourite ways of passing the time are walking in the lovely countryside and along the coastal paths, and creating patchwork quilts.

I love the intricacies of the English language, and the joy of playing with words has never left me since I started learning how words work I hope to be able to pass this enjoyment on to you as we journey together.

Learning is a lifelong skill. I am in my fifth decade of life and still love to learn about new ideas, try new things and ask questions. I believe that the education a young person receives is instrumental in them becoming well-rounded young adults with the skills to embark on adult life and continue their learning pathway.

As an honours graduate in Biochemistry, my subject specialism is Chemistry up to A Level, as well as Lower Secondary Science. I have taught for over 25 years in both the independent and mainstream sectors. Having worked with students across a range of abilities and geographical locations, I have a wealth of experience and learning techniques to ensure that my students gain the most from their learning experience. I also teach students one-to-one online and like having the time to give detailed feedback. For the last eight years, I have taught in an independent boarding school with an excellent reputation for teaching students with additional learning needs. This has allowed me to realise how young people can not be “put into a box” when it comes to learning and that, as a teacher, I need to understand the strengths and needs of each of my students so that they can unlock their full potential.

I have held various positions during my teaching career, including Head of Year and Head of Department. During my time managing the chemistry department, we consistently achieve above the national average at A*- C at both A-level and IGCSE.

My teaching philosophy is based on forming a solid working relationship with my students. Where they feel valued, supported, and comfortable enough to engage in discussions and ask questions. Just as importantly, learning should be fun, and by being creative, I hope to instil curiosity in my students and inculcate their interest in chemistry.

Outside of teaching, I spend most of my time travelling around the UK and Europe in our campervan. My love of the great outdoors is apparent in my hobbies which include trail running, cold water swimming, hill walking and skiing.

I hope to pass on my passion for learning and interest in science as we journey together through Wolsey Hall Oxford.

I started my career teaching in secondary schools in Bristol and North Somerset in the UK. My main teaching subject is English, but I have also taught Media and Film Studies and Psychology. I am also a tutor for Thinking Skills at AS Level. I have been working for Wolsey Hall since 2014 and I thoroughly enjoy helping students across the world.

I have a degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Bath, but I also obtained a conversion degree in English alongside my PGCE. I am also an examiner and mark papers for English Language GCSE.

I love all types of storytelling, so I like to spend my free time reading and visiting theatres and cinemas. I enjoy the escapism; the ability to travel to any time or place in history – if only in my imagination!

I always like to encourage my pupils to read as much as possible and I like to share book recommendations. I’ll read almost anything but have an interest in gothic literature and Thomas Hardy in particular.

I grew up in Bristol and love city life, but I equally like relaxing in the countryside when the UK weather permits! I also like to travel when I can to experience new cultures and visit historical buildings, especially cathedrals.

Learning should be an enjoyable process and I like to continue my own studies in other subjects as well. I have attended summer schools at Cambridge University and have recently enjoyed Art classes. I hope to study for my Master’s degree in the future.

I hope I can share my passion for education, and I am keen to ensure that all students can reach their potential.

I am passionate about History and one of my main reasons for going into teaching was my desire never to give the subject up. At school, I was inspired and hooked by my History teacher, and I’ve really enjoyed my own career teaching in a wide range of secondary schools across the country. I gained my History degree and teaching qualification at Oxford University. Some years later I completed a distance learning MA in Theology, so I also have some experience of learning from home.

My students often describe me as kind and helpful, always willing to go the extra mile to support them in their studies. I enjoy the challenge of helping students to be the best they can be, building up their confidence and discovering their interests and passions. History is such a big topic, encompassing all of human life; as such, there is something for everyone. I particularly like to find links between topics, to study the art and music of the time periods or to ask what was happening elsewhere at the same time. There is always more and more History to enjoy and more to discover.

When I’m not tutoring, I enjoy spending time with my dogs. In fact, I’m pretty much obsessed with dogs! Pablo and Milo are very valued members of my family, and they go everywhere with me. They especially like visiting castles and historical sites! I also enjoy music, particularly singing and playing piano.

I look forward to being able to support and assist you and hope that you enjoy finding out more about History during your studies.

I have been lucky in my career to have gained experience in both the pastoral and academic fields. I was a Mathematics teacher, Head of Computing and ICT in Scotland and a Mathematics teacher and Head of House in Dubai. This afforded me the experience of working with a huge variety of nationalities, cultures and learning styles. I returned to Scotland from Dubai five years ago; alongside supporting Wolsey Hall students, I’m also working part-time to support Mathematics in terms of Covid recovery and Numeracy. There is a need for support and understanding of student needs which I am proud to be a part of helping to address.

I have led curricular areas, but teaching is where my heart is. There is nothing more gratifying for me when I have helped someone learn and/or understand a topic. I always strive to make learning Mathematics more interesting and relevant. Mathematics sometimes needs to be put into a context that is relevant and personal to individuals. I do love that wow moment when a lightbulb goes off.

I am a visual and practical learner which means that I tend to be in tune with a student’s needs. I also listen and am more than happy to answer questions several times. I’ll find a way that works for the student. No question is too big or too small. Remember that sometimes we just need a simple key thing to make sense of what we’re doing. Always ask!!!

Teaching is my vocation. I am compassionate, flexible and student-centred. I am very much looking forward to helping you do the very best that you possibly can.

On a personal note, I am committed to my family and a new pup. The pup, Sorcha, takes a lot of my time in terms of training, exercise and bringing joy to people. (Myself included). She is a naughty little muppet, I mean Westie, who keeps us all on our toes and is a lot of fun to be around. Where would we be without our pets?

Welcome to Wolsey Hall Oxford! I look forward to helping you in your chosen Science.

I am passionate about science and education and believe with practice, guidance and effective communication that all students can achieve their academic goals.

I have taught Science for over seventeen years and have a wealth of experience in both teaching and tutoring across the three Sciences. I have taught Science at several schools in the UK and New Zealand, most recently at Christchurch Boys’ High School. In addition to classroom teaching, I also tutor Science and Maths online. Currently, I am focusing on providing online tuition as I enjoy being able to help on a one to one basis and like having the time to be able to give detailed feedback on assessments.

I was born and raised in the deep south of New Zealand where I spent my youth playing cricket in the summer and Rugby in the winter, along with the occasional spot of skiing. I studied at the University of Otago before moving up to the University of Canterbury to undertake a Masters. During this time, I was given the opportunity to play rugby overseas where I met my wife. We now have two boys, Jake and Lucas, aged nine and six.

Outside of the areas of Science and education, I enjoy anything that involves getting active in the outdoors. Family trips and taking my boys to the beach are among my favourite past times.

I look forward to working with you on your chosen course in the near future.

I am a German native and I moved to the UK in 2008, after graduating from university in Germany with a degree in Educational Sciences, Religious Education and English as a Foreign Language. I had intended to teach these subjects in Germany, but instead I took a PGCE in Modern Foreign Languages to enable me to teach German, French and Spanish in the UK. I also have experience of teaching Latin up to GCSE Level.

Following my PGCE I completed an MA in Education, and in 2019 I was awarded the German Teacher of the Year award of which I’m very proud. I was invited to the German Embassy in London to receive the prize in a prestigious ceremony. In my free time I enjoy photography and travelling both to explore new languages and cultures and to photograph beautiful landscapes and scenery.

I also enjoy cooking and baking my bread, rather than relying on processed supermarket goods. A healthy lifestyle is important to me and I’m very interested in diet and nutrition. I’m also keen on sport and I enjoy martial arts and running. In 2019 I ran two half marathons, an amazing, but exhausting experience.

I am the proud mother of three young children, twin boys and a girl. They are 6 and 8 years old, and I love spending time with them. I’m raising them bilingually to familiarise them with their German heritage. We return to Germany regularly to spend time with their German relatives and so they can experience life in Germany for themselves. I look forward to sharing my passion for language with you.

I am an experienced Science teacher; I have always loved Science as it sparks curiosity and helps us to understand the world around us.

I have many years of teaching experience in schools and alternative provision. I studied at the University of Bristol and achieved my Biological Sciences Degree (BSc Hons.) in 2002. I then completed my PGCE in Secondary Science to share my knowledge of the subject.

I have taught KS3, GCSE and A Level Science during my teaching career, and I am confident in teaching the curriculum from many different exam boards. I understand that many students have barriers to education for many different reasons, and I have helped students overcome these barriers and access the curriculum allowing children to gain confidence, enjoy the subject and make academic progress. I have a calm and patient teaching style helping students to feel relaxed and develop their learning. I have taught Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Psychology for many years in a classroom and one-to-one.

I have developed excellent skills in exam technique and how to apply scientific knowledge to exam questions.

I look forward to sharing my experience and passion for Science with you.

When not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my husband and four boys. We like to go to the park and explore the countryside. I also love horse riding.

As a child, I loved learning foreign languages – so it was a natural progression for me to study Modern Languages at A level and then go on to do a degree in German at the University of Salford.

After qualifying as a teacher, I spent several years teaching EFL in Frankfurt. All in all, I spent a total of seven years living and working in Germany after which time I was virtually bilingual in German and English. I was then offered a post as a lecturer for German and EFL at a College of Further Education in Plymouth, Devon. I taught German at all levels from beginner’s through GCSE to A level. I also taught EFL to students from all over the world. In 1996 I had my first taste of studying for a qualification via distance learning when I chose to do an RSA Diploma in TEFL with International House in London.

In 1997 my husband and I moved to Dubai where we both taught EFL at the Higher Colleges of Technology. Whilst in the UAE I had my second taste of distance learning when I decided to do a Master’s in TESOL through the University of Southern Queensland in Australia. After 17 years in Dubai, we returned to the UK, where I first worked as a homeschooling Tutor and more recently as a private German Tutor. In 2019 I taught my first online German lesson via Skype and have never looked back.

I now live in the beautiful Devonshire countryside with my husband and three dogs. In my free time, I enjoy travelling, dog training and reading crime novels in German.

I look forward to sharing my passion for the German language with you.

Greetings! I have been teaching Chemistry and Mathematics in England for 38 years. I’m friendly. helpful and always willing to give time and advice to students who are keen to learn.

I can promise you that no question that you want to ask will seem too simple or trivial. I’m known for my rapid response to queries and I am sure that we will quickly reach an effective and comfortable student-Tutor relationship.

I studied Chemistry at Sussex University, achieved a BSc (Hons) and went straight on to my PGCE teaching qualification. Over the next 28 years I taught GCSE and GCE A Level Chemistry and GCSE Mathematics in three 11-18 schools in the south of England, and had responsibility as Head of Chemistry and eventually Head of Science.

During this time I also studied for a second degree with the Open University, gaining a BA Hons in Pure Mathematics. This university, which is 45 years old, is open to all students with a desire to learn and achieve a degree and is a distance learning university. In those days we posted our assignments to a Tutor and waited two weeks to get them back! So you can see that I have experienced of what it is like to be a distance learning student!

Since my early retirement I have worked as a private Tutor in Chemistry and Mathematics and I mark A Level Chemistry examinations for both OCR in the UK and CIE. In fact I have a huge pile of exam scripts from many countries in the Far East waiting for my attention right now!

I have one daughter Jenny, who is about to graduate from her degree course in TV production and I now live in the beautiful historic city of Lincoln. From my house I can see the spires of Lincoln Cathedral and sometimes, as I sit at my desk, I can see the world famous Red Arrows air acrobatic team flying high above Lincolnshire as they practice their manoeuvres.

I am looking forward to working with you and I have no doubt that, with hard work and perseverance, you will enjoy the courses and develop the study skills that lead to success.