I graduated from the University of Sheffield with a BSc (hons) in Chemistry with Study in Industry in 1999. My Industrial Studies involved a year working in the pharmaceutical industry as an analytical chemist.

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Following graduation I embarked on a six year spell working in the steel industry in a variety of roles including metallurgical analysis, steel production and R&D. It was during this time in my life that I discovered that I was at my happiest and most productive when I was sharing ideas with other people, developing my knowledge and helping other people to develop theirs, as evidenced by my successful completion of a part-time MSc in Metals Technology and Management in 2004.

 

After much consideration, I took the decision to apply for teacher Training in 2005 and was appointed to my first teaching post in 2006. As much as I enjoyed my previous career, I found my true calling in the world of education and have never looked back.

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In 2017 I began my 12th year as a full-time Teacher. During this time I have taught all science disciplines to GCSE level and Chemistry to A Level. I have been a Key Stage 3 and 4 form tutor for five years and a KS5 Head of Year for five years. I have worked in two outstanding schools with fantastic students and inspirational colleagues who challenge me to improve my teaching practice every day.

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In January 2019 I decided to leave mainstream teaching to concentrate on developing a full time tutoring business.  I was delighted to be welcomed to the Tutoring Team at G5 Education and look forward to this academic year. 

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