I qualified as a teacher with a BA (Hons) Degree in 2014, and after 3 years of teaching in a primary setting, I decided I wanted to specialise in SEN. I completed a Master’s Degree in Dyslexia and SpLDs 2018 before working in a Secondary Independent Boarding School, teaching Year 9- Year 13, for 5 years as a 1:1 Learning Support Teacher. I realised that I wanted to advance my career further and completed a Level 7 PGCert in Education (Dyscalculia) 2021, achieving a Distinction. I am a holder of Dyslexia AMBDA and an Assessment Practising Certificate (BDA). I have also completed a Master’s Degree in Psychology (conversion), achieving a Distinction, where I advanced my knowledge of individual human differences and neurodiversity further.

Having completed my first master’s dissertation in Maths Anxiety, I have an astute understanding of this detrimental barrier to maths achievement.

In the future, I hope to broaden my skillset further by deepening my knowledge of mental health, including evidence-based treatments and support approaches. I am ultimately progressing toward doctoral study- hopefully in Counselling Psychology.