Teaching & tutoring

I began my teaching career in 2010 and have experience across schools and further education colleges in the West Midlands and Worcestershire. Over this time, I have taught a wide range of qualifications across business, computing, and ICT, including UK and international courses.

Qualifications and courses taught include:

• GCSE and A Level Business (Pearson, AQA, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas), including International GCSE and International A Level
• Vocational qualifications (BTEC Nationals, OCR Technicals, OCR Nationals, OCR iMedia)
• Degree level pathways in Business and Computing

I am approachable and easy to work with, and I strongly believe that positive professional relationships are central to student success. My teaching focuses on building confidence alongside secure subject knowledge, with a clear emphasis on explanation, exam technique, and applying knowledge effectively in assessments.

Alongside my teaching practice, I work as an examiner for OCR and Pearson, giving me up-to-date insight into mark schemes, examiner expectations, and the common issues that limit student performance. This directly informs my teaching and tutoring approach.

In addition to college-based teaching, I also work as an online tutor for Wolsey Hall Oxford, supporting home-educated students across the UK and internationally. Through online tutoring, I have worked with students across Europe and beyond, including learners based in Spain, Romania, and several countries in the Middle East.

More recently, I have written my first textbook for a BTEC GCSE qualification and contributed to course development for the OCR exam board. I tutor students on both a regular and one-off basis and particularly enjoy working with students after mock examinations, where focused feedback and exam technique often lead to rapid improvement.

Outside of teaching, I have a keen interest in art, football and nutrition, and I enjoy staying active and continuing to learn beyond the classroom.

Qualifications

• 2023 CompTIA Fundamentals+
• 2018 MA Educational Leadership and Management
• 2010 PGCE in IT & Business
• 2009 BSc (Hons) Geographical Information Science
• 2006 A-Levels in ICT, Business and Geography