20+ years’ experience in education, including teaching, tutoring, mentoring and senior pastoral and departmental leadership roles. 25+ years’ experience in sports coaching, from grassroots participation to elite and professional academy pathways. Experienced working with children, young people and adults across a wide range of educational, sporting and professional environments. Specialist in SEND, SEMH and alternative provision, supporting individuals with complex needs and barriers to learning. Experienced teacher trainer and university lecturer, supporting the development of educators and aspiring professionals. Relationship-centred approach, building trust, confidence, motivation and resilience to help individuals achieve their potential. I am a highly experienced educator, tutor and sports coach with over 20 years of experience working with children, young people and adults across a wide range of educational and sporting environments. Throughout my career, I have held several leadership positions, including Head of Department and Head of Year, alongside working as a teacher trainer, mentor and visiting university lecturer. I have extensive experience supporting individuals with diverse learning needs, including SEND, SEMH, ADHD, autism and those who have become disengaged from mainstream education. Alongside my teaching career, I have over 25 years of sports coaching experience, working with athletes from grassroots through to elite and professional academy pathways. My approach combines education, coaching and mentoring, focusing on building positive relationships, developing confidence, overcoming barriers and helping individuals realise their potential. Whether working with children, teenagers or adults, I pride myself on being adaptable, approachable and able to connect with people from all backgrounds, tailoring my support to their individual needs, abilities and aspirations.
