WRITING
Winner - WriteMentor Novel & Picture Book Awards
2023 Picture Book Winner.
Runner-up - Golden Egg Award
2023 Picture Book Runner-up.
Winner - Ink Academy Competition
2023 Pitch Contest Winner.
BACKGROUND
With twelve years of teaching experience, I've taught children from Early Years to Year 6. I've held various posts (including Maths and English subject leadership roles) ranging across rural, village schools to bustling, inner-city academies.
BSc (HONS) Science with Qualified Teacher Status
University of Cumbria - Awarded First Class Honours
MA Education
University of Cumbria - Master's in Education
My dissertation investigated the use of reading for pleasure strategies on children's reading progress and attainment.
Leadership Qualification
Ambition Institute
My research project investigated the reading attainment gap between boys and girls, and children who receive free school meals compared to their peers.
Professional Development Lead Accreditation
National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics
This role involves leading teacher professional development, and improving the teaching and learning of maths.
