I have enjoyed a varied career in education, teaching in some of the best prep and senior schools in the UK and abroad. From my early days teaching Agricultural Science at Moreton Morrell College to leading Maths and Science departments at prep level, every stage has strengthened my love for helping students understand maths.
I have worked in both state and independent schools, including Cranleigh Abu Dhabi (where I was part of the Senior Management Team the year it won TES International School of the Year) and The Elms School, where pupils achieved top scholarship results. I have taught everyone from Year 3 pupils discovering fractions to adults returning to study - and the common thread has always been confidence. When children believe they can learn maths, they do.
For me, success in teaching comes down to connection. Children need to feel safe enough to make mistakes and bold enough to keep trying. My goal is to create lessons that are positive, engaging and ambitious - where curiosity is encouraged and progress can be seen and felt.
As one of my favourite quotes reminds me daily:
"A child's mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be lit."
Vision
My vision is simple: to build confidence through understanding. I want every student I teach to discover that maths is not just numbers - it is logic, creativity and possibility. My aim is for them to leave each lesson feeling more capable and inspired than when they arrived.
Values
- Respect for individuality: Every learner is different. I meet students where they are and tailor each lesson to their pace and goals.
- Encouragement and trust: Confidence grows when students feel safe to get things wrong. Mistakes are not failures - they are the pathway to mastery.
- Energy and enthusiasm: I bring positivity and humour to my teaching because enjoyment fuels effort, and effort leads to success.
- High standards, warm approach: I expect the best from my students, but I support them every step of the way.
How I Teach
My teaching style is dynamic, hands-on and responsive. I use real examples, visual explanations and interactive exercises to make concepts clear. Whether online or in person, I ensure every session feels personal - structured enough for clarity, flexible enough to explore ideas. Above all, I make sure maths feels human: logical, achievable and even enjoyable.
Experience at a Glance
- Head of Maths and Science, The Elms School: Led both departments, achieving excellent inspection outcomes and scholarship successes.
- Senior Management Team, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi: Head of Years 5 and 6, overseeing 223 pupils when the school won TES International School of the Year.
- Teacher of Maths, Lucton School and QEHS Bromyard: Teaching Years 7 to 11, helping lower sets rebuild confidence and achieve strong results.
- Teacher of Agricultural Science, Moreton Morrell College: Achieved the college's first "Outstanding" classroom lesson observation.