Qualifications

• BEd Top Up Route with QTS - Newman University in Birmingham. Modules included; School Experience, The Independent Researcher ( where I completed a dissertation on Mindfulness), Leading Learning in an Area of Specialism, Creative Curriculum Approaches, Language Learning and the Wider Community, Creative Mathematics and Primary Physical Processes.

• Higher Diploma of Education - Strathclyde University in Glasgow. Modules included; School Experience, Language, Mathematics, Teaching and Learning, Expressive Arts, Professional Development Planning, Religious and Moral Education and Technology.

13 years' experience

My work experience includes a decade within an educational setting; fulfilling roles that range from teaching and learning support assistant to full time teacher and ultimately middle leader. The age groups I have taught vary from KS1 to upper KS2 and to have the opportunity to teach Year 4 is an exciting new beginning and a prospect that enthuses me.