Summary of my teaching journey
I am exceptionally fortunate - I have the best job in the world. Having taught hundreds of pupils over the course of more than 12 years, I cannot imagine my life without teaching.
After tutoring throughout in college and university, I became a teacher after graduating university. I taught Maths and History, and was soon promoted to Head of the Maths Department. Upon being offered the opportunity to complete a PhD, I returned to academia and, being unable to leave teaching behind, have continued to this day. Now, as a historian, turned archaeological scientist, it remains my passion to teach, both within the university and privately. I have taught all ages, abilities, and personalities, and cherish the opportunity to get to know each of my pupils and support them in reaching and exceeding their goals.
My teaching methods
First and foremost, I aim to inspire pupils. Academic curiosity and bravery must be championed, so as to inspire pupils to explore and appreciate their subject matter. Classes must be informative - yes - but they must conclude in a pupil feeling a sense of pride in what they have achieved throughout it. I challenge pupils to exceed their expectations and tackle areas they find difficult or intimidating so they can diagnose what the problem is, and we can work together to create a plan on how to overcome them.
FAQ
1. Why choose me?
2. What ages ranges do I teach?
I have taught 3-year-olds and 70-year-olds.
3. I teach both Sciences and Humanities. How can I know about them both?
If you use it, you don’t lose it. Being an educator for so long has some perks, including having the opportunity to teach the subjects I love to students of all levels all the time. I have tutored Maths and the Sciences since college as I found that I could explain difficult concepts to my peers in a manner that clarified them. What's more, I soon became a popular teacher as my curiosity for every subject I covered was infectious. My pupils excelled, and enjoyed my classes, not just become I was adept at conveying the topics, but because it was clear that the topics were close to my heart. Whilst pursuing my love of historical literature for my degree, I continued to teach the Sciences, and even supported university students who read Maths.
The truth is, I teach the subjects that I love, and I have always been torn in many different academic directions. This has led me to my current pursuit of completing a doctorate in Scientific Archaeology, bringing together a love of history and literature, with the natural sciences and mathematics. It is my hope that I can demonstrate to others like me, who feel torn between the Humanities and Sciences, that no such choice need ever be made. Have your cake and eat it too!