Jamie Whelan

I am a senior lecturer and programme leader for QTS routes (PGCE and Undergraduate) into teaching. This is after a 15 year career in education that included: class teacher, headteacher, government advisor, and consultant.

Teaching is one of the most rewarding professions, but can be challenging and isolating. I use a range of de-colonial and student centred frameworks that support you in your own contexts to thrive.

I can help with:
1. Academic writing - including dissertations
2. Managing workload
3. Placement challenges and pedagogical support
4. Admissions and interview preparation
5. Preparation for your teaching degree and training
6. Having someone to talk to about your progress and offer further guidance and support to thrive
7. Neurodivergent teachers (not limited to, but include - AD(H)D, dyslexia, dyspraxia, ASD).

I have lived these challenges and want to help all students achieve their goals. Whatever you are going through or need support with, there is no judgement from me - just help and advice. Please reach out and happy to chat.

Approach:

I believe in a constructivist and dialogic approach to learning. Through conversation, reflexivity, and solution focus, we will explore how to capitalise on experiences so that personal and professional growth can be achieved.

Our sessions will be guided by your goals and ambitions. With my own experiences as a senior lecturer, teacher, masters in psychology, and school principal, I use active listening to centre student voice.

These sessions will build a rapport and trust between us so that we can build a mutual trust.