As an educator, I always strive to make my sessions and resources dynamic, engaging, and industry relevant. I encourage students to ask questions and I actively promote the value of hard work and commitment to achieving excellence.

One learning model that I have found successful for engaging and reaching students has been the Constructivist approach where participants are active in the learning process seeking out knowledge and making sense of their experiences. I employ a variety of structures and activities within my sessions including peer-to-peer tutoring, developing their social skills, teamwork, and friendships; establishing a supportive ethos (e.g. seeking out and valuing students’ opinions and contributions; forging community links, etc). I have used mentoring schemes, artists/writers in residence, and visiting speakers with work-related expertise in projects that I have delivered. This encourages participation and engagement which I have found enhances self-esteem, emotional growth, and motivation helping students to overcome barriers to their learning.