I am a native English teacher with with 30 years+ experience

I have the relevant qualifications to teach English as a Foreign Language and English for Academic Purposes (CELTA and Delta). I have also undertaken a course with the Open University in designing online learning, which I passed with Merit.

I am approachable and empathetic, and my lessons are student - centred. I work well with students of all ages and am passionate about language and teaching. I speak fluent Spanish and had a conversational level of Thai. I have also studied French, German and a little Hindi.

My interests include travel, reading and theatre. In addition I have studied Hypnotherapy and Counselling and I am currently studying Coaching and Mentoring. As regards sporting activities, I practice Tai Chi and attend Aquafit classes. I love walking, especially in the mountains and near water. Although I do not have pets, I am a dog sitter, so I often take dogs for long walks.

Other interests include equality and diversity and mental health. I am a trained Mental Health First Aider and have completed courses in Understanding Autism, Suicide Prevention and Understanding ADHD. I work ina UK university in two roles: one- to - one learning support and as a Disability and Inclusion Support Officer. In addition, I am training to be a Mental Health Champion in order to support colleagues and am involved in fostering a student led support group for those with eating disorders.

To conclude, I am an experienced educator with a passion for supporting others in both their learning and their well - being.