About Me
A lifelong curiosity about the world, and a passion for helping students understand it.
A warm, academically ambitious educator with a global outlook, I support students in developing confidence, curiosity and a strong understanding of the world around them.
I hold a First Class degree in Anthropology from UCL and a Master’s in Cross-Cultural Psychology, and trained as a Geography teacher at the UCL Institute of Education. I have taught across KS3, GCSE and A-Level in leading London independent schools, with a strong track record of academic success.
Alongside classroom teaching, I have over eight years of experience working with families as a private educator. I have supported students with 7+ and 11+ entrance preparation, as well as delivering tailored learning programmes in both home and international settings.
Having lived and worked across the United States, France and Italy, I bring a flexible, culturally aware approach to each student, adapting to their individual needs and circumstances.
Outside the classroom, I enjoy exploring Geography in everyday life. Whether that be through travelling, cooking new recipes, discovering where ingredients originate, growing my own food, or geocaching and exploring new landscapes. These interests reflect the same curiosity I encourage in my students: noticing the world around us and asking thoughtful questions about how it works.
Curiosity
Alongside this, I encourage students to think beyond the syllabus — making connections, asking questions, and developing a genuine interest in the subject.
Confidence
I aim to create a calm, focused environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and engaging with their learning. Over time, this helps build confidence, independence and a stronger sense of ownership over their work.
Structure
Lessons are structured but adaptable, allowing for consistency and progress even within busy or changing routines. Some students need support building core knowledge, while others focus more on exam technique, essay writing or developing their thinking.
My Approach
A warm, academically ambitious approach to learning, grounded in strong subject knowledge and personalised mentoring.
My teaching combines the rigour of classroom education with the flexibility of one-to-one support. Having taught across KS3, GCSE and A-Level in leading UK schools, I understand the academic expectations students face and how to help them meet them.
Professional Experience
My professional background combines experience in independent school teaching, academic mentoring and private household education.
I trained as a Geography teacher at the UCL Institute of Education and began my teaching career at Queen Elizabeth’s School in Barnet, where I taught Geography across KS3, GCSE and A-Level. My examination classes achieved outstanding results, including a high proportion of top GCSE and A-Level grades.
I later joined Francis Holland School, Regent’s Park, where I served as Acting Head of Geography. In this role I taught across the secondary curriculum, contributed to the development of new GCSE and A-Level courses, and supported students in achieving excellent academic outcomes.
Working in highly academic environments has given me a strong understanding of the expectations students face and the skills required to succeed at examination level.
Private Educator Experience
Alongside my work as a classroom teacher, I have over eight years of experience supporting children’s learning within private households, working with families who require flexible and highly personalised educational support.
I began my career in academically focused nanny roles in London, supporting children aged 5–11 with homework, independent learning and preparation for 7+ and 11+ entrance examinations to leading London independent schools. With younger children, I often incorporated creative approaches such as learning through play, storytelling and song to build confidence in early literacy and numeracy.
More recently, my work has included supporting families as a private educator, helping children maintain structured learning routines while travelling internationally and balancing demanding schedules.
These experiences have allowed me to combine the academic rigour of classroom teaching with the flexibility and personalisation of private household education, adapting my teaching to suit each student and their circumstances.
I believe that good education is not simply about achieving strong exam results, but about developing curiosity, confidence and a lasting understanding of the world around us.