I have been a university teacher since 2006, working at the University of East Anglia and University of Sheffield as PGCE secondary lead mathematics tutor. I have contributed to PGCE secondary courses at St Mary’s, University of Cambridge and University of Manchester. Prior to my career in higher education, I was a secondary school teacher for 10 years in multicultural and inner-city schools in Norwich and Bristol, including as Head of mathematics.
I am co-author of the book chapter ‘Learning to teach mathematics in a multicultural society’ in the book 'Mentoring Mathematics Teachers' written with an experienced secondary school mathematics teacher and mentor to student teachers.
In July 2020, I presented at an online conference on 'Health and Well-being' for school-based Mentors and Professional tutors.
I am passionate about mathematics education and enjoy sharing ideas with student teachers, on how to instill a love of the subject through cross- and extra-curricular activities. These have include creative links such as the mathematics art task, poetry, and photo task. I teach on the following programmes:
- PGCE Primary: Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE).
- PGCE Secondary mathematics; Numeracy across the curriculum; Inclusion and diversity; reconstructing the curriculum.
- BA Primary Education: Year 1 Professional and Academic Skills; Year 2 mathematics; Year 2 Becoming a Professional teacher - EAL; Year 3 Professional Studies; Module lead for QTS6004M Research Informed Professional 2.
My research interests include exploring social justice themes in relation to critical mathematics education, anti-racism, diversity, inclusion and climate change. Primary and secondary student teachers work collaboratively to plan lesson activities on these topics for their pupils in placement schools.
Recent publications
Membership of learned societies
BSRLM (British Society for Research in Learning Mathematics) member.
TMSJN (Teaching mathematics for social justice network) member.
UCET (Universities Council for the Educators of Teachers) Equalities group member.
AMET (Association of Mathematics Educators and Teachers) Committee member 2023 - 2025.
Plymouth Marjon University (2020 - 2024) External examiner and External moderator (STEM subjects)
University of Worcester (2024 – present) External examiner PGCE Secondary
University of Southampton (2024 – present) External examiner PGCE Secondary (mathematics and science)
I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
