Hello!

The EDGE .community is a social movement that has been my vision for many, many years. I'm very happy to have it at this stage! I continue to develop it day by day... this is just the beginning! I created this website with the help of the fabulous Mastermind Tech Team and a very talented Graphic Designer and Web Designer - with their permission, their information will be added here soon.

I have recently created an easy way for people to join our community without using social media. This is a safe inclusive space where we can uncover and explore our strengths, learn, and take our next success steps.

I am constantly seeking ways to make this website more accessible, so please get in touch if you have any ideas or requests! My next challenges are to find a way for people to change the background colour and use a built-in text-to-speech function.

The EDGE .community is part of a much larger vision which is set to become a reality in 2026.

As our team grows, in 2026, I will add reviews of other coaches and trainers. The reviews currently on this website are from my clients and students.

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Incase you are curious about my skills and experience, memberships and insurance, the below is taken from my CV. I have an Enhanced DBS Certificate and am on the update service.

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Personal Profile:

I am a down-to-earth Specialist Study Skills Tutor, Assistive Technology Trainer, Corporate Coach, Access to Work Job Coach, Reiki Practitioner and teacher. I work with students and clients remotely and face-to-face with an upbeat, person-centred approach. My dyslexic thinking style and ADHD way of seeing the world spark unique, innovative ways to actively create an inclusive environment. Empowering neurodivergent people to use their unique talents is my joy.

Employment:

Specialist Study Skills Tutor, Coach, Trainer and Reiki Practitioner | Freelance | 2024 to present day

Specialist Study Skills Tutoring, Person-Centred Assistive Technology Training, Reiki Treatments, Corporate and Workplace Strategy Coaching. Empowering neurodivergent clients and university students with thinking styles such as dyslexia and ADHD. Developing bespoke success strategies, reviewing focus areas, goals, progress and success.

Reiki Practitioner | Freelance | 2024 to present day

Reiki treatments in person and remote, client well-being consultations, guest speaking at events.

Specialist Study Skills Tutor, Coach and Assistive Technology Trainer | 2024 to present day
Empowering neurodivergent university students and clients remotely. Target reviews and reflection.

Sessional Tutor | online | 2021-2022
Empowering neurodivergent pupils with English, maths and art. Planning sessions and liaising with parents.

Specialist Study Skills Tutor | 2018-2024
Empowering neurodivergent university students remotely and in person. Study skills, person-centred assistive technology training, teaching, video content, job coaching, staff training and continued professional development.

Full-Time Lecturer | 2007-2018
Planning, teaching, updating Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), staff training, invigilation and marking work.

Private Tutoring | 2013-2014
Teaching GCSE English in a dyslexia-friendly way, encouraging autonomy and resource development.

Additional Learning Support Lecturer | 2012-2013
Creating detailed individual learning plans, providing support during lessons, and liaising with lecturers.

Freelance proofreading | 2009
Correcting translated text. Liaising with a graphic designer and another proofreader via email and phone.

Cover Teacher/Assistant | 2006-2009
Delivering various lessons to years 8 and 9, supporting SEN pupils with learning issues.

Cover Virtual Classroom Tutor | Pupil Referral Units | 2006-2007
Empowering learners, informing parents/carers of progress, regular tutorials and pastoral care.

Sessional Art Workshop Leader and Assistant | 2005-2006
Delivering workshops to people with physical and mental health differences, encouraging creativity.

Part-Time Lecturer | 2004-2006
Planning learning and teaching, assessment using dyslexia-friendly methods and differentiation.

Graphic Designer | 2000-2004
Graphic design, illustration, liaising with customers, sending designs to print and staff training.

Selected Software:

Caption.Ed, ClaroRead, Dragon Naturally Speaking, Genio, Global AutoCorrect, Global Tasks, Inspiration, Mac and Microsoft Office Accessibility features, MindView, Pro Study, Read&Write, reMarkable 2 and reMarkable Paper Pro Move, Scholarcy, TextAid, XMind, Zotero.

Taught Subjects:

Teaching & Assessing Learners with Dyslexia, Specific Learning Differences & Barriers to Literacy (L5)

Higher National Diploma: Design Communication (L5)

Higher National Diploma: People Communication (L5)

National Diploma: Reflective Practitioner (L3)

National Diploma: Computers in Industry (L3)

National Diploma: Type and Letter Form (L3)

National Diploma: Digital Imagery (L3)

GCSE English: Private dyslexia tutor plus in-class support (L2)

GCSE English: Photoshop for GCSE Art & Design (L2)

OCN: Illustration (L1)

OCN: Graphic Design (L1)

OCN: Production Management (L1)

Functional Skills: English (E2-L2)

Functional Skills: Maths (E1-L2)

Functional Skills: ICT (E3-L2)

Education:

ADHD Coach Training | 2025 to current day

Certified Zing Provider Training | Zing Performance | 2024-2025

Level 2 Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace | 2021

Third Degree of Reiki | Registered Teacher | October 2018

GCSE Maths (C) | 2015-2016

Master of Arts in Education: Learning and Teaching with Merit | 2013-2015

Year 1: Specific Learning Difficulties (C)

Year 2: Specialist Assessment and Teaching of Pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties (B)

Year 3: Professional Enquiry (B)

Ascentis Level 3 Award in English for Literacy and Language Teaching (QCF) | 2014-2015

Adult Dyslexia Diagnosis and Support, 12 Credits at Level 7 | 2010-2011

Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace | 2010

Information Communication Technology, BCS Level 2 NVQ for IT | 2007-2008

OCR Level 2 Certificate in Adult Numeracy | 2006

Second Degree of Reiki | October 2006

First Degree of Reiki | September 2006

Postgraduate Certificate in Education Post-Compulsory Education | 2004-2006

Bachelor of Arts with Second Class Honours in Art & Design | 1994-1998

Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and Design | 1993-1994

A Level Art (D), AS General Studies (C) | 1991-1993

5 GCSEs (B-C) | 1989-1991

Selected Continued Professional Development:

Clean Language Training | 2025

ASC Awareness & Strategies | Accredited CPD Course | 2024

Dyscalculia and Dyspraxia Training | Accredited CPD Course | 2024

ASC Awareness | 2024

Working in a Trauma-Informed Environment | 2024

The Importance of Boundaries in the role of a Specialist Study Skills Tutor | 2024

The Age of AI | Generative AI tools and their risks | 2024

Bipolar Disorder Awareness | 2024

Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) Awareness & Strategies Certificate | 2023

ADHD Awareness and Strategies Certificate | 2023

Students at Risk Certificate | 2023

Fundamental Wellbeing Essentials | SkillBaseTM FirstAid Health & Safety Executives (HSE) | 2023

Understanding ADHD | 2023

Practitioners ADHD Toolkit Training | 2022

How Visual Thinking Processes Can Help People With Dyslexia and SpLDs | 2021

General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) module | Citation Approved HR & Employment Law | 2020

Additional Reiki Training | 2019

Voluntary Work:

Complementary Therapist | 2023 to present day
Reiki treatments in person and remote, client well-being consultations, guest speaking at events.

Complementary Therapist | 2019-2022
Reiki treatments in person and remote, staff well-being consultations, and health and safety procedures.

Complementary Therapist | 2019-2020
Reiki treatments in person and remote, client well-being consultations, and health and safety procedures.

Concept Creator and Graphic Designer | 2012-2013
Concept creation, project management, graphic design, illustration and photography.

Memberships and Insurance:

Enhanced DBS Certificate - on the update service.

UK Register of Learning Providers | UKRLP: 10098652.

Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties (full) | Patoss, Worcestershire. 

Professional Indemnity Insurance and Public and Products Liability | Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers.

Master Teacher Membership | UK Reiki Federation, Surrey.

Balens Health Professionals Combined Liability Insurance | Balens Specialist Insurance Brokers, Worcestershire.

Interests and Activities:

Art, bouldering, Capoeira, gardening, kayaking, music, photography, Reiki, running, travelling and writing.

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