I am a researcher and educator based in London.
I take an interdisciplinary approach, working between the sciences and humanities to improve outcomes of young people and adults in the fields of health and education.
Case Studies
I. How can workplaces become more inclusive for autistic people?
The majority of autistic people are unemployed or underemployed despite having a wealth of experience and perspectives to offer. My current funded research looks at the experiences of autistic people at work, particularly those who work in the education field, with the aim to develop ways to make the workplace more inclusive and accessible.
II. Gender-based violence in UK schools.
What underlies experiences of misogyny in UK schools and how can we make these environments safer? My previous research looked at the challenges teachers face when confronting misogyny in schools while also experiencing it. This research focused on a local London context, working with teachers and school leaders to identify experiences of gender-based violence and measures that could be implemented to challenge it.
My current research is about inclusion and neurodiversity, with a focus on autism, particularly in occupational settings. I take a lived-experience and participatory approach, with the view that research should be driven and led by the communities it aims to benefit.
Not only does this produce research that is more useful to its beneficiaries, but also empowers people who have been historically marginalised from research, outcomes, and policy. I am currently a member of the UCL Research Culture Community Steering Group (CSG), with a focus on building inclusive research cultures, as well as other groups that focus more specifically on inclusion for neurodivergent people.
I use mixed-methods in my work, which allows me to build a holistic understanding of current social challenges and potential solutions. With a background in both the humanities and sciences, I enjoy bringing together different research designs in novel ways, such as combining qualitative methods like interviews, diary entries, and thematic analysis with quantitative methods, such surveys to produce statistics. This combination allows me to identify trends and develop overviews in understanding phenomena, as well as specific and detailed individual experiences.
Research
Community and experience-led neurodiversity research
Education
Tailored teaching and education support
I work with the belief that education is the most powerful catalyst for generating change. Aside from my research, I am a qualified English teacher with a master’s degree in educational leadership. As a researcher and educationalist, I teach using knowledge that that is backed by scientific insight about learning. I have worked with students across the secondary school age bracket, with a particular experience working with students in post-16 education and those who have special educational needs (SEN) in mainstream settings from ages 11-18.
Having written curriculum for an academy chain spanning nearly 40 school settings, I have varied experience in developing curriculum for students. My approach to curriculum creation is led by my research background, and I use methods of best practice as developed by researchers and expert practitioners to write curriculum that is accessible as well as able to challenge students.
I am an experienced tutor, and I find that using my research and education knowledge to provide students with tailored support to achieve their potential is highly rewarding for myself and my tutees.
At times, I have openings for tuition. Please see below for details of services.
Tutoring Services
Bespoke tutoring in English literature and language
One-to-One Support
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GCSE and A-Level English
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Individualised learning plans, tailor-made resources and progress tracking
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Experienced with specific learning needs (SPLD, Autism, ADHD)
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In-person and online
Small Group Support
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I offer the above services for small groups of 2-3 students