Louise is an alumna of Durham University, where she studied English Language and Linguistics. After graduating, she worked at Teesside University before embarking on her Key Stage 2/3 PGCE, specialising in English. On completion, Louise decided to work within the primary sector where she has taught in Key Stage 2, primarily Year Six, for over twenty years within areas of Teesside which face significant disadvantage. As well as a classroom teacher, she has been whole-school English and Art Lead, Transition Coordinator and Lexonik teacher. After a decision to work part-time, Louise worked as an intervention teacher for smaller groups of students to help prepare them for their SATs and subsequent move to secondary school. She also worked as a tutor as part of the National Tutoring Programme and has seen first-hand the positive impact tutoring can have on a child’s confidence and ability to meet the challenges they face in today’s face-paced world.
Alongside her teaching, Louise works for Capita during the Key Stage 2 National Tests cycle and is Vice-Chair of Governors at her local primary school. She has recently completed her MA Creative Writing at Teesside University where she wrote an anthology of poems exploring the issues facing the region, as well as celebrating the strength, humour and pride found in the people who live and work there.
Louise says: "Throughout my career, I have worked in schools which face considerable challenges and whose young people often face significant disadvantage. My focus has been to support, guide and educate students to the best of my ability and enable them to become successful, confident and independent learners who can reach their full potential. I am proud to join The Tutor Trust in their journey to be a part of an education system that provides excellence, equity and opportunity to every child and young person."