Steffani Wardell (She/Her) Merseyside Schools Partnership Manager Expand Steff joined Tutor Trust in 2018 as the first full-time member of staff for Merseyside. She had graduated from the University of Leeds the previous year with an MA in Race and Resistance and a BA in International History and Politics, and during her studies had been a part-time Secondary English and Primary tutor in Leeds. She has worked in a variety of roles during her time at Tutor Trust including as Liverpool Schools Coordinator, Merseyside Schools Manager, and now as Merseyside Schools Partnership Manager, where she is responsible for operations across Merseyside. Steff is also a member of Tutor Trust's digital working group as she is keen to be involved in driving the organisation forward into a digital future. Outside of Tutor Trust, Steff is on the governing board of a large MAT school in Knowsley, the borough where she attended school. Her experience there is a key reason she became committed to working in the education sector and improving educational equality in the North-West.
Aaron Hughes (He/Him) Merseyside Schools Manager Expand Aaron joined Tutor Trust in March 2021 as a part-time Secondary and English Tutor in Greater Manchester. He had obtained a First-Class degree in English Literature and Creative Writing in 2019, followed by a Distinction at Masters level in English Studies. From here, Aaron joined the office team as a Primary and Transition Coordinator in Manchester, running the Tutor Trust’s bespoke Transition Project. He has now moved into the role of Merseyside Schools Manager and is proud to be in a position where he can take a proactive role in tackling education inequality, ensuring every child receives a fair and fulfilling education.
Natassia Cox (She/Her) Merseyside Schools Coordinator Expand Natassia joined Tutor Trust as a tutor whilst studying a Master's in Cultural History at the University of Liverpool in 2020. She was trained in: Primary Reading and Maths, Secondary Maths, Secondary English, and Alternative Provision and Looked After Children. Through Natassia's time as a tutor she saw the impact Tutor Trust was having on disadvantaged children in Liverpool. Natassia's passion for tackling inequality in education inspires her in her role as a coordinator.
Freya Hillyer (She/Her) Merseyside Schools Coordinator Expand Freya joined Tutor Trust in July 2022 as a Schools Coordinator for Merseyside. She previously worked as an outdoor instructor for Alternative Provision (AP) schools. Through this work she could see the impact of inequality in education on young people and this is what motivates her in the role as coordinator.
Sasha Snowden-Leak (She/Her) Full-Time Tutor Expand Sasha began working as a Part-Time Tutor for The Tutor Trust in November 2021. She became a Full-Time Tutor in February of 2022.She has nearly 7 years previous work experience as a tutor, and decided that she wanted to work in a position where she could better help the students who need our support the most. She has seen the effect educational inequality has on students and hopes to diminish this in her work with The Tutor Trust.