Business Studies and Geography are interesting subjects that explain many notions about the world. They both contain current and important topics and issues related to climate change, migration, economic geography and forecasting, ethics, and sustainable development.
I have always been fascinated by studying Business Studies and Geography, which led me to gain a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Management and then progress onto achieving a PGCE in Post Compulsory Education and Training and another PGCE in Secondary Geography. I recently completed a Masters in Education (Geography) at the University College of London, where I demonstrated an understanding of the literature and concepts of geography education. There I advanced my professional skills and recognised the curriculum development and the practical application of high-quality geography in schools and study research methods within geography education.
I have been teaching a combination of Business Studies and Geography subjects for the past 20 years in Sixth Form and Further Education Colleges, and secondary and online schools. In between my teaching career, I am an examiner for Business Studies. Throughout my teaching career, I have been equipped to support students by encouraging active learning, providing them with choices in all kinds of scenarios, providing models for activities, applying proven strategies, encouraging participation, teaching self-management and independence, and reinforcing skills that apply to everyday circumstances.
The main reason that I am drawn to working with students online is to focus and pay more attention to their individual needs. Teaching in a traditional classroom setting can be distracting, which results in students losing interest. My main aim through teaching is to see the smile on students’ faces when they unexpectedly understand a new skill. It is to see students, who think they can’t do something, suddenly realise that all things are possible, and to share knowledge that pupils may not know, learning new things along with my pupils. I want to inspire the next generation to have a true passion for Business Studies and Geography while constantly keeping up to date with issues around the subjects.
When I am not teaching, I enjoy new challenges, socialising with family and friends and reading books based on crime and real-life stories. My main passion would be to travel the world and explore new cities and cultures.
