Our Tutors
Gavin Allan
Catering, Hospitality & Tourism/ Skills Tutor
Experience:
Over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, in various settings, including working and living abroad cooking in the superyacht industry.
3 Things I Love:
Spending time fixing and sailing my boat, free diving/spearfishing and spending time walking with my partner and Nevis the dog
Lorna Gerry
16-18 Functional Skills Tutor
Experience:
20 years working in education primary and secondary working with the SEN students. I have my HLTA and have led interventions in many different areas, including English and Math. I have gained my postgraduate award in psychometric assessment to be able to assess and support students gain the access arrangements required for their exams.
3 Things I Love:
Horses/animals, crafting and exploring the lanes of Devon and Cornwall
Chantal Cooper
16-18 Functional Skills Tutor
Experience:
Info coming soon!
3 Things I Love:
Info coming soon!
Shelley Duncan-Adams
Learning Support Assistant
Experience:
Over 20 years in primary education, most recently a work buddy – supporting a young person in their employment
3 Things I Love:
Spending time with family & friends, the challenge of my weight lifting classes, being by the sea
Kathryn Turnock
Learning Support Assistant
Experience:
Started off as a health and fitness coach, then worked in hospitality and event planning, also holds qualifications in holistic wellbeing
3 Things I Love:
Spending time with family, keeping active with pilates, running & being in nature
Jenny Pike
Level 4 Counselling Tutor
Experience:
Teaching Access to Higher education – Bio/chemistry, Psychology and Sociology. 28 years training and teaching Counselling Skills Levels 2,3 & 4, in various settings. Substance Misuse Level 2 tutor working closely with Addaction. 20 years’ experience in the Nursing profession.
3 Things I Love:
People, arts & music, cats
Tracey Venning
Level 4 Counselling Co-tutor
Experience:
I have enjoyed working in Primary Education as a specialist TA and have also worked in Retail as a trainer and recruiter. Recently qualified as a counsellor and love both teaching the subject alongside being in practice.
3 Things I Love:
Travelling as much as possible, spending time with family and friends, and good coffee