Our Tutors
Lorna Gerry
Step Into 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
Ben Dayman
Step Into Hospitality Tutor
Experience:
Over 25 years of experience in the Hospitality and Catering industry as a Chef and Business owner
3 Things I Love:
Scouting, Hockey and Paddleboarding along Bude canal
Chantal Cooper
16-18 Functional Skills Tutor
Experience:
Former Head of Drama. Editor and Creator of Stories for Children with a decade of experience teaching children ages 2 – 11 at Primary. Recruited by schools to increase attainment across cohorts and support OFSTED inspections. Rated OUTSTANDING by OFSTED. I tutor SEN students in a range of GCSE subjects and support the Step Into Learning learners to apply Literacy and Mathematics to everyday life.
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
Esther Eriksson
Learning Support Assistant
Experience:
15 years working in documentary TV production before taking a career break to focus on her family. Her close involvement in her children’s educational journey has motivated her transition into education, where she brings a strong commitment to inclusion and community
3 Things I Love:
Nature, family, films & books
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