Case Study

I knew the University of Sunderland had an excellent reputation for its teaching courses so, being from the city, the choice was simple. From as young as the age of ten, I knew I wanted to be a teacher. I loved primary school as a child and just knew it was what I wanted to do.

The BA (Hons) Primary Education course was great as it gave me a general grounding in all primary school subjects so I could teach across the curriculum. I really enjoyed the lectures and meeting other people, and the course boosted my confidence. I was only 20 when I qualified, so having the experience of teaching practice and speaking in front of other people gave me the ideal preparation I needed. University also helped me get my first job, which is where I still am today, 10 years later!

My master's took me three years to complete part-time which was hard work, but very rewarding. I'm always looking to further my skills and better myself, which being affiliated with the University, allowed me to do. Beginning the master's helped me get promoted to Advanced Skills Teacher status. For the last four years, I've worked for the LEA one day a week, visiting other schools across the city to support teachers with their own ICT development."

Published 7 April 2018