Primary teacher with experience of teaching in KS2 and EYFS. Previous art lead within a large primary school in Sheffield. Experienced in supporting children with a diverse range of needs. Passionate about developing the whole child and supporting pupil wellbeing, as well as academic progress.Currently researching how a buddy system within a school setting can impact pupil wellbeing, social development and a sense of belonging. Due to start supporting a student teacher in January to develop my teaching practice and coaching skills.Keen to explore learning differences and how discourse relating to learning differences can impact a child’s mental health, motivation and learner identity by embarking on a MSc Psychology masters course.Leader of The Better Together Project outside of teaching which is a seasonal project that aims to provide companionship to elderly people within the Sheffield community at Christmas.