I am a science communicator and storyteller. I offer hands-on science workshops, including CSI Storytelling, the ever popular chocolate making workshop, and identifying poisonous plants. Integrating storytelling techniques and structure, I provide engaging training in science writing, public speaking and mock Oxbridge interviews.
In addition I produce curricular, extracurricular and supercurricular educational resources such as lesson plans, questions and audio-visuals. I have been teaching and tutoring since 2007, and am a qualified climbing instructor. I am a Chartered Chemist and hold a PhD in environmental chemistry.
I am DBS checked and registered with the update service.
My background is in environmental materials chemistry. I have a PhD from the University of Birmingham in clean up of toxic metals from industrial waste waters using porous solids (closely related to cat litter), and a Masters in Chemistry from Oxford University with research into superconductors, and history and philosophy of science. I have organised focussed symposia on nanomaterials and geoengineering. My interest in science is broad and also covers scopes such as psychology, mathematics and engineering.
I am a Chartered Chemist and sit on the Members Community Board of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Previously Chair of the Environmental Chemistry Interest Group.
Testimonials
"The tutorial was epic!" KS3 student
“The course helped me look at science as in why people choose to do things and how that affects others, and it helped me to question some things” KS4 student.
“This workshop was very helpful and made me rethink the things I already know, made me realise how little everyone in the audience knows. Now I’ll take more care with structuring my presentations. I think I’ll do better presentations after this.” Participant.
“That sounds brilliant! What a great workshop!” Teacher.
“I liked the diversity of activities – it was good for different learning techniques and learning styles.” KS4 student.
“The activities in the exhibition upstairs were really fun.” Participant.
“Thank you so much for your contribution. There is lots of excitement about the programme for the day.” Teacher.
