United Kingdom
Experienced Education Manager and Teacher. Experienced education manager with experience of designing support programmes for a range of audiences. Strong knowledge of different forms of AI. Research and resources created on a 51-page website (www.theaicrewe.wordpress.com). Experience of translating complex concepts into engaging learning aligned to client or community needs. Experienced in client-facing, consulting-style environments with business, the voluntary sector and local, regional or national government. I have worked with technical specialists, supported business development, and strengthened client relationships through policy and research.Community educator, researcher with 20+ years’ experience educating hard-to-reach communities. Research and development for universities and local authorities. Proven record with publications, leading teams, and shaping strategy that blends creativity with data insight. Examination moderator; experienced in team building and leading voluntary sector teams. Researcher at University of Leeds (2013–2016)External examiner for Nottingham Trent University EDUCATION MSc Forensic Psychology and Criminology, Open University 2010 to 2013 BA (Hons) Social Science and Social Policy, Open University. 2000 to 2006 Certificate in Teaching Further Education, City and Guilds 7302 2006 to 2007Literacy Support (Functional Skills) City and Guilds 7408 2006 to 2007Professional Experience Director The AI Crewe C.I.C Feb 2025 to March 2026Founder and Director of an educational service. Responsible for organisational strategy, research, development, and programme design. Guided by the principles of Engagement, Adaptation, and Responsibility, I have worked collaboratively with colleagues, partners, and communities to build confidence, capability, and long-term resilience.The Digital Day – AI Learning Plan• A flexible, long-term digital skills programme focused on sustainability rather than one-off training• Designed around three core pillars:1. AI Literacy Skills – Writing, reading, communication, and presentation embedded into AI-enabled tools2. Adaptation – Learning adjusted to community needs, access to technology, and cultural identity3. Responsible Recruitment – Linking AI learning to future job opportunities and workforce readiness
Founder and Director of a community educational service to support with digital functional skills. Responsible for support, organisational strategy, research, development, and programme design. I have worked collaboratively with communities to build confidence, capability, and long-term resilience. The website ((www.theaicrewe.wordpress.com) is created to support the following 1. AI Literacy Skills – Writing, reading, communication, and presentation embedded into AI-enabled tools 2. AI Adoption Resources–to support the introduction of AI, including infographics created with Canva 3. Employability Research – Linking AI learning to future job opportunities, national, regional and local policy.
• Managed the functional skills curriculum, focusing on the planning and delivery of English and Maths. • Trained staff to effectively embed functional skills across the organization, enhancing overall educational quality. • Developed written resources and monitored the performance management system, leading to improved staff performance metrics.
Research and planning for delivery of lessons. Teaching Functional Skills, SEND, secondary and college teaching.
Workshop delivery and formative assessments
Research, planning and delivery of secondary school education. Key stage 4 and 5. GCSE and A levels. Subjects: English, Social Science and Psychology