About Me
Hello, my name is Rachel, I build on your child’s strengths to foster resiliency, well-being and academic success.
I help children and young people with academics and well-being challenges by building resilience and using effective learning strategies through a hub of services, information and resources.
I have a particular interest in student well-being and self-esteem, exam access arrangements, Down’s Syndrome, and neurodiversity including dyslexia, language & literacy, autism and ADHD.
Inspired by my experiences growing up with a brother with Down’s Syndrome, I am motivated and determined to make schools and society more inclusive.
My qualifications
I am a qualified tester in psychometric testing for exams and access arrangements. I have a MEd in Social, Emotional, and Behavioural Difficulties and an MSc in Psychology.
I also have additional qualifications in Dyslexia, Leadership, Interventions, Neurodevelopmental Approaches to Learning Difficulties, and Teaching English as a Foreign Language.
I am a member of both the British Psychological Society and the American Psychological Association
My Continuous professional development
A Learning and Behavioural Specialist and a lifelong learner.
By continuing my professional development, I keep learning and growing, ensuring that my skills and knowledge remain up to date.
Below are some of my recent learning activities :
Certificate of Psychometric Testing, Assessment & Access Arrangements (CPT3A), Real Training 2024
Self-esteem in Adolescents: A masterclass with Paul Grantham, SDS Seminars 2024
Gender Dysphoria and Supporting Young People with Transgender Identities with Georgina Rush (2 hours), SDS Seminars, 2024