Jessie joined The Tutor Trust as the Axiom Maths* lead and Programme Coordinator in December 2023, after working in education for five-plus years. Jessie studied Social Anthropology at the University of Manchester, learning about the socially embedded challenges people face globally. Following university she worked as a private tutor for primary students, a SEND support teacher and more recently spent three years at a Further Education Post-16 College as both a Safeguarding Practitioner and a School Liaison Coordinator.
Jessie’s focus throughout her career in education has been centred on removing the complex barriers to education young people may face, and providing a nurturing and patient environment to help young people thrive. She has a vested interest in supporting young people who are neurodiverse, as she has personally experienced the impact neurodiversity can have on one’s educational journey.
In her personal time, Jessie teaches Yoga, and loves outdoor activities like surfing, hiking and travelling.
She says: "I am excited to work with schools across Manchester to facilitate a person-centred, individualised approach to tutoring education and support vulnerable young people to thrive."
*Axiom Maths was originally MESME. A registered charity leading an exciting enrichment programme for high-attaining secondary school students to develop mathematical excellence, so they have a greater and richer range of future personal, employment and economic choices. You can read more about the programme here