"I find working with all of our members at Explore Learning highly rewarding and to see them achieving their full potential is a fantastic and fulfilling thing to be involved in!"

 

Laura graduated from Northumbria University with a 2:1 Honours degree in Criminology. During her time at Explore Learning, Laura has enjoyed working with children of all ages and abilities both as a Tutor in the centre and within local schools and therefore decided to join the team full time.

“Latin Proverb: “By learning you will teach, by teaching you will learn.” I have worked with children for more than seven years and I still learn something new every day! I am passionate about seeing each and every child reach their full potential and find a lifelong love of learning. I feel that Explore Learning offers the perfect platform to develop these skills in a fun and engaging environment.”

Samantha graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a 2:1 MA (hons) degree in Business Studies. Sam is originally from the North East and has always worked with children – in her final years of school at Newcastle Church High School she was assisting in Maths and English lessons, she has since worked in schools in South Africa and as a Youth Worker in Edinburgh. Since graduating, Sam has been working in Third Sector business development on various projects including the Children’s Parliament, Autism charities, and a community farm. Most recently she is volunteering as a Business Advisor for Young Enterprise.
 

‘Working with each member at Explore Learning to improve their learning, regardless of ability or circumstance, is the most fulfilling experience I could be involved with. I believe that every child can achieve their full potential given the chance, and I am passionate about facilitating this development. It is the unique learning environment that Explore provides, and the fantastic results that are achieved for each child that makes me proud to work at Explore.’

Rachel graduated from the University of Birmingham with a First Class Honours in English Language and Literature in Education. Before University, she spent five months in Ghana teaching English to children whilst living in a boarding school, and helping with all extra curricula activities. During the summer of 2008, she spent time working at Camp Taconic in Massachusetts working in the on-site Theatre teaching Lighting and Sound to campers. In 2009, Rachel worked in Brittany as a Eurocamp Courier and was able to help with Kids’ Club activities alongside her normal duties. It is this diverse experience abroad, as well as experiences in the UK, that gave her a lifelong love of working with children.