Preston College Adult Course Guide 2023/2024

28 www.preston.ac.uk *T&Cs apply My journey to Preston College has been an unusual one to say the least! I was born in New York but mostly raised and educated in New Jersey. From a young age I always loved English and knew I wanted to teach it one day. So, as soon as I earned my BA (Hons) in English, I hit the ground running, teaching young adults in a pre-university course offered at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Upon moving to the UK, I found that I needed to re-train if I was going to continue teaching and enrolled onto a PGCE. As part of my placement, I taught adults GCSE and Functional Skills English and I loved it! The following year I joined Preston College and have never looked back. My true passion is teaching adults, as they have reached a juncture in their lives where motivation, opportunity and necessity collide and create ideal conditions for learning. TAMMARA ENGLISH TUTOR Eddy joined the Level 3 Education and Training course after spending over 20 years successfully working in the joinery trade. Hoping to teach the next generation of learners his skills, and having previously undertaken work in an Alternative Provision Provider, Eddy joined the programme in September 2021, where he enjoyed learning new skills, sharing ideas and working with peers from a range of industry sectors. Crediting the course with providing engaging lesson ideas, behaviour management techniques and a better understanding of how to set varying levels of work, Eddy had the opportunity to work with a range of different people from diverse backgrounds and industry sectors. Now enjoying a better understanding of how to present and engage following successful completion of the course, Eddy secured employment with Lancashire County Council in the Probation Team, where he works with individuals on a 1-2-1 basis, engaging them in learning through the teaching of basic joinery skills. EDDY EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE

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