Deborah: United Kingdom: Feb 01, 2022

I am a recent Anthropology and Law graduate from the world leading university – the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Being a first-generation student in the UK with neither of my parents having attending university placed me under an immense amount of pressure to succeed. It was the driving force behind my progression through my school years where I also discovered my love for education and its ability to provide opportunities for every student.

I started considering teaching as a career once my eyes were opened to the critical function educators play in society. I was a Course Assistant at my University, where I worked to help increase the representation of state school students from lower class backgrounds in higher education. I took my role very seriously as it had a huge impact on the level of ambition students like myself had.

I also volunteer as Pathways to Law mentor at the Sutton Trust. The Trust assists Sixth Form students from state school, BAME and low socioeconomic backgrounds. I mentor 6 students on a fortnightly basis assisting with university applications. As a student from state school, BAME and low socio-economical background I offer encouragement on the university application process. Two of my mentees have received offers to study Law at Oxford University.

I consider myself to be an enthusiastic advocate for education. My love, curiosity, and appreciation for different cultures is the main driving force behind why I would love to teach at your institution.