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Hello
I'm Rosa. Lovely to meet you!
Before now, I have been...
an ice-cream server, a first-aider, an nhs administrator, a car-park attendant, an erasmus student, a high-school teacher, an overwhelmed parent, an MA student.
I am passionate about education and sharing knowledge. It upsets me that education is not freely available to everyone who wants it.
I have studied and taught language development in depth, (and currently developing my knowledge in the area of physical regulation). This is the knowledge I would like to share with you so that you can create something new with it.
In class, there are never any measurements happening (it's an assessment-free zone - more info on the FAQ page). If you take home from class with you something new, it's yours to keep, and enjoy.
Now for some details to explain why I might have what it takes (and the audacity) to run a class about child development...
My qualifications
and experience...
- a Masters in Inclusive Education from UCL (my hyperfocus really got me through this one!)
- 7 years teaching languages at Secondary in Tower Hamlets (TH teenagers are straight-up the. actual. GOAT.)
A couple of "governing principles"...
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I want these classes to be one of the spaces where working with children is given the full and complete respect it really really really deserves (happy to shout this louder and louder for the people at the back!).
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I believe primary carers and parents know their child best. I might have read a lot of stuff, but I could never know your child like you do, and so you are always the expert on your baby. I believe this goes for all professionals who bring expertise to work alongside the carers' knowledge.
A little more about me...
I am neurodivergent in a few different ways. So, having survived ableism and neuro-normativity up until now, I am personally motivated to support the growing revolution in the new and more inclusive direction. So, I want my work to be neuro-affirming, which is only made possible thanks to the writers, researchers, teachers and artists who have educated and are still educating me, allowing me to be critical of education practices that don't fit with my values.
Finally, please note that I benefit from several privileges which allow me greater freedom in a hierarchical society. I hope I don't, but I may well exhibit ignorance towards experiences that are outside of my own, and/or commit micro-aggressions. When this happens, if you are willing to offer me a learning opportunity, I would be grateful for you expanding my awareness. You can do this anonymously via the contact form (you can leave the email address blank), or if you would like a response, do include your email address. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, your time and emotional energy.
Nice one!
Keep it silly!