Katie Tuck

Community College Teacher

My background is in teaching ESOL/EFL on university study programmes, in further education, local community groups and 1-1 tutoring. I studied Chinese at university so I fully appreciate the difficulties of language learning and I am interested in the research and practice of second language acquisition.

My role as ESOL Team Leader is very varied and rewarding. I support the teachers to be the very best practitioners they can, develop course content that is relevant and useful to our students and support the day to day running of the Adult Learning centre. I’m still happiest in the classroom and am currently teaching our beginner adult ESOL class where I’m helping those with no educational background learn English.

I’m delighted to contribute to making EMBS a community that gives our students the skills, qualifications, sense of belonging and confidence they need to thrive.

Contact

E: katie@embs.ac.uk

T: 01865 776041

Beccy Mullett

Nazia Kusar

Testimonials

«...I not only consider EMBS a college - I also see it as my family.... »

«I arrived in this country four months ago, without any confidence in my English and really scared to be an independent person at sixteen. I didn't know what my next steps were since the education in my country is really different. One day, my aunt bought me to EMBS. At the beginning I was really insecure as I didn't even know how to use the bus and get there, it made me feel like a child surrounded by grown up people that didn’t understand me at all. Ever since I started to study here, everything negative that I used to feel has changed completely. I’ve got to meet amazing people like Jo and Jane, who took care of me and were concerned about my future. I’ve also got to make amazing friends like Aisha and Abner that always make me laugh and feel positive about life. Of course, this is not the only thing that the EMBS has given me: they also are deeply involved in my education and they help me in any way possible to achieve my purpose, which is go to university and study human rights. If I am being honest, I not only consider EMBS a college - I also see it as my family. »

~Daniella

«...I really enjoyed my time at EMBS, meeting so many different people and making lots of fun and happy memories.... »

«Before I came to EMBS I was very shy and often felt very awkward to start conversations with people around me, I never spoke unless I was spoken to but after a few months of being here I gained confidence and was able to communicate with other people comfortably, made good friends and feel like I knew myself. I really enjoyed my time at EMBS, meeting so many different people and making lots of fun and happy memories.»

~Aakifah

«...The staff are really nice and friendly.... »

«Before I came to EMBS I was very shy and not confident, I used to be very afraid to speak English outside of college. But after several months, EMBS helped me to gain more confidence and especially improve my spoken and written English. The staff are really nice and friendly.»

~Daniel