I am passionate about using coaching to support the challenging work of educators and to equip young people to thrive in their studies and beyond.

With over 20 years' experience in secondary education, I am a highly skilled teacher, coach, mentor, and trainer.  I first trained as a coach through the Fast Track teacher programme in 2005 and adopted the approach for my everyday work in schools.  I quickly discovered the incredibly positive impact for both students and staff.  In 2019, I launched coaching within my school and still lead the growing staff and student programmes.  This immensely rewarding work includes leading a team of internal coaches, delivering training for TAs, teachers, and the Senior Leaders, and running a student peer-coaching programme.  In my private practice, I draw on this extensive experience to support students and educators to thrive.

What People Are Saying

  • J.P. Head of Year

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    Despite being initially concerned about the impact of coaching on my time, the coaching process saved me far more time in the long run, than I could have ever hoped for … The reflective sessions with Melanie revolutionised my internal processes that created stress, worry and anxiety. I was able to address my own preconceptions about my place in the school, what I was good at and where I needed to improve. The coaching experience showed me that I have the necessary tools to deal with the situations that we face as teachers and has left me with an abundance of confidence in my own values and beliefs.

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  • K.B. Head of German

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    Melanie coached me during a time where I felt stale in my career and where I struggled really badly with work life balance. I was also contemplating leaving the teaching career completely. With her help [and] new found goals and balance I was able to progress my career. It also re-sparked my love for teaching. None of this would have been possible without coaching from Melanie.

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  • J.L. Teaching Assistant

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    I have learnt a different, more positive way to approach students. I was feeling pretty despondent before but feel a lot more positive about my work and would really encourage others to have some sessions with Melanie.

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  • B.A. Head of Year

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    I found the enthusiasm and commitment of Melanie's to be extremely helpful in motivating me to reflect and identify areas to work on. Her clarity of thought was always very useful as i babbled! My improved organisation has had a very positive experience on my sense of being in control, has given me more confidence and made me more efficient.

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  • D.H. MFL Teacher

    I felt a lot more confident in my teaching and therefore delivered better lessons. Melanie gave me new ideas and helped me to make my lessons more engaging, too

Qualifications and Other Information

  • Accredited Advanced Coaching Skills

  • Postgraduate Studies in Theoretical Perspectives on Coaching

  • NLP Diploma

  • PGCE King’s College London

  • Full liability insurance

  • DBS Checked

  • Keeping Children Safe in Education Training and Knowledge Check Certificate

  • Regular coaching supervision

Talk to me to find out more