Sharon Gardner

Humanities, Health and Social Care and Inclusive Learning Tutor

Market Rasen | In-centre and online tuition

Sharon is an experienced and adaptable educator with particular expertise in Humanities, Religious Studies, Health and Social Care, Childcare and Business. She has served as Head of Faculty across subject areas and brings broad teaching experience to her work with learners across academic, vocational and access routes.

Sharon is known for being engaging, thoughtful and kind, creating a positive learning environment where students feel supported and understood. She also brings a creative dimension to her teaching through her skill and interest in pottery, reflecting her hands-on, patient and process-led approach to learning.

Subjects:

History, Geography, Religious Studies, Health and Social Care, Childcare, Business, English, Maths and pottery

Levels:

KS3, GCSE, BTEC Level 2, BTEC Level 3, T Level, Access courses, HE diplomas and foundational English and Maths

Best suited for:

Learners needing support with KS3 Humanities, GCSE History, GCSE Geography, GCSE Religious Studies, Health and Social Care, Childcare, Business, Access courses, HE diplomas, foundational English or Maths, SEN-aware teaching, accessible learning and confidence-building

Delivery:

In-centre and online tuition

Key strengths:

Humanities teaching, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Health and Social Care, Childcare, Business, inclusive teaching, SEN support, thoughtful explanation, subject leadership, vocational pathways and creative hands-on learning

Professional background

Sharon is a highly experienced educator with strong subject knowledge across Humanities, Health and Social Care, Childcare and Business. She has served as Head of Faculty across subject areas, giving her experience in curriculum leadership, subject delivery and supporting learners across a range of academic, vocational and access pathways.

Her teaching experience includes KS3 History, Geography and Religious Studies, as well as GCSE History, Geography and Religious Studies. She also delivers Health and Social Care at BTEC Level 2 and Level 3, Childcare at Level 3, T Levels in Business, Access courses and HE diplomas. Sharon has also taught foundational skills in English and Maths, making her a flexible tutor able to support learners with a range of curriculum needs.

Alongside her academic and vocational teaching experience, Sharon is also a skilled pottery practitioner. This creative expertise adds a hands-on element to her profile and reflects her ability to value process, precision and mindful learning.

Teaching approach

Sharon’s teaching is thoughtful, engaging and inclusive. She creates a positive and encouraging environment where learners are supported to understand each concept fully before moving on.

She is attentive and thorough, adapting her methods and materials to meet individual needs. Sharon has a particular strength in working with students with Special Educational Needs, using accessible approaches to help learners build confidence, engage with the subject and unlock their potential.

Her creative background in pottery also informs her teaching style. She understands the value of patience, practice and process, helping learners develop skills step by step in a way that feels manageable and meaningful.

Sharon’s key areas of expertise

• KS3 History
• KS3 Geography
• KS3 Religious Studies
• GCSE History
• GCSE Geography
• GCSE Religious Studies
• Humanities teaching
• Health and Social Care
• BTEC Level 2 Health and Social Care
• BTEC Level 3 Health and Social Care
• Level 3 Childcare
• T Levels in Business
• Access courses
• HE diplomas
• Foundational English
• Foundational Maths
• SEN-aware teaching
• Inclusive learning
• Adapting materials for individual needs
• Confidence-building
• Subject leadership
• Curriculum support
• Pottery
• Creative and hands-on learning

Qualifications and professional experience

• Former Head of Faculty across subject areas
• Experience delivering KS3 History
• Experience delivering KS3 Geography
• Experience delivering KS3 Religious Studies
• Experience delivering GCSE History
• Experience delivering GCSE Geography
• Experience delivering GCSE Religious Studies
• Experience delivering Health and Social Care at BTEC Level 2 and Level 3
• Experience delivering Childcare at Level 3
• Experience delivering T Levels in Business
• Experience supporting Access courses
• Experience supporting HE diplomas
• Experience teaching foundational English
• Experience teaching foundational Maths
• Experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs
• Skilled pottery practitioner