About Me!

I have been a teacher for almost a decade, working with learners of all ages, and am currently undertaking a doctorate on a competitive scholarship (https://www.hardingscholars.fund.cam.ac.uk/rachel-milne-2023-cohort) in Education at the University of Cambridge, England. I am passionate about widening access to learning and education, supporting learners of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, and making learning inclusive and enjoyable! 

I like to create a friendly, laid-back environment that is inclusive and accessible to all learners. I have a highly individual approach to education, which takes into account learners' needs and interests. I am dedicated to getting to know each learner: what works for them in education, what doesn't work, and what their interests are outside of education and schooling. I am also keen to take into consideration individual access needs or desires, such as rest breaks; particular lighting/sound environments; fidgeting/stimming needs; and more.

Qualifications & Experience 

I studied BA (Hons) Media at Queen Margaret University, Scotland, where I graduated with a first-class degree before studying for a Masters in Comparative Literature. For this, I received a distinction, and then achieved a full, highly-competitive scholarship to study at the University of Cambridge, where I am currently conducting my PhD in Education. As a neurodivergent teacher myself, I am particularly passionate about supporting neurodivergent students, and helping learners to work within their own parameters and push through/against societal expectations and access barriers. I have worked with many students from lower-income backgrounds, difficulty accessing or staying within school systems, and neurodivergent students, which informs my own teaching philosophy. I have significant experience with tutoring high-school and university-level students with neurocognitive divergencies such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and mental ill-health.

I have worked with children from ages 0-5 in a nursery (kindergarten) setting, helping individuals prepare for school, and learning to read and write. I have tutored high-school students (in 1:1, group, and classroom settings), in English, Media, and History. In these roles, I have supported individuals through all levels of high school examinations. Additionally, I have worked as a University Lecturer, where I have designed and taught modules in undergraduate degrees. I have also provided 1:1 supervisions for students in their final undergraduate years.

Services

Secondary Education

Scottish Qualifications

- National 4 History, English, and Media

- National 5 History, English, and Media

- Higher History, English, and Media

- Advanced Higher English, and Media

English Qualifications

- GCSE History, English, and Media

- AS level History, English, and Media

- A-Level History, English and Media

Higher Education

- Support with undergraduate students working in degrees related to English, Literature, Film, Media, Disability Studies and/or Gender/Queer Studies

- Support for Masters students working in Literature, Film, Disability Studies and/or Queer Studies (especially in children's literature/film)

- I am especially adept at tutoring in topics related to children's literature and film; disability representation; gender representation.

In Addition...

- Young learners, or those learning to read and write

- Support for all learners with general academic writing and skills

- Those seeking to apply to universities and hoping for support with applications