1999 - Passed grade 8 flute with distinction and reached grade 7 standard on the piano.

2000 - Left school with four As in A-level English, Music, Psychology and Maths.

2003 - Graduated from York University with a BA Hons in English and Related Literature.  I started to work as a Care Assistant at a respite centre for people with Multiple Sclerosis.

2005 - Gained an MA in Creative Writing at Leeds University.

2006 - Started to build up some experience of working within the arts sector, doing poetry workshops in schools.

2007 - Spent six months living and volunteering in Rwanda and a month travelling down Africa.

2008 - Embarked on a career as an arts worker specialising in poetry and music.  I now work in schools and care homes facilitating workshops involving poetry, music and African drumming.  I also do private instrumental teaching.

2009-2011 - Gained a range of experience in schools teaching curriculum music to key stage 1 and key stage 2 as well as facilitating whole year group singing sessions.