How will students benefit?
Playing The Budget Game helps students:
• Explore the kinds of fixed, variable and discretionary costs associated with running a household • Develop their ability to manage a budget
• Discuss and make financial decisions, weighing the costs and benefits
• Explore the impact of making different borrowing (credit) decisions
• Understand a bank statement

What financial issues does the game cover?
Playing The Budget Game helps students explore:
• Fixed, variable and discretionary household costs • Bank statements
• Making financial decisions
• Unexpected events
• Choosing and then paying for different levels of ‘lifestyle’ • Different kinds of borrowing (credit)
• Savings (optional)
• Personal responsibility and financial ethics
• Influences on spending and borrowing

How will the game help students develop their wider skills?
As they play The Budget Game students will need to use the following skills:
• Numeracy
• Literacy
• Decision-making • Communication

Glossary of Financial terminology

Council tax:
This is a tax which is based on the value of your property, charged to anyone who owns or rents a home and is not in full-time education. This funds local council services.

Credit card:
With a credit card you can buy things now and pay later. You can run up a bill to an agreed limit and pay it off afterwards, usually once a month on a particular payment date.

Debit card
A debit card is like a direct link to your bank account, meaning the funds leave your account immediately when you use the card to pay for something

Mortgage:
A mortgage is when a bank, building society, etc. lends money at interest as a loan to pay off the price of a property

Net:
The total amount remaining in your account after all expenses are deducted

Overdraft:
A deficit created when more money is drawn out than the account holds. Different credit accounts will allow different limits of overdraft.

Pension:
A pension is a long-term savings plan – your regular contributions are invested so that they grow throughout your career and then provide you with an income in retirement. Generally you can access the money in your pension pot from the age of 55.

To find out information, visit moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en

Excellent One-to-One Maths Tutor (KS3 and KS4)
“I want nothing more than to be ‘better’ and not be judged like I’m a deadbeat for not being what I once was.” — Elizabeth Keene Alton. 

My teaching embodies the need for metacognition strategies to improve pupils learning abilities. Ultimately it's what gets remembered that eventually gets used. With the various teaching and learning strategies, I strive to help my pupils with the best-suited style to get achieving set goals. This will be assessable, accessible and reviewed over time. 

I taught maths secondary (KS3 and KS4/ High School/Secondary School) in a school in Portsmouth, a mixed ability class of 30 pupils on a 90mins/class full-week timetable. Classes had to be differentiated and accelerated while using assessment for learning techniques, teaching and meta-cognitions strategies to help varying ability learners (Mastery to SEN). I also work with interventions to help pupils achieve GCSE levels required up to 9.  I try to create an engaging learning environment for my learners which is a proven strong motivator for positive learning.

Background/Experience:
Feb, 2020 - date One-to-One ONLINE PRIVATE TUTOR (Math- KS3 & KS4):
•	Conduct individual math tutoring program for students using comprehensive lesson plans, exams and final projects to showcase grasp of material.
•	Tutor three students per week in private sessions by providing detailed lesson plans, assessing students’ progress, differentiation, SEN, EFL and communicating with teachers, students and parents about outcomes.
•	Develop student confidence though attentive instruction in reflection areas, applying positive reinforcement strategies and review to help students master challenging material.
•	Make lessons interesting and engaging using art and visual aids to bolster learning.
•	Evaluate and revise lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centred learning.
•	Network with other educators to promote awareness of advanced teaching practices and development of 21st Century skills – (STEM member).

Sep 2019 – Oct 2019			Maths Teacher (KS3/KS4) – Trafalgar School Portsmouth
Key Achievements and Responsibilities: 
•	Held full responsibility for the educational development of a diverse range of 30 students, pro-actively implementing all areas of the curriculum and organising the classroom and learning resources
•	Successfully planned and prepared appropriate lessons and suitable teaching materials; meeting/liaising with parents; participating in, and contributing to staff meetings
•	Utilised a range of learning methodologies, incorporating audio, visual and kinaesthetic elements to ensure the learning needs are met for all students
•	Coordinated and liaised extensively with parents and family members, addressing any concerns and maintaining productive relationships based on trust and respect with a focus to facilitate the educational development of young students

Background and Education:
- Banker
- Consulting
- EdTech-Finance to K3&K4
✨Creative and individualistic. An Intuitive 👩‍💻Tech evangelist and a multipotentialite. 
🔥Thrive on intellectual stimulation and challenge (when I am solving problems). I am confident without needing to be in the spotlight. I am an advocate, visionary and maverick combined (creative, team-layer, empathic, concrete, pragmatic and methodical).  👩‍💻Bridge between Tech and Finance, Educator. 📈Growth mindset.  Member: Women in IT

🔥My Philisophy
Driven by compassion, empathy, positivity, possibilities and hope in a world full of otherwise. 
👏The chapter of my life dictates there is to be given to, there is to learn, there is to do, there is much more. 
🪴Give Back
Collaborative culture, team-focused, purposeful opportunities. 

💪Background
- Financial Management and Accounting 
- Versatile Banker -Performance management (Human Capital Mngt partner), Financial Control, Information Technology, Business Development and Customer Service

🥰Hobbies
- Music - singing, playing musical instruments and composing 
- Design and interior (insta @marveltysuc)
- Event planning 
- Technology (blog insta @qasic)