Paula Alderson

Head of IB Pastoral & Teacher of Chemistry and Maths
Paula Alderson - Paula Alderson

BSc, PGCE

Before teaching, I was a research scientist for 9 years working for DuPont and ICI in the polyester technology section. From my experience in industry, my teaching is always real-world applied to ensure that my students see the purpose of why they are learning.

I had a change of career and have now been teaching for over 20 years. Firstly for 12 years in north-east England teaching Physics and Chemistry. 2014 was the start of my international career where I began in Azerbaijan followed by a move to China.

Every day is different and this is what I love about teaching. Although I may teach the same concepts each year, it is the interactions with students which bring the love of teaching.