Meet some members of our fantastic team here at RTQ!
Caitlin
I’ve worked at RTQ for nearly three years now and I enjoy it so much! Before working here I was a student for almost seven years!
RTQ is such an incredible and inclusive place to work and learn, which is why it is so brilliant.
Jo is inspirational and she makes both working and learning fun.
It will be a place I’ll miss dearly when I head off to university next year to study psychology.
Joel
My name is Joel and I have worked at RTQ for a year now. I enjoy reading, solving puzzles and playing chess. I love working at RTQ because of the uniquely high value placed on learning and development by all the staff and because of the atmosphere of joy and equality experienced by students and tutors alike.
Imi
Hi my name is Imi, I have been working at RTQ for a short while now.
I really enjoy working for RTQ, it is a positive and nurturing environment to teach and be taught in. Surrounded by the most amazing people, everybody’s made to feel welcome.
Outside my studies, I have a range of hobbies from skateboarding to speed cubing. I also have a substantial passion for maths as I enjoy the challenges and mysteries it holds but mostly the potential it gives.
Neve
Hi! My name is Neve and i’ve been working at RTQ for over a year now!
I love working at RTQ because of how much it helps people, both those receiving tuition but also those working there. RTQ provides a space for tutors and students alike to grow in their academic and social confidence.
Outside of RTQ, I enjoy drawing, sudoku and playing with my cat!
Ava
Hi, my name's Ava! I've been working at RTQ for 3 months. In my spare time I love reading and spending time with my cat, Ocean.
RTQ has been an amazing place to work, the environment is so friendly and it's inspiring to see how much of a difference I can make for the students.
martha
My name is Martha I have been working at RTQ for almost a year, but before that I was a student.
In my spare time I enjoy music, drama, sailing and socialising with friends and family.
The welcoming, encouraging and supportive environment at RTQ has always been the reason I have absolutely loved it.
Leela
Hi, I’m Leela and I have been working at RTQ for nearly two years. I found my own experience of 11 plus tutoring at RTQ really rewarding so it was great to join the team! I love laughing and learning along with students. I am currently studying for my A-levels and in my spare time, I love hiking, reading and singing!
Josh
Hi, I’m Josh and I’ve been working at RTQ since 2019. When I was younger I went here to study for my 11+ and I have loved it here ever since!
RTQ is such a brilliant place to learn; Jo and the team are inspirational and all her students develop an enthusiasm for learning.
I am currently studing in Durham, working towards a Masters in Computer Science. I will be graduating next year to hopefully become a software engineer. In my spare time I do behind-the-scenes technical work at local theatres.
Marlon
My name is Marlon and I’m Jo’s son.
I’ve worked at RTQ for nearly five years now and was taught from birth by my wonderful mother.
At RTQ I feel the relaxed learning environment helps contribute to a sense of fun while learning that helps motivate students much more than the strict discipline of many schools.
Next year I hope to study Law at the University of Oxford (and hopefully come back to work in the holidays because I enjoy it so much).
Jacob
Hi I’m Jacob and I’m a classroom assistant at RTQ. I’ve been working here for about 12 months now and I already feel like it’s my home. I love the atmosphere since it is such a great environment to learn and I love helping others to become better.
Outside of school I enjoy Football and I am a lifelong Everton Supporter. I also enjoy music and learning foreign languages.
Lily
Hi, I’m Lily and I’m 16! I have recently started working at RTQ and I was tutored here for my 11+. I’ve only been here a short while but I already feel really welcome, I love the supportive and friendly atmosphere. In my free time I like to read books (especially about Ancient Greece), crochet, and paint, and I also enjoy running, hiking and camping.
MEg
Hi! My name is Meg and I have been working at RTQ for almost a year now. It has always been such a warm and supportive environment full of amazing people and I’m so glad I get to be a part of that.
I spend a lot of my free time crocheting, seeing live music, and playing piano. I also love languages, and in the future I would love to share my passion for them through teaching.
Jayden
I’ve been working at RTQ since July 2019.
I enjoy meeting a variety of characters at RTQ who I otherwise wouldn’t have interacted with. I enjoy the friendly environment at RTQ. Everyone is cheery there and there is always a great mood in the office.
For hobbies, I’m very musical. I play a wide range of orchestral percussion, from xylophone to timpani, along with playing the piano. My current focus at the moment is on the drum kit which has been my priority for the last 2 years.
Lily
Hi I’m Lily and I am 16. I have been a student at RTQ since I was 10 and have now started working there. I have had such a positive and helpful experience and want to share that with others . I really enjoy my job and the atmosphere and people I am surrounded by. I love art and English and love to play sports.
Sam
My name is Sam and I’m 22 years old. I am a First-Class History graduate from the University of Huddersfield and I am currently training to be a GCSE and A-Level History Teacher.
I have worked at RTQ/ATQ since March 2022. I love working here because it is such a rewarding and uplifting role and I work with and beside lots of amazing and gifted young people.
I am a keen footballer and I love to play golf too.
Jago
My name is Jago, and I'm a physics and maths assistant here at RTQ. I love learning about how our universe works, how it behaves and the consequences we experience in our everyday lives.
I enjoy coding, playing the piano, studying maths and physics, and playing tennis.
I'm on a gap year, yet I'm studying 2 more A-levels to boost my uni application.
My dream is to study theoretical physics and then move into the finance sector.
Some interesting facts about me include: I have so far memorized the first 70 digits of pi and I keep increasing this number. I play golf and I like horses. I play chess and often compete in online tournaments. Every year I take part in Google Kickstart which is a coding competition which I would recommend to anyone interested in the topic.
I love working at RTQ as it is such a friendly and welcoming environment where the students are always pushed to their maximum potential. I also love how each student is tutored on an individual basis to fit their needs and sometimes unique learning requirements.
Jo is always very friendly and greets you with a smile along with providing funny anecdotes throughout conversation.
Arron
Hi I’m Arron and I’ve been working at RTQ for over a year now. I enjoy the opportunity to work with many people across a wide range of age groups and interested and have found it to be really rewarding for me.
I enjoy learning languages, do judo competitively and am a big fan of Leeds United.
Bibi
Hello! My name is Bibi and I have been working at RTQ since September 2021. I’m really into art, reading and sewing and very partial to maths. I love working at RTQ, with our wonderful team that always puts the students first and continues to build the amazing RTQ community.
Tina
My name is Tina and I have been working at RTQ since September 2022 and have enjoyed every minute of it. Everyone is always so lovely and kind and it is a wonderful environment to be in. It is a great place to meet so many people and everyday is a chance to learn something new. In my free time I love to dance, act and spend time with my friends.
Leela
Hi, I'm Leela and I've been working at RTQ for around 5 months. I originally came for 11 plus tutoring and have been wanting to come back ever since! I love the atmosphere and connecting with students. It's so rewarding to get the chance to help people grow their confidence. Outside of RTQ, I love singing in Halle youth choir, walking and spending time with friends.
Eleanor
My names Eleanor and I have worked at RTQ since the beginning of 2020 after working with the charity ATQ since September 2019, and I absolutely love working here.
The relationships between everyone involved with RTQ creates a environment that makes everyone feel comfortable to learn and feel welcome.
I came to RTQ myself for GCSE English and found it to be such a helpful experience.
I hope to study cancer science at the university of Nottingham next year.
Luca
Hi, I’m Luca and I’ve been working at RTQ since September 2023! I love working here because of the unique opportunity to help and build relationships with all kinds of student. I love walks, English literature and philosophy, but my main love is the piano, which i’ve played since age 5!
Chloe
Hi, I’m Chloe and I have been working with RTQ for nearly a year and a half now. Working as a tutor has been amazing so far, especially with RTQ’s incredible team. Providing such a lovely environment to be in, it is a wonderful place for learning all different subjects at various levels.
I have just completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology along with my hobbies including musical theatre, reading, and spending time with my cat, Daisy.
Joelle
Hello my name is Joelle and I’ve just started working at RTQ.
I really enjoy being part of the RTQ team! I believe RTQ provides a welcoming environment that challenges kids, enabling them to reach their full potential. I also admire that RTQ specifically tailors lessons to ensure that they match every individual’s unique learning style!
I’m currently studying Biological Sciences at Durham University, hoping to go into the production of drought and disease tolerant genetically modified crops!
Outside of work, I enjoy going to the gym to de-stress or participating in yoga or boxing classes. I’m also an advanced open water scuba-diver and hope to become an instructor in future.
Valeria
Hi, my name is Valeria and I work as a tutoring assistant at RTQ! What drew me first to RTQ was the ethos I think. RTQ a perfect learning environment, and all the staff who I have met are kind and considerate.
Josie
Hi, my name is Josie and I’m 19 years old. I came to work at RTQ in 2021 as I remembered how great it was to be a student here for my 11+. I love working here and everything we do is very rewarding. I’m currently studying psychology at the University of Nottingham where I love going to the gym and playing squash.
Gwen
Hi! I'm Gwen and I've been working at RTQ since February 2022. I was a student here for my 11+, which really set me off with academic and social confidence for secondary school. RTQ really has a uniquely amazing atmosphere for learning, for me too.
I study Biomedical Sciences at St Anne's college in Oxford. Aside from my degree, I am part of the powerlifting team, and also love running up big hills very slowly.
Miranda
My name is Miranda and I have been working at RTQ for about 8 months.
There is no question about the inviting atmosphere at RTQ that welcomes students with a new, much more fun outlook on learning. When a student encounters a challenge, the people at RTQ are always there to help and support.
Personally, I wish I could work more at RTQ, but with my busy schedule of singing, acting, dancing, sadly I cannot. I hope to develop my modern foreign language skills too, in Spanish and French (and perhaps one day travel the world).
ella
Hi! I’m Ella, and I have been a tutor with RTQ for a year now. RTQ is a welcoming community to tutors and students alike, making it a lovely experience to be a part of. Outside of tutoring, I am about to graduate from University with a degree in Psychology. In my spare time, I love music, ceramics, and anything outdoors- particularly hiking and bouldering!
Bilal
Hi! My name is Bilal, and I have been working at RTQ since December 2023. One of the reasons I love working at RTQ is the joy I get from watching the students progress with their educational journey and seeing them thrive. In my spare time I enjoy cycling, hiking and climbing or just generally having fun outdoors.
Eva
My name is Eva and I’ve been working here for five months. I love being a part of the RTQ team as it’s rewarding, fun and everyone is very friendly! I enjoy psychology and hope to study it at university, and I love writing and reading.
Evie
Hello, I’m Evie! I have now worked at RTQ for nearly 6 months. I love working here as I feel as if I can help students to enjoy learning and take on new challenges. In my free time, I enjoy enjoy horse riding, swimming and love going on adventures/travelling.
Ella
My name is Ella, I’m 17 years old and have worked at RTQ for nearly a year.
I love working at RTQ, getting to know all the students and working as a team with the other tutours.
I find it an inspiring, collaborative and constantly interesting environment.
Outside of my A levels I enjoy portrait photography as a hobby.
Ella
My name is Ella - I have worked at RTQ for nearly four years now and I love the job so much!
Every week there are new learning opportunities for everyone involved.
I came to RTQ myself as a student studying for the 11+ and my GCSEs.
I love drawing and writing in my spare time, as well as walks with friends and family.
Jacob
Hi I'm Jacob and I have been working at RTQ for around 4 months.
After I originally went to RTQ for my 11+, I found my time there incredibly helpful and it gave me a new found passion for learning that I still have over 5 years later.
I've enjoyed working at RTQ greatly as Jo and the other tutors are really friendly and supportive.
I felt part of the team almost immediately. But what I like most about it is being able to help the students reach their full potential and give them the same enjoyment for their work as RTQ did for me.
I find it's always rewarding to help a student finally get that one question they've been stuck on or help them write an incredible story.
In my spare time, I love to go outside to go climbing and walking and I'm a member of Mythomroyd Explorers, currently planning for DofE Gold Expedition.
I also enjoy taking my camera with me on walks and taking picture of the wildlife and scenery.