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.
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.
Poppy
I have been working at RTQ for almost 18 months.
I really enjoy working with the students and helping them grow and succeed as learners. I like the friendly atmosphere here at RTQ.
I enjoy ballet and tap dancing and climbing mountains!
Billie
I have been working at RTQ as a receptionist for almost a year now.
I love working at RTQ because I enjoy getting to know everyone who goes and especially watching them them thrive intellectually and with their confidence.
I am a very well rounded person as I love expressive arts, whether that’s in a sketch book or on the stage.
I also have a passion for team sports for example, football, hockey, netball or rugby.
Lauryn
I first came to RTQ as a student in preparation for my 11+ and now I’ve been working here since September 2019.
The relaxed learning environment makes both working and learning here a very enjoyable experience.
Outside of RTQ, I do a lot of fell running and have previously represented England.
I’m hoping to go onto studying Medicine at Glasgow University in September.
Ciaran
Hello my name is Ciaran and I have been working at RTQ since September 2020.
I love working at RTQ because of the friendly atmosphere which allows me as a tutor to help students succeed.
I was tutored for my 11+ at RTQ and the welcoming environment allowed me to reach my full potential.
I am a keen footballer and runner, and I have had the honour of representing West Yorkshire in both sports.
Josh
Hello, my name is Josh
I've been working at RTQ since summer 2019. Many years ago I went there for 11+ tutoring, and I've loved it here ever since!
RTQ is such a brilliant place to learn; Jo is inspirational and her students develop an enthusiasm for learning.
I am a member of the Todmorden Hippodrome, where I love working backstage to put on shows.
Next year I hope to study computer science at Durham University.
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.
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).
Francis
My name is Francis. I have attended RTQ for 2 years and have worked on reception for 3 months.
I enjoy working at RTQ because everyone helps each other and we all learn from each other.
I'm a keen gamer and have won a lot of prizes over my life on various games.
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.
Ruby
My name is Ruby and I have been working at RTQ since summer 2020.
During primary and secondary school I came to RTQ for maths tutoring but now I help the students with their english.
I love the work of black creatives in music, art and literature and look forward to being able to go to live music events again.
Theo
I’ve been working at RTQ since autumn 2020 and was previously a student.
What I enjoy about RTQ is the friendly and cooperate environment. This means not only can the students thrive but they can also have a good time along the way.
For my hobbies I love to do sports and have recently got into long distance running over lockdown. I’m also interested in neuroscience and the functions of the brain.
Fun fact: I can solve a Rubik’s cube in less than 20 seconds
Yolan
I first started working at RTQ in September 2020 and I love it here! It's a fun and social learning environment where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.
What I particularly enjoy about working at RTQ is seeing the students grow in confidence and academic ability.
As well as working at RTQ, I am a member of Northern Broadsides' Art Squad, supporting the company on areas of social justice.
I am also an assistant at Calderdale Theatre School.
I speak 4 (and a bit) languages and in my free time I enjoy reading, writing and sketching.
Freddie
I'm Freddie, I'm seventeen and I have been working at RTQ as a tutor for two years.
When I attended RTQ as a student for my 11+ I saw how caring and helpful all of the tutors were and it had a huge impact on me so I wanted to become a tutor and hopefully have the same positive effect on students that my tutors had on me.
I've really enjoyed working with Jo and the whole team at RTQ, finding it a productive but also extremely supportive environment.
My favourite part by far, however, has been working with the students. It's been a pleasure to work with students of all abilities and ages and it's definitely one of the most rewarding things I've ever done!
I have a strong interest in art and literature, finding them both incredibly fascinating and rewarding to study.
I'm dying to be able to go to galleries when lockdown is over because they're such peaceful places to go to and appreciate great works of art and I've missed them immensely.
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.
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.
Daisy
Hi, I’m Daisy
I’ve worked at RTQ on reception just over 6 months now.
I first was tutored at RTQ - my confidence thrived after being around people who really showed care into my future and really wanted to see me succeed.
I love seeing the same from other students every week, seeing their confidence build from the caring and friendly environment that RTQ provides.
Irving
I'm Irving and I am 17 years old.
I have worked at RTQ since September and I like working at RTQ because it has a very welcoming atmosphere.
I play the guitar and sometimes perform too! I have performed at Bradford university, churches and school concerts
Rosa
Hi, I am Rosa.
I have been working at RTQ since last summer - I am Jo’s daughter so have always been around RTQ being tutored and have always loved the atmosphere and how much help and support i have been given by the other tutors.
Since starting to work at RTQ I have loved every minute of it and getting to know all the students is an absolute joy.
RTQ has massively helped me deal with my dyslexia and believe all children deserve to enjoy learning equally.
Ruby
My name is Ruby and I have been working at RTQ since October 2021.
Although I have only been here a short time, everyone has been so friendly and welcoming and it is such a supportive environment!
I have been having tutoring for maths and physics since September 2021 and it has been immensely beneficial for my confidence starting A levels.
I have lots of different hobbies including playing piano, reading, Explorers and baking for my family and friends!