Our Parker Enterprise team are knowledgeable and highly experienced in their field. We consistently strive for excellence. We have a track record of successfully managing and delivering courses throughout the UK with high start and completion rates, feedback from both participants and DWP has been outstanding with our company being used regularly as a ‘Good News’ story and as an example of good practice.
With a passion for transforming lives, I am currently responsible for the management, design and delivery of quality & fun confidence building, motivational wellbeing & employability courses throughout the UK in my current role. I’m a fully qualified Careers Adviser & Coach with over 23 years experience of working within an information, advice & guidance setting with extensive experience of designing & delivering innovative & bespoke courses, tailored to suit the needs of the specific client groups.
Julie has 20+ years of experience starting, managing and growing SME’s, coupled with a sound background educating and mentoring around these areas. With a BSc Business,
PGMgmt and PGTqfe (Teaching Qualification Further Education), Julie has expertise and credentials in entrepreneurship and education, always eager to share her knowledge and empower others to succeed in wellness, employability and business.
Having spent the last 13 years managing her own business interests Julie has come on board at Parker Enterprise as Operations Manager. Her addition to the management team promises to bolster our operations and drive growth.
Amna has a Master’s in Clinical Psychology with a background in providing mental health support to people struggling with mental illnesses and learning disabilities. Having previously worked in hospital, community, and tele-counseling settings, she is skilled at assisting people with anxiety, depression, academic stress, and substance abuse, among many others. She is collaborative in her approach towards employability and wellbeing support specific to the needs of the clients.
I have been an ESOL teacher for over 20 years. I am a qualified, registered teacher, and have a Masters’ degree in TESOL from Edinburgh University. I have spent the last 8 years in Taiwan, working in elementary and junior high schools, teaching English and coaching the local teachers in language teaching methods.
I have taught English to students of all age and ability levels. I believe that learning gives people power and choices. My goal as a teacher is to raise learners’ confidence and motivation with interesting and relevant learning activities.
Nick, a skilled employment skills tutor, recently relocated from the US to the UK. With extensive experience as a college instructor and former personal trainer, he brings rich expertise to his role. Passionate about holistic development, Nick focuses on both employment skills and overall wellness. His tutoring is personalised, identifying strengths and weaknesses to create tailored improvement plans. Drawing from his personal training background, Nick emphasises the significance of wellness for workplace success. Committed to clients’ goals, he guides them in achieving a healthy work-life balance, providing insights on nutrition, exercise, and stress management.
Linda has a Post Graduate in Career Guidance and over 24 years’ experience in employability and community education giving her the knowledge and expertise to not only deliver but develop a suite of empowering, informative and educational courses for Parker Ltd. Linda is a strong believer in the power of positive thinking which hugely benefits every single client who attends one of Linda’s course.
Allyson is a qualified careers adviser with 20 years experience. She first began her career as a Primary Teacher and after 5 years, retrained to qualify in the Career Guidance field. She has extensive experience in working with young people within secondary schools in both Glasgow and Ayrshire in developing their career management skills and supporting them with their career decisions.
I am an English tutor who skilfully combines the precision of data analysis, the effectiveness of transport logistics, the rigour of research methodology, and the art of language. I have a variety of transferable skills from many different sectors and thrive at teaching research methodologies and ESOL, EFL and IELTS. With a background in data analysis, I can generate and test hypotheses, interpret data and apply analytical thinking to enhance students’ learning experiences. Because of my experience in transport management, I can efficiently manage time and resources to ensure that every class is on time and well-organized. In addition, my expertise in research methodology enables me to mentor students in carrying out exhaustive and systematic studies, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Because of my unique combination of skills, I can be an invaluable asset, capable of preparing students for a multifaceted world where interdisciplinary knowledge is key.
Omo is a compassionate individual who is passionate about using her skills to support others. Her academic background is in law with an LLM (Master of Laws) from Kingston University, London. Her background includes; welfare rights, finance, disability advocacy, employability skills, IT skills, careers guidance, mental health and wellbeing. Her ideal day is when she has made someone else’s day better.
After working for several multi-national companies for around a decade, I had been working as a lecturer under the hospitality discipline at a further education institution for over 16 years. My journey to attaining certification in teaching ESOL has broadened my horizon and ignited my interest to pursue in this area. As a non-native speaker, I am a natural in empathising my learners, and that also allows me to better help my learners overcome their difficulties in their English language learning. I believe language is imperative for everyone to excel at work and live their lives to the fullest, and I aspire to help people in need to achieve
their life goals.
An experienced tutor who takes a person centred approach to delivering training, adapting learning to the needs of the learner, with a background in supporting young people to excel in life. Having worked in the charity sector for over 20 year‘s I’m a confident, approachable and organised individual. With a positive approach to life. I believe Mindset is everything and can coach people to overcome their barriers to success by supporting them to change their mindset.
I have been a tutor for over 10 years, primarily working in a primary school classroom. After completing my BSc in Business Studies, I gained ESOL training and a TEFL certificate. This allowed me to teach English online to children worldwide, balancing my work and family life as a mum of three (two boys and one girl).
Teaching online helped me realise how much I enjoy helping people learn. Growing up in a home where English wasn’t our main language, I understand the challenges my students face. I use this understanding to support and motivate them.
I believe that learning English is crucial as it opens up many opportunities for personal and professional growth. English proficiency can empower individuals, giving them the confidence to pursue their goals and succeed in various aspects of life.
My goal is to build learners‘ confidence and motivation, making education a positive and empowering experience. I am dedicated to creating engaging and relevant lessons that meet my students’ needs and help them achieve their life goals.
I developed a huge passion for training over 15 years. My experiences have given me the privilege to work with people from the ages of 16 right up to the age of 102! Throughout this time I have developed a unique style that enables me to engage, motivate and empower others to achieve their future goals / ambitions.
I spent almost 8 years in the Fire Service, delivering Employment, Teamwork and community skills to young people on behalf of the Prince‘s Trust, which is where my roots were originally formed. For the last 3 years I’ve been delivering Employability Skills for adults, I am also an ESOL qualified assessor. I have an enthusiastic personality with a person centred and trauma focused approach with all learners.
John has a background in learning & development, training, coaching and employability projects. He has worked sectors including; non-ministerial government departments, higher education and employability. With past experiences in recruiting, leading people and managing processes John can provide clients with a clear roadmap and effective learning activities to help them achieve their employment related goals.
John is a current CIPD member and currently co-leads the mentoring program for the CIPD in the West of Scotland.
My teaching career began more than 25 years ago and whilst I have taught English at all levels and to all ages, ESOL students have always been my favourite. I really enjoy meeting students from other countries as this enables me to learn about different cultures.
My qualifications include a Degree in Business and a TEFL certificate. In the past I ran my own insurance broking business and was involved in running casinos.
I spent 16 years living and working in Russia, but have also lived in other countries like: Gibraltar, Spain and Portugal. The greatest reward in teaching is having a student thank you for the help you have given.
With a master’s in TESOL and numerous years of experience as an ESOL teacher, combined with my background in interpreting, I bring a deep understanding of the language barriers that many learners face. My work has allowed me to develop effective teaching strategies that cater to the unique needs of students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds This experience has not only enhanced my ability to teach English effectively but has also given me the cultural sensitivity and communication skills necessary to support learners in achieving their language goals.
Asha has dedicated over 30 years to teaching across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, with a significant focus on Science and EAL/ESOL education. She has always been a passionate advocate for accessible education. More than two decades ago, she founded an educational charity for disadvantaged children, which continues to thrive. Her current passion is bilingual education and she is creates bilingual Somali-English books and videos in her spare time. Although recently retired, Asha remains actively engaged in teaching and education.
Donna is a qualified and experienced secondary school teacher with over 30 years teaching experience. She has worked as a SENCO for many years and is experienced in working with neurodiverse students. She has worked as a youth and community worker and has established homework clubs and Saturday schools. She retrained as a Person-Centred counsellor and has completed courses in equality, diversity and inclusion. She has recently worked in 6th form colleges delivering social and personal development, mental health and wellbeing courses to young people. Here she was able to hone in on her strengths teaching employability skills alongside a careers and wellbeing programme. She is a firm believer in holistic practices where users are encouraged to develop a growth mindset.
Jamshid is an experienced English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher and applied linguistics researcher. He holds a BA and an MA in English Language Teaching (ELT). With a strong background in secondary education and professional development, Jamshid brings over seven years of experience in adapting instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs. His expertise spans educational leadership, cross-cultural communication, and curriculum development.
Jamshid has also conducted research on EFL teaching quality, publishing articles on teacher assessment and attitudes towards language learning, which inform his commitment to innovative and effective language instruction.
Angie retrained 10 years ago specialising in Health and Social Care achieving a 1st class honours degree with a focus on Violence Against Women and Girls. In 2015 Angie worked for Women’s Aid as a Training and Prevention Manager developing programmes for education, professionals, 3rd sector and in this time had the privilege of being a part of the consultation in the change to law regarding Domestic Abuse. This opened her eyes to what people were experiencing, how life chances affects individuals and what you can do to support them.
Angie left Women’s Aid in 2017 and set up her own charity working with vulnerable people in the community who faced many barriers including opportunities in work, welfare rights and working to end inequality and injustice. In this time she successfully supported over 12000 local people and was the go to organisation for support. Covid brought its challenges but she successfully implemented one of the first integrated virtual support services that remained long after the pandemic. In 2023 Angie decided that there was more she wanted to give and began a Clinical Law degree at Strathclyde University, where she was selected to practice within their law clinic and fast-track through the degree. Angie is excited to start her new challenge and loves to share her knowledge and skills with everyone she works with.
Fiona has a passion for Welfare and Welfare rights, working with government, local authority and third sector organisations. More recently working on a Welfare project for the government, ensuring the health and wellbeing of individuals.
Experience working with schools and education colleagues to normalise advice and contribute towards the reduction in child poverty. Experience of advising, assisting and representing clients in all matters relating to benefits and debt and dealing with families in financial crisis.