Bridgette Barrett
Geography Lead
About
Bridgette brings over two decades of comprehensive expertise and unwavering commitment to education. As a dedicated educator and leader, she holds a BA in Geography and Education and a PGCE from S.Martin’s College, University of Lancaster, and a Master's degree in Teaching, Learning, and Technology with Distinction from the University of Nottingham.
Bridgette’s focus since joining Save My Exams in 2022 has been educational content excellence. Currently overseeing Geography, History, Religious Studies, and Environmental Studies. Alongside her role at Save My Exams, Bridgette engages in part-time teaching at an online school, where she continues to inspire students in the study of geography, a subject she has examined at the GCSE level for over two decades.
At Save My Exams, Bridgette's role extends beyond content creation; she leads a team of creators, ensuring the delivery of exceptional revision notes and topic questions crucial for students' exam success.
With nine years of invaluable experience in secondary education, Bridgette has held a number of leadership roles, including Head of Geography and Head of Humanities. Her dedication extends beyond the classroom; she has served as an education advisor, nurturing students from Key Stage 2 to adult learners pursuing teaching assistant qualifications. Additionally, Bridgette's expertise spans early years education, where she worked as a qualified early years teacher for eight years
Beyond traditional teaching, Bridgette has made significant contributions to online education through content creation for various platforms. Her expertise in crafting courses and resources tailored to GCSEs, IGCSEs, and A Levels underscores her commitment to facilitating effective learning experiences. Bridgette is also a member of the Geographical Association.
In her spare time, Bridgette enjoys long walks with her dogs, visiting art galleries and museums, and gardening.
Published work or mentions
Bridgette's expertise has been recognised through her published articles on outdoor education during her tenure as an education advisor for Garden Organic.
Bridgette’s Master's dissertation explored the nuanced experiences of students in synchronous online learning environments, reflecting her commitment to innovative pedagogy.
Education
Bridgette graduated from S.Martin’s College, University of Lancaster, with a BA in Geography and education, followed by a PGCE in Secondary Education.
In 2019, Bridgette graduated with an MA (Distinction) in Teaching, Learning and Technology from the University of Nottingham
Expertise
As an educator, Bridgette's versatility shines through her proficiency in teaching Geography, Religious Studies, History, and Sociology across various academic levels.
Bridgette’s leadership in organising fieldwork expeditions, from immersive river studies in Derbyshire to inquiries into tourism in North Wales, underscores her practical approach to education.
Bridgette has been an examiner for OCR for over twenty years
Top revision quote for students
“I always say to my GCSE Geography students that they should think about the links between different topics and issues. Geography is all about the interconnectedness of the world.”
