Life at Activate Learning
Daniela Predescu started her journey with Activate Learning in 2022, when she decided to return to education to study GCSE English online.
Despite having a full-time job as a teaching assistant and being a mum, Daniela found Activate Learning’s online lessons easy to access and accommodating to her busy schedule.
Reflecting on her experience, Daniela said: “I had an amazing experience throughout the whole course. I had constant support from my tutor, and effective feedback, which helped me to revise and keep myself on track.
“English is my second language, so having such a great tutor and all the support they provided was really helpful.
“I was still working while studying and I’m a mum as well, but I found the course very interesting and easy to access in my own time, around other family commitments.”
Favourite memories
One standout memory for Daniela was meeting her fellow classmates and online faculty staff members in person at Reading College and University Centre, where she sat her exams.
Daniela said: “It was great getting to meet some of the other students from the course at Reading College. I also had the opportunity to meet Miko, Faculty Manager for Online at Activate Learning, who was extremely supportive and friendly.
“My tutor also held an online award ceremony to give certificates to students for their achievements. I was very proud to win a certificate for the Most Active Student,” she added.
Life after Activate Learning
Currently, Daniela works as a Graduate Intern at East Lane Primary School and is hoping to start her teacher training soon. Completing her GCSE English course has opened the doors for her to pursue her dream career in teaching.
She said: “The course helped me improve my English skills and to further my studies as well. Having English as a second language, I had to complete my GCSE English to be able to progress even further in my career.
“I have decided to get into teaching because I love helping and supporting children’s learning so they can achieve their goals. Having an impact on their achievements and education is so rewarding.”
Advice to current students
Daniela offered some valuable advice to current students: “Don’t let your anxieties control your life. This is something I have struggled with myself and has affected my ability to focus properly on the exams.
“But you have to push through and be proud of yourself and everything you’ve achieved. Don’t forget to challenge yourself to improve!”