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Teaching and support staff at the ISC
Students are fully supported by dedicated staff within the centre. Tutors and support staff at Heriot-Watt University International Study Centre have qualifications in a wide range of subjects. You can read about some of their teaching experience and interests below:
Patricia Fisher
Role: Tutor
Qualifications: PGCE, MA Economics, BSc Statistics & Mathematics
Subjects: Mathematics
"I have lived and worked in both Kenya and Nigeria. In the UK, I have spent many years in Edinburgh, where I have taught at several colleges. I also spent some years teaching in Greater Manchester.
As well as Mathematics, I am very interested in music, both classical and jazz. I play in various amateur music groups. I also enjoy cycling and walking in the Scottish countryside."
Helen Gisbey
Role: Centre Administrator
Qualifications: SVQ Level 3 & 4 in Management and Team Leading
"After leaving school I joined the Clydesdale Bank and then 10 years later moved to the Bank of Scotland where I worked in Customer Services. I then decided to train as a Callanetics instructor as I’ve always been interested in keeping fit and exercise. In fact, I used to be a competitive athlete and have represented Scotland at school and senior level in middle-distance running events – my best time was in the 400m!
Before joining the ISC, I helped to set up a new company and liaised with customers and suppliers. I really enjoy my work at the ISC as it enables me to use my customer service and administration skills while getting to know students from all over the world! I recently gained my qualifications in Management & Team Leading and am planning to do an MBA in the near future.
I live in Livingston, which is about 10 miles from Heriot-Watt University, with my husband, David, and our two daughters, plus our two pet dogs, Kyra and Blue, whom I always take for a walk in the morning, whatever the weather!"
