Claire Oxley
About Claire Oxley
Claire Oxley is an Associate Trainer at Mind, where she focuses on maximizing creativity and critical thinking skills. With a diverse background in education and mentorship, she has helped students from various backgrounds gain admission to competitive universities since 2020.
Work at Mind
Claire Oxley has been serving as an Associate Trainer at Mind since 2020. In this role, she focuses on enhancing creativity within teams by maximizing the number of possibilities from limited resources. Her approach is designed to foster innovative thinking and problem-solving skills among participants.
Previous Experience in Education
Before her current position, Claire Oxley worked at Causeway Education from 2016 to 2019 as a Mentor and Area Manager for East Anglia. She also held the role of Head of Art and Senior Housemistress at Stonyhurst College from 1999 to 2010. Additionally, she served as Head of Sixth Form and Senior Leader at Tormead School Guildford from 2011 to 2015.
Educational Background
Claire Oxley studied at the University of Oxford, where she completed a Master of Studies in Musicology, earning her Master's degree in 1998. This academic background contributes to her understanding of creativity and critical thinking in educational settings.
Student Support Initiatives
Claire provides practice interviews for prospective students applying to Oxbridge, medical, and veterinary programs in Norfolk. She has played a significant role in helping students from diverse backgrounds secure places at competitive universities, emphasizing her commitment to educational equity.
Creative Expression and Advocacy
Claire advocates for the teaching of critical thinking as an essential skill for students aiming for top universities and ambitious employers. She engages in studio painting as a form of personal creative expression, reflecting her belief in the importance of creativity in all fields.