James Tostevin
I am based in Yeovil and I am extremely passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives of every age! I also love to cook, train in the gym and most importantly spend time with friends and family.
Date you started with the company – September 2024.
Schools you work in – Ilchester Community Primary, Charlton Mackrell C of E Primary, Preston Primary.
What is the best activity to teach? I think athletics is the best activity to teach because there is so many different events, with so many different skill sets, that everyone can do it and I just love teaching it.
What is the best thing about teaching? Making a difference. Making a positive impact on people’s lives. That truly is what the best thing is for me.
What makes you happy at work? I feel so joyful when I see someone growing, fulfilling their potential and so that is what brings me the most joy.
What do you look forward to on a work day? I just look forward to each day, because you never know what’s going to come each day. Each day is different, and the excitement of something new.
What teaching moment stands out to you? It’s a combination, there’s so many moments for me. It’s that moment when you see a child achieve something that they have been working towards. I think that glint in their eye, when they start to believe in themselves, it’s that moment.
What is your favourite activity at our Active Camps? Nerf. I love Nerf. I could do it all day.
What is your guilty pleasure TV show? The Simpsons
What is your go to karaoke song? Happy by Pharell Williams.
What’s you go to film? Either Interstellar or like Dark Knight if I’m going for something quite dramatic, or if it’s something a little more light-hearted Ice Age or The Bad Guys.
What’s your favourite board game? Frustration.
Which team member do you think is most likely to be an undercover secret agent? Jarrad Cave.
If our team came to your place for dinner, what would you cook? Fajitas.
What is your favourite thing we do as a company? AP and the courses I am developing to deliver in schools.