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ayesha gavin
Ayesha is the founder and director of Ayesha Communications and holds a BA Honours degree, a PGCE and Level 6 NVQ in BSL. Ayesha teaches level 2, level 3 and level 6 BSL as well as delivering deaf awareness and deafblind awareness courses, CPD workshops and some work with families of Deaf children. She is also responsible for BSL/modified BSL interpreting, and BSL/English translation.
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Mark gavin
Mark is our PA and holds a BSL level 6 NVQ certificate and a graduate diploma in BSL and Communication Studies. An efficient and organised PA, Mark will speak with you if you telephone our office.
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Alison Hughes
Alison is our family support programme co-ordinator and teaches BSL level 1 in the Burnley area. As a mum to 2 beautiful Deaf daughters and a hearing son, Alison and her family have many experiences to share with you to guide you on your journey.
“Hi, I’m Alison and I have BSL level 6 all taught by Ayesha Communications. The reason I got into learning BSL was because I have 2 deaf children. I have been teaching level 1 since 2019 and I love it. I am looking forward to working with you!”
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Darryl Gee
Darryl is our BSL teacher in the Halifax area.
“Hey, I’m Darryl, and I’m a Deaf Child of Deaf parents, I grew up in a signing household. I was born hearing but went deaf due to BOR syndrome. I am now a parent to a deaf child, and strongly believe the more people that can sign, the better a place the world is.
I hold BSL level 3 NVQ, and a DTTLS teaching qualification.”
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Jessica Wattleworth
Jess is our After School Clubs co-ordinator.
“Hi, I’m Jess and I hold a qualification in BSL level 3, I’m involved in the Deaf community, attending Deaf socials, teaching sign language enrichment classes in high schools and BSL level 1 courses.
I have a BA (Hons) degree in SEN and Education, and a diploma in Childcare and Education. I have a little boy of my own who is 2 years old, who I love making memories with. I am very excited to work with Ayesha Communications to offer exciting sign language workshops to all ages. With my experience in education from Early Years to KS3, I can incorporate engaging, educational and age appropriate activities to support the learning of BSL and deaf awareness.”
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Kerry Reid
Registered blind, Kerry is our Rossendale teacher and also manages our social media outposts.
Kerry learned BSL in the year 2000. She was inspired to learn as a child because she attended a youth club for children with disabilities and met other blind, D/deaf and DeafBlind children there. Kerry re-sat her Level 1 with Ayesha Communications after chatting with Ayesha over a glass (or 4) of wine one Friday night, Kerry then went on to complete her level 2 and 3. A qualified adult education instructor, her confidence and larger than life personality more than qualifies her to guide you through your level 1 BSL if you’re in the Rossendale area. As well as teaching BSL, Kerry has taught a number of other subjects for the last 10+ years which her sign name will give away. Kerry is a good teacher for those of you who feel a little nervous. You never know, you may even spot some of her current students on Coronation Street
Gemma Mazza
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Gemma teaches BSL level 1 in the Blackburn and Wigan areas.
“Hello, I’m Gemma, and I teach level 1, after school and introduction to BSL. I have level 6 in BSL and a Diploma in BSL interpreting and translation. I am a RSLI, and have been interpreting in the local deaf community for over 7 years.
I am short in size but have a big personality and I used to be a trampolining competitor and coach.”
Ola Bolinska
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Ola is our teacher in the Preston area.
“Hello, I’m Ola. I was born Deaf and grew up in Poland. I now live in Preston.
I’m a newly Qualified Teacher from City Lit in London, and I hold level 3 in BSL.
My hobbies are reading, walking, spending time with family and friends, and socialising in the Deaf community.
I love learning new skills and going on any courses/training.”