Dr Richard Bustin CGeog (Teacher)

Biography

Occupation: Geography Teacher Employer: The Royal Grammar School Memo: Richard gained his BSc in Physical Geography (First Class) from Exeter in 2005 and his dissertation on Ecosystem Reconstruction led him to gain a prize for academic excellence. He then opted to study towards his PGCE in geography at the University of Cambridge before taking on a teaching job at The Royal Grammar School in Guildford in 2006. Richard is the head of the School Explorer Scout Unit which involves work with the Duke of Edinburgh Award. This project draws upon Richard's interest in outdoor activites: -He is a qualified Paddlesport instructor and is working towards his summer mountain leader qualification. Richard is also working towards his MA in 'Geography in Education' at the Institute of Education. As part of this course he has published a teaching technique in 'Teaching Geography' which won the 2007 'Award for excellence in leading geography' from the Geographical Association. BUSTIN, Richard Richard is Head of Geography at The City of London Freeman's School, prior to which he taught at other schools in England. Richard is a committee member of the Geographical Association's Independent Schools Special Interest Group, and has hosted revision conferences and guest speakers at his school. He has been involved in Duke of Edinburgh, set up a junior geography club and has got his students involved in the GA World Wise quiz and attending RGS-IBG lectures. He is currently working on a part time PhD in Geography Education and has published numerous articles and attended a variety of conferences including the GA annual conference.