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Sandra O'Hara
Beauty Therapy
September 2020
My favourite part of this role is working with such an amazing team here at Lancaster & Morecambe College, and also being able to pass on my industry knowledge to all my students and support them in their journey to becoming a Beauty Therapist.
Sandra O'Hara works with the Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Team and teaches students on the Beauty Therapy Level 3 full time course and Nail Services City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma part time evening course.
Sandra joined the team as a Beauty Therapy tutor at Lancaster & Morecambe College in 2020 after doing a short period of voluntary work in the department. She throughly enjoyed working in an educational environment and so decided to complete the Certificate in Education qualification and become a qualified lecturer. Having previously worked in the beauty industry Sandra has a vast experience of many different beauty techniques and procedures, which she covers in her teaching at College. These beauty techniques include:
- Bamboo massage
- Micro needling
- Chemical peels
- Henna brows
- Brow lamination
- Calgel nails
- Hopi ear candles
- Lash lift & tint
- Classic and Russian lashes
- Elim Pedicures
Sandra is also a member of The Beauty Guild, and teaches on the Beauty Guild Accredited Courses which are suitable as Continued Professional Development (CPD) to upskill qualified therapists or those working towards a regulated qualification in Beauty Therapy
My favourite part of this role is working with such an amazing team here at Lancaster & Morecambe College, and also being able to pass on my industry knowledge to all my students and support them in their journey to becomng a Beauty Therapist.
When asked what advice Sandra would give to someone applying for a Beauty Therapy course, she replied:
Do it and don't hold back! There are many fantastic career opportunities waiting for you in the beauty therapy industry which can take you anywhere in the world. You must however be keen and hardworking as the beauty industry isn't easy, but can be extreamly rewarding.
YOUR TUTOR(S)
The vocational skills development we offer at College are exceptional. The partners we work with are excellent and will help the students to develop further, as well as the opportunities we provide such as the Alicante trip are amazing, and you would struggle to find another college or sixth form that offers similar opportunities.
Industry specific apprenticeships are a great way to learn new skills and knowledge, achieve a recognised qualification and earn a wage. Customer service is the corner stone of every successful business, and courses at LMC will help you identify, improve and introduce these skills successfully.
The course gives people experiences of business in many forms which can be used in a huge variety of possible future careers – past students have gone on to work in sectors as diverse as fashion, charities, social media, nuclear energy, defence manufacturing and the public sector.
Be prepared to work hard and be challenged. The more you put in, the more you will get out of the course. It's a rewarding experience as you can clearly see your skills develop. There is also a great demand for skilled plasterers and the potential for good earnings, so why not give it a go?
Teaching is my favourite part of the role, I love being able to help people reach that lightbulb moment in class! I also enjoy being able to inspire the next generation of Residential workers.
I enjoy being part of the team and thinking of new ways to support local businesses in realising their potential. Watching learners transition from a one-day course to gaining qualifications motivates me to continue teaching at LMC.
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