Raen Istrate – Student Success Tutor

Raen is a music graduate and BRIT School alumni with a background in songwriting, vocal performance and contemporary music education. She previously worked at The BRIT School as a Learning Support Assistant in the Additional Educational Needs Department for Music. She brings 10+ years experience supporting neurodivergent learners and is a certified ADHD coach and qualified Emotional Literacy Support Assistant.

As both a creative practitioner and educator, Raen understands the unique challenges of balancing artistic development with academic study. She takes a collaborative, coaching based approach that encourages students to build on their strengths, develop self awareness and find practical strategies that work for their individual learning style.

Raen supports students with organisation, workload management, motivation, study skills, creative projects, and introductions to Logic Pro through one to one sessions. Whether developing creative ideas, building music production skills, managing academic demands, or overcoming barriers to learning, she aims to create a supportive environment where students feel listened to, challenged, and empowered to make meaningful progress.