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🚘 Ryan Cottee ADI

I’m a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) based in Maidstone, where I grew up and now proudly teach.

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Before becoming an instructor, my career began in the theatre. After training at drama school, I worked in theatres across London’s West End. When the pandemic brought the industry to a halt, I found myself behind the wheel of delivery vans for Tesco...  and that’s where my love for driving and being on the road first began.

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Around the same time, I became Company Manager for Elite Dance Company, a performing arts school with two branches across Kent. It was there that I discovered my passion for teaching and helping others reach their goals.

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Combining my love for driving with my enthusiasm for teaching was a natural next step, and in 2023 I proudly qualified as an ADI with Jody Thomas Driving School, where I’m delighted to continue working today.

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Alongside teaching, I also hold an LLB Law degree and maintain a strong passion for the arts. My varied background brings patience, creativity, and a supportive approach to every lesson, helping each of my students feel confident, capable, and ready for the road ahead.

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