Profile
Biography
A qualified and highly experienced French language teacher, I have taught a variety of courses and a wide ability range of students. Through my experience as an open learning adviser, I have also acquired a sound understanding of the learning process. Combining these two experiences has enabled me to develop my expertise further in two key areas, independent learning and e-learning. I particularly enjoy the challenges of setting up innovative courses, from the initial concept through to the design of the learning materials and the eventual delivery to students with various learning needs. Through action research, I have been able to reflect on my own practice and promote best practice.
Honours
These prizes were awarded in recognition of the innovative aproach, excellence in teaching, and extremely positive feedback from students.
- Winner of the Best Teacher of the Year Award 2014 (YUSU Excellence in Teaching and Supervision Awards)
- University of York Vice Chancellor's Silver Award for outstanding achievement in promoting excellence 2013
- University of York Vice-Chancellor's Teaching Award (February 2008)
- University of Hull Vice-Chancellor's Prize (May 2005)
- University of Hull Teaching Fellowship Award (April 2005)
Career
- Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, France
Licence d’Anglais (B.A. Honours degree)
- Open University
PGCE French secondary
- University of Hull
M.A. in Applied Language and New Technologies (with Distinction)
- Sir John Nelthorpe School, Brigg
Teacher of French
- University of Hull
Open Language Learning Adviser, Academic Skills Adviser, Teaching Fellow in French
- University of York
Lecturer
- University of York
Senior Lecturer
Departmental roles