Work Experience

Independent Researcher, Author and Editor — Australia

Undertakes independent research, academic writing, editing and educational publishing. Current work focuses on initial teacher education, inclusive practice, student belonging, academic integrity and professional learning.

International School Teacher — Japan, Singapore and Thailand

Employed at Ruamrudee International School (RIS) in Thailand, Stamford American International School (SAIS) in Singapore and The British School in Tokyo (BST), Japan. International teaching required adaptability across curricula, school cultures, institutional expectations and multilingual learner profiles while maintaining inclusive, student-centred practice.

Project Leader, Pearson MyWritingLab (MWL) Implementation — University of South Australia

Led the pilot implementation of Pearson MyWritingLab across undergraduate Business School courses. Integrated diagnostic writing technology with curriculum design, academic-literacy instruction and teaching practice.

Academic Advisor — Eynesbury Institute of Business and Technology (EIBT)

Provided academic leadership and diagnostic support for international students undertaking pre-university pathway programmes. Contributed to staff recruitment, professional development, policy formation, performance management and evidence-based reporting.

Researcher — Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Project

Led a University of Adelaide research project examining Australian learning-and-teaching scholarship. Reviewed research published across a five-year period and developed recommendations for future higher education inquiry.

Facilitator — Mentoring for Effective Teaching (MET) Program

Completed national facilitator preparation through the Australian Government-supported Teacher Education Done Differently project. Supported teachers in using action research, professional dialogue and collaborative inquiry to improve student learning.

Lecturer, International Bridging Program (IBP) — Adelaide Graduate Centre, The University of Adelaide

Taught postgraduate research students the academic, linguistic and cultural conventions of Australian university study. Delivered research-communication seminars and individual consultations addressing discipline-specific research proposals.

Project Officer, Teaching the Teachers for the Future (TTF) — The University of Adelaide

Supported a nationally funded initiative strengthening preservice teachers’ capacity to integrate digital technologies. Contributed to the professional preparation of more than 200 teachers within the Australian Curriculum and professional standards framework.

Teaching Practicum Leader — The University of Adelaide Peru Programme

Coordinated the University’s inaugural teaching practicum in the rural community of Pumamarca near Cusco. Supervised preservice teachers and implemented educational and community-support activities for primary and secondary students.

University Supervisor, Preservice Teacher Education — The University of Adelaide

Supervised preservice teachers through classroom observations, systematic evaluations and professional dialogue. Provided guidance to trainees and mentors, including support for complex placements involving cultural, linguistic and interpersonal challenges.

Lecturer, First Generation Program — The University of Adelaide

Piloted a university-transition programme for secondary students underrepresented in South Australian higher education. Delivered academic-literacy workshops for First Nations, regional, multilingual and socioeconomically disadvantaged learners.

Lecturer, AusAID International Academic Program (IAP) — The University of Adelaide

Taught academic English and research communication to AusAID-sponsored international students. Instruction emphasised critical analysis, discipline-specific discourse and successful transition into Australian higher education.

Coordinator — The University of Adelaide Writing Centre

Directed writing-development provision supporting approximately 10,000 undergraduate students. Coordinated academic-literacy guidance, individual consultations and resources addressing diverse disciplinary requirements.

Author — The University of Adelaide Learning Guides

Authored more than 25 academic-learning resources for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Topics included literature reviews, essay writing, objective writing, introductions and conclusions, group work and mind mapping.

Coordinator — The University of Adelaide Semester Seminar Series

Designed and coordinated cross-disciplinary workshops addressing academic literacies and scholarly communication. Sessions supported students in understanding research practices, genre conventions and discipline-specific discourse.

Course Facilitator, Public Sector Management (PSM) Program — Government of South Australia

Facilitated workplace communication and applied professional-learning modules for public-sector participants. Connected programme content with organisational practice, professional writing and workplace development.

Academic Integrity Officer — The University of Adelaide

Administered plagiarism education, academic-integrity guidance and authorship-verification processes. Led Turnitin workshops and supported students and staff in applying responsible academic practices.

External Consultant — Le Cordon Bleu, Regency TAFE

Delivered professional development workshops addressing academic referencing and source acknowledgement. Supported teaching staff in strengthening consistent and transparent academic-integrity practices.

Summer Day Camp Leader — The American School in Japan (ASIJ)

Led and supervised a cohort of Year 2 boys throughout the ASIJ Summer Day Camp. Coordinated educational, recreational and social activities while supporting student safety, participation and wellbeing.

English-Language Educator — English Language Education Council (ELEC) of Tokyo

Contributed to English-language education within the Japanese educational context. Applied expertise in language, literacy and intercultural learning to support effective English teaching and communication.

Government Secondary School Teacher — South Australia

Employed as a secondary school teacher within the South Australian public education system. Delivered curriculum, managed diverse classrooms and supported students across varied academic abilities and learning needs.