Experienced English educator and pedagogue with over four decades of teaching across A-Level, undergraduate, and adult education. A passionate advocate for inclusive and values-based learning, I have supported sixth formers in Oxbridge preparation, led curriculum initiatives in the UK and internationally, and mentored teachers in post-16 and SEMH contexts. My academic interests include World Literature, moral philosophy, and the power of narrative. I regularly write professional articles and literary fiction, and maintain a reflective blog on literature, teaching, and educational leadership.

University of Cambridge
● MA (Cantab) English Tripos – Awarded by seniority, 1974
   President of the Shirley Literary Society 1971 - 1972

University of London (Goldsmiths College)
● Postgraduate Academic Diploma in Education 1977 - 1979

University of Oxford (OUDES)
● Special Diploma in Education – Initial Teacher Training OCEA model 1990

Lesley University, Cambridge, MA, USA
● PhD (ABD) – Executive Leadership and Education 2008 - 2015

Teaching Experience

Belper School and Sixth Form Centre
● English Teacher (GCSE and A-Level) 1979 - 1981
o Taught A-Level English Literature and supervised Extended Projects
o Introduced values-based pedagogy and led workshops on critical analysis
o Trained in Humanistic Psychology during this period

 Malvern College
● Teacher of English and House Tutor 1972 - 1974
o Taught across KS4–5, including Oxbridge-set English modules
o Delivered Oxbridge entrance coaching and personal statement mentoring

Various UK and International Schools 1981 - 2015
● Roles: Principal, Head of Department, English Teacher, Housemaster, EMO Director
o Taught English across KS3–5 and adult learners
o Extensive sixth form University and Oxbridge entrance coaching experience
o Delivered enrichment in moral philosophy, literature, and drama

Aga Khan Education Services (East Africa)
● Director of Education 2016 - 2020
o Pedagogy coach and curriculum adviser in English across bilingual and international schools
o Trained teachers in inclusive, trauma-informed, and values-based practices
o Regular classroom observation and in-service support

Class Measures (UK & USA)
● Lead Consultant 2002 - 2014
o Observed and coached teaching in classrooms across the US and UK
o Developed teacher training programmes in pedagogy and inclusion
o Led whole-school reviews focused on instructional quality

Other Teaching and Professional Experience

Freelance Consultant (UK, East Africa)
On-Line English IGCSE and Oxbridge Tutoring 2018 - Present
School Improvement, SEND, and Curriculum Adviser 2015 - Present


o Specialist in SEMH, post-16, and trauma-informed teaching
o Supported A-Level and vocational curriculum design
o Delivered CPD in literacy, assessment, and emotional literacy

Humanistic Counselor

Social Services Family Worker

Publications & Research

●   Compromised – Literary Fiction manuscript under editorial review (2013 - 2025)
●   Learning to Think : Thinking to Learn  with Maclure S for OECD (1992)
●   Transforming Special Education Practices with Young N & Bittel P, Nov 2, (2012)
●   The Improvement Effect – The Education Partners (2017), New York
●   Numerous CPD modules, inspection protocols, and frameworks for inclusive teaching