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Associate Teaching Professor – Programme Director (BA HRM) – RILEAS & GEDI Research Group Director<br
london METROPOLITAN university
Strategic academic leader driving inclusive, research-informed pedagogy, delivering a 23% increase in student engagement, reduced awarding gaps, and sector-leading innovation in assessment and curriculum design.
Director of two institutional research groups (RILEAS; GEDI), positioning London Met as a national leader in EDI-focused, socially just, and sustainable education.
International research leader coordinating EU-funded COST Actions across 35+ countries, leading interdisciplinary training, capacity building, and global research dissemination.
Nationally recognised educator, awarded Principal Fellowship (PFHEA) and National Teaching Fellowship (NTF) in 2024 for sustained impact on inclusive curriculum leadership and digital pedagogic transformation.
Digital and pedagogic innovator, recognised as a Top 100 Woman in Tech (Barclays), Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, and Apple Educator.
Global education advocate, embedding UN SDGs 4, 5, and 10 across UG/PG provision and representing London Met at UN Women UK and UNGA78 Science Summit forums.
Assistant Professor – Programme Director (BA Digital Business Management)
london METROPOLITAN university
Programme Director (BA Business Management & HRM), leading inclusive, employability-focused curriculum innovation and assessment redesign across core and capstone provision.
High-impact educator, designing flagship modules with sector-leading SES scores (90–99%), driving a 27% uplift in student performance, 98% satisfaction, and reduced BAME awarding gaps.
Institutional change leader, contributing 7 pedagogical impact case studies to London Met’s TEF Silver Award (2023) and embedding Education for Social Justice and Sustainability (UN SDGs 4, 5, 10) across curricula.
Research and EDI leader, directing RILEAS and GEDI Research Groups, securing external recognition and funding for work on inclusive leadership, crisis management, and gender equity.
Award-winning, values-led academic, supervising postgraduate research, mentoring 200+ diverse students, leading staff development in digital pedagogy, and recognised with Best Educator (2023) and Contribution to EDI (2022, 2023) awards.
Associate Head of Teaching & Learning (Academic Skills Lead) – Programme Director (BA Business management ‘with HR’ and ‘with Law’)
london south bank university
Programme Director for two UG programmes (BA Business Management with HR; Business Management with Law), leading successful curriculum redesigns, enhancing student experience, and increasing enrolment by 20%.
Academic Skills Lead, designing and implementing LSBU’s first Academic Skills Framework, adopted Business School-wide to strengthen academic performance, feedback literacy, and student confidence.
High-impact module leader, designing and delivering 20+ modules with consistently high satisfaction (NSS/SES up to 100%), embedding inclusive assessment, peer learning, and real-world employability tasks.
Digital transformation lead, pioneering AULA as a university-wide learning platform, training 50+ staff, and embedding innovative digital pedagogies that sustained engagement and resilience during COVID-19.
Inclusive research and education leader, supervising PG, MBA, and PhD research, leading Virtual Professional Learning Communities that raised student satisfaction from 30% to 86%, and recognised with LSBU’s Best New Member of Staff Award (2020).
Assistant Professor | Academic & Project Lead | Inclusive Pedagogy and Learning Enhancement
London Metropolitan University
Led curriculum and assessment redesign for foundation modules, improving BAME, international, and multilingual student progression and attainment.
Launched a peer mentoring programme addressing the BAME awarding gap, boosting attendance +35%, performance +20%, satisfaction +25% in one semester.
Served as Principal Investigator for IFAP and LIFAL, innovating inclusive, formative, and multilingual assessment across 25+ UK and European HEIs.
Published award-winning research on female and inclusive leadership, shaping global ESJ and EDI policy and practice.
Designed inquiry-led modules using reflective video diaries, peer-assisted learning, and translanguaging strategies, embedding Education for Social Justice (ESJ) principles.
Mentored early-career researchers and staff, disseminating teaching innovations at 8+ international conferences, raising institutional profile in inclusive pedagogy.
Strategic Education Project Management Consultant
Queen Mary University of London, UK
Led international student experience initiatives, including the Passport to IFP virtual orientation, enhancing pre-arrival engagement, cultural acclimatisation, and digital readiness, resulting in higher retention and satisfaction.
Developed inclusive, interactive online resources in collaboration with academic and professional teams, now embedded in IFP onboarding.
Conducted a university-wide Careers Services evaluation, producing evidence-based recommendations that strengthened employability and digital provision.
Awarded QMUL Best Project Presentation (2021) for the Future Global Leaders Programme, applying EDI principles and student-centred design to enhance wellbeing, academic confidence, and employability outcomes.
Assistant Professor / Associate Head of Teaching & Learning (Academic Skills Lead) / Student Engagement Lead / Academic Outcomes Lead / Alumni Engagement Lead/ Quality Assurance Lead / Outreach Lead
University of Nicosia, Cyprus
Managed 14+ UG and PG modules annually for 400+ students, consistently achieving high satisfaction scores.
Spearheaded inclusive curriculum design with peer/self-assessment, multilingual strategies, gamification, and intercultural approaches, boosting engagement and performance.
Supervised 6 PhD students and 20+ postgraduate dissertations; mentored staff in inclusive, research-informed pedagogy.
Co-developed the EU-funded TALE Project CPD programme, awarded the British Council International Assessment Prize.
Coordinated the Erasmus+ Inter-Action Project across five countries, engaging 1,000+ students and 50 educators in multilingual, inclusive initiatives.
Introduced Cyprus’s first inclusive formative assessment strategy and advanced peer-assisted mentoring, contributing to national curriculum reform.
Embedded Education for Social Justice (ESJ) and EDI principles across teaching and institutional initiatives, enhancing retention, engagement, and graduate outcomes.
Teaching and Research Fellow (Global Communication, Education & Inclusion) / Staff & PGR Development / Student Success and Retention Lead | Student Academic Outcomes Lead / Student Experience Lead / Teaching Fellow (students with special needs) / Assessment Policies Lead / Outreach Coordinator
University of Cyprus
Delivered 24 UG and PG modules, impacting 400+ students annually.
Developed Inclusive Technology-Enhanced Formative Assessment Projects (ITFAP), improving writing by 25% and grades by 40%; adopted internationally.
Led national peer- and formative assessment projects, influencing Cyprus Ministry of Education curriculum reforms.
Provided 1:1 academic coaching to 50+ students with disabilities annually, promoting accessibility and retention.
Co-developed award-winning EU-funded TALE Project CPD courses, recognised by the British Council and adopted globally.
Recognised with national and international awards for teaching innovation, leadership, and research impact.
Lecturer (EAP/ESP) / Curriculum and Quality Assurance Lead / Teaching and Learning Lead
State Colleges, Ministry of Education and Culture, Greece, and Cyprus
Deliver EAP/ESP across Business, Nursing, Social Work, Engineering, and ICT to 400+ students annually.
Improved student performance by 30% through inclusive, active learning and learner-centred pedagogy.
Designed cross-disciplinary programmes for diverse learners, enhancing retention and progression.
Coordinated the Erasmus+ Inter-Action Project across five countries, engaging 1,000+ students and 50 educators, producing a peer-reviewed volume.
Embedded formative and multilingual assessment to boost confidence, engagement, and equitable outcomes.
Facilitated EU partnerships, aligning curricula with European standards for lifelong learning and employability.
Delivered teacher training and CPD seminars on assessment literacy, inclusive pedagogy, and digital innovation.
Recognised for widening participation, student empowerment, and teaching excellence.
EAP/ESP Tutor, Subject leader
State Adult Education Centres and Colleges,
Ministry of Education and Culture,
Greece and Cyprus
Delivered EAP/ESP across Business, Nursing, Social Work, Engineering, and ICT to 400+ students annually.
Improved student performance by 30% using inclusive, active learning and formative assessment.
Designed cross-disciplinary programmes for mature, multilingual, and first-generation students, boosting retention and progression.
Coordinated the Erasmus+ Inter-Action Project, engaging 1,000+ students and 50 educators across five countries, producing a published volume.
Embedded multilingual assessment and learner-centred practices to enhance confidence, engagement, and equitable outcomes.
Recognised for widening participation, student empowerment, and excellence in teaching.
Teaching Portfolio
Institution | Level / Module | Year(s) | Duration / Hours | Students / Participants | Notes / Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
London Metropolitan University, UK | Creating a Winning Business (MC-L) | 2023–2025 | 3–5 hrs/week | 60–100 | Undergraduate BSc, business strategy & entrepreneurship |
Business Consultancy Module (T) | 2025 | As needed | 6 | Project-based consultancy | |
Leadership in Practice (MC-L) | 2023–2024 | 5 hrs/week | 100 | Undergraduate leadership development | |
Managing People in Organisations (MC-L) | 2024 | 5 hrs/week | 120 | BSc, HR & organisational behaviour | |
Practising Business Strategy (with Simulation) (T) | 2024 | 6 hrs/week | 80 | Applied simulation, strategic decision-making | |
Organising & Managing Across Cultures (ML) | 2023 | 5 hrs/week | 80 | Intercultural management focus | |
Digital Business Management & Emerging Technology (ML) | 2021–2022 | 3 hrs/week | 100 | Digital transformation & innovation | |
Dissertation Supervision (BSc) | 2023 | 2 hrs/week | 5 | Research mentoring | |
Leading, Managing & Developing People (ML, MSc) | 2023 | 5 hrs/week | 150 | Postgraduate leadership development | |
International HRM: Working Across Cultures (T, MSc) | 2022 | 6 hrs/week | 100 | MSc, intercultural HRM | |
Dissertation Supervision (MSc & MBA) | 2022–2025 | As needed | 2–7 | Research mentoring, project supervision | |
Consultancy Project (MBA, T) | 2025 | As needed | 2 | Applied consultancy | |
PhD Supervision | 2021–2025 | As needed | 2–3 | Doctoral mentoring | |
London South Bank University, UK | People & Organisations (MC-L) | 2020 | 6 hrs/week | 90 | BSc, organisational behaviour |
Concepts of Management (T) | 2020 | 3 hrs/week | 30–35 | BSc, foundational management | |
Academic Coaching & Mentoring (T) | 2020 | 9 hrs/week | 90 | Undergraduate learning support | |
Business, Creativity & Innovation (MC-L, MBA) | 2020–2021 | 6 hrs/week | 70–90 | Postgraduate entrepreneurship & innovation | |
Personal, Professional & Academic Development (T, IF) | 2020 | 6 hrs/week | 70 | MSc skills development | |
MSc / PhD Supervision | 2020–2021 | 2 hrs/week | 2–7 | Dissertation / thesis mentoring | |
University of Cyprus & University of Nicosia, Cyprus | Professional Communication & Business Writing (ML/T) | 2006–2017 | 3 hrs/week | 68–120 | BSc, professional communication |
Teaching & Learning in Professional Contexts (T) | 2017 | 3 hrs/week | 120 | BSc | |
Inclusive Learning & Performance Assessment in Organisations (ML) | 2016 | 3 hrs/week | 68 | BSc | |
Differentiated Learning Strategies for Diverse Teams (ML) | 2016 | 3 hrs/week | 120 | BSc | |
Learning & Development for Early-Career Professionals (T) | 2015 | 3 hrs/week | 140 | BSc | |
Designing Training Materials & Learning Interventions (MC-L) | 2015 | 3 hrs/week | 59 | BSc, instructional design | |
Instructional Design & Professional Learning (T) | 2014 | 3 hrs/week | 74 | BSc | |
Cross-Cultural Negotiation & Conflict Management (ML) | 2013 | 3 hrs/week | 86 | BSc | |
Digital Literacies & Social Media for Global Engagement (T) | 2013 | 3 hrs/week | 120 | BSc, intercultural & digital focus | |
Intercultural Communication in Organisations (ML/T) | 2009 | 3 hrs/week | 63–68 | BSc | |
Leadership, Teamwork & Inclusion in Business (T) | 2008 | 3 hrs/week | 82 | BSc | |
Creativity, Innovation & Leadership (ML) | 2008 | 3 hrs/week | 73 | BSc | |
Professional Development & Training Skills (ML) | 2007 | 2–3 hrs/week | 78 | BSc | |
Creative Problem-Solving & Intercultural Collaboration (MC-L, MSc & MBA) | 2019 | 3 hrs/week | 150 | Postgraduate, intercultural & entrepreneurship | |
Intercultural Communication & Global Leadership (T, MSc & BSc) | 2018 | 3 hrs/week | 100 | Postgraduate & undergraduate | |
Digital Communication, Multilingualism & Innovation in Business (MC-L, MSc & MBA) | 2017 | 4 hrs/week | 87 | Postgraduate, innovation & digital skills | |
Researching Leadership, Creativity & Inclusion (MC-L/T, MSc) | 2011–2014 | 1–4 hrs/week | 86–95 | Postgraduate research skills | |
Portfolio Development (T, MSc & MBA) | 2010–2014 | 1–4 hrs/week | 66–96 | Postgraduate & MBA | |
Global Communication in Multilingual Workplaces (ML, MSc) | 2011 | 4 hrs/week | 69 | Postgraduate | |
Applied Communication & Workforce Development (MC-L, MSc) | 2012 | 4 hrs/week | 79 | Postgraduate | |
Learning Strategies for Professional & Corporate Settings (MC-L, MSc) | 2010 | 4 hrs/week | 67 | Postgraduate | |
Intercultural Communication & Inclusive Leadership (ML, MSc) | 2003 | 4 hrs/week | 74 | Postgraduate | |
Supervised MSc / MBA / PhD Students | 2004–2019 | As needed | 100+ MSc & 6 PhD | Research supervision | |
Other Academic Tutoring / Professional Training | Professional Communication Skills / Academic & Business English (ML/T) | 1997–2019 | 2–3 hrs/week | Adult learners | Across multiple professional pathways |
Project Management (ML/MC-L) | 2005–2015 | 3–4 hrs/week | 30–50 | BSc, MSc, MBA, project-based learning | |
Academic Writing Clinics (T) | 2011–2016 | 2–3 hrs/week | 5–20 | Undergraduate & MSc | |
EAP/ESP Tutoring for Students with Special Needs (T) | 2008–2017 | 2–3 hrs/week | 5–10 | Undergraduate & MSc | |
PhD / DBA Training Workshops, Short Courses & Webinars | How to Prepare for Your Viva | 2003–2025 | 2–3 hrs | 100+ | Practical viva preparation |
Writing a Research Proposal | 2003–2025 | 2–3 hrs | 100+ | Research design & methodology | |
Academic Writing & Publication Skills | 2003–2025 | 2–3 hrs | 100+ | Publication readiness | |
Presenting at Academic Conferences | 2003–2025 | 2 hrs | 100+ | Presentation design & Q&A | |
Developing Research Impact | 2003–2025 | 2 hrs | 100+ | Knowledge mobilization & dissemination | |
Time Management & Research Planning | 2003–2025 | 2 hrs | 100+ | Productivity & planning | |
Critical Thinking & Argumentation | 2003–2025 | 2 hrs | 100+ | Analytical skills development | |
Ethical Research Practice | 2003–2025 | 2 hrs | 100+ | Research ethics & integrity | |
Networking & Collaboration | 2003–2025 | 2 hrs | 100+ | Academic networking & partnerships | |
Career Development for Early-Career Researchers | 2003–2025 | 2 hrs | 100+ | Career strategy & grant writing | |
Intercultural Leadership & Research in Global Contexts | 2010–2025 | 2–3 hrs | 30–50 | Cross-cultural research teams | |
Digital Pedagogy for Doctoral Researchers | 2015–2025 | 2 hrs | 25–40 | Digital tools & virtual collaboration | |
Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Doctoral Research | 2015–2025 | 2 hrs | 20–35 | Translating research into business applications | |
Grant Writing & International Collaboration | 2010–2025 | 2 hrs | 30–40 | EU & international funding strategies | |
Academic Leadership & Policy Impact | 2012–2025 | 2 hrs | 20–30 | Leadership & policy influence |
