CV

Assistive Technology Officer

University of Oxford, Centre for Teaching and Learning · 2021 - 2024

• Founded the Reading and Writing Innovation Lab
• Developed framework for Academic Reading
• Started a recurring series of workshops on developing Academic Productivity focusing on skills
• Developed well-received guides on readability and video production
• Invited to Academic Advisory Board of McGraw Hill UK
• Led University engagement with Global Accessibility Awareness Day (2021, 2022) and Dyslexia Awareness Week 2022
• Developed training sessions enabling staff to create accessible environments

• Technology
• Research

Digital Learning Technologist

University of Oxford, Saïd Business School · 2017 - 2021

• Introduced new HIVE webinar platform and built a video production studio with RapidMooc (winning Academic Venues excellence award)
• Started a training series for staff and faculty on academic productivity (Digiknow)
• Started Workflow Automation User Group to promote Teams, SharePoint, and Flow
• Designed a study skills support programme with focus on assistive technology for students
• Developed and implemented a reading innovation showcase in collaboration with the Bodleian Library
• Involved in course development groups
• Organised an international conference on video in HE
• Co-organised Oxford Teaching Innovation Forum
• Secured funding from SBS Digital Innovation Fund for Multipurpose Communication Station and Learning Innovation Showcase

• Teaching
• Technology

Training Development Specialist

US Peace Corps, Timor Leste · Jul 2016 - Jan 2017

• Mentored local Training Manager and other local training staff in leading a PST with 30 trainees
• Planned and implemented a reconnect In-Service Training (IST) and Mid-Service Training (MST) for a previous group
• Acted as fall back PST director during crisis situations due to external forces
• Coordinated TOT for all training staff including delivering sessions for language teachers
• Delivered education as well as cross-culture and resiliency global core sessions
• Helped explore use of technology for training including for communication with invitees, PCTs and PCVs
• Conducted staff development training workshops
• Applied a combination of mentoring and coaching to identify staff strengths and development needs
• Implemented portfolio assessment methods and elements of problem and project-based learning

• Development
• Management
• Teaching

Senior Education and Technology Specialist

Dyslexia Action, Research and Development · May 2014 - May 2017

• Responsible for working with schools on using technologies for reading and writing to support students with special needs
• Coordinated an international project developing tablet game for learners with dyslexia
• Coordinated a project designing a UK national e-book repository for people with dyslexia and visual impairments
• Managed budgets over £200,000 for EU and UK government-funded projects
• Led team delivering evaluation for use of tablets in schools (EU project)
• Developed online teaching framework for Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma
• Produced video guides on assistive technology

• Research
• Teaching
• Technology
• Learning Difficutlies
• Accessibility

Volunteer Radio Presenter and Producer

Future Radio, Norwich, United Kingdom · 2007 - 2016

• Produce and present a bi-weekly show segment with technology tips for people with literacy difficulties
• Contribute to a weekly arts show and present a weekly Americana music show
• Presented a weekly 2-hour community matters interview show

• Volunteer
• Journalism
• Broadcasting

Learning Technologist

Dyslexia Action, Training Department · May 2009 - 2013

• Responsible for learning technology strategy and support
• Introduced online collaboration and learning platforms across the institution
• Oversaw operations and development of strategic platforms: Drupal/CiviCRM, Moodle, Mahara, Koha, GoToWebinar
• Trained new staff in use of Moodle and course development
• Organised online Public Lectures
• Set up a sound and video recording studio including sound mixing and lighting rig
• Wrote weekly blog on technology for people with literacy difficulties

• Education
• Learning Difficutlies
• Assistive Technology

Associate Tutor

University of East Anglia, BA in Education Studies · Sep 2008 - May 2009

• Designed and delivered module Language and Learning for a new BA in Education Studies
• Teaching classes in Discourse Analysis and technology-aided research methods

• Linguistics
• Education

Part-time Associate Researcher

University of East Anglia, School of Education and Lifelong Learning · 2006 - 2009

• Contracted to write research proposals (campus ethnography, Web2.0 use in HE)
• Design and conduct a course impact survey for MA in Advanced Educational Studies
• Literature survey for specific research projects
• Data coding of questionnaire results dealing with academic career paths

• Research
• Education

Lead Researcher

City College Norwich Research Centre · 2007 - 2008

• Focused on leadership in implementing online technologies for personalised learning and learner advocacy

• Research
• Education

PST Director / Education Specialist

US Peace Corps, Albania · Feb 2004 - Jun 2004

• Responsible for the implementation of a second PST and transition of local staff member to Training Manager position
• Designed, implemented and delivered educational aspects of training for Public Health and TEFL sectors

• Development
• Education
• Management
• Curriculum Development

PST Director

US Peace Corps, Albania · Jun 2003 - Dec 2003

• Designed and implemented a community-based training for a post re-entry
• Recruited and trained PST staff including future permanent staff
• Responsible for all aspects of training; including mentoring staff members for future permanent roles with Peace Corps
• Designed successful invitee materials distributed on CD-ROM
• Set up a database of trainees and later also a project management system and a website for invitees

Lector in Czech Language and Culture

University of Glasgow, Department of Slavonic Studies · Sep 2002 - Jun 2003

• Developed and taught a course on national identity
• Taught a variety of Czech courses at all levels
• Organized video-conferencing sessions for students
• Developed online testing system for language students

CBT Consultant

US Peace Corps, Romania · Jan 2002 - Jan 2002

• Assisted post in transition to CBT during preparation for PST

CBT Workshop Facilitator

US Peace Corps, Bulgaria · Apr 2002 - Apr 2002

• Facilitated workshop aimed at introducing CBT into Bulgaria
• Compiled materials into Community-Based Training Resource Kit (made available on CD-ROM)

Closeout (CD-ROM) Materials Developer

US Peace Corps, Slovakia · Aug 2001 - Aug 2001

• Assisted in selection and preparation of materials for program close-out
• Convert documents into PDF and link into categories; Create templates

Lector in Czech

University of London (UCL), SSEES · Sep 1999 - Jun 2001

• Taught a variety of Czech courses at all levels
• Coordinated teacher discussion group
• Participated in teacher training activities
• Tutored a foreign student in English as a volunteer activity

Guest Lecturer

University of Pennsylvania Semester in Prague / Collegium Hieronymi Pragensis · Sep 1994 - Sep 1999

• Designed and facilitated introductory course on cross-culture entry
• Taught introductory Czech classes

PST Master Trainer

US Peace Corps, Kazakhstan · May 1999 - Aug 1999

• Coordinated work of 77 trainees in four programs
• Facilitated and designed TEFL sessions
• Facilitated education sessions
• Co-facilitated TOT
• Participated in scheduling, assessment and evaluation activities
• Designed a training for developing engaging training materials

Academic Manager / Trainer

ITC International TEFL Certificate · Aug 1997 - Mar 1999

• Responsible for smooth running of month-long TEFL training in three locations
• Revised course curriculum, materials and assessment procedures
• Led curriculum and materials development team
• Coordinated work of trainers and assessed course progress
• Trained new trainers and prospective EFL teachers
• Taught English to foreign students

Consultant

US Peace Corps, Uganda · Nov 1998 - Dec 1998

• Facilitated language materials development
• Conducted needs assessment
• Trained material developers and typists
• Helped design language training

Regional Language Specialist

US Peace Corps, ECAM Region · Oct 1995 - Jul 1997

• Facilitated language Training of Trainers (TOT) in Jordan
• Facilitated language program planning sessions in PC Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan
• Facilitated Central Asia Language Coordinator Workshop in Almaty
• Facilitated language track of 1996 Training Manager's Conference in Moldova
• Coordinated CD-ROM project for ECAM including budget management
• Co-facilitated Language Coordinator Resource Kit development workshop in Washington DC
• Facilitated TOT and PST planning session in PC Uzbekistan
• Facilitated TOT and language program planning session in PC Ukraine
• Conducted computer for layout workshops in PC Romania, Slovakia and Ukraine
• Facilitated LSP workshop in Hungary
• Facilitated Central Asia Language Coordinator Workshop in Kazakhstan (2/1995)

Full-time Language Coordinator

US Peace Corps, Czech Republic · Dec 1994 - Sep 1995

• Managed PST language program of 18 teachers and 50 trainees
• Conducted Training of Trainers for 35 language teachers
• Designed language program and conducted needs assessment
• Participated in design of cross-culture component

PST Language Coordinator

US Peace Corps, Czech Republic · Jun 1994 - Sep 1994

• Managed 9 new and 2 experienced teachers
• Coordinated language program for 24 trainees

Teacher and Materials Developer

Angličtina Express (Czech private school) · Oct 1992 - Dec 1994

• Taught Czech and English as foreign language
• Cooperated on textbook design

Lead Teacher

MBA Enterprise Corps · Jul 1993 - Aug 1993

• Coordinated team of three teachers
• Taught Czech as a foreign language

PhD (Part-time)

University of East Anglia, School of Education and Lifelong Learning · 2004 - 2009

Education. Thesis: Metaphors and framing in educational policy discourse

Education

Charles University, Prague · 1996 - 1998

Andragogy

International TEFL Certificate

· July 1997

Deputy Chair of Academic Senate

Charles University, Faculty of Philosophy · 1994 - 1995

BA Equivalent

Charles University, Prague · 1989 - 1994

Egyptology, History, Linguistics

Erasmus internship

University of Edinburgh, Human Communication Research Centre · February 1992 - July 1992

Unpublished paper on Unification Categorial Grammar