Published author, experienced teacher trainer, educational consultant and Olympic equestrian.

My passion is everything to do with the English language teaching industry!  

I say I’m passionate about the industry because it’s a profession that has given me so many opportunities. And here I’m going to show you what I do and how we can work together.

I teach – I just love teaching! Truly! I love being in the classroom and witnessing those ah hah!  moments. Seeing students move through the levels is also another favourite and I really see this in my work as a speaking examiner. Also, to make everything else I do real, I believe it’s important to teach on a regular basis. And I do love creating fun and meaningful activities.

Here’s a Fact File in Threes about me.

I write. I’ve been writing educational materials for a long time. It all began with an invitation to contribute to a set of Young Learner Guidelines for Portugal, then a course book and then as they say, the rest is history!

I particularly enjoy writing Teacher’s Guides but I’ve also written student’s books, activity books, and lots of wrap- around materials (you know, the extras!).

With vast experience of all ages and levels, (three decades!) as I write, I can clearly imagine myself in the classroom and so the activities and notes are for real students and real teachers.

And that is how I am able to offer a unique writing service: all the ideas I suggest will work in the classroom. I know that as I’ve likely tried them out already. 

See some of my work here.

I train teachers – I’m passionate about teacher development because I believe everyone should be able to deliver their best lessons. I love getting together with groups of teachers and teaching them something new, or revitalising their practice, or facilitating a sharing of ideas. Who doesn’t love a sharing session?

In fact this is such an important area that I set up a Sharing Practice Event.

Have a look here for past and upcoming events.

Educational consultation is well, just that!

I believe I’m well placed to help language schools be the best they can.

I’ve been a language school owner and a director of studies. I’ve walked the delicate tightrope between teachers and managers, not always successfully but always with commitment and loyalty to both sides. But educational consultation isn’t that right? No, but it is about being able to recognise what you already have in place and how a couple of tweaks might improve it significantly. I’m not a big believer in massive changes for the most part, what you’re already doing is fine but a bit of extra help can be useful. Consults that I most enjoy are working with teachers helping them to deliver their best classes, always.

Let me help your educational establishment flourish! Have a look here for more information.

And yes, I ride horses. Olympic level? Hmmm nope! I just do it for my own enjoyment!

But if you know anything about owning these +500kg beauties, you’ll know that organisation is key! Feeding, riding, stabling, lots to do and always more! Plus time seems to stand still around equines. Horses are never in a hurry!

But you are! You need work delivered in a timely fashion and I do that.

I have excellent skills in planning, time management and general organisation.

Every day is planned out and whilst I might live in region renowned for its chilled, laid-back,  vibe, that’s actually not me at all!

I’m a (big) fan of the planner and all things organise.

So by working with me, not only are you able to dip into three decades plus of experience, but it also means that your project is delivered on time, and as I live in Australia, work is often in your inbox at the beginning of your day.

How good is that!