I am a lecturer in Career Guidance and Development, at the University of the West of Scotland. My teaching and research focuses on addressing the barriers to success created by inequality, disadvantage and discrimination and promoting and supporting inclusive practice.
Academic background
I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and have worked in higher education careers, widening participation, research and teaching roles since 2004. I am studying towards a PhD researching the career decision-making factors that contribute to gender segregation in apprenticeships. I am a doctoral student at Heriot-Watt University, and have been co-funded by the ESRC, Skills Development Scotland and the University of the West of Scotland.
Careers practitioner
I am a Career Development Institute registered professional. I hold the Qualification in
Career Guidance and Development and I am a member of the Career Development Institute and AGCAS. Go to Careers Advice for information on my training and career development support for adults. I also tutor for the Open University on module YXM130, Making your experience count.I sit on the Career Development Institute Professional Standards Committee as the Career Education constituency representative.
Creative writing
I previously worked as a writer and creative writing tutor. My short stories and plays (some award-winning) have been published and produced worldwide. I continue to teach creative writing for The Open University as an associate lecturer on module A215.
