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Teaching & Education

My approach to education is grounded in the connection between theory and practice. I aim to create learning experiences that are engaging, applied and relevant, helping students understand not only academic concepts but how they can be used to address real-world problems. My teaching spans marketing, consumer behaviour, tourism, innovation and management, alongside research training and supervision.

Reflective practice and continuous improvement are central to my approach. I regularly use student feedback, evaluation data and reflection on my own teaching to refine curriculum, assessment and learning activities, with a particular interest in creating opportunities for active, experiential and research-led learning.

How I Approach Education

03 — Flexible & Engaging Learning

I have extensive experience in the design, development and delivery of both synchronous and asynchronous learning, across face-to-face, online and blended environments. I adapt learning activities and resources to the mode of delivery rather than simply transferring classroom teaching online, with an emphasis on maintaining interaction, accessibility and engagement. My approach combines structured learning resources with opportunities for discussion, collaboration, independent learning and application, recognising that students engage with learning in different ways and across increasingly flexible educational environments.

02 — Theory into Practice

I design learning experiences that connect academic theory with contemporary organisational and societal challenges. My teaching incorporates practical, interactive workshops, case studies and real-world problems, alongside field-based learning, service safaris and opportunities to engage with communities and organisations. These experiences encourage students to move beyond learning about concepts to exploring, applying and critically evaluating them in real-world settings.

01 — Reflective & Evidence-Led

I take a reflective and evidence-led approach to teaching, using student feedback, evaluation data, pedagogical research and reflection on my own practice to continually refine learning experiences. I view curriculum as something that should evolve in response to evidence, changing student needs and developments in both scholarship and professional practice. This approach informs the ongoing development of my teaching, assessment and curriculum design, with a focus on identifying what works, where students encounter challenges and how learning can be strengthened.

Education in Practice

My contribution to education extends across teaching, curriculum design, digital learning, research supervision, educational leadership and scholarship. Developed through roles across Australia and the UK, these interconnected areas reflect a broader commitment to creating high-quality learning experiences, supporting students and colleagues, and continually developing educational practice. Together, they demonstrate the breadth of my work as an educator — from the design and delivery of individual learning experiences through to program-level leadership and academic development.

Teaching & Learning My teaching experience spans undergraduate and postgraduate education across Australia and the UK, with particular expertise in marketing, consumer behaviour, tourism, innovation and management. I have designed and delivered learning across face-to-face, online and blended environments, working with diverse student cohorts and adapting my approach to different levels, contexts and modes of study.

Curriculum & Assessment Design I have extensive experience designing and redeveloping units, curricula, assessments and learning activities, with a focus on creating coherent learning journeys that connect theory with practice. My approach includes authentic and applied assessment, interactive learning and the purposeful integration of contemporary industry and societal challenges into curriculum.

Educational Innovation & Digital Learning I am experienced in the design, development and delivery of synchronous and asynchronous learning, including face-to-face, online and blended education. I am interested in how different technologies, learning activities and modes of delivery can be used purposefully to enhance engagement and accessibility, rather than simply replicating traditional classroom approaches in digital environments.

Research Supervision & Researcher Development I supervise and support student research across different stages of the research journey, with an emphasis on developing methodological capability, critical thinking, confidence and increasing independence. My broader contribution to academic standards includes external examination across Australia, the UK and internationally, spanning undergraduate and higher degree research. I have also contributed to the coordination and management of external examination processes in the UK, providing experience on both sides of the examination process and contributing to the maintenance of academic quality and standards across institutions.

Educational Leadership My educational leadership experience spans undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA education, including program and course leadership, curriculum coordination and the leadership of teaching teams. I have held roles including Undergraduate Director, Postgraduate Director, Deputy Director of Teaching & Learning, MBA Director and MBA Course Coordinator, alongside extensive experience coordinating units and teaching teams across campuses, locations and delivery modes. Across these roles, I have contributed to curriculum and program development, academic quality and consistency, teaching-team support and the enhancement of the student experience.

Scholarship & Educational Development My educational practice is informed by both formal academic development and an active interest in the scholarship of teaching and learning. I hold a Graduate Certificate in Advanced Academic Practice and have undertaken pedagogical research examining learning, teaching and research environments. My recent work includes research exploring on-demand technologies in education and HDR wellbeing, alongside broader interests in research training and researcher development. I have also secured competitive pedagogical and teaching-focused funding to support research and innovation in educational practice.

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Teaching Recognition and Student Feedback

My teaching has been recognised through multiple teaching award nominations and institutional commendations, including recognition for teaching performance exceeding Faculty benchmarks. These achievements complement student feedback and reflect a sustained commitment to high-quality teaching and continuous improvement across different teaching contexts.

Student feedback provides an important source of evidence for understanding how my teaching is experienced in practice. Across different institutions, programs and teaching contexts, qualitative feedback has consistently highlighted a number of recurring themes. The themes below provide a summary of these patterns across my teaching rather than representing individual students or cohorts.

Subject Knowledge & Expertise
Feedback consistently highlights strong subject knowledge and the ability to explain concepts confidently and connect them to contemporary examples and practice.

Engagement & Enthusiasm
Students frequently identify an engaging and enthusiastic teaching style, particularly valuing interactive delivery and opportunities to participate in discussion.

Theory–Practice Connection
Feedback reflects the value students place on practical examples, applied activities and the connection of theoretical concepts to professional and real-world contexts.

Support & Approachability
Students commonly highlight accessibility, responsiveness and a supportive approach to learning.

Clarity & Organisation
Feedback recognises clear explanations, structured delivery and guidance that supports students in navigating content and assessment.