I specialize in articles, essays, blog posts and columns on education, the education industry, pedagogy and language learning. I taught English for 11 years and I leverage my expertise in my work.

I also publish reflective and analytical pieces on my Substack An Unrepentant Ex-Teacher.

EDUCATION WRITING PORTFOLIO

The nature of language teaching changes in high school. Your child is learning a whole new language. Understanding this inflection point will help them breach the next level.
They didn’t use AI to coach their writing.
They want you to read because so much language development hinges on it.

Teaching was the natural path for me, but the career isn’t designed to sustain those who cannot give so much for so little.

Your child might learn effectively in class, but struggle to get the marks to prove it. Learning for an exam is different to learning in class. Here is why.

The series shows, with dramatic force, the warping and hardening of teen masculinity. I watched it play out and heard boys’ struggles with the fallout.

If you’re a parent who’s invested in a tutor for your child, you may wonder how to get the most out of lessons. Here are ways to help your child prepare and set themselves up for success.
Effective studying requires more than copying notes. We learn actively by reorganising concepts, forming new neural pathways in the process. Here’s how.

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