BA(Hons) Chinese and Korean, SOAS University of London 

MA History and Culture of Medicine, SOAS University of London 

CELTA Language Link, London 

DELTA (modules 1 and 3), International House Distance Delta, UK 

Post-Graduate Diploma in Translation (Chinese to English), Open University, UK 

BACS (British Association of Chinese Studies) scholarship 

KRF (Korea Research Foundation) scholarship

I was raised in a working-class family in Leeds, England, and became the first in my family to attend university. As a mature student, I relocated to London to pursue a degree in East Asian languages at SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies). My studies took me to China (Beijing Normal University), Taiwan (Donghai University, Taichung), and South Korea (Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul), where I immersed myself in the languages and cultures of these regions. 

I also hold an MA, during which I completed a semester at Imperial College London. There, I took an ambitious course titled "History and Philosophy of Western Science, Technology, and Medicine," which covered intellectual developments from 6th-century BC Greek thought to key scientific milestones of the mid-20th century. This remains one of my ongoing areas of academic interest—when time permits! 

Before, during, and after my university years, I explored a wide range of jobs, from driver, barman and window cleaner to civil servant, freelance Chinese translator, and even landscape gardener. Ultimately, I found my calling in English language teaching. In 2023, after 17 years teaching a variety of English courses at two South Korean universities, I joined WKU. Here, I continue to refine my teaching skills and foster my passion for education. 

Outside of academia, I enjoy staying physically active. My hobbies include cycling, motor biking, paragliding, martial arts, foreign language study, and playing pool. 

ESL 0305: Academic Written Discourse I 

ESL 0405: Academic Written Discourse II 

ESL 0403: Academic Oral Discourse I 

ENG 1300: Composition for English Language Learners I