TEACHING

teaching philosophy

My teaching is grounded in modern and contemporary literary studies and informed by my research in poetry, ecocriticism, and literary theory. I approach literature as both a formal and ethical practice, encouraging students to connect close reading with historical context and critical frameworks. Across my teaching, I emphasise clarity, intellectual rigour, and inclusivity, supporting students in developing independent critical judgement and confidence in their engagement with complex texts.

AREAS OF TEACHING & EXPERIENCE

Areas of Teaching

Modernist and contemporary poetry

Ecocriticism and environmental humanities

Literary theory (Marxism, postcolonial theory, gender and sexuality studies, ecocriticism)

American literature (modernist to contemporary)

Practice-based teaching in poetry and ecopoetics

Teaching Experience

Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching at the University of Surrey, the School of Advanced Study (University of London), and Lancaster University

Convenor and lecturer for core undergraduate modules (Understanding Poetry, Theories of Reading II)

Postgraduate seminars in ecocriticism and environmental humanities

Co-supervision of doctoral research in modern and contemporary literature

pedagogical training & approach

My teaching practice is underpinned by formal pedagogical training and reflective practice. I hold the Graduate Certificate of Learning and Teaching (GCLT) from the Surrey Institute of Education and am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). These inform my approach to curriculum design, assessment, and inclusive teaching, ensuring that my courses are research-led, intellectually demanding, and responsive to diverse student backgrounds.