TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE/NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING CONTEXTS
English Speaking, English Writing, and English Reading, History, Culture Studies, Yoga.  Hailiang Education. (Senior Grades 1 & 2).
Sociological Theories (YRS 3 & 4); British Thought & Culture (Years 2 & 3); Cultures of Music (YEARS 3 & 4);  Introduction to Sociology (Years 1);  Ethnography & Social Psychology; Thesis/Research Tutor (Years 4); Study Abroad Tutor (Years 1-2);  (ESL).International School of Liberal Arts, Miyazaki International College, Japan (2008-10).
Vinyasa Community Yoga (Non-English), Zeal, Aoshima, Japan. (2009)
Volunteer English as a Second Language (Latino Non-English Speakers), Community Centre Group, Santa Cruz Action Board. CA. USA. (2001).

ACADEMIC/TEACHING POSITIONS (31 Courses taught; many repeated since 1999)
Foreign Teacher, International Department, Hailiang Education,International Dept.', Shaoxing, China. (09/2013-to date)
Sociology Professor/Social Science Lead, The Akademia (AKLA), Los Angeles, CA. USA. (01/11- 08/13)
Assistant Professor of Sociology, Miyazaki International College(MIC), Japan.(04/08-03/10).
Assistant Professor of Sociology, Southern Utah University(SUU), USA. (08/04-06/08)
Lecturer, Childhood Studies, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. (09/03-06/04).
Lecturer, Sociology & Psychology, Harrogate College, UK. (09/03-06/04).
Tutor/Pastoral Tutor/Teaching Assistant, Social Sciences & Law, University of Manchester, UK
 (10/1999-06/2003).
Volunteer ESL Teacher, Community Centre Ranch Outreach, Community Action Board, Santa Cruz, CA. USA. (01/01-07/01)

ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP AND CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT
Academic Consultant & Social Sciences Team Leader, The Akademia, L.A. USA. (2011-) - Played a key role in the successful creation of an academic program for a 'start up' college. (I remain on the College's Academic Board)

Curriculum Development Committee, Miyazaki International College, Japan. (2008-10) -- Chaired consultation for the introduction of new curricula, including changes to Asian Studies.

Snr Sociologist & Sociology Academic Advisor - History & Sociology, Southern Utah University, USA. (2004-08) - Following a high rate of faculty turnover, Led the rebuilding of the sociology program including faculty  appointments and mentoring, introduction of anthropology to the curriculum.   

Curriculum Creation, Development, & Delivery (Indicative of a total of 16) - Introduction to Social Sciences (SUU; MIC; AKLA); Sociology of Human Sexuality (SUU); Body & Society (SUU); Social Psychology (SUU; MIC; AKLA); Science, Knowledge, Society(SUU).

Committee Leadership – Chaired the College of Humanities & Social Sciences Ethics Board (SUU, 2006-8)

CAREER PRIOR TO ACADEMIA (1983-1993)
Held a range of positions in Finance (Woolworths Plc, UK), Asset Management (Milk Marketing Board, UK), Service Management (Thorn EMI, UK), and Key Work (Alcohol Rehabilitation)

OTHER RECENT TEACHING - VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY TEACHING  
Yoga Tutor, Enabling People, Chapel St. Community Arts, Sacred Trinity, Manchester (2012-)
Yoga Instructor, Community Yoga in the Park, Beverly Hills, CA, USA. (2011).
Yoga Instructor, Community Class, Zeal Macrobiotics, Aoshima, Japan. (2009-10).
Yoga Instructor, Student Yoga Club, Miyazaki International College, Japan. (2008-10).
 

 
EDUCATION: Social Sciences; Education; Yoga; Business & Finance; Film Production
PhD (Manchester, 2004); MA (with Distinction) (Contemporary Sociology, Lancaster. 1998); PGCE/PCET (Adult/Higher Education) (Huddersfield, 2004); B.Sc (Hons).(First Class Joint Hons.) (Psychology & Sociology, Brunel. 1996). HND, Business & Finance (Kingston Polytechnic. 1989). Certificate in Entertainment Administration (specialized: Film Production) (UBC, Canada. 2011). AND, Yoga Teacher Training YTT (200) (2011).