Qualifications

2016, MA with Distinction in Glass, University of Sunderland
2006, MA with Distinction in History of Art, Courtauld Institute, University of London
1994, PhD in German Literature, University of Sheffield
1976, PGCEd, University of Leeds
1972, MA 1st Class Honours in German Language and Literature, University of St Andrews

Work experience

Teaching and researching in Further, Secondary Education and Tertiary Education 
2002-2007, Head of German Studies, Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick
1995-2002, Senior Lecturer and Head of German, University of Bradford
1993-1995, Senior Lecturer in German, Sheffield Hallam University

Volunteering
2022 - present, Volunteer at Tyneside Museums and Archives 
2007-2018, Volunteer at Dulwich Picture Gallery in the Education Department
2007-2018, Volunteer at Tate Modern and Tate Britain (as Visitor Entrance Host 2007-2009, and as Guide 2009-2018)
2003-2007, Docent at the Hunt Museum in Limerick