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Toby L.
Teaches
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Essay and Dissertation Proofreading
G5 University Admissions
HAT (History Aptitude Test)
History & Archaeology (University)
Humanities Specialism
PhD Admissions
Politics (University)
TSA (Thinking Skills Assessment)
Education and
work experience
work experience
Teaching experience
UK and USA
University of Leicester
1. Undergraduate and master's modules in modern Chinese history, global urban history, historical debate and research skills.
2. Supervision of PhD students.
3. Creation of teacher training module for PhD students.
4. Developed AI-integrated classroom activities and assessments to teach responsible and ethical use of AI.
Yale University
1. Sophomore course on the urban history of China.
University of Oxford
1. Tutorials on modern history
China and Taiwan
Hangzhou Normal University and Shanghai Normal University
1. Short courses as a visiting scholar on global comparative urban history.
2. Advised students on application to MA programmes at UK universities.
3. Taught English as a foreign language in China (Chengde Petroleum College)
4. Writing TEFL education materials in Taiwan.
Education
• 2005 – 2009: University of Oxford: D. Phil Oriental Studies.
• 2002 – 2003 - School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London: M.A Chinese Studies (Merit).
• 2000 – 2001: Mandarin Chinese classes, National Taiwan University.
• 1998 - Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA).
• 1995 – 1998 - University of Birmingham: BA History (hons) 2:1.
• Member of the Tutors Association.
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
About me
Introduction
I am an educator and researcher with over 20 years of teaching experience in universities and schools around the world. I have a particular expertise in helping international students, whether its developing writing and study skills, applying for university in the UK, or gaining broad knowledge of UK life and culture. I have a D.Phil from Oxford in Chinese history, and in total I have spent around 7 years living and working in China and Taiwan since I first set foot in China in 1999.
Professional Highlights:
Extensive international teaching experience in China, UK, and USA.
Advanced Mandarin language skills.
Expertise in urban history, global education, and AI-integrated learning approaches.
Published researcher of academic books and papers.
