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Helen Finnerty is a Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at the Language Centre, School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds, where she has been working since 2012. She serves as Module Leader for undergraduate Discovery Modules supporting international students and co-leads pre-sessional programs for postgraduate students in Arts and Humanities. Starting in 2023, she also contributes to in-sessional academic literacies support for postgraduate students in the School of Education.
Education:
- Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practices (PGCAP), University of Leeds
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- MA in English Language Studies (first year completed, part-time, University of Sheffield)
- Cambridge Diploma, International House Prague
- Cambridge CTEFLA, International House London
Her research focuses on innovative and inclusive teaching methods, linguistic diversity, and efforts to decolonise the EAP curriculum. She explores creative pedagogies and the development of academic literacies in diverse student populations. Her work aims to enhance accessibility and equity in higher education language support.
Helen is actively involved in teacher training, having previously delivered Cambridge DELTA and CELTA programs at International House, Buenos Aires. She brings extensive international teaching experience from South America, the Czech Republic, and Turkey.
Professional Memberships:
- British Association of Lecturers in English for Academic Purposes (BALEAP)
- International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL)
Helen contributes to academic development through module leadership and curriculum innovation. While no formal research grants or awards are listed, her educational leadership and pedagogical research reflect sustained engagement with EAP and higher education teaching excellence. She is affiliated with the Language Centre research group at the University of Leeds.
