Sylvia Hoffmann
Senior Lecturer @Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant University Of Wales Trinity Saint David
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Lecturer @Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant University Of Wales Trinity Saint David
London, GB
Teaching Academic Skills, Employability and Career Development, and other modules • Interviewing applicants • Mentoring colleagues • Acting as an Academic Champion of Enterprise
EDUCATION
University of Warsaw
MA, English Studies
St. Giles International
Certificate, TESOL
University of Warsaw
MA, Iberian and Iberoamerican Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT SYLVIA HOFFMANN
Senior Lecturer and Programme Manager, Senior Fellow of Advance HE, with over 20 years of experience in language education and academic transformation in the UK (but also Poland and Brazil). Programme Manager for the Certificate of Higher Education in Business Skills for the Workplace for 7 years, supporting thousands of students from non-traditional backgrounds (widening access) to achieve academic English proficiency and transition successfully into higher education. Fluent in English, Spanish, Polish, and Portuguese.Areas of expertise:• Programme management and curriculum design for higher education – Experienced in leading programme development, designing modules and courses aligned with academic and professional language outcomes, and ensuring quality standards across provision• English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and academic literacy development – Specialist in preparing students for university-level study through targeted language instruction, critical thinking development, and academic writing skills• Language teaching, assessment and testing – Practitioner in IELTS, Cambridge examinations, and wider EFL/ESL contexts, with expertise in designing, evaluating, and implementing assessment materials to support language development and academic readiness• Career development and study skills – Dedicated to equipping diverse student populations with the skills, confidence, and strategies needed for academic success and professional progression• Multilingual teaching and intercultural education – Drawing on international teaching experience and multilingual capabilities to bring strong intercultural awareness and inclusive practices to language education
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