Jane Black

Why do I teach?

I started work as an English Department Student Experience Support Tutor in January 2014, having previously worked in a similar role in MMU's Faculty of Education. Broadly, I am here to support English students to have the best possible experience at MMU. This includes direct work with students and work with academic staff to make improvements in response to student feedback. I see students individually, and can assist with making sure students who may be in difficulties know who to go to for help. I also have a role to ensure that students voices are listened to, and can influence decision-making.

Academic and professional qualifications

BA Combined Honours degree in English & History, class 2:1

Masters Degree in Comparative Literature (Montreal, Canada - exchange scholarship)

Previous employment

I have previously worked in a similar role as Student Experience Tutor in the Faculty of Education. Before that I have worked in local government and the voluntary sector in a variety of roles. This has included teaching women's studies in adult educaiton and the Open University, later managing services in adult education, urban regeneration and children's services.

Languages

Good French speaker

Government and industry links

I have been a Labour Councillor in Bury for the last two years.