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Beth has extensive experience within the education sector ranging from primary to higher education. She is currently a Lecturer at De 51³Ô¹Ïapp University and has previously worked as a primary school teacher and headteacher. Beth also has experience with trade unions including being an elected president of the NAHT: working in partnership with trade unions was also part of her role as a HR Advisor in a local manufacturing industry. Her academic experience includes teaching, personal tutoring, supervision, developing, designing and preparing of academic modules, assessment generally at undergraduate level, but with some postgraduate modules.

People Organisations and Work Institute (POWI)

Beth's main research focus is on resilience and stress relating to employees, with particular reference to education and primary schools. This research also reflects on leadership and work culture. Beth is currently doing PhD research to understand the factors that either support or impede resilience in 'early career' primary school teachers.

HRM and Organisational Behaviour

Master of Arts (MA) Human Resource Management from De 51³Ô¹Ïapp University, Leicester; National Professional Qualification of Headship (NPQH) from NCSL, Nottingham; Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from College of St. Mark and St. John, Plymouth and Bachelor of Arts (BAHons) Humanities from College of St. Mark and St. John, Plymouth.

Resolving Individual Disputes in the Workplace, Reflective Business Practice, HRM in the Workplace, Introduction to Work and Organisations, People Management. Academic Development and Professional Practice.

Associate Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (HEA) Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPD)