The Warnborough Team

Administration

Our Tutors

Part of the selection criteria when appointing tutors is that they have at least a first degree (there are sometimes exceptions to this rule where experience out-weighs qualifications) and 5 years industry experience. They must also remain active in industry, and demonstrate a willingness to be student-focused. Being able to share knowledge and give support to a student is a key criteria to teach at Warnborough. Additionally, friendliness, helpfulness and understanding the workings of distance learning are essential qualities tutors need to demonstrate when being appointed.

Michael Booth

B.Sc (Hons) Chemical Engineering, (University of Leeds), MSc with merit Computer Science, (University of Kent), Executive Associate, Institute of Independent Business International

Michael has over 20 years experience in industry with a diverse academic background incorporating executive management, chemical engineering, and computer science. Michael has an international background and has worked as a technical director, production manager, and operations manager throughout companies across the world. He recently completed his MSc in Computer Science from the University of Kent, and is an executive associate of the Institute of the Independent Business International.

William Cook

B.A. (University of New England), ASTC Engineering (Univeristy of NSW), M.Sc. (University of NSW), Ph.D Industrial Design (University of Newcastle)

William is an expert in the field of Engineering/Industrial Design, Education/Learning Theory and Management Studies. He has a diverse background ranging from industrial experience to academia. He has authored textbooks, course notes, journal articles and conference papers. A District Governor of Rotary International, his professional experience has included managing the Department of Open Learning for undergraduate and graduate students from Australia, Asia and the Pacific.

As Managing Director of his own research consultancy, William has directed projects for firms like BHP, the Workers Educational Association and the Australian Rotary Corporate Alliance Programme. His other interests include golf, tennis, walking, theatre and travel.

Barbara Z. D’Elia

B.A. (Duquesne University), M.A. (University of West Georgia), Ph.D. (United States International/Alliant University).

Dr. D’Elia is a psychologist, counselor, therapist, and mentor in the field of psychology.  She began her career in the United States and has applied much of her expertise in the Middle East, where she established community and university mental health centers. Along with her husband, she developed a successful prison reform program, effecting change in the prison environment, the inmates, and the prison staff as well. Dr. D'Elia is interested in the actualization of human potential, the empowerment of women, and the interface of religion and psychology.  Her research activities includes emotional intelligence, cross-cultural issues, violence in the media, family relations, and spirituality. Online teaching is her current main interest.

James Euclid

B.Vsc. (Hons), B.VBiol (Hons), PhD.

James graduated with honours in Veterinary Science from the University of Queensland, Australia in 1985. After 5 years in mixed practise, he undertook a PhD in Veterinary Parasitology at James Cook University in Queensland. Upon completion, he tutored at the University of Melbourne. After a year, he returned to general practise. He has since written two books on veterinary clinical practise and runs his own practise in Melbourne, Australia.

Marius Erasmus

B.Sc.Agric, B.Sc.Wildlife, M.Sc.Agric.

Marius brings considerable industry experience in the animal sciences. After completing his Masters degree he worked for 9 years in the UK and in South Africa in wildlife management, dairy, beef and poultry farming. Prior to completing a BSc degree in agriculture science, he completed an honours degree in wildlife management, and a masters degree in production animal physiology.

Kenneth Farrow

B.A.Hons English Studies (University of Stirling), Ph.D. Medieval and Renaissance Literature (University of Glasgow)

Kenneth has lectured and taught at the University of Glasgow and at the University of Krakow. He undertook a postdoctoral research on Scottish Historiography. He has written books, academic articles, reviews and other creative compositions, including translating the entire Homer "Iliad" into mediaeval and modern Scots prose.

Katie Freeth

Bsc. (Hons) Horticulture, RHS General Examination

An experienced and professional horticulturist with extensive management skills gained internationally; experienced in landscape management, staff supervision and management, written and oral communication, horticultural knowledge and application, supported by organisational and administrative skills and attention to detail. Katie brings 20 years experience in Horticulture and is an accomplished lecturer, horticulture consultant and freelance writer.

Elizabeth Graves

BSc Hons Human Biology (Oxford Brookes University), Candidate for MA, Nutirition & Dietetics, (Griffiths University).

After graduating in Human Biology from Oxford Brookes University, Liz has been working since 1997 in the UK in the medical industry including being a Medical Representative, Medical Advisor, Medical Information Manager. Liz is currently studying towards a Masters Degree in Nutrition and dietetics at Griffith University in Australia.

Richard J. Harley

B.A. Hons Textile Design, Marketing (Loughborough University), M.A. Curriculum Development (University of Sussex), Ph.D. Human Resource Development (City University), ATD Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (University of Sheffield)

Richard has over 25 years of successful hands-on experience in helping businesses develop and expand. He has consulted in many countries advising and assisting a wide-range of companies, and international funding agencies. International clients include among others: The World Bank; Asian Development Bank; ILO; UNIDO; DfID; European Union; EU Commission; African Development Bank Africa; The British Council; The Commonwealth Secretariat.

Maria Jacketti

B.A. Mass Communication (Kings College), M.A. English/Creative Writing (New York University), Ph.D Comparative Literature (Warnborough University)

Maria Jacketti was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, in 1960. She has taught writing at major colleges in the New York/New Jersey area, including The New School for Social Research, CUNY, New Jersey City University, Hudson County Community College, and Saint Peter's College's (where she worked as composition coordinator for the Economic Opportunity Fund and developed the American Language Studies program).
She is widely published (many of her works can be accessed online). A Gabriela Mistral Reader now considered the most comprehensive English compendium of the Nobel Laureate's work. Maria is also well-known for her book-length translations of Pablo Neruda.

Noor Mazhar

B.A., M.A. (University of London), Ph.D (University of Liverpool), DipTEFL, DipTESP

Noor has extensive experience in education and his main fields are in the history of ideas, literature and their reciprocal relationship. He tutors students for Psychology and Developmental Psychology. As an added achievement, he has also obtained with distinction diplomas in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and English for Business Purposes (ESP).

John Mellon

B.Sc. (Pennsylvania State University), MBA (University of New Haven), Ed.D (George Washington University), Cert.Ed. Travel & Tourism, Administration (Thomas Edison State College)

John has worked in a range fields including management, professional public-speaking, fund-raising, and running his own business. He presented for the CHRIE conferences at regional and national levels, and acts as a guest lecturer for the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association, American Home Economics Association, and Pennsylvania School Food and Service Supervisors Association.

Alan Mills

BSc Hons in Experimental Psychology (Sussex University), PGCEA Adult Teaching Cert (Surrey University), MSc Cognitive Psychology (Sussex University)

Alan has wide experience in teaching, he has taught private on a one to one basis with GCSE and A level students in 1999. Since then he has been teaching Science, Psychology and Humanities to secondary and adult learners in a variety of schools and colleges in Sussex and the West Midlands. Alan is currently writing a book based around a famous beauty spot in Sussex.

Hussein Mirza

Cert.Ed., B.Com., D.M.S, M.B.A., Ph.D Accounting / Finance & Management

Hussein lectures in Accounting, Finance and Management. He was formerly Head of the Professional Accountancy Courses at the Management and Professional Studies Unit of Oxford College and Director of Accountancy and Management in Al-Omani Institute of Education and Vocational Training, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. Hussein has held senior accountancy positions with multinationals in the United Kingdom, including the Ministry of Defence and Oxfam. He is an EDEXCEL qualified Trainer, Assessor, and Verifier holding D-Units. He is also an Accreditor for Prior Learning holding APL qualifications.

John Perry

B.A. Hons Psychology / Sociology (University of Nottingham), M.A. Public & Social Administration (University of Brunel), M.Sc. Psychology & Health (University of Middlesex), P.G.Cert.Ed. (Leicester University), Cert. Counselling (Surrey College)

John is the Managing Director of CfEL (Counselling for Effective Learning'). His background is in teaching, lecturing and counselling. He has several certificates in Teacher/Trainer Group Work Skills and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. He has a great deal of experience in teaching students of all levels up to Masters and he has experience of tutoring by distance learning at the Open University. He has lectured in all aspects of counselling, psychology, management, personal development and applied social sciences. His current research interests lie in the areas of learning and development, specifically in the facilitation of learning experiences which are "personally meaningful" for the student.

John Snape

B.A. Psychology / Sociology (Open University), PGCE (University of London), M.A. Psychology (University of Durham), PhD Psychology (University of Leeds)

John has a wealth of experience in psychology and psychiatry. He has worked as a tutor, lecturer and course leader for the University of Teesside, Northampton University College, the University of Wolverhampton and Middlesbrough College. He is currently a Reviewer of Psychology for the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
He has taken part in many conferences in areas relating to stress, mind matters, emotions, and depression, fatigue, sex and gender issues. Dr Snape has lectured in different aspects of psychology, including educational psychology, health psychology, abnormality and cognitive psychology. John is a member of the Institute of Management, the British Psychological Society, the Health Service Careers Tutors Association, and holds fellowships at the College of Preceptors and Durham University Society.

Francis Zaviour

B.A. Science (Mangalore University), Honours in Hardware Engineering & Networking (Indian Institute of Hardware Technology), Post Graduate Diploma - Computer Applications (Institute of Human Resources Development, India).

Francis had a diverse background as an IT professional, experienced in LINUX certification, incorporating web development, administrating and system administration. His IT expertise incorporates Visual Basic. Net, ASP.Net, and SQL Databases.