Dr Anyarath Kitwiwattanachai

Biography

Since joining the Essex Pathways Department in 2008, I have built a career rooted in inclusive teaching, technology-enhanced assessment, and dedicated student support. My work focuses on the transition into Higher Education, ensuring that students from all backgrounds develop the personal strategies necessary for long-term academic success. My teaching is defined by inclusive pedagogy and real-world connectivity. I am passionate about making complex concepts in Economics module accessible, often weaving current socio-economic data into lessons to help students see the practical impact of economic theory. In my Mathematics and Statistics module, I support students with vastly different levels of numerical confidence. I adopt a scaffolded approach, designing level 1, level 2 and level 3 tasks that allow every student to engage at their own level. I ensure that students feel supported, while high achievers remain stretched and intellectually challenged. Beyond the classroom, over the years, I have held a range of roles that have broadened my insight into both individual student needs and departmental operations. As a Student Advisor and Frontrunner Supervisor, I have mentored students through both academic and professional development. My role as Departmental Disability Liaison Officer (DDLO) has been particularly influential, showing me how academic, wellbeing, and operational efforts must work together to create meaningful outcomes for every student. Having previously served as Course Director, where I managed the daily operational and administrative complexities of our foundation year courses, I moved into my current role as Director of Education. This transition has allowed me to shift my focus toward high-level strategy, collaborating with colleagues within and outside the department to strengthen teaching quality, improve student engagement, and foster a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics, University of Nottingham, UK, 2008

• MSc in International Economics, University of Birmingham, UK,2001

• BSc in Economics with first class honour, Kasetsart University, Thailand, 1999