Katie Ann Stoker
Summary
Experienced legal educator focused on shaping future legal professionals through comprehensive and engaging instruction. Consistently develop innovative teaching methods and foster inclusive learning environment to drive student success. Skilled in curriculum development, legal research, and mentoring students to achieve academic and career goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
PhD in Law/Teaching Assistant in Law
University of Manchester
2022.09 - Current
- Completing PhD in law focusing on Brexit's impact on labour market of professional football players using socio-legal research methods to gather data from 51 participants to date.
- Facilitating lectures on criminal law modules at University of Manchester.
- Conducting seminars for various legal modules including tort law, employment law, and legal writing skills.
- Providing feedback for formative and summative assessments to support student understanding.
- Engaging with students using interactive learning techniques to promote participation.
- Tailoring teaching methods to accommodate diverse student needs for improved comprehension.
Level 6 Chief Examiner - Criminal Law and Legal Apprenticeship Assessor
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx)
2021.01 - Current
- Led the development and assessment of Level 6 criminal law papers for Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.
- Collaborated with chief examiners during scrutiny meetings, enhancing module quality and alignment.
- Oversaw marking of student portfolios and facilitated online oral assessments, ensuring academic standards were met as an apprentice assessor with CILEx.
Teacher of Law
Mander Portman Woodward, Academic Summer Programme, London
London
2024.07 - Current
- Facilitated academic summer programme at MPW during summers of 2024 and 2025.
- Engaged with three separate cohorts of international students participating in short courses.
- Supported students in Criminal law and English legal system lessons as part of law, politics, and international relations pathway.
- Assisted in organising excursions and activities during free time and evenings.
Personal Tutor
Self - employed
2015.09 - Current
- Assist six students weekly across various legal topics and levels.
Support three second-year students at Queen Mary University of London with family law and tort law.
Aid three A-level law students in their preparations for OCR, AQA, and Eduqas qualifications.
Tutor of Law
Manchester Metropolitan University
2024.09 - 2025.05
- Facilitated learning by delivering seminars on first-year LSPL and Tort Law modules.
- Assisted with marking formative and summative assessments for both modules.
Programme Leader/Lecturer in Law, Policing, Criminal Justice and Uniformed Public Services
Newcastle College, Scotswood Road
2019.08 - 2022.06
- Taught across Levels 4, 5, and 6 in Policing and Criminal Justice.
Prepared and delivered modules in Valuing Difference, Study Skills, Counter-Terrorism, and Criminal Law. - Collaborated on new programme development, including Level 3 Law, Policing, and Criminology.
- Contributed to the internal validation of newly designed degrees.
Supported the launch of BSc in Professional Policing and BA (Hons) in Policing and Criminal Justice in 2020. - Reinforced positive behaviour with consistent classroom management techniques.
- Streamlined programme curriculum by incorporating innovative teaching methodologies.
Teacher of Law - CILEx - Casual worker
Leeds City College, Printworks Campus, Leeds
Leeds
2018.05 - 2019.01
- Assisted in teaching Level 3 and Level 6 law modules on evenings.
Supported students in understanding topics such as Introduction to Law, Client Care, and Legal Research Skills. - Guided learners through Criminal Law at Level 3 and Tort Law at Level 6.
Teacher of Law - LLB/Access to Law/CILEx
Leeds City College, University Centre, Leeds
Leeds
2017.08 - 2018.04
- Assisted in planning and delivering modules on Youth Crime and Justice and Policing and Social Control at level 5.
- Taught adult learners aged 19+ on the Access to Law (Certa) and CILEx programmes. Delivered modules in Consumer Law, Contract Law, Civil Litigation, and Criminal Law.
- Conducted formative and summative assessments and provided pastoral support for 33 students through regular meetings and target reviews.
Teacher of Law - A Level Law/BTEC Law
Cadbury Sixth Form College, Kings Norton, Birmingham
Birmingham
2014.06 - 2017.07
- Assisted students in understanding AQA Law syllabus and BTEC Applied Law programme.
- Supported learners aged 16 – 19 in A-Level and BTEC Law courses.
- Facilitated lessons on English legal system, Criminal Law, Tort Law, Family Law, and European Law.
- Monitored student progress through formative and summative assessments.
- Ensured lessons catered to individual student needs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on legal topics.
- Managed time effectively to complete necessary tasks.
Education
PhD - Law
University of Manchester
9 2022 -
Postgraduate Certificate - Law
University of Birmingham
9 2016 - 6 2019
PGCE - Post Compulsory Education
Birmingham City University
1 2014 - 1 2015
LLB - Law
University of Sunderland
1 2009 - 1 2014
Accomplishments
- Contributed to a chapter in an upcoming book titled 'European Sports and eSports Law' due to be published by Routledge at the end of 2026.
- Invitation to partake in a panel at a prestigious Sports Law and Governance event at London School of Economics in June 2026.
- Presented at Sport and EU Conferences in Italy and France.
- Preparing a journal article for submission to the International Sports Law Journal.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tutor of Law
Manchester Metropolitan University
2024.09 - 2025.05
Teacher of Law
Mander Portman Woodward, Academic Summer Programme, London
2024.07 - Current
PhD in Law/Teaching Assistant in Law
University of Manchester
2022.09 - Current
Level 6 Chief Examiner - Criminal Law and Legal Apprenticeship Assessor
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx)
2021.01 - Current
Programme Leader/Lecturer in Law, Policing, Criminal Justice and Uniformed Public Services
Newcastle College, Scotswood Road
2019.08 - 2022.06
Teacher of Law - CILEx - Casual worker
Leeds City College, Printworks Campus, Leeds
2018.05 - 2019.01
Teacher of Law - LLB/Access to Law/CILEx
Leeds City College, University Centre, Leeds
2017.08 - 2018.04
Personal Tutor
Self - employed
2015.09 - Current
Teacher of Law - A Level Law/BTEC Law
Cadbury Sixth Form College, Kings Norton, Birmingham
2014.06 - 2017.07
PhD - Law
University of Manchester
9 2022 -
Postgraduate Certificate - Law
University of Birmingham
9 2016 - 6 2019
PGCE - Post Compulsory Education
Birmingham City University
1 2014 - 1 2015
LLB - Law
University of Sunderland
1 2009 - 1 2014