Tanya Goodman

My passions lie in teaching, research, writing and editing. My publishing experience ranges from my own academic writing (a book and journal articles) and research (a PhD in Sociology); to lifestyle, political, and youth-oriented digital and social media and magazines; and to helping others polish their work for publication.

My partner, Charl du Plessis, and I have devoted most of our time over the last few years to developing a personalised tutoring model at The Chapel Lane Academy. We are loving the teaching and mentoring of kids from a wide range of backgrounds across a wide range of subjects, either in small groups or one on one, and now (thanks to Covid-19) all in the digital space. On the side, I get great joy from working freelance on editing and proofreading projects for South African and international NGOs in fields of public health, HIV/AIDS, women rights, climate action and poverty alleviation.

For about 12 years, Charl and I ran our own publishing company doing bespoke lifestyle magazines, along with other media and communication projects.

Education

• PhD Yale University (1996 — 2004)
• Bachelor of Arts - BA Tulane University (1985 — 1989)
• Junior Year Abroad King's College London (1987 — 1988)