Tarloff has been working in the Higher Education sector for over twenty years, he is an Associate Fellow (AFHEA) and Associate Member of the Association for Learning Technology. He has worked for various universities and continuing adult learning colleges in the UK and Hong Kong, including the University of Oxford, City University of Hong Kong, HKUSPACE – The University of Hong Kong, and CUSCS – The Chinese University of Hong Kong. His different roles have involved teaching and learning support, digital education development, media production, programme management and quality assurance.
After he graduated from Engineering Physics, he attained two master's degrees related to IT and new media, a PgDip in Education and a Doctoral degree in Applied Language Sciences.
His latest research interest is using new technology to enhance teaching and learning, he was appointed to the Board in October 2023. Tarloff is the Lead Governor for Stakeholder Engagement.
Elaine has led Access, Distance Learning and undergraduate Degree level provision for adult students in a variety of university, community and college contexts in London and other regions of the UK.
At Birkbeck University of London, Elaine developed and led an extensive university and community-based education programme designed to facilitate mature students’ entry to and inclusion in higher education. She built award-winning partnerships with other learning providers across London and also led the university’s Academic Professional Staff Development programme for six years.
Elaine was formerly an Assistant Dean for Education, seconded to the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Postgraduate Medical Education Deanery from the University of London. She has also held a long-standing educational advisory role with the General Medical Council.
Elaine holds a PhD from the University of London Institute of Education and she is also a fully trained CELTA teacher. She has written/ contributed to academic articles on different aspects of learning and teaching and continues to write on educational issues.
Elaine joined the Board in October 2023 and is a member of Quality and Standards Committee and the Lead Governor for Safeguarding.
