drs. J.R. (Janene) van Loon

A fully qualified and highly adaptable English Language and Legal English Lecturer with extensive international experience in higher education. Vast teaching experience in both writing and oral and presentation skills. Proven expertise in designing and delivering innovative blended-learning programmes, developing curricula, and fostering academic excellence in multicultural environments. Skilled in Legal English, academic writing, assessment design, digital learning technologies, and curriculum development, with a strong commitment to promoting intercultural competence and student success.

2023 – Present

Legal and Academic English Lecturer
Faculty of Law, University of Groningen

• Teach Legal English and Academic English within the LL.B. programme.
• Design, coordinate, and continuously enhance learning activities that support student success in an international legal education environment.
• Develop students' competencies in academic writing, legal argumentation, source integration, legal citation, and professional document formatting.
• Establish consistent academic writing standards to prepare students for legal research and scholarly communication.
• Evaluate and refine course content and assessment methods to meet the evolving needs of students, lecturers, and the programme.
• Design and facilitate workshops and seminars on academic topics including artificial intelligence in education, effective large-group teaching, and student-centred learning strategies.

2004 – 2023

Senior Lecturer in English
University of Groningen Language Centre, The Netherlands

• Coordinated and delivered English language programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate students, academic staff, and professional clients across multiple faculties.
• Designed and developed English language curricula and undergraduate programmes aligned with institutional learning outcomes.
• Produced, administered, and assessed language proficiency examinations in accordance with recognised assessment standards.
• Designed and maintained digital learning environments using Blackboard and Brightspace, integrating computer-assisted language learning and task-based methodologies.
• Developed teaching materials, instructor guides, and best-practice resources to support programme delivery and teaching quality.
• Contributed to curriculum review, programme development, and institutional educational innovation initiatives.
• Participated in and contributed to professional development and in-house training activities.
• Organised and facilitated CEFR standardisation sessions to ensure consistency and quality in language assessment.
• Designed and delivered bespoke English language programmes and teaching materials for external clients and contract education.