In terms of voiceovers, I've primarily worked on educational and factual texts, but I am an experienced lecturer and writer on many topics, and hope to expand my voiceover range.

B.J. Woodstein

In terms of voiceovers, I've primarily worked on educational and factual texts, but I am an experienced lecturer and writer on many topics, and hope to expand my voiceover range.

Available to hire

In terms of voiceovers, I’ve primarily worked on educational and factual texts, but I am an experienced lecturer and writer on many topics, and hope to expand my voiceover range.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Swedish
Fluent
Norwegian
Intermediate
Danish
Intermediate
Faroese
Beginner
French
Beginner
Italian
Beginner
Finnish
Beginner
Latin
Beginner
Welsh
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Portuguese
Beginner

Work Experience

Honorary Professor in Literature and Translation at University of East Anglia
January 1, 2023 - Present
Honorary professorship in literature and translation with lectures, seminars, and research responsibilities.
Associate Professor (formerly Senior Lecturer) in Literature and Translation at University of East Anglia
December 31, 2023 - October 18, 2025
Academic role overseeing teaching and research in literature and translation.
Lecturer in Literature and Translation at University of East Anglia
December 31, 2014 - October 18, 2025
Lecturer in literature and translation; module design and teaching.
Assistant tutor in translation studies at Swansea University
December 31, 2009 - October 18, 2025
Assistant tutor in translation studies; taught and assisted courses.
Voiceover work at Self-employed / PILAA consultancy
January 1, 2024 - Present
Voiceover projects.
Consultant in equality, diversity and inclusion at PILAA consultancy and independent
January 1, 2023 - Present
EDI consultancy; advised organizations on equity and inclusion.
Lactation consultant (IBCLC) at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Lactation consulting; IBCLC certified.
Doula at Self-employed
January 1, 2002 - Present
Doula services; birth support.
Commercial and literary translator at Self-employed
January 1, 2001 - Present
Translate Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian into English; literature and commercial projects.
English teacher at Various schools and organizations in Sweden and online
December 31, 2007 - October 18, 2025
English language and literature instruction; head teacher for southern Sweden.
Copy editor at Publishers and individual authors
January 1, 1996 - Present
Copy editing for publishers and authors; editing and proofreading.
Writer at Self-employed
January 1, 1996 - Present
Professional writer with publications in monographs, edited volumes, articles, and essays.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in translation studies at Swansea University
October 1, 2006 - June 1, 2009
Master of Arts in higher education practice at University of East Anglia
October 1, 2009 - August 1, 2011
Master of Fine Arts in fiction at Queens University, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
May 1, 2002 - May 1, 2004
Bachelor’s in literature and creative writing at Bryn Mawr College
September 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000
Secondary Education at Latin School of Chicago
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

EUROLTA - European Certificate in Language Teaching to Adults
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Bond Solon course in expert witness skills
June 1, 2011 - June 1, 2011
Lactation consultant certificate
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Postgraduate Certificate in Sexology (NAOS Institute)
February 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024
TQUK Level 2 certificate in Counselling
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Diploma in counselling
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
AIMS Level 2 certificate in Personal & Social Development Skills
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Level 4 certificate in Counselling
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services