B.J. Woodstein

Available to hire

Language

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

Work Experience

Counselling through Queer Wayfinder
January 1, 2025 - Present
Counselling through Queer Wayfinder
Voiceover work
January 1, 2024 - Present
Voiceover work
Voiceover work at Self-employed / PILAA consultancy
January 1, 2024 - Present
Voiceover projects.
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.
Consultant in equality, diversity and inclusion at PILAA consultancy and independently
January 1, 2023 - Present
Consultant in equality, diversity and inclusion
Consultant in equality, diversity and inclusion at PILAA consultancy and independent
January 1, 2023 - Present
EDI consultancy; advised organizations on equity and inclusion.
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.
Doula
January 1, 2020 - Present
Doula
Lactation consultant (IBCLC)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Lactation consultant (IBCLC)
Lactation consultant (IBCLC) at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Lactation consulting; IBCLC certified.
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.
Honorary Professor in Literature and Translation at University of East Anglia
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2023
Honorary Professor in Literature and Translation
Assistant tutor in translation studies at Swansea University
December 31, 2009 - October 18, 2025
Assistant tutor in translation studies; taught and assisted courses.
Lecturer in Literature and Translation at University of East Anglia
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
Lecturer in Literature and Translation
Assistant tutor in translation studies at Swansea University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Assistant tutor in translation studies
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.
Commercial and literary translator at Self-employed
January 1, 2002 - Present
Commercial and literary translator from Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian to English
Doula at Self-employed
January 1, 2002 - Present
Doula services; birth support.
English teacher at Various schools and online
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2007
English teacher
English teacher at Various schools and companies in Sweden and online
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2007
English teacher, including head teacher for southern Sweden
Commercial and literary translator at Self-employed
January 1, 2001 - Present
Translate Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian into English; literature and commercial projects.
Writer
January 1, 1996 - Present
Writer
Writer at Self-employed
January 1, 1996 - Present
Professional writer with publications in monographs, edited volumes, articles, and essays.
Copy editor at Publishers and individual authors
January 1, 1996 - Present
Copy editing for publishers and authors; editing and proofreading.

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
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
May 1, 2002 - May 1, 2004
Bachelor’s in Literature and Creative Writing at Bryn Mawr College
September 1, 1997 - May 1, 2001
Secondary Education at Latin School of Chicago
September 1, 1993 - June 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
Doctor of Philosophy in translation studies
October 1, 2006 - June 1, 2009
Master of Arts in Higher Education Practice
October 1, 2009 - August 1, 2011
Master of Fine Arts in Fiction
May 1, 2002 - May 1, 2004
Bachelor’s in Literature and Creative Writing
September 1, 1997 - May 1, 2001
Diploma in Counselling
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Counselling
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Postgraduate Certificate in Sexology
February 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024
Level 4 Certificate in Counselling
January 1, 2024 - July 1, 2026

Industry Experience

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