Hi, I'm Kelly Trivedy
As an academic consultant, I leverage my expertise in bespoke solutions, creative and critical thinking approaches to help lecturers and students to tackle academic challenges.
What I can offer you
I guide both students and educators to dissect, scrutinise, and assess information comprehensively. Tailoring my methods, I equip them with the skills to tackle challenges and make well-informed choices through these methods:
Workshops
I cover a variety of topics including critical thinking, reflective practice, research skills, active learning, pedagogy, & much more.
Consultancy
I support Further and Higher Education Institutions via my expertise in academic and professional development.
Coaching
I support students, academic support professionals & lecturers with coaching on skills, pedagogy, and professional development.
Mentoring
I mentor women internationally who are aspiring to work in or currently navigating the education or legal profession.
Tutoring
I tutor students on Law and primary aged students in Maths, English and Skills. I use the Montessori philosophy.
Speaking
If you are holding a conference (in person or online) I would be happy to talk to you about delivering a session on my specialist topics.


Your Academic Specialist
"All my work is bespoke and tailored to your needs"
My passion for the student journey drives my approach to deliver tailored solutions that ensure strong academic outcomes.
I am dedicated to creating a critical-thinking mindset, enabling students and educators to navigate contemporary challenges and sculpt future triumphs in higher and further education.
My focus on reflective practice enriches learning outcomes by promoting self-awareness and continual growth. Through fostering introspection and feedback, I empower individuals to hone their strategies and excel in academic and professional spheres.
With my love for research skills and sharing tools for rigorous and impactful investigations, I lead individuals through every phase of the research journey, fostering a grasp of inquiry and exploration.
Currently looking to deliver keynote speeches and contribute to chapters on critical thinking and reflection
Talking CriticalEd Podcast
Series 5 coming soon
The ‘Talking CriticalEd’ Podcast is an educational podcast with soundbites for developing the skill, common issues, and advice for educators and students in Further and Higher Education.
Stream/download Series 1, 2, 3 & 4 below!
Tell me what you think...
Message me on LinkedIn with feedback and suggestions for critical thinking topics you want me to explore next.

Measuring Critical Thinking in Students
It’s August, and I hope you’ve had the opportunity to take a break from the hectic academic schedule and slow down the pace. Over the last few months, I have

Critical Thinking and Learning Objectives – Where is the Link?
It’s the summer term and whilst we may be winding down for this academic year, I know there is a lot of planning that will be taking place for 24/25.

What’s Coming up in Talking CriticalEd Series 3
It’s June already! May has been a busy month and I have been less active on socials whilst I have been working on a few deliverables! However, exciting times as

Layers of Critical Thinking in Academia: Surface to Depth
It’s May and we are in deadline season for a lot of HE and FE courses. I wanted to focus on the various layers of critical thinking today. As I

Critical Thinking: Am I born with it?
When it comes to critical thinking, there are always so many questions that follow it. One of the first questions I looked into was whether we are born with critical

Does Critical Thinking Differ Online vs Offline?
Lockdown and the pandemic may now, in 2024 feel like a distant memory that we would all rather forget, however, not all teaching and learning has resumed its in-person delivery.

Measuring Critical Thinking in Students
It’s August, and I hope you’ve had the opportunity to take a break from the hectic academic schedule and slow down the pace. Over the last few months, I have

Critical Thinking and Learning Objectives – Where is the Link?
It’s the summer term and whilst we may be winding down for this academic year, I know there is a lot of planning that will be taking place for 24/25.

What’s Coming up in Talking CriticalEd Series 3
It’s June already! May has been a busy month and I have been less active on socials whilst I have been working on a few deliverables! However, exciting times as

Layers of Critical Thinking in Academia: Surface to Depth
It’s May and we are in deadline season for a lot of HE and FE courses. I wanted to focus on the various layers of critical thinking today. As I

Critical Thinking: Am I born with it?
When it comes to critical thinking, there are always so many questions that follow it. One of the first questions I looked into was whether we are born with critical

Does Critical Thinking Differ Online vs Offline?
Lockdown and the pandemic may now, in 2024 feel like a distant memory that we would all rather forget, however, not all teaching and learning has resumed its in-person delivery.
