After completing a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Sociology and Politics, Glenda Inverarity continued studying for a post-graduate Bachelor of Social Administration. While working for the government as a social worker, she studied her Master of Social Science in Applied Research Methods. In 1992, she moved from her home in Adelaide, Australia and lived in Singapore for 7 years. During that time, she taught Social Psychology to Mass Communication students, but also became involved in teaching English as a Second Language and after obtaining her TESOL qualification, taught all levels from beginner to advanced English for Occupational and Academic purposes. Her broad academic background has led her to have strong interests in study skills and learning methods and is a staunch believer in the importance and value of education.