Mike Solly

Qualifications: MA (text and performance skills, King’s College London), BA (English Linguistics and Drama), RSA Diploma in TEFL, CELTA

• 30 years professional experience English Language Teaching (ELT)
• ELT director for British Council in Saudi Arabia, Yugoslavia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Senior Lecturer in Education at the Open University UK
• ELT course designer and writer, teacher trainer
• PhD supervisor and Chair of Secondary Education for major government-funded ELT project in Bangladesh
• Developing English teachers’ methodology and language courses for delivery over handheld mobile devices
• Researching attitudes to English as a language in rural developing communities (Bangladesh)
• Devises and facilitates educational events in English City

Interesting Fact: Despite being a member of one of the worst college bands to come out of the north of England (!), Mike retains a great interest in music - especially "world music".

Iffaf Khan

Qualifications: MA in English, RSA/DELTA, CTWICTA, FTBE

• 24 years teaching experience, including English Literature, General English, English with ICT and IELTS exam preparation
• Working with University of Essex on the delivery of Academic English and Teacher Training
• Researching theories on reducing the cognitive load of learner and form-focused instruction

Interesting Fact: Iffaf writes a blog about digital teaching and learning!

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Elizabeth Maze

Qualifications: MA in English, MA in ESL

• ESOL teacher at the University of North Texas
• Former lecturer in ESOL at Richland College
• Expertise in online gaming and role-playing, knowledge of real-time education in a 3D, virtual environment
• Conducting research into Second Language Acquisition

Knowledge of real-time education in a 3D, virtual environment has allowed Elizabeth to become an integral member of the Student Event Team in English City

Conducts up-to-date research on Second Language Acquisition and uses this knowledge to develop creative lesson plans at LanguageLab.com

Interesting Fact: Elizabeth is a big fan of the Harry Potter series and was in a band called 'Huffle My Puffle' in 2005-2006.

Pawel Topol

Qualifications: MA and PhD in English

• 25 years of experience teaching English in schools and universities
• Experienced in teaching online
• Specialised in Computer Assisted Language Learning - has written a book on Computer Assisted Language Teaching
• Written a multimedia CD-ROM package preparing students for FCE (Cambridge First Certificate in English)
• Developed his experience of English City to introduce successful strategies and methodology to the teaching and learning of foreign languages

Simon Bourn

Qualifications: BA in French; CELTA Certificate

• Has taught face to face and live online for eight years
• Has experience of teaching English in a range of industries such as healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and engineering
• Currently teaches English at a graduate school of engineering
• Has also taught French; and provides translation and other language services for clients

Freelance Business English teacher; brings Business English knowledge to English City

Teresa Miller

Qualifications: TESOL Certificate; BS in Sports Management; MS in Physical Education.

• 7 years experience teaching Physical Education in Florida
• Experience teaching English to management staff from multi-national companies in Santiago, Chile
• Background in sports education led her to specialise in sports and leisure language within English City

Interesting Fact: Teresa once went shark cage diving!

Jennifer Delich

Qualifications: BA in Linguistics; TESOL Certificate; Currently taking a Masters in TESOL

• Specialist in the convergence of education and technology
• Interested in anthropology, especially cultural anthropology and linguistics
• Previously a sous chef but began a teaching career to pursue her love of language

Interesting Fact: Jennifer’s hobby for the last ten years has been belly dancing

Donelle Sydow

Qualifications: BA in Secondary Education (Double major in English and Education); Certificate in Virtual Worlds Development

• Has been teaching secondary students for over 15 years; and has taught ESL students in mixed classes during that time
• Currently working in adult education for New Mexico State Univeristy; teaches Microsoft Office Applications
• Has 20 years experience in Theatre Arts, and was the Director of Theatre for 13 years at a large high school

Interesting Fact: Donelle rescues dogs and cats in her town

Annette Hallowell

Qualifications: TESOL Certificate

• 6 years experience teaching English as a second language in Malaysia, the US, Costa Rica and online
• 9 years volunteer classroom work with diverse student groups
• Has provided language training for refugees
• Has taught all levels from Basic to Business English to students from all over the world
• Extensive experience in pronunciation and accent reduction

Interesting Fact: Annette has lived in seven countries on four different continents. Her motto is "Life is an adventure – take detours!"

Jane Brown

Qualifications: BA in Liberal Arts, Special Education and English

• Experienced teaching English as a second language, particularly assisting Spanish students to transition into an English-speaking environment
• An active member of the Education in Virtual Worlds Group
• An expert user of virtual worlds
• Has developed materials to teach students how to successfully use virtual worlds for learning

Benedict Hickson

Qualifications: Graduated from University with a degree in Drama

• 7 years experience teaching English as a second language to Spanish students of all levels
• Trained as a professional actor in London
• Qualified musician, uses his expertise to enhance classes in English City

Interesting Fact: Benedict is the Director of his own animation company

Rosanne Zilde

Qualifications: BA in Fine Art

• Specialist on pronunciation and accent reduction
• Worked as a Teaching Assistant in both Early Childhood and Elementary Education
• Held posts as an Art and Music instructor
• Currently studying Russian and uses her experience of language-learning to inform her teaching methods

Interesting Fact: Rosanna enjoys singing, and plays bass guitar and the ukulele!

Chris Miller

Qualifications: Qualified Teacher; Qualified Computer Programmer; BA in Geography and Social Science

• Information services specialist
• Special interest in sports and current affairs, and uses his interests to teach English at LanguageLab.com

Summer Robbins

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in Business

• 12 years of Energy commodity experience in trading, operations, risk management and educational training.
• A business owner/ Broker with her own Real Estate Company for more than 7 years.

Interesting Fact: Summer loves to exercise and compete in local races.

Yamile Isabel Vazquez

Qualifications: BA in Linguistics and MA in TESOL. Specializes in level assessment.

• Taught in Albania, the Marshall Islands, and Qatar.
• Presented on topics like improving student participation, developing critical thinking skills, and improving reading comprehension

• Teaching reading
• Student Learning Outcome development and assessment

James Lloyd

Qualifications: BS in Communication Arts (Radio, Television & Film) and a MA in Curriculum & Instruction with Educational Technology.

• 15 years of internet communications for a global biotechnology corporation as web designer, web production manager and distance learning developer.
• 8 years of investigation and practice in Immersive learning methods and platforms.
• 5 years of computer graphic and video production for James’ business ‘Conscious Image Studio’
• Community involvement as an ESL tutor and Computer Lab volunteer for the Literacy Network
• Previous experience in documentary film and video production for a US public television station.
• Continuing to investigate 3D education and training as the Learning Technology Consultant at LLOUD, LLC - James’ private consulting business.

Interesting Fact: James realized that ever-youthful dream of being in a band as singer, electric bassist and audio tech for a Polka band named ‘Polkapocalypse’

Anita Tozzi

Qualifications: BA Music & Arts, CELTA, DELTA.

• 10 years experience working with a wide range of nationalities including Algerian, Angolan, Azeri, Brazilian, Egyptian, French, Italian, German, Russian, and Kazakh.
• Wrote and published professional training materials specifically for the Oil & Gas industry including specialist courses for Health & Safety, Operations and Reservoir Management.

Interesting Fact: Anita plays the tuba!

Jason Schwartz

Qualifications: BA English Literature, Certified TEFL Instructor, Certificate of completion 8-month English Opens Doors programme in Chile.

• Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area in California
• Worked in various fields including media, construction, and artist promotion
• Moved to Chile to teach English and explore new cultures
• Taught all levels of English with an emphasis in TOEFL and IELTS preparation as well as Business English for professionals

Shelwyn Corrigan

Qualifications: Masters degree in Digital Media and Learning and a Masters degree in Linguistics.

• Currently teaching a graduate course for the Digital Media and Learning Program at the University of San Francisco
• 11 years teaching experience at the University of San Francisco
• Specialist in using technology in learning languages
• Received a major award and national grant for technology in teaching

Carol Rainbow

Qualifications: BPhil Ed Warks (Hons) and TEFL Advanced Certificate

• Taught all ages of students from adult education to secondary school and primary school age.
• 15 years of experience as a teacher trainer for Oxfordshire County Council.
• Specialises in teaching online and running courses.

Stella Fraser

Qualifications: MA (Hons) in English, MA in Linguistics, teaching diploma in English Language teaching.

• Lived and worked in the UK, Middle East and South Africa teaching a range of ages, nationalities and levels
• Taught Business English and English for Academic Purposes
• Keen to help with pronunciation, vocabulary building and grammar questions

Interesting Fact: Stella is a keen cook, knitter and a regular at the gym.

Eduardo Akins

Qualifications: Trinity Certificate TESOL, BA in Spanish Language and Literature, U.S state certificates for language teaching (California and Texas), Bay Area Foreign Language Program, Cross-cultural Language and Academic Development and California Teacher of English Learners certificates.

• Taught students from 6 to 60 years old
• Travelled, worked and lived extensively throughout the Western Hemisphere, including leading academic field trips to Costa Rica, Spain and Morocco
• Taught Spanish, French and video production and TV broadcasting

Robyn Anderson

Qualifications: BA in English and History, TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification, Montessori Diploma.

• Taught ESL to children in Seoul, South Korea for 2 years and fell in love with teaching English as a second language.
• Has lots of experience in child care including teaching as a Montessori Teacher, ESL Teacher, a nanny, a governess and a day care assistant.
• Goal is to have her Education Degree and Masters in the next few years and to teach internationally so she can continue to learn more about different cultures.