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

• 5 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