Our Tutors
Rachel Crowley
Qualifications-
- Bachelor’s degree in Education from Liverpool Hope University
- Qualified in SEND
- CELTA certified
Rachael is a qualified primary teacher with 15 years of experience. She believes that if a child enjoys what they are learning, then they will be motivated to listen, participate and ultimately achieve their goal.
On her journey as a teacher, she’s always aimed to learn as much as possible to better support her students.
Moreover, she has a wide variety of experience working with SEND children, and she understands that not everyone learns in the same way. Teaching is about adapting your strategies to meet the needs of the individual.
As a mum of two children with ASD, she fully comprehends the stress and pressures that are put upon parents to engage their children in learning. Therefore, she strives to create an enjoyable learning environment for your child to achieve their full potential and motivate them to want to learn.
Sadiya Khan
Qualifications-
- MSc (Hons) in Human Resource Management from Royal Holloway University
- BSc (Hons) in Business and Information Technology from Kingston University
- TESOL certified
Sadiya is an experienced and hardworking tutor having taught for over four years both online and in person. She enjoys planning exciting lessons that are tailored to her students’ needs so that they are able to learn more effectively.
Her teaching journey has involved imparting English to students hailing from diverse backgrounds, including Italian, French, and Chinese.
Beyond the traditional classroom, her foray into sports education for children of all ages has granted her the invaluable skill of directing and guiding energetic youths which she uses to fully engage with her students during her classes.
Before her teaching career, she was an accomplished publisher of articles focused on current trends, celebrity events, fashion, simple recipes and future social and political issues.
Ruairi O’Conner
Qualifications-
- Master’s degree in ESL Education from Moorland University
- BA (Hons) in Business and Commerce from University College Dublin, Ireland
- CELTA & TEFL certified
Ruairi teaches English as a second language. He has over 12 years of teaching experience, four of which have been teaching online to students worldwide, including China, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and areas through Southeast Asia as well as in Europe.
His students range from 2 years old to well into their 60s, and he has helped them with entrance exams to middle school, and high school IELTS, and even helped them gain promotions in jobs through interview preparation.
What makes his classes unique is that they’re filled with interactive activities for students of all levels. The more fun they have, the more they want to learn!
Hobbies: he likes to go running every day and is a big fan of reading fantasy or crime novels. He also loves to cook and thinks the spicier the better!
Fun fact: his name is not English, it is Irish (Rur-ri).
Julie Bravington
Qulifications-
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Birmingham City University
- HNC in Math’ss and Business Studies
- TEFL certified
Teacher Julie is a proud mother of twin daughters hailing from England, near the birthplace of the famous author William Shakespeare, Stratford Upon Avon.
Previously, she worked for Scholastic Ltd, a well-known children’s publisher, promoting English skills by organising book clubs and fairs in UK schools.
Her teaching journey began in 2015, teaching English both privately and online to all ages worldwide. She’s worked with several esteemed organisations, including ITutor Group, Dada English, Whales English, Bling ABC, Quality Online Education Group and Cambly, etc.
She also has experience with various curricula, encompassing Oxford University Press (OUP), Cambridge University Press, and National Geographic.
Beyond teaching, she’s passionate about community involvement, sports, nature, learning, and technology.
Lila Rozario
Qualifications-
- MA in Environment and Development Studies from Oriental and African Studies
- Bachelor’s (Hons) degree in Development Studies and Geography from Oriental and African Studies
- TESOL certified from Greenwich University
Lila Rozario is a London-born British educator.
She’s taught ESOL exams at various levels, including Cambridge ESOL, Trinity ESOL, and Excel English Language exams.
Since 2014, she’s been teaching online, covering subjects like Daily English, Business English, Teenage English, Pre-entry Cambridge English, and IELTS prep.
She’s worked with major Chinese companies like Blingabc, ALO7, and Tutorabc, including a role as a Special Sessions Tutor. Her students hail from South-East Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
She employs a range of teaching strategies, from role-play to PowerPoint presentations.
Adrian Golding
Qualifications-
- BA (Hons) in Humanities from University of Brighton
- 7 O-Levels & 2 A-Levels
- TEFL certified
Adrian is an experienced, self-motivated and reliable teacher. He’s taught ESL in Portugal for three years and English, Maths, and Geography online in the UK for four years.
His experience in teaching English was preceded by a successful career in the film sector as a film editor, working in the production of all aspects of film and television. In 1986, he set up Dekko Film Productions with three associates, producing commercials and music-based programming for the UK and international markets.
During his stay in Portugal, he enjoyed juggling teaching English to both adults and children with landscaping and renovating houses in the Portuguese countryside. He also enjoys playing cricket as a hobby and improving his rather messy cooking skills.
Philip Waslin
Qulifications-
- MA in English Literature, Manchester University
- BA (Hons) in English Literature, Leeds University
- MA TESOL-MALL in Education, Woosong University
Meet Philip, a seasoned English teacher hailing from Yorkshire, England. With vast experience in schools, universities, and online, he’s spread his passion for English worldwide, from the UK to the Far East and the Middle East.
Philip believes in making learning enjoyable and engaging; as such, his classes are filled with fun, activities, and constant challenges, ensuring his students not only learn English but also have fun doing it.
Beyond the classroom, Philip is a man of adventure. Having explored over 140 countries across seven continents, he’s a lover of hiking, camping, and sports. You’ll often find him on the tennis or cricket field, representing his local town.
At home, Philip unwinds with a good book, classical tunes, and endless cups of the finest Chai. With Philip, learning English isn’t just an education—it’s an unforgettable experience.
Jason Izuogu
Qualifications-
- Qualification in Linguistics and Literary Studies, Calabar University
- Certificate in Digital Marketing, Google Applied Digital Skills
- Level 5 TEFL Certified with High Distinction, TEFL Professional Development Institute
Teacher Jason is a native English speaker with 4+ years of experience teaching both online and in private schools.
He has helped hundreds of students achieve outstanding achievements in the English world – whether that is with exceptional grades, the fluency needed to impress in the workplace, or the polite way to say what you want in any circumstances.
With a discerning attention to detail, he excels at teaching the fundamental building blocks of the English language, with an expert focus on grammar, phonics, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
In the classroom, he is patient and supportive and uses a myriad of techniques, including music, games, stories, and much more, to enliven his classes and provide maximum enjoyment to all ages.
Sabrina Smith
Qualifications-
- BA in Business Management, Haris University Florida
- BA in English Language, Haris University Florida
- TEFL Certified
Sabrina is a dedicated UK English language teacher with 11+ years of experience in the classroom and online. She has taught over 8000 English classes and has learned to be very patient and adapt her lessons to her students’ needs.
She helps build confidence in grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, inflexions and more.
Being a detail-oriented person, she uses her background in English language learning to provide tailored classes that fit the needs of the student while providing the greatest amount of information.
Her speciality lies in IELTS preparation and PTE as well as the Trinity College experience. She has also has experience in TOIEC and exam practice.
Sivapriya Mohan
Qualifications-
- Post Graduate Diploma in Teacher Training in the Montessori Method, Intesol Worldwide
- Computer Science and Engineering, Anna University
- CertTESOL, Trinity College London
Sivapriya is an experienced and passionate tutor proficient in various subjects across academic levels, creating a positive environment to foster students’ emotional, intellectual, and social growth.
Based in the UK, she teaches primary Mathematics and English (including phonics); secondary Mathematics, English, and Science; GCSE Computer Science, Biology, Maths, Physics, and Chemistry; and A-Level Computer Science. She also assists students in preparing for the SAT, 11+ exams, IELTS, UKVI IELTS, TOEIC, and TOEFL exams. She supports SEN students effectively, enhancing their performance and confidence.
Additionally, she specializes in engaging and exciting phonics, using real-world applications for interactive learning. Her preferred teaching methodology is the ESA (Engage, Study, Activate) method.
In her leisure time, she enjoys gardening, binge-watching Netflix series, and playing games to entertain children.
Derek Stephens
Qualifications-
- MSc Psychology from Leeds Beckett University
- BSc Ecology and Animal Behaviour (Hons) (3rd) From Manchester Metropolitan University
- TEFL certified
Derek has been teaching English to children and adults for nine years, across the globe, including Da Nang in Vietnam, and Xi`an, Haining, and Nanjing in China.
His teaching style is energetic, yet also patient and relaxed, adapting to the needs of the learner. He ensures that students are comfortable in his lessons, so their confidence increases.
He believes that addressing grammar and pronunciation mistakes (gently) and contextualisation is the key to good English. He also believes that the student should get as much time as possible to speak.
“If you would like enjoyable engaging lessons, correction on your pronunciation and grammar, or just to learn better English, please join my class. I look forward to meeting you.” – Derek
