VISION, MISSION, VALUES AND CULTURE

Michael Bunyak is from Manitoba, Canada. He moved to Singapore in 2006 and has been teaching in Singapore for five years. A qualified TESOL instructor and EFL / ESL teacher, he studied at the University of Manitoba and Brandon, as well as at London Teacher Training College. He has taught numerous students of different nationalities and ages, and strives to make language learning a fulfilling and fun experience for his students.

Following a BA in English and Literary Studies at the University of Worcester (1998), Simon completed an MA in Romanticism (2002), and was awarded a PhD, also in Romantic Literature (2006), both at the University of Bristol. He has taught various courses in literature as well as effective writing, at diverse institutions in the UK, Saudi Arabia and Malaysia, and has extensively published his literary research in books and international journals. He considers a balanced blend of passion, patience and proficiency to be the makings of a good teacher.

Kiran Mahbubani, a British Citizen, Hong Kong resident and Singapore PR, was born and brought up in Hong Kong before she moved to Singapore in 2002. Certified with CELTA - Certificate in teaching English language to adults by the University of Cambridge and ACTA - Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment, Kiran has been teaching English to both adults and children since 2012. Prior to that, Kiran was in hospitality field where she worked in a few hotels and for a German airline catering company. Kiran’s passion has always been in teaching. Kiran believes that teaching is one profession that creates all other professions. Kiran speaks a few languages, mainly English, French and Cantonese. Her love for travelling has taken her to many different parts of the world and her aim has been to visit one new place every year.

Stephen comes from Somerset, England and has undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications from UK universities. He became TEFL certified 4 years ago and since then has been teaching English to students of all ages and abilities in Hong Kong. South Korea and now Singapore. He believes passionately in helping his students to improve their understanding of the language and their ability to communicate with confidence.

Jesse is from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He has been in Singapore since September 2011. He graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Psychology and a minor in Chemistry. Jesse has been an avid volunteer in teaching English and has tutored a wide range of nationalities in English and other subjects. Jesse is known by his students to be very kind and patient, and knows how to make his students feel at ease.

Originally from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Sarah grew up in her native Canada and has lived in Australia as well as in the U.K. before arriving in Singapore in 2014. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology and a Bachelor of Laws Degree. She has also completed an Advanced Certification in Governance and Compliance from the International Compliance Training Association. Sarah enjoys travelling to different countries and experiencing diverse cultures and she believes that language is at the heart of every culture.

Margaret Blanch was born in Australia and she is a self-confessed chocoholic. She holds a Master of International Education, an undergraduate degree in Asian Studies and a Graduate Diploma of Education, all from the University of New England in Australia. She is a registered secondary school teacher and has more tax 15 years experience in the ESL industry - as a teacher, course writer, teacher trainer, assessor and in management. Currently, her particular areas of expertise are teaching IELTS preparation and English for academic and business purposes. Her favourite chocolatier in Singapore is "Awfully Chocolate".

Ash is from San Diego, California, USA. He is certified in TEFL and TESL from San Diego State University (SDSU) where he also taught ESL. At SDSU he taught a variety of programs from conversational to business English. He holds a BA in Religion and has also done Masters level classes in psychology. He has travelled widely and has a lot of experience with the international community and believes in teaching beyond a language extending into culture and traditions so as to make learning a fun, exciting and relevant experience. ​

Richard studied English Literature and Chinese Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London and SOAS, University of London. He has taught English in Taiwan, China, the UK, and Luxembourg. He loves Chinese food, reading, writing, and travelling. Richard believes that the best way to learn a language is to spend time using it. That could mean reading a novel, watching Netflix, or just chatting with friends at the pub! He hopes that his students are able to find a lifelong love of learning and aims to give his students the tools to improve their English both inside and outside the classroom.