Our teachers

Hi, I’m Alla. Since I have always considered teaching to be my cup of tea, I became one, although this achievement did not prevent me from finishing my professional development. Thus, I completed CELTA course as well as got a Cambridge Proficiency in English Certificate (CPE). I’ve taught adults as well as children, in addition, I have become keen on teaching online. Learning a language might be not a piece of cake, although the key to success is to set and achieve small goals regularly.

I wanted to be a teacher since my childhood. Though to be honest, the most challenging subject at school for me was English. Therefore, when I became a teacher of English, I knew exactly how NOT to teach. Being a teacher is not something that you get with your diploma. To teach others you need to always educate yourself. I got CELTA, TYLEC, DELTA certificates that gave me knowledge and made me feel confident and professional. I love what I am doing and happy to be a part of this amazing team.  

Hello! I’m David, from Ontario, Canada. I graduated with my TESOL Diploma from GlobalTESOL College in Toronto in 2011. I hold specializations in Tutoring English, TOEFL Preparation, Adult Education, Business English, and Tourism English, and an Advanced Instructor Diploma. I am also a student of another language, currently studying Ukrainian. I enjoy photography, studying politics and participating in various outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking.

Hi, I’m Fred. I’m from Sweden, and I’ve been teaching since 2004! I started teaching in China after getting my degree in history and came to Ukraine in 2010. I have a CELTA and a YL extension from International House. I enjoy teaching in general, especially productive skills (writing and speaking). I find online teaching (blended learning and flipped classrooms) fascinating and enjoy trying to incorporate the latest techniques into my teaching, having taken several courses on the topic. 

I never planned to be a teacher, but it was probably written in the stars, and here I am, teaching English and loving it! There are two major reasons why I like my job: Firstly, it provides great scope for creativity and is rewarding in many ways. Secondly, it gives me a strong incentive to learn and improve, which made me get my CELTA (1996), IHBET (2008), IHCTYL (2010), and CAM (Advanced Methodology, 2011), and which has inspired me to learn on a daily basis ever since.

Hi! I’m Kate. My decision to become a teacher came from childhood, the first degree I acquired was in music. Not long before my graduation I felt the need to make a change and steered into English. I got a BA and MA in English which allowed me to travel/teach in many countries. While in Malaysia I earned Pass A in CELTA and secured a position at BC Malaysia. However, I felt it was time to go home where I completed TYLEC,IHCVYL,DELTA. I teach students of different level, ages and purposes. 

Hi, I’m Kate. I started teaching English even before I graduated from my University. In 2000, I participated in the two-month Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Internship Program, the experience that broadened my horizons. In 2018, I completed CELTA and joined BC, in 2019-2020 I completed TYLEC, in 2020 I passed my CPE. I sincerely admire all people, from young learners to adults, who learn foreign languages, and do my best to assist those who are in their big adventure of studying English.

I’m Lena, and I’m from Dnipro. After graduating from the Dnipropetrovsk National University with two majors in psychology and TEFL in 1994, I started teaching English. I’ve been teaching students of all age groups and levels since then. Like most teachers, I am passionate about lifelong learning. My qualifications include an IH Cert.in TEFL, an IH Certificate in Business English, an IHCYLT, an IH Certificate in Advanced Methodology. I’m keen on making my lessons as communicative as possible.

Hi, I’m Goldie. I’m from England. After a career in publishing, I realised I wanted a job that would facilitate a life abroad once my kids had flown the nest, so I did CELTA in 2008 and gained a teaching Diploma two years later. My first teaching job was in England, where I helped immigrants prepare for the UK job market. After that came Bulgaria and now Ukraine. I’ve taught all ages and levels, but particularly enjoy teaching corporate and exam prep classes. I love travel and wine.

Hi, I’m Martin. I’ve worked as a teacher trainer for the British Council for more than 16 years now. I’ve worked in Russia, UAE and South Korea. I have extensive experience of all kinds of teaching and training, being also a Celta Main Course Tutor and IELTS examiner. I enjoy the fact that I can still learn things from my students and colleagues and that even after 20 years teaching, something new and surprising can happen any time. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family.