About Me
I was born in York in the north of England and gained my degree in Modern Foreign Languages at Newcastle University.
After working for a year for an international company I decided to complete my CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and I moved to Myanmar in 2013. I had visited Myanmar every summer between 2007 and 2013 so I knew what a wonderful country I was coming to.
I have worked in a language school and two international/private schools in Yangon and this is my 5th year at MISY having completed my PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) at Sheffield Hallam University in 2021.
I am married with two daughters and we are honoured to call Myanmar our home. When I’m not working, I enjoy swimming, volunteering with young people, reading and cooking.
Area of Special Interest
With a background in ESL teaching, I have a keen passion for literacy as well as phonics and early reading. Having worked as the Head of Student Welfare in a previous international school, I take great care in promoting the wellbeing of each student.
Education
BA (Hons) Modern Foreign Languages – Newcastle University, UK
CELTA – UK
PGCE with QTS – Sheffield Hallam University, UK
Experience
Edu Link, Yangon – (ESL teacher)
Network International School, Yangon – (ESL teacher and Head of Student Welfare)
ES4E, Yangon – (English teacher)
MISY – (Primary classroom teacher/ EYFS and KS1 coordinator)