Our teachers

Ana is passionate about helping students to develop clear and comprehensible English pronunciation. At EfA, Ana is teaching conversational English to a range of age groups and proficiency levels including Business English. Prior to joining us in 2017, Ana taught English in Mainland China and worked as a Portuguese-English translator and proofreader. 

B.Ed, TESOL, TEFL

Brandon is an experienced English teacher with a strong track record teaching students aged 3–16 in both Canada and Macao. Since 2023 he has served in a Head Teacher role at an established learning centre in Macao, where he trained and supervised a team of five teachers, coordinated STEAM-based learning initiatives, developed personalised lesson plans, and prepared students for Trinity College, IELTS, and Cambridge examinations.  
Previously, as a Teacher at Sandbox Academy in Surrey, BC, he designed engaging curricula and activities for phonics, grammar, advanced writing, public speaking, and literature. Brandon is skilled at curriculum development, resource standardisation, teacher coaching, and creating innovative, student-centred learning environments that promote creativity and measurable progress.

BA, TESOL

Claudia is a dedicated English language educator with a strong focus on young learners. She joined English for Asia in 2019 and has taught communicative English lessons at a variety of kindergartens and primary schools in Macao. Holding certifications including a TESOL, TEYL, and Advanced English (ESOL) from reputable institutions, she actively engages in professional development, having completed various workshops and courses, including those on teaching through drama techniques and the Trinity Stars Drama Award. With extensive teaching experience at English for Asia and Tutor ABC, Claudia tailors her lesson plans to meet the diverse needs of her students, demonstrating her adaptability and commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

TESOL, TEYL

Carol is a graduate of the CertTESOL course from Trinity College London. Since joining English for Asia in September 2025, she has taught communicative English lessons in kindergarten and primary schools in Macao. With a strong background in photography and theatre, she has a genuine passion for education and firmly believes that drama and art are powerful tools for effective language teaching. Her diverse experience in creative environments, both locally and internationally, has refined her ability to tailor instructional methods to meet the unique needs of each student, offering a fresh perspective with strong communication skills and a dedicated work ethic. During her teaching career, Carol developed reusable lesson plans for multinational learners aged 18 to 65, covering language proficiency levels from A1 to B2. She has taught online via Zoom and currently teaches comprehension and grammar to students aged 6 to 14.

MA, BA, Trinity CertTESOL 

Dean has been working as an English language instructor in Japan and Canada since 1989 and with English for Asia in Macau since 2024. He has taught English to all levels of students ranging from elementary to university as well as corporate business training and classes for immigrants. Dean also served as an assessor for the Canadian Language Benchmarks, responsible for evaluating learners’ English language proficiency across listening, speaking, reading and writing dimensions using national standards.  He encourages students to take an active role in helping to determine their own goals for studying English and believes in providing a great deal of feedback to learners to help them measure if these goals are being met.

M.Ed, MA TESOL, BA

Emmett has been working as an English language instructor in China since 2010. His experience includes teaching conversational English, academic English and business English to a range of levels and proficiencies from kindergarten, primary, junior high school, university and adult. Emmett enjoys seeing students engaged in learning and strives to equip students with learning skills that will help them learn more beyond the classroom. Emmett also enjoys music and singing and often uses this to enliven his lessons and enrich the learning experience for his students.

M.Ed, BA, TESOL

Elisabete has been working in education since 2020, gaining valuable experience teaching English as a Second Language and providing targeted one-to-one and small-group support to EAL and SEN students in international school settings. Her Postgraduate Certificate in Special Education Needs Coordination, combined with her recent 120-hour TESOL/TEFL qualification and current Master’s studies in Inclusive Practice, enables her to deliver engaging, differentiated English lessons that meet the needs of diverse learners, including those with ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, and multilingual backgrounds. 
Elisabete is passionate about creating accessible, confidence-building language learning experiences and brings strong bilingual (Portuguese/English) communication skills, making her well-suited to support students and families in Macao’s international school and corporate contexts.

BA, TESOL, PgCert SENCO

John specialises in teaching young learners and has experience teaching all ages and proficiency levels. In a teaching career spanning over 18 years, John has mastered the skill to engage students by tapping into their needs and interests whilst having real-life conversations to stimulate natural language development. John has been involved in many projects, including the planning and preparation of event days, overseeing and coordinating the development of our ENGLISH CLUB syllabus and teaching on many projects, in both our Learning Centre and at local schools. Prior to joining us in January 2014, John taught English in Taiwan.

BA(Hons), TEFL  

Lara is a dedicated and versatile English language instructor with a strong background in the arts and she has a passion for education. She brings a unique blend of creativity and communication skills to her teaching, making her classes engaging and dynamic. A native level speaker of English and Portuguese, Lara can also speak Spanish and German which makes her adept at connecting with students from various linguistic backgrounds, creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Her strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills enable her to effectively tailor lessons to meet individual student needs. Lara excels in creating a supportive learning environment that caters to students' individual needs, helping them build confidence in their English communication skills. Her teaching philosophy emphasises adaptability, motivation, and a student-centred approach, whilst ensuring that each lesson is tailored to the individual learners' levels and interests.

BA, TESOL

Mitchell is an experienced teacher with a broad knowledge of curriculums offered worldwide. He is a firm believer of Phonics as a method to help students master the sounds of English and to become independent readers and writers of English. Mitch has worked at numerous schools in Macao, teaching English to both students and staff. At our Learning Centre Mitch teaches students with a range of proficiency levels, ranging from Beginner to Advanced. Mitchell has a keen interest in politics and current events. He is also an animal lover, enjoys gardening and has a wide collection of model trains.

BA, Trinity CertTESOL 

Ralisha在南非和中國任教超過5年，是經驗豐富的基礎階段教育工作者，同時也教授英語作為第二語言。她善於根據CAPS、SA-SAMS、TEFL和K12方法設計教案、評估方案和課程大綱，並透過靈活多變的教學策略和課外活動提高學生的參與度。相關工作經驗讓她在兒童教育、參賽指導和營造協作式學習環境方面均具備扎實的能力；她尤其精通教授英語作為第二語言，為學生提供學業指導，以及帶領學生參加演講比賽和工作坊等活動。她是南非教育工作者委員會註冊導師，擅長線上及面授教學。

教育學士學位、TEFL英語教師資格證書