Our teachers

Ana began her teaching career in 2013 as an English language instructor in China before relocating to Macao to join English for Asia in 2017. She has extensive experience teaching kindergarten, primary and junior high students, as well as Immersion English, Business English, ESP and online programmes. 

Ana holds a bachelor’s degree in Education and multiple TESOL qualifications, including advanced certification and a Certificate in AI for Language Teaching. Her strong academic foundation underpins her structured and practical approach to lesson design and delivery. 

Her teacher training experience began in China, where she supported colleagues with lesson structure and planning. She later worked as a freelance trainer, guiding local teachers in TESOL methodology and effective lesson staging, and went on to deliver a workshop for the Zhuhai Bureau of Education. 

Since moving to Macao, Ana has led DSEDJ-accredited courses in phonics, early reading development, classroom management, vocabulary instruction and AI integration in early childhood language learning. She is also actively involved in the Peer Observation Scheme, supporting colleagues through lesson evaluation and reflective practice. 

Ana is committed to equipping teachers with practical strategies that enhance classroom effectiveness, learner engagement and measurable language outcomes. 

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

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  

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

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

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

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 

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