We are here to offer you inspirational coaching sessions.
Our members have a variety of interests inlcuding: science, art, business, design, wellness, sports, music, film, fitness, cooking, travel and culture.
We hope you enjoy your English lessons and we wish you much success.
EDUCATION TRUSTEES
Matt Paull, Head Teacher
Professional teacher since 2000
Teaching English as a foreign language since 2007
Extensive experience teaching business English & Cambridge BEC, CAE
CELTA passB, DELTA merit in Modules 1 & 2, Methodology and Prof. prac.
Bachelor of Arts 2.1 in Russian - University of Bristol (UK)
Dr. Madeleine Biber, Teacher & Resource Manager
Professional English language teacher since 2007
CELTA, Helen Doran Certified, Cambridge Exam Trainer
Dr. of Natural Science - ETH Switzerland
Master of Science - Northwestern University (US)
Bachelor of Science - MIT (US)
EXECUTIVE BOARD
May D. Gavini, Founder & Executive Coordinator
Professional teaching posts: Canada, Japan, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Area of Focus: International Business English, Curriculum development
Graduate Diploma: Applied Linguistics - Teaching ESL/EFL, University of Victoria (CA)
Master of Arts - University of Exeter / London Film School (UK)
Bachelor of Arts - University of Victoria (CA)
Ines Häfliger, Executive Assistant
Adminstrative experience in fast-paced multi-national firms
Providing management teams with project assistance for over 15 years
Executive Assistant Program Diploma (CH)
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Dr. Alice Thürlimann, Support Manager for Social Education
Support and development of social English programs since 2006
Extensive study, work and travel in Europe, North & South America
Doctor of Medicine: University of Zurich Hospital (CH)
Erica Harms, Academic Research Specialist
Professional teaching posts: United States, Asia, South America
Educational publishing analyst for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Real Estate Developer in Los Angeles and Portland Area
Master of Arts in Teaching - Pacific University (US)
Bachelor of Science - Journalism (US)
Bettina Jarisch, Marketing Manager
Marketing consultant and planner
Supporting regional and international companies for over a decade
Swiss Federal Certificate of Higher Vocational Education: Marketing (CH)
Chantal Speiser, Design Manager
Graphic designer, photographer, artist, founder of LUOVA.DESIGN
Layout and design for large corporate clients and small firms
Vast experience at leading advertisement and print companies
TRUSTED MEMBERS
Barbara Flury, Marketing & Design Consultant
Peter Schardt, Education Adviser
Dan Ward, Resource Developer
Dan Foord, Resource Developer
Barry McKay, Education Resource Developer
Alex Boutellier, Media Consultant
Reneé Provost, Auditor
We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.
