Ben
Academic Manager, English Teacher
Ben is a native English instructor, born and raised in Toronto. He graduated from the University of Toronto and has 10 years of teaching experience in Canada and South Korea.
Ben is an experienced test preparation instructor, and he specializes in speaking and writing courses. He has coached numerous award-winning students in public speaking, debate, and essay writing competitions. He also has considerable experience in curriculum and materials development and language school management.
Laurie
Lead English Teacher
Laurie is a Canadian native English-speaking EFL/ESL teacher. She holds a Master’s degree in TEYL (TESOL Young Learners) and has 15 years of teaching experience, including 10 years teaching English to young learners in Japan.
In addition to teaching the core curriculum, Laurie’s areas of specialization are adult conversation and oral fluency, teaching the English sound system to children and adults, and teaching pronunciation.
Sandra
Spanish Teacher
Sandra is a native Spanish teacher born and raised in Colombia.
For the past five years, she has been teaching Spanish to Seniors in the Tri-cities area as well as teaching private and group tutoring with students across all levels and ages.
In 2015, to expand her knowledge of the language, Sandra returned to school to achieve the Award of Achievement in Spanish/English Translation from the University of British Columbia.
Sandie
French Teacher
Sandie is a native French teacher from the Bordeaux Region in France.
With a Master’s in teaching French as a Second Language, she aims at creating simple and elegant solutions to face any teaching challenges. She has eight years of teaching and tutoring experience with students of all ages, including adults and seniors, in a variety of subjects. With a varied skill set in FSL/ESL and API (phonetics), she can adapt to the needs of any student.
Angelica
Youth & Kids Spanish Teacher
Angelica is a native Spanish speaker from Bogota, Columbia. She brings energy and enthusiasm to every class she teaches, making her a perfect fit for Europa’s Kids and Youth classes. Angelica’s diverse background and experiences – from acting to environmental advocacy to management – have given her a wide range of tools to keep students actively engaged.
Marni
English Teacher
Marni is a Canadian native English speaker who is passionate about sharing her knowledge of the English language. She has a TESOL Certificate, as well as Bachelor’s degrees in Arts and Education. She has been teaching English as a Second Language for six years in the Vancouver area. In addition to general English classes at all levels, Marni has taught classes focusing on pronunciation, discussion skills, and writing. With experience teaching a variety of ages and class sizes, she can adapt her lessons to suit any class.
