Before joining Manchester Academy of English as the Operations Manager, Karen gained relevant experience of working in the industry setting up and running summer courses across the UK for international students. She also worked as the Centre Manager in the UK helping young people gain employment, education and training courses.

Karen has taught in Greece, Qatar, UAE and New Zealand whilst travelling but always returned to her home town of Manchester as she loves the city.

In her spare time, Karen loves meeting up with friends, travelling and watching football

Originally from London and moved to Manchester 2004, Hina is CAT qualified and part qualified ACCA student currently studying for her finals. Hina previously worked as an accounts assistant and enjoy the challenges of the Accounts and Finance role. Hina speaks 3 fluent languages and would like to learn more languages in the near future.

"I aim to travel as much as I can and have experienced different cultures all over the world. Living and working in Manchester has been one of the best decisions I have made."

Before joining Manchester Academy of English as Sales and Marketing Assistant, Nicola spent three years in Spain where she worked as an English language teacher at the University of Valencia’s Language Centre and a qualified translator. Prior to this she worked as Sales Executive for Haymarket Media Group in London.

As part of her degree in French and Hispanic studies at Sheffield University, Nicola spent time in Paris and in Buenos Aires before going on to do an MA in Applied Translation studies at London Metropolitan University.

In her spare time, she enjoys scrabble, listening to flamenco and visiting Manchester’s many markets and dislikes pigeons.

Helen is originally from the Ukraine and is fluent in both Ukrainian and Russian. She has lived in Manchester for the past 8 years and has been enjoying every minute of living in this fast paced, multi-cultural metropolitan city. Helen has been in this industry for several years and finds her job ideal as working with international students gives her an opportunity to meet interesting individuals and get an insight into their culture.

Helen has a degree in Performing Arts and has extensive experience in theatre directing . As well as working at the Academy, Helen volunteers by teaching drama in a Ukrainian Saturday School, which enables her to uphold her cultural roots and give something back to her community.

Whilst studying Tourism Management at Salford University, Joelle began working part time at a hotel in Manchester which eventually became a full time position, gaining the title of Reservations Manager.

Now at Manchester Academy of English she wishes to gain new experiences, learn about different cultures and enjoy the fast paced challenge.

Having always lived in Manchester Joelle carries a great passion for the city's nightlife, shops, atmosphere and overall diversity.

Marc was born in Manchester and has lived here all his life, apart from 3 years studying Physical Education at Sheffield Hallam University where he left after graduating in 2010. He has experience working with young people in a range of areas, including an afterschool English and Maths class, coaching sport and working on a cruise ship in the kids club. His hobbies are playing football and tennis, and his life revolves around Manchester City Football Club!

Helen is from Manchester and has been teaching English for over 13 years both here and abroad.

After completing her CELTA in Manchester, she worked in Spain, Argentina and Chile teaching English to groups in academies, companies, schools and universities.

While in Argentina she did her DELTA and went on to manage schools in Chile as well as being involved in teacher training and examining. She has been working at Manchester Academy since May 2009, when she returned from living abroad.

Simon is from Wigan and went to London when he was 18 to study History. Simon spent 10 years in London before moving to Bahrain in the Arabian Gulf for 5 years where he taught History and English in a big international school. After this he worked in Mexico City for a couple of years before switching to EFL teaching.

Since 2004 Simon has worked in Cambridge, Poland, Spain and Manchester.

Jessie studied Spanish at St Andrews University in Scotland and then trained as a TEFL teacher in Barcelona in 2000. Since then, Jessie has taught in various schools in the UK and Spain and lives in Old Trafford with a housemate and two cats.

Jessie's favourite hobby is Lindy Hop dancing

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