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Karen Page - General Manager
PGCE; BA Hons.

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

 
     
Chris Tabor - Operations Manager
BTECH Mech. Engin. TESOL diploma

Chris has been in EFL for 14 years. He first taught English in Greece then travelled to Lisbon, Portugal and ended his travels in Taragana, Spain where he taught for 3 years. Chris ended up in Brighton where he stayed for 8 years and is now back in sunny Manchester.

Chris likes football, reading and trying to play the guitar.
 
     
Hina Khan - Finance Manager
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance

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."

  Hina Khan
     
Nicola Whyley - Sales and Marketing Manager
MA Applied Translation, BA (Hons) French and Hispanic

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.

 
     
Megan Menendez - Assistant Academic Manager
BA (Hons), CELTA (B) DELTA
 
Megan gained 5 years teaching experience in Poland, Hungary and Argentina before joining Manchester Academy of English in 2003. Previously she was the Language Coordinator at the University of Aberystwyth. Megan likes the friendly, relaxed atmosphere of the school and the mix of nationalities. She thinks Manchester is great for its bustling nightlife. In her spare time, Megan enjoys tae bo, swimming, and studying Spanish. She is also a massive fan of rugby and Tom Jones.
 

     
Agnieszka Pietrzak - Registrar
Postgraduate Diploma in Diplomacy, International Relations
 
Agnieszka, from Poland, understands the needs of international students well, as she herself has a background in language learning, having studied in Spain and Germany as well as her native Poland. She is impressed by the friendly atmosphere at Manchester Academy of English and feels really at home working here. Agnieszka likes Manchester because it is lively and there is so much to see and do here that she is never bored. She loves films, music and socialising with friends.
 
     
Helen Kozak - Senior Marketing Executive
BA Arts and Performance

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.

 
     
Frances Simpson - Office Coordinator
 
Frances moved to Manchester in 2006, from Newcastle where she was working in admin and sales. She had wanted to move to Manchester for a while as she feels it is a much more vibrant city with lots more to offer. She enjoys working at the Manchester Academy of English as it is a chance to meet new people and learn more about different cultures. Frances lives close to the city centre, it has a good social scene, lots of good bars and restaurants. She enjoys going to watch live bands, going to the cinema and is enjoying getting to know Manchester more.
 
     
Joelle Kirkham - Accommodation and Welfare Officer

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 Arrowsmith- Social Programme Coordinator
BSc (Hons) Physical Education + Youth Sport

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!

 
     
Kathy Byrne - Senior Teacher and Teacher Trainer
BA Hons, RSA DELTA
 
Kathy has taught EFL since 1999, following a varied career in local government. Prior to joining Manchester Academy of English, she worked in Spain teaching general and business English. She has been a member of the Teacher Training Department at the Academy since 2005.
 
Kathy has recently been accepted as an examiner for the Cambridge FCE writing paper.

 
     
Chris Robinson - Senior Teacher and Teacher Trainer
Cert Ed (University of Durham), RSA Diploma
 
Chris has over 25 years teaching experience both in Germany and in the UK. He has taught English at the Academy for seven years and is also involved in teacher training.
 
Chris's hobbies include classic motor vehicle repair and riding his Indian Royal Enfield. Chris believes it is the people who make Manchester Academy of English special, as they are always a fun, interesting mix of nationalities. Chris likes the beautiful architecture and the museums of Manchester.

 
     
Dolores Long - Teacher and Teacher Trainer
Teaching Cert (University of London), Trinity Cert TESOL, RSA Diploma
 
Dolores has worked for the British Council teaching English in Egypt and  Bangladesh and has also taught in Cambodia and Vietnam. She has worked as a VSO volunteer for 3 years in Tanzania training teachers and has also trained teachers in Nicaragua and Zambia. She joined Manchester Academy in 2002 and currently trains on the CELTA course.
 
She enjoys reading novels, listening to world music, going to the cinema swimming and playing squash. 

     
Pam Womack - Teacher and Teacher Trainer
LL.B(Hons), Cambridge CTEFLA and DELTA
 
Pam has taught English since 1995 and has worked in Indonesia, Singapore, Finland and Poland. She worked as an ADOS, DOS and CELTA trainer at International House in Poland and was also a Cambridge Oral Examiner Team Leader for FCE, CAE and CPE.
 
Pam joined Manchester Academy in 2007 and works as a CELTA trainer and teacher.
Her hobbies include reading, cooking, skiing and hiking.
 
 
     
Gaby Sanderson - Teacher and Teacher Trainer
MA in Spanish, RSA/Cambridge Diploma in TEFL
 
Gaby has been a teacher for over 15 years. She moved to Manchester in December 2005 and likes the city for its rich history and architecture, its vibrant cultural life and excellent restaurants. Gaby thinks Manchester Academy is a great place to work because of its truly international atmosphere and the dedicated and supportive staff. When not teaching, Gaby enjoys visiting museums and National Trust properties, going for walks in the country and eating out.

     
Helen Ray - Teacher and Teacher Trainer
BA (hons) Sociology & Philosophy, CELTA, DELTA

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 Eastham - Teacher
BA (Hons)History, PGCE (Secondary), CELTA

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 Gibbs - Teacher
MA Spanish, MA Latin American Studies, MPhil Latin American Cinema, Trinity TEFL

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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