Andrea

Andrea has a degree in French and Spanish as well as a DELTA and PGCE. She is also a CELTA trainer and enjoys the opportunity to train teachers who wish to join the profession. She has worked primarily in France, Spain and the UK, but has travelled as far afield as Russia and Brazil to assess CELTA courses for Cambridge English.

Favourite Destination: Perth, Australia, as her son lives there, but Paris is a close second as it is home from home.

Best Foreign Cuisine: French, of course!

Top TEFL Tip: Teach the learners, not the plan!

Diane

Diane is DELTA qualified and has over 15 years of teaching experience. During this time, Diane has taught in Spain, Italy, Andora, and Scotland.

Favourite Destination: Thailand - beautiful country, amazing weather, great food, lovely people.

Best Foreign Cuisine: Italian food.

Top TEFL Tip: Teaching is a work of heart.

Nathan

Nathan has a degree in Modern Languages (French and Spanish) a CELTA with Young Learner Extension, DELTA, MA in Online and Distance Learning and Post Graduate Certificate in Education. He has over 25 years’ experience of teaching, in the UK and overseas.

Favourite Destination: Having worked in Peru a couple of times on teacher training projects, I can say that it is the most exotic place I have been. The people are so warm and friendly and just want to hold hands and dance.

Best Foreign Cuisine: I love Arabic food, all the salads, hummous, kebab, lubna (cream cheese) and khabsa (mixed meat and rice). Just look out for the waistline!

Top TEFL Tip: Be the guide at the side, not the sage on the stage.

Donna

Donna has a CELTA and PGCE in ESOL. She has been an English language teacher for over 30 years and a Teacher Trainer for 12 years. She loves the variety of her job and meeting people of all ages and backgrounds. She has lived and worked in France, Australia and Serbia.

Favourite Destination: Thailand and Italy. They are both such beautiful places and the food is amazing!

Best Foreign Cuisine: She loves curries and is always trying out new recipes.

Top TEFL Tip: Smile and be encouraging.

Dani

Dani has a Trinity Cert TESOL, DELTA, MA in ELT (pass with distinction), and Cambridge Train the Trainer certification. Dani has worked in ELT since completing her Trinity Cert TESOL in 1998, she has worked as a teacher, trainer and materials writer. She has trained teachers face to face in South Korea, China, Pakistan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Iraq and has trained online to teachers from over 25 countries.

Favourite Destination: Malaysia, I experienced wonderful people and amazing food. All the places I have been have something special to offer.

Best Foreign Cuisine: Middle Eastern food is delicious, I love the food in Kurdistan, the falafel is amazing.

Top TEFL Tip: Always reflect on the materials and ensure they are meaningful and relevant to the group of learners.

Lauchlan Maclean-Bristol
Director

Lauchlan is UK-TEFL’s founder, who started the company after previously working for another TEFL company. Lauchlan is an avid sailor, swimmer, paddleboarder, and runner.

Fun Fact: Lauchlan built his own mountain bike during lockdown
Favourite Destination: Iceland
Top Travel Tip: Don’t forget the touristy things, as they often end up being some of the best places to go to!

Beth Dockerty
UK-TEFL Manager

Beth has an MSc in Marketing alongside her BA in English Literature. When she’s not arranging in-house TEFL courses in schools across the country, Beth can be found planning her next adventure and walking her dog, Caesar.

Fun Fact: Beth’s first school was in South Korea
Favourite Destination: Maldives
Top Travel Tip: Be spontaneous!

Jess Barr
TEFL Advisor

Jess has an LLB in Law with Criminology and previously studied travel and tourism for 4 years. Jess is your go-to person for TEFL advice and helps alongside Beth with school courses. Jess is currently renovating her house and enjoys adventures with her dog Franklin.

Fun Fact: Jess participated in a student exchange to the Netherlands for a week!
Favourite Destination: New York
Top Travel Tip: Always remember to pack comfortable shoes as you don’t want to get caught on a long walk in your flip flops!

Georgia-Mae Corry
Marketing & Sales Executive

Georgia has a BA (Hons) in Business with Marketing, is our Marketing and Sales Executive here at UK-TEFL. Outside of work, Georgia is enjoying renovating her new house and growing her own fruit and vegetables in her garden.

Fun Fact: Georgia visited Niagra Falls! And found it breathtaking Favourite Destination: Crete
Top Travel Tip: Pack light! You usually don’t need as much as you think you do and dragging cases around can become annoying! If you’ve packed the essentials, you’ll be fine. But make sure you leave a little room for a souvenir or two!

Nina Sooky
Finance Manager

Nina has an MSc in Electronic Commence and manages all the financial and accounting aspects of UK-TEFL. When she’s not working she’s with her family enjoying swimming, going for walks in the woods and on the beach, and generally having lots of fun!

Fun Fact: Nina once spent 4 months volunteering in schools in Ghana
Favourite Destination: Madeira
Top Travel Tip: Wake up early and avoid the crowds. That way you’ll get the best views and catch the sunrise!