One to One English | Our Teachers

Home » About Us » Meet our teachers All our teachers are qualified and have experience teaching English in countries around the world. They have a passion for helping students make the most of their time in London and at the school, with a real interest in our students’ satisfaction and well-being. Oh, and – in our opinion - they’re also very nice people!

Matt

What did you study?	Philosophy at the University of Sheffield
Where have you taught?	Thailand and London
Why One to One English?	The school has a very welcoming atmosphere
What are your hobbies?	Photography and DJing
One thing students MUST do during their stay in London?	Get out of London and see the rest of Britain
Why did you become a teacher?	It allows me to meet many interesting people from a variety of different cultures

Matt has spent a lot of his teaching career in Thailand, which has influenced his choice of cinema and cuisine with his favourite food being Thai Green Curry and his favourite film the 2005 action movie Tom-Yum-Goong. As well as his interests in photography and music, Matt is an avid reader and lists as one of his favourite books Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.

Stephen

What did you study?	Philosophy at Liverpool University
Where have you taught?	Japan, London and Portugal
Why One to One English?	You can get more involved in students' learning strategies
What are your hobbies?	Travel, cricket, drawing, reading and cinema
One thing students MUST do during their stay in London?	Walk the length of the Thames on its South Bank from Westminster to Tower Bridge
Why did you become a teacher?	Getting to know people from different cultures is a great way to make a living

Seasoned traveller Stephen has a wealth of tales to tell from his wanderings, ranging from the soothing springs of Izu Hanto in Japan, to the less tranquil pursuit of crocodile racing in Africa. However, as he prepares to enter his 5th decade he has taken up the more sedate pastime of drawing as he enjoys a stroll along the Thames - "when the sun is shining there is no better place on earth” - although that assertion could be swayed by inviting Stephen to a test match at Lord's cricket ground.

Maria

What did you study?	I have a Masters in Museum studies and in Latin American studies, both at UCL
Where have you taught?	Mexico, Italy and London
Why One to One English?	The small class size lets you get to know the students as individuals
What are your hobbies?	Archaeology, reading, travelling and Asian cooking
One thing students MUST do during their stay in London?	Visit the Enlightenment room in the British Museum
Why did you become a teacher?	I'm interested in different cultures and this job lets me really get to know people

I have taught in Italy and Mexico, which was fantastic as I am a keen scholar of history and my dream is to work in a museum. In my spare time I love to read and eat Indian food (especially Goan), but most of all I love to hang out with my nephew.

John

What did you study?	Social Policy at Newcastle University
Where have you taught?	China and London
Why One to One English?	Small class sizes let you get to know the students and their individual needs
What are your hobbies?	Sports, reading, travelling and music
One thing students MUST do during their stay in London?	Discover London's parks
Why did you become a teacher?	Teaching is a fantastic way to see the world; you can become a real part of a country

Like most Londoners, John wishes he possessed the ability to control its temperamental climate, preferably from the snug of a traditional London pub like the Charles Dickens pub near Tower Bridge. In fact, all things Dickensian interest John, who lists Oliver Twist as his favourite film. A keen cyclist - hence his desire to control the weather - John will watch anything by Martin Scorsese, and he listens to The Stone Roses to unwind.

Kate

What did you study?	French and Italian at Bristol University
Where have you taught?	London and Portugal
Why One to One English?	Smaller classes mean you really get to know the students
What are your hobbies?	Reading, going to the cinema and theatre, bowling
One thing students MUST do during their stay in London?	Go to the art galleries which are free and so diverse
Why did you become a teacher?	Because I like working with people and it's never boring

I'm originally from London, but have studied in Bristol, Naples and Martinique. I spent over two years teaching English in Portugal in both Coimbra and Lisbon, but now it's nice to be back in my hometown. I'm really enjoying teaching at One to One English, both because the school is so nice and friendly, and because Covent Garden is such a lovely location. I love London – it's so varied and exciting – and if the weather was better it would be the best city in the world! When I'm not at work, I like to make the most of what London has to offer and spend time with my family and friends.

Emma

What did you study?	Hispanic studies and Portuguese at the University of Birmingham
Where have you taught?	Spain (Murcia), Portugal (Aveiro)
Why One to One English?	It's great to see students progress and small class sizes mean they do this quickly at this school.
What are your hobbies?	Playing the guitar, singing, song-writing, travelling, photography.
One thing students MUST do during their stay in London?	Sit at the front of a double decker bus and get a sightseeing tour for the price of a normal bus ticket.
Why did you become a teacher?	I have always loved languages and working with people, and being an English teacher means I can do both of these.

I've been teaching ever since I graduated with a degree in Hispanic studies and Portuguese from the University of Birmingham and really enjoy my job because you get to meet a lot of varied and interesting people every day, and help them to achieve their goals. Teaching English is great for allowing you to work and travel and so far I have taught and lived in Murcia (Spain) and Aveiro (Portugal), which was an amazing experience. Some other places I've been in the world include: Australia, China, Thailand, Tunisia, Italy, Turkey, Holland. Travelling and exploring new places is one of my hobbies and when I'm not working you'll find me out and about in London, jumping on a cheap flight to Europe, taking my car on a road trip or around the UK playing the guitar and song-writing.

Ann

What did you study?	English and Drama at Royal Holloway College
Where have you taught?	Russia, London and York
Why One to One English?	The freedom to tailor the classes to the specific needs of the individual
What are your hobbies?	Theatre and classical music concerts
One thing students MUST do during their stay in London?	Check the theatre scene beyond the West End, London has a wide selection of theatres
Why did you become a teacher?	I wanted to have a career that is creative and gives me a chance to work with people

Ann's favourite books include War and Peace and Lord of the Rings, two mighty pieces of work. Indeed Ann cites finishing them as among her greatest achievements. In fact, if you were to tackle these mammoth texts you would need to create as comfortable and relaxing environment as possible. Ann constructs this reading nirvana by surrounding herself with her favourite things: The Beatles, Beethoven and (the smell of) baked bread, in front of a roaring fire with a nice glass of red wine... bliss.

Caroline

What did you study?	English Literature
Where have you taught?	Belgravia College and LTC College in London, and a small private school in Italy.
Why One to One English?	The small classes and opportunity to provide individual attention.
What are your hobbies?	Amateur dramatics, writing, walking and drinking.
One thing students MUST do during their stay in London?	Have champagne at Tower 42 for the fantastic views.
Why did you become a teacher?	To help people and do something worthwhile, not just for financial gain.

I'm from east London but now live in the north (which is much posher). In my former life I was a secondary school teacher, which involves lots of marking, complaining and sometimes dodging bullets (well maybe it wasn't that bad). I've lived and taught in North Italy and studied in Amsterdam in the past, but I'm happily residing in London when the sun shines.

Anna

What did you study?	Modern European Languages and Culture at Durham University
Where have you taught?	Ile de La Reunion, France, Mexico and London
Why One to One English?	Small groups allow me to focus on individual needs. It provides a structured, friendly and pressure-free environment for effective language learning.
What are your hobbies?	Rowing, winter sports, travelling and tennis.
One thing students MUST do during their stay in London?	Where do I start? Check out the art galleries!
Why did you become a teacher?	I recognise the value of learning languages and I get a lot of satisfaction out of helping a student to believe in their potential for success.

Luckily I live in the heart of London, which allows me to sample all of its delights, especially Regents Park and Marylebone village which always has a very relaxed yet fun atmosphere. However, having lived in Norfolk from a young age I'm a country girl at heart, so at the weekend I love to decamp to Norfolk and relax with my family in the countryside, the coast and the Broads. Whenever I get the chance I like to hop over to the French Alps to visit my family who live in a tiny tucked away village. This allows me to taste the French culture and mainly cuisine! Having travelled, studied and worked abroad I often have the opportunity to visit friends in these foreign parts.