The Teacher Trainers at our partner school in Prague are highly qualified and experienced EFL teachers who
constantly improve their skills through various seminars, workshops, and other resources. They are dedicated
trainers and implement innovative teaching strategies in their classroom.
Here is a brief biography of each of the instructors:
John Hanes
John Hanes has 6 years of TEFL experience teaching at Charles University and the Academy of Science of the
Czech Republic. He has an extensive academic background in the psychology, philosophy, and cognitive neuroscience
of language. He has worked first hand in the scientific investigation of chimpanzee language cognition at the
Ohio State University Primate Center in addition to providing therapy for the improvement of the language
functioning of autistic children. His hobbies include international travel, foreign language learning, chess,
playing guitar, and athletics.
Amy Livingston
After studying abroad in Prague, Amy graduated from Clemson University, South Carolina, with degrees in Sociology
and Anthropology in 1999. She taught secondary Advanced Placement US History, Geography, Current Events/Foreign
Relations, and various other social studies subject while obtaining a Master Degree in Education, 2005. Her
emphasis of study included Teaching Methodology, Philosophy of Education and Brain Based Learning Theories.
Professional interests include linguistic anthropology and continuing towards a PhD in Education with a focus
on Psycholinguistics, or language learning theories. Personal interests include boxing, puzzle games, and
traveling through the countryside of Eastern Europe to experience the culture and beauty of life outside
larger cities.
Richard Johnson
Richard has lived and worked in Prague since October 2006. He was born in England but at the age of nine moved to
New Jersey. He currently teaches English at two language schools in Prague, including The Language House itself.
He likes to teach as many different types of courses as possible (e.g. General English, Business English and Exam
Prep) because the variety makes things more interesting. Richard works as Job Assistance, Trainer, Coordinator
and Lesson Plan Assistance on the course. Outside of the classroom, Richard enjoys hiking in different parts of
The Czech Republic and playing football (soccer).
Amy Molnar
Amy Molnar was born and raised in Indiana, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with an
endorsement in reading/literacy. Amy studied Educational Pyschology at the University of Pretoria, South Africa
and it was at this point where her passion for both teaching and travelling were realized. Amy is a recent graduate
of the Language House TEFL course and is excited to be exploring another realm of teaching in beautiful Prague.
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