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Meet our trainers
The Trainers
All Trainers are required to have had a successful career in teaching of at least five years
and EFL Teacher Training experience for a minimum of three years, although most of them amply exceed this
margin. All are active teachers, therefore fully aware of the classroom situations facing teachers today.
Victor Mendoza received his BA in TEFL from the University of Colima.
He also studied Italian for a year in Italy. For ten years he has been a professor of EFL in Mexico
and ESL in Dallas, Texas. Additionally while he lived in the US he was the Director of an educational
center in Dallas. His English educational career has included teacher training, translation,
interpretation and administration of faculty. Victor's knowledge of second language acquisition
and teaching experience
are resources for trainees beyond the course content.
Pavla Drabkova has received her BA degree in psychology
from American University of Beirut. She is a Trinity College London LTCL DipTESOL
qualified Teacher Trainer and approved Senior Tutor for the Trinity CertTESOL courses
in Sevilla, Spain, where she currently resides. Over the past five years She's also
taught ESL (Business English, General English, Psychology related English, Cambridge exam
preparation classes - KET, PET, FCE, CAE) at private language schools in the Czech
Republic, Italy and Spain
Rodolfo Sodora received his B.A. in English Language Teaching
with a Specialty in Bilingual Education at the University of Sonora and has been a language
teacher for nine years. He worked as an EFL teacher in different schools, universities, and
language institutes for several years in Mexico. After that, he taught ESL and Spanish in
the USA and Europe. Rodolfo has an excellent rapport with international students.
Maribel Barrera has a Bachelor's degree in Teaching English as a
Foreign Language. She has been a teacher for more than ten years in some of the most
prestigious schools and universities in Mexico. On several occasions, she has gained
recognition as one of the best-evaluated teachers in her institution. Furthermore, she
has been an important force in the initiation of the Online TEFL Training
course. She currently resides in the Netherlands.
Susan Gammage has a Master's Degree and TESOL certificate,
with over 5 years experience in online and teleconference distance education courses. Her
specialization is TOEFL and she has helped many students prepare for the IELTS. She has
traveled to many countries and understands the unique needs of students immersed in new
cultures. Her students describe her as a great teacher, a calming presence and completely
dedicated to her students.
Eric Carlsen received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in English
Literature from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and also holds an accredited
TEFL certificate. He has worked as an EFL teacher in a variety of schools and classroom
settings. Mr. Carlsen has experience in ESP teaching and teaching business English in
companies. As a teacher trainer, he works with trainees in classroom sessions and practice
teachings. As an observer for practice teachings, Mr. Carlsen provides feedback sessions for
trainees to help them develop their teaching skills.
Eileen Lambert received her B.S. in CIS/BA from Robert Morris
University in Pittsburgh, PA. She received a certificate of TESL from the Adult Literacy
Program of Boston, MA, where she volunteered as a teacher. She received her TEFL certificate
in October 2006, and has been an English teacher since then. Ms. Lambert has also been
actively involved helping novice teachers in classroom observations and continuous professional
development.
The Trainees
Applications are welcomed from all interested parties, regardless of nationality. The only
requirements are a proficient level of English, some study at higher education level and a willingness to
adapt to the intensive nature of the course.