MEET SOME OF OUR UNIVERSITY PREPARATION ABROAD STAFF LUCIE COLEY, LONDON
CAROL SOLOMON, NEW YORK
PhD Political Economy, Queens University Belfast EF University Pathway Manager
BA, Washington University EF University Preparation Abroad Teacher
Before coming to EF, Lucie worked for the Irish Government, the European Parliament, and in the House of Commons. She also taught at undergraduate and postgraduate level at Queens University Belfast. She enjoys working closely with her students to enable them to fulfil their academic dreams and is particularly proud to run the Diploma in Business and Management.
Carol has over a decade of English language teaching expertise and has been teaching in the University Preparation program for three years. She completed her TESOL certificate at Columbia University. Carol is highly recognized for her excellence in TOEFL classes and her ability to improve students’ scores on their TOEFL exams.
DON BURY, VANCOUVER
DAVID JOHNSON, OXFORD
MA Fine Arts, University of London EF University Pathway Manager
BSc Marine Biology and Zoology, University of Wales EF University Preparation Abroad Teacher
Don has been an ESL teacher for seven years at EF Vancouver. He is passionate about teaching academic writing and his University Foundation Year students have consistently obtained great results on their TOEFL exams. For the last three years he has been the University Pathways Manager for EF Vancouver.
David is the Senior Teacher for EF University Preparation Abroad in Oxford, where he teaches Science and Research Methods. Prior to EF he taught English and Science in Spain, both at a private high school and also to medical professionals, scientists and businessmen. A true international, he has also taught English in Abu Dhabi and worked as a Chemist in Los Angeles.
JOANNE CARDOLACCIA, BOSTON
SOUMYA KARISHNAMURTHY, CAMBRIDGE
MA French Linguistics, University of Florida EF University Pathway Manager
MSc International Business Negotiation, ESC Rennes EF University Preparation Abroad Teacher
Joanne is the Senior University Pathways Manager in North America and manages the Pre-Masters and Pre-MBA programs at EF Boston. After completing her masters degree, Joanne lived and studied abroad. With nearly a decade of language training experience she is a valuable asset to her students, assisting with TOEFL preparation and application workshop programs.
Having lived and worked in India, Japan, France and England Soumya understands the challenges faced by international students in achieving their goals, both academic and personal. Her success as a teacher comes from her wide background in the subjects she has studied, and her enthusiasm in passing on her knowledge in Business, Academic English and IELTS preparation.
REBECCA BARRETT, SYDNEY
SABRA PORTER, BOSTON
BA Communications & BA International Studies, University of Technology, Sydney – EF University Pathway Manager
BFA, Emerson College and MFA, Pine Manor College EF University Preparation Abroad Teacher
Originally an EF Teacher, Rebecca took on the dual roles of ADOS and UP Coordinator in 2013. She previously undertook undergraduate studies in Communications and International Studies and post-graduate studies in Law. Her specialised knowledge of the Australian university system as well as professional background make her invaluable as support for UP students.
Sabra loves the numerous possibilities that the English language offers. A Boston native, she thrives on the opportunity to teach Reading, Vocabulary, College Survival Skills, Presentation Skills, and a variety of writing courses. The energy and enthusiasm from international students keeps her motivated to continue her own education and to constantly find new and exciting ways to teach.
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