I studied politics at university but after graduating in 2000, I left the UK and started my career in the TEFL world. I did my CELTA at IH Barcelona in 2000, did my DELTA in 2005, and became a teacher trainer in 2010. I have taught in Spain, Mexico, Turkey, Libya, Tanzania, Sudan and South Sudan. I am now director of studies and head of teacher training at IH Toulouse.
I really enjoyed adding variety to my lessons through adapting and personalising the coursebook material to make it more interesting and relevant to my students. I try and help my trainees develop this skill during the CELTA course, in the hope that they leave with the tools and techniques to be able to go into any classroom with confidence.