Ana is passionate about helping students to develop clear and comprehensible English pronunciation. At EfA, Ana is teaching conversational English to a range of age groups and proficiency levels including Business English. Prior to joining us in 2017, Ana taught English in Mainland China and worked as a Portuguese-English translator and proofreader. 

B.Ed, TESOL, TEFL

Amit is a highly motivated English teacher and lifelong learner with a keen interest in languages, ICT and Special Education. He is a versatile and creative practitioner with excellent interpersonal, time management, critical thinking and problem solving skills and models this to his students in his teaching. He prides himself in preparing engaging and interactive lessons that motivate students. His expertise lies in teaching upper Primary, Secondary and Adults. Amit holds a Master’s in Education, a TESOL certificate and a TEYL qualification specialising in teaching English to young learners.

M.Ed, BA, TESOL, TEYL 

Dean has been working as an English language instructor in Japan and Canada since 1989 and with English for Asia in Macau since 2024. He has taught English to all levels of students ranging from elementary to university as well as corporate business training and classes for immigrants. Dean also has a background in designing and delivering online courses in a variety of fields. He encourages students to take an active role in helping to determine their own goals for studying English and believes in providing a great deal of feedback to learners to help them measure if these goals are being met.

M.Ed, MA TESOL, BA

Felisita is passionate about teaching and learning and enabling students to reach their full potential. Her experience in teaching is far reaching, from teaching secondary learners, university students, teachers, and adults in the corporate sector in Macao. Prior to joining the teaching team , Felisita taught English at the Institute for Tourism Studies, Escola São Paulo,  Colégio Diocesano de São José and the University of St. Joseph . In addition to English, Felisita speaks six other languages.

M.Ed, BA, TESOL

John specialises in teaching young learners and has experience teaching all ages and proficiency levels. In a teaching career spanning over 18 years, John has mastered the skill to engage students by tapping into their needs and interests whilst having real-life conversations to stimulate natural language development. John has been involved in many projects, including the planning and preparation of event days, overseeing and coordinating the development of our ENGLISH CLUB syllabus and teaching on many projects, in both our Learning Centre and at local schools. Prior to joining us in January 2014, John taught English in Taiwan.

BA(Hons), TEFL  

Lara is a dedicated and versatile English language instructor with a strong background in the arts and she has a passion for education. She brings a unique blend of creativity and communication skills to her teaching, making her classes engaging and dynamic. A native level speaker of English and Portuguese, Lara can also speak Spanish and German which makes her adept at connecting with students from various linguistic backgrounds, creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Her strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills enable her to effectively tailor lessons to meet individual student needs. Lara excels in creating a supportive learning environment that caters to students' individual needs, helping them build confidence in their English communication skills. Her teaching philosophy emphasises adaptability, motivation, and a student-centred approach, whilst ensuring that each lesson is tailored to the individual learners' levels and interests.

BA, TESOL

Mitchell is an experienced teacher with a broad knowledge of curriculums offered worldwide. He is a firm believer of Phonics as a method to help students master the sounds of English and to become independent readers and writers of English. Mitch has worked at numerous schools in Macao, teaching English to both students and staff. At our Learning Centre Mitch teaches students with a range of proficiency levels, ranging from Beginner to Advanced. Mitchell has a keen interest in politics and current events. He is also an animal lover, enjoys gardening and has a wide collection of model trains.

BA, Trinity CertTESOL 

Ron has joined EfA in 2016. He is passionate about one-to-one teaching, the use of technology and the future of online education. His experience ranges from teaching multi-lingual classes, Business English, IELTS, English Online, General English and Conversational English to a range of age groups and proficiency levels. At EfA, Ron is teaching on a variety of programmes, including corporate projects. 

B.Ed, TESOL, TEFL

Vanessa started her teaching career in 2020 and is a kind and compassionate educator who strives to create an engaging, supportive, and accommodating learning environment where all children can learn successfully. Vanessa has taught conversational English to students ranging from kindergarten to junior high school, catering to a variety of proficiency levels. Vanessa's teaching philosophy goes beyond simply imparting knowledge; she aims to encourage students to pursue their interests and develop their unique talents by participating actively.

MA, BA, TESOL