Grade 1
Megan Nielsen
Year starting at Clifford: 2017
Position: Grade 1 English Teacher
Qualifications: Masters of Arts in Teaching
Teaching Experiences: USA & Clifford's International Kindergarten
"I love watching students learn new things and gain confidence. It is so fun to watch them learn and grow each day!"
Carmen Ruiz
Nationality: American
Year starting at Clifford: 2019
Position: Grade 1 English Teacher
Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts
Teaching Experiences: Five years teaching in US and China.
"It's rewarding to watch the students grow throughout the year. I look forward to an amazing school year and all the fun we will have along the way.
Jan Anderson
Nationality: Canadian
Year starting at Clifford: 2007
Position: Grade 1 English Teacher
Qualifications: Bachelor of Education
Teaching Experiences: Taught in South Korea, Thailand, America and China.
“I enjoy watching the students become more confident readers and writers and expressing their thoughts in English.”
Jenna Hancock
Nationality: USA
Year starting at Clifford: 2020
Position: Grade 1 Teacher
Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts, Masters in International Studies, TEFL
Teaching Experiences: 13 years teaching in China, Japan, and Malaysia
Seeing young learners develop into mature, confident, and happy students is always something I strive for. I look forward to watching them grown here at Clifford Bilingual and hope to encourage them to be kind and proactive members of society.
Grade 2
Kevin O'Hearn
Nationality: Canadian
Year starting at Clifford: 2016
Position: Grade 2 English Teacher
Qualifications: BA Psychology, BA Criminology, BA of Education
Teaching Experiences: Teaching in Canada, Columbia & Egypt
“I am very happy to be teaching here at Clifford Bilingual. I use a lot of positive reinforcement in my classroom to create an environment that promotes a love of learning.”
Joe Mock
Nationality: American
Year starting at Clifford: 2018
Position: Grade 2 English Teacher
Qualifications: Bachelor's of History & Elementary Teaching
Teaching Experiences: Taught in Colorado and Shenzhen
"I'm excited for a new experience at Clifford! I am looking forward to seeing all the growth the students will achieve this year in my classroom."
Laurel Bergsma
Nationality: Canadian
Year starting at Clifford: 2014
Position: Grade 2 English Teacher & Grade 2 Team Leader
Qualifications: BA of English Literature & Political Science, BA of Education
Teaching Experiences: Taught in South Korea and Spain
“I truly enjoy helping my students progress in their study of English. It's incredibly rewarding to watch a child grow to become more confident and independent. My time at Clifford Bilingual School is very gratifying.”
James Bayern-Hindle
Nationality: British
Year starting at Clifford: 2016
Position: Grade 2 English Teacher
Qualifications: BA & MA Degrees in Law, Post-Grad Certificate in Education
Teaching Experiences: 8 years prior teaching in China
“I am fortunate to have two excellent classes this year! I’m looking forward to developing their enthusiasm for speaking English, and helping them to become the best language-learners they can be.”
Kay Jarvis
Nationality: American
Year starting at Clifford: 2010
Position: Grade 2 English Teacher
Qualifications:Bachelor of Education and Human Sciences
Teaching Experiences: 5 years teaching in the United States
“I am excited to be teaching at Clifford Bilingual! I aspire to not only help my student grow in their
learning but also have fun with it, too!"
Grade 3
Marit Turner
Nationality: American
Year starting at Clifford: 2019
Position: Grade 3 English Teacher
Qualifications:Bachelor of Arts TEFL
Teaching Experiences: 11 years teaching in Korea and China
" I am looking forward to my time at Clifford. It's always nice to see students having fun while learning as well as seeing their educational growth."
Matthew Neville
Nationality: Australian
Year starting at Clifford: 2019
Position: Grade 3 English Teacher
Qualifications:Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Science
Teaching Experiences: Taught in Australia and China
"My passion for teaching is driven by
the success and growth of my students. I am excited to teach at Clifford School and I look forward to witnessing the joy of learning in my classroom!"
Brian McNeill
Nationality: United Kingdom
Year starting at Clifford: 2020
Position: Grade 3 teacher
Qualifications: Degree in Podiatry, TELF(International)
Teaching Experiences: 15 years experience teaching in China "This is my first year at Clifford. With my years of experience, I hope to share my knowledge with the students and also give them an understanding of western culture."
Stephen Keeler
Nationality: United Kingdon
Year starting at Clifford: 2020
Position:Grade 3 Teacher
Qualifications: Bachelor of Music, TEFL (UK)
Teaching Experiences: Taught in Guangdong and Inner Mongolia, also worked in a Primary School in the U.k.
"I'm really looking forward to teaching these fantastic students in Grade 3 here at Clifford Bilingual School. I enjoy seeing the students progress throughout the year and developing confidence in their English."
Jonathan Webb
Nationality: British
Year starting at Clifford: 2017
Position: Grade 3 English Teacher
Qualifications: Masters of Education, Bilingual Education
Teaching Experiences: England and Thailand
“To do your best and to see your students trying their best, growing and succeeding is very rewarding to me. I really enjoy the times when I see in the eyes of my students they have moved from one level to another and want to know more!"
Grade 4
Andrea Doty
Nationality: American
Year starting at Clifford: 2013
Position: Grade 4 English Teacher
Qualifications: Associates Degree in Psychology; TESL
Teaching Experiences: Taught in the USA
“It is wonderful to see each student become an individual. They all have fears of their own. We are here to help them get over their fears, and find the confidence within themselves to accomplish their individual goals!”
Frank Swain
Nationality: American
Year starting at Clifford: 2020
Position: Grade 4 English Teacher
Qualifications: Bachelor of Psychology, CELTA certification, TEFL certification
Teaching Experiences: Taught in China (Shanghai, Tianjin, Guangzhou), Malaysia, and Japan
I'm am eager to get know the 4th grade students and help them to express their dreams and goals in English. Let's have a magical year."
Rebecca Hagon
Nationality: British
Year starting at Clifford: 2017
Position: Grade 4 English Teacher
Qualifications: BA Honors in Education, Diploma in Primary Education, CELTA
Teaching Experiences: 8 yrs in Japan, Nepal & New Zealand
“I enjoy watching students increasing their confidence and language skills and making great progress. It’s a great pleasure to be part of the Clifford staff, working together to make this school a great place to be."
Nathan Overmann
Nationality: American
Year starting at Clifford: 2015
Position: English Language Support (ELS) Teacher
Qualifications: Masters in Education Technology, Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning, and TESOL Certification
Teaching Experiences: I have taught 5 years in Thailand
“I enjoy having the opportunity to teach at a school that cares about their students and offers a great educational program that motivates its students to learn English.”
Tim Little
Nationality: American
Year starting at Clifford: 2006
Position: Grade 4 English Teacher & Grade 4 Team Leader
Qualifications: Bachelor of Education & Masters in Education
Teaching Experiences: TESOL in China
"It is a pleasure to help the children build and maintain an interest in learning English, which will benefit them throughout their lives. I also encourage them to protect the Earth for future generations.”
Grade 5
Maria Martensson
Nationality: American
Year starting at Clifford : 2015
Position: Grade 5 English Teacher
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, Teaching Certificate for all subjects EC to Year 8
Teaching Experiences: One year in Kuwait & two years in USA
“I enjoy teaching and exploring books with students and seeing them grow as individuals and in their capabilities in English.”
Ashley King
Nationality: American
Year starting at Clifford: 2016
Position: Grade 3 English Teacher
Qualifications: BA in Political Science; MA in Elementary Education
Teaching Experiences: Taught in Colorado for 8 years
“I am very excited to be working with the students at Clifford Bilingual. This is my first time teaching abroad and I am very much looking forward to growing and learning with the students.”
Alexander Harris
Nationality: Canadian
Year starting at Clifford: 2019
Position: Grade 5 English Teacher
Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts
Teaching Experiences: Taught in Canada and China
"I love learning and experiencing new things so I became a teacher to share the love that I have for my passions. I cant wait to teach the kids in Clifford
Bilingual so we can all few and learn to together!"
Rob Ward
Nationality: USA
Year starting at Clifford: 2020
Position: Grade 5 English Teacher
Qualifications: Bachelor of Education, TESOL
Teaching Experiences:
I taught middle and high school in the US for 4 years. 3 years teaching in Guangzhou, China.
"I am
excited to join Clifford school. I love working with kids and am looking forward to teaching 5th grade. "
Jeffrey B. Drewett
Nationality: USA
Year starting at Clifford: 2020
Position: Grade 5 English Teacher
Qualifications: Masters in Teaching
Teaching Experiences: Taught for the past 17years overseas in Asia and the Middle East.
"What I enjoy most about teaching is being able to share in "that moment" when students transition from knowing how and why something happens to understanding why it
happens."
Grade 6
Paul Desmond
Nationality: American
Year starting at Clifford: 2018
Position: Grade 6 English Teacher
Qualifications: Bachelor of Law, TESOL, CELTA
Teaching Experiences: Taught in China & Kenya
“My goal is to have an English conversation with my students. I have always felt students do not care how much we know, they want to know how much we care. Show students you care, teach them how and give them the opportunity to express themselves.”
Adam Huffey
Nationality: British
Year starting at Clifford: 2018
Position: Grade 6 English Teacher
Qualifications: Bachelor of Social Science, Post-graduate Certificate of Education (U.K.)
Teaching Experiences: Taught in all levels in Thailand & China
“I have spent most of my adult life teaching English to Asian learners, and I am looking forward to contributing towards the betterment of the Clifford school environment and especially, my Grade 4 students.”
Thomas Reynolds
Nationality: American
Year starting at Clifford: 2017
Position: Grade 6 English Teacher
Qualifications: Masters in Education
Teaching Experiences: Throughout Asia, including Korea, Thailand and China
"Teaching is a long time passion of mine. Throughout my many years of teaching I have enjoyed watching my students grow into strong and independent learners. My teaching involves having students problem solve and develop into lifelong learners."
Ian McCutcheon
Nationality: United Kingdom/ South African
Year starting at Clifford: 2020
Position: Grade 6
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Honours), TESOL Certified
Teaching Experiences: Taught in South Africa and China.
"I am really looking forward to getting to know the students this year. I am very fortunate to have this opportunity to teach at Clifford and am looking forward to helping the children learn and progress with their English."
Fahad Shaikh
Nationality: United Kingdom
Year starting at Clifford: 2020
Position: Grade 6
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science
Teaching Experiences: Five years teaching in China.
“I'm looking forward to a wonderful year at Clifford Bilingual. I am excited to see students progress and improvements as well as wanting to share and grow with my students. I'm ecstatic to see what the future will bring!”