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The most qualified and talented individuals

Matthew Fast

Hello, my name is Matt and I have been living and teaching English in Singapore since 2006, just after getting my TESOL certificate and I have been in love with teaching English ever since. I really enjoy learning about Asia, its culture and languages, particularly Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.

Mark Schenker

My name is Mark and I was born in the United States and went to university in New York. After graduating, I worked as an English teacher in Japan before moving to Singapore. I love learning Japanese and hope to learn Chinese and Korean someday too! I also enjoy reading books and watching movies..

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Natalie Milne

Hi, My name is Natalie. I moved from sunny Australia in March 2015. I enjoy teaching English and chatting with students and connecting with them on a personal level. In my class, I make sure that the students are laughing and having fun, while focussing on conversational English..

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Carol Thomas

Hi, my name is Carol, and I was born in Kuwait. I moved from Dubai to Singapore in December 2018, with my husband and two children. My earlier experience includes training adults in Culture and Communications at Microsoft and other corporates like Infosys, IBM, etc. I’ve also helped prepare..

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Lee Xin Yan Alyssa

Hi, my name is Alyssa. I was born in Singapore but I have lived in several countries. I have a deep love for people and cultures and I am passionate about empowering and connecting people. I enjoy connecting with people and learning about cultures of the world, which is why I love teaching English..

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Gerard Vincent Cox

Hi I’m Gerry! Originally from Ireland, I spent eleven years living and working in Australia before moving to Singapore in 2004. I’ve worked in a variety of jobs and industries over the years, including chemicals/pharmaceuticals, sportswear, and hospitality. I’ve also spent many years as a pro..

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Natalie Holstad

Hi there, Natalie. I am originally from Singapore and have lived in the US, Nicaragua and Norway. I’m half Norwegian, half Chinese. I have a great love for people and different cultures, which is why I enjoy teaching English as a second language. I am passionate about language and communication..

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Celeste Valdes Lim

Hello, my name is Celeste. I am from Singapore and I have studied in Australia and the United States. I obtained my CELTA in 2018 however, I’ve been teaching English to all ages for much longer. I have visited over 30 countries and really love to experience and immerse myself in different cultures..

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Nikhat Shah

Hello Everyone! I am Niki from London. My husband and I moved to Singapore in 2017. I completed my CELTA with the British Council and then began teaching at ULC. I enjoy teaching in groups and one-to-one. I make my lessons fun and memorable and strive to meet the learning needs of each..

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Andrew Carter

Hello students! My name is Andrew and I have been teaching English and business communication for more than 14 years to students from all corners of the world. I love doing activities and pair work in my class. These help use new vocabulary and grammar in a more relaxed way that improves student’s..

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Dhivyah Davina Raveen

Hi, my name is Dhivyah Raveen, born and bred in Singapore.My teaching journey began in 2014 at Education First International Language school where I met many students from all walks of life and fell in love with the teaching profession..

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Rochelle Fu ShuShan

Hello Everyone! My name is Rochelle. I have completed my Master in Applied Linguistics and TESOL in Macquarie University (Sydney) in 2018 as well as Translating and Interpreting Studies for Mandarin and English. I was a certified insurance broker in an MNC company for a few years before I decide to..

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Zoea Tania Chen Jinyan

Hello, my name is Zoea! I am Singaporean and I just did my masters degree in English Literature. During my time as a masters student, I also worked as a Teacher’s assistant and gave seminars to English majors. Outside of teaching, I’m also a writer of theatre and film. I love magical things,..

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Abhay Shah

Hello students, I am Abs from London. I worked in senior positions for large multinational companies (MNCs) across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and America for 25 years. I am an experienced trainer and teacher and my students quickly achieve outstanding results. Learning a second..

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Piritta Rasanen

I’m Pipa from Finland and I moved to Singapore in 2018. I enjoy teaching English and learning from my students about their cultures, countries and languages. I encourage my students to express themselves in English without worrying about making mistakes and participating in class as much as..

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Russell Cheok

Hi Everyone My name is Russell, and I enjoy studying languages and how languages work. More importantly, I like teaching and learning new languages and meeting people of different cultures around the world. I hope to be able to help you learn English and enjoy the learning process..

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Uvarajan RK

Hello there, Uva is the name. Born and bred in sunny and sometimes rainy Singapore, I moved from soldiering to soldering bonds with my students. The transition from flying the skies to flying the whiteboard has been interesting. I aim to inject fun into learning and make learning a delightful experience for all. Cheers

Mark Schenker

My name is Mark and I was born in the United States and went to university in New York. After graduating, I worked as an English teacher in Japan before moving to Singapore. I love learning Japanese and hope to learn Chinese and Korean someday too! I also enjoy reading books and watching movies. I always try to fill my lessons with fun and practical exercises. Learning a new language is all about practice and I hope to provide you with the resources you need to excel. I can’t wait to see you in one of my classes!

Natalie Milne

Hi, My name is Natalie. I moved from sunny Australia in March 2015. I enjoy teaching English and chatting with students and connecting with them on a personal level. In my class, I make sure that the students are laughing and having fun, while focussing on conversational English. I try to make sure that students in my class are able to feel relaxed and comfortable learning English, and inspire them to feel confident when they speak in English. I teach a mixture of private and group lessons for both Essential English and Business English.

Carol Thomas

Hi, my name is Carol, and I was born in Kuwait. I moved from Dubai to Singapore in December 2018, with my husband and two children. My earlier experience includes training adults in Culture and Communications at Microsoft and other corporates like Infosys, IBM, etc. I’ve also helped prepare ‘O-level’ students for the London Board of Examinations, at St. Mary’s Catholic School, Dubai. I’m a CELTA and DISC Certified Trainer. My diverse experiences have connected me to people of all backgrounds, and I wish to help international students in Singapore build a bridge to the new culture in which they are immersed. I use the customs and traditions of various cultures in teaching so that learners don’t feel completely alienated and learn English through familiar contexts. On weekends I love spending time with my family and volunteering in community service programs.

Lee Xin Yan Alyssa

Hi, my name is Alyssa.

I was born in Singapore but I have lived in several countries. I have a deep love for people and cultures and I am passionate about empowering and connecting people.

I enjoy connecting with people and learning about cultures of the world, which is why I love teaching English as a second language.

In my classes I make sure that my students feel comfortable and relaxed as much as possible. I do my best to cater to the individual needs of my students and find ways to make learning English fun and easy. There are lots of chances for practice, and lots of space for questions.

I teach both private and group classes, and look forward to meeting you!

Gerard Vincent Cox

Hi I’m Gerry! Originally from Ireland, I spent eleven years living and working in Australia before moving to Singapore in 2004. I’ve worked in a variety of jobs and industries over the years, including chemicals/pharmaceuticals, sportswear, and hospitality. I’ve also spent many years as a professional singer & guitarist and I was performing regularly in venues around Singapore before the pandemic. I can no longer do that due to COVID restrictions, but I still occasionally do live streamed performances online and I am currently teaching myself to play bass guitar, flute and piano with mixed results!.

I gained my CELTA in 2020, during a lockdown, and I have been enjoying a whole new career teaching English since then, and meeting lots of fantastic people! In my classes, I aim for what I call my “Three E’s”, to ensure the classes are Educational, Engaging and Entertaining. I like my students to have a lot of fun while they are learning, whether it is in a group class or a private lesson. I look forward to meeting you in one of my lessons, in the classroom or online!

Natalie Holstad

Hi there, Natalie. I am originally from Singapore and have lived in the US, Nicaragua and Norway. I’m half Norwegian, half Chinese. I have a great love for people and different cultures, which is why I enjoy teaching English as a second language. I am passionate about language and communication and how the art of language can bring people together. I started teaching here at ULC this year and love the diversity of teachers here. My classes are always interactive. Everyone has an equal chance to speak, learn and improve based on their needs in a relaxed and safe environment. I do my best to make English fun and easy to understand using both formal and conversational English. I’m excited to meet you and have the opportunity to help you in your journey through this wonderful world I call the English language.

Celeste Valdes Lim

Hello, my name is Celeste. I am from Singapore and I have studied in Australia and the United States. I obtained my CELTA in 2018 however, I’ve been teaching English to all ages for much longer. I have visited over 30 countries and really love to experience and immerse myself in different cultures and trying new foods. I particularly enjoy adventure travel so ask me about scuba diving, skydiving, kayaking or jumping in an ice lake. Coming from a multicultural background of both Asian and Western descent, I understand the struggles with learning a new language, but I assure you I’m a passionate teacher and my class is full of energy and laughter. ULC is not only a great place to learn and improve your English, but you might even make some great friends along the way too.

Nikhat Shah

Hello Everyone! I am Niki from London. My husband and I moved to Singapore in 2017. I completed my CELTA with the British Council and then began teaching at ULC. I enjoy teaching in groups and one-to-one. I make my lessons fun and memorable and strive to meet the learning needs of each student. Learning English can be a challenge but we can overcome it together! My classrooms are a safe, fun learning space and the lessons are paced to suit the students. In London, I had a varied working background including training, recruitment, television, and in the Mental Health sector. I speak English, Hindi and a bit of Spanish. I love travelling, all species of animals, reading, swimming and dancing. I look forward to meeting you and being part of your learning journey!!

Andrew Carter

Hello students! My name is Andrew and I have been teaching English and business communication for more than 14 years to students from all corners of the world.

I love doing activities and pair work in my class. These help use new vocabulary and grammar in a more relaxed way that improves student’s English while they enjoy themselves. A relaxed student remembers more of what they learn and can use it more effectively in real life.

At ULC, one of my responsibilities is the Corporate English lesson program and we hope to grow this aspect of ULC. Part of this is reaching out to businesses to help their employees improve their English and business communication skills.

Dhivyah Davina Raveen

Hi, my name is Dhivyah Raveen, born and bred in Singapore. My teaching journey began in 2014 at

Education First International Language school where I met many students from all walks of life and fell in love with the teaching profession. I specialized in Law. My classes are tailored to meet the immediate English needs of my students. I take a communicative approach, integrating vocabulary and Grammar. I also focus on building rapport and personal connection with students, to ensure my classroom is a safe and comfortable environment to learn. I am committed to continually advancing as a Teacher. I have a great amount of passion for the performing arts, hence I aspire to make learning experiences entertaining and memorable as well.

Rochelle Fu ShuShan

Hello Everyone! My name is Rochelle.

I have completed my Master in Applied Linguistics and TESOL in Macquarie University (Sydney) in 2018 as well as Translating and Interpreting Studies for Mandarin and English. I was a certified insurance broker in an MNC company for a few years before I decide to heed for my passion to teach full time. I have at least 15 years of working experience in teaching students of different ages from diverse cultures and backgrounds around the world.

Being a Chinese Singaporean, who has been overseas for the past 10 years sets me in a position to assure you that I understand perfectly how it feels like being an international in a foreign country. I love it when my class is interactive and fun. I like to give creative ideas and tips on how to study a new language and living in Singapore.

An exquisite saying, “You can lead the horse to the water, but you cannot make the horse drink the water”, thus I always believe that it is imperative for the students to have a level of motivation to learn the language extrinsically instead of intrinsically. As long as you are willing to learn the language, I will use my utmost to teach!
You will never be alone to learn and be fluent in learning the language at ULC.

Zoea Tania Chen Jinyan

Hello, my name is Zoea! I am Singaporean and I just did my masters degree in English Literature. During my time as a masters student, I also worked as a Teacher’s assistant and gave seminars to English majors. Outside of teaching, I’m also a writer of theatre and film. I love magical things, reading, watching movies and listening to music. I also love languages and speak four of them, English, Chinese, Bahasa Indonesia and some Russian! As you can tell, I really enjoy understanding different cultures and people from varying walks of life. I enjoy conversing with my students and try my best to cultivate a friendly space for insightful exchanges. I look forward to meeting all of you.

Abhay Shah

Hello students, I am Abs from London. I worked in senior positions for large multinational companies (MNCs) across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and America for 25 years. I am an experienced trainer and teacher and my students quickly achieve outstanding results.

Learning a second language is scary for some students and so I create an environment in which students feel comfortable and supported. I also help students to be clear about their English learning objectives, so they achieve their English learning goals faster.

My classes are fun and interactive and focus on students’ needs. I specialise in Business and General English, vocabulary, and pronunciation from beginner to advanced level. This includes emails, meetings, and other business communications.

Piritta Rasanen

I’m Pipa from Finland and I moved to Singapore in 2018. I enjoy teaching English and learning from my students about their cultures, countries and languages. I encourage my students to express themselves in English without worrying about making mistakes and participating in class as much as possible. The more we use English, the more we learn.

My professional background is in international business and learning and development. I’ve had the pleasure of training people from all over the world and now, after completing my CELTA, I’m excited to be able to join so many of you on your English language journey.

Russell Leroy Cheok

Hi Everyone

My name is Russell, and I enjoy studying languages and how languages work. More importantly, I like teaching and learning new languages and meeting people of different cultures around the world. I hope to be able to help you learn English and enjoy the learning process. I understand that sometimes learning English can be tough, but I believe that language learning should be made enjoyable, and I hope you would enjoy the process.

Teachers

The most qualified and talented individuals

Matthew Fast

Mark Schenker

Natalie Milne

Carol Thomas

Lee Xin Yan Alyssa

Gerard Vincent Cox

Natalie Holstad

Celeste Valdes Lim

Nikhat Shah

Andrew Carter

Dhivyah Davina Raveen

Rochelle Fu ShuShan

Zoea Tania Chen Jinyan

Amanda Scully

Abhay Shah

Piritta Rasanen

Russell Cheok

Uvarajan RK

Matthew Peil

Lois Goh

Dion TAN

Universe Adduru

Mark Schenker

Natalie Milne

Carol Thomas

Lee Xin Yan Alyssa

Gerard Vincent Cox

Natalie Holstad

Celeste Valdes Lim

Nikhat Shah

Andrew Carter

Dhivyah Davina Raveen

Rochelle Fu ShuShan

Zoea Tania Chen Jinyan

Abhay Shah

Piritta Rasanen

Russell Leroy Cheok