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Why should you learn English? What will you gain with this second language? Let’s take a look at 15 benefits of learning English with ILA. Surely after knowing these great things, you will want to learn a foreign language right away! Mục lục Toggle 1.…
THE ONES SHAPING THE FUTURE
AT ILA
ILA is one of the leading
educational organizations in Vietnam.
2,000+
Qualified & experienced teachers
and teaching assistants.
1,000+
Professional & friendly staff.
73+
ILA has over 73 training centers in 15 cities
and provinces across the country.
ILA’s academic leadership have
managed and train over 2.000
teachers and TAs.
OUR ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
Jonathan
Director of Teaching and Learning
Jonathan
Director of Teaching and Learning
Jonathan has over 20 years of experience in the field of education, with 11 years of service at ILA Vietnam. In his role as the Director of Teaching and Learning at ILA, Jonathan strongly believes in developing people. He holds a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, a Master's in Business Administration (MBA), a Cambridge CELTA certificate, an extended certification in Young Learners CELTA, and DELTA, as well as a Trinity College certificate in Teaching International Business English.
“Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present” – Albert Camus
Todd
Senior Edtech Manager
Todd
Senior Edtech Manager
Todd is passionately dedicated to education. He has been with ILA for many years, previously serving as the Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning, and he now holds the position of Senior EdTech Manager. With over a decade of experience in the education sector, he has progressed from an English teacher to leadership and management roles. Combining his engineering background with strong pedagogical training - including the Cambridge CELTA and DELTA Module 2 - Todd consistently brings both technological innovation and instructional expertise to educational development.
"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education" - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Robert
Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning
Robert
Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning
Continuing a family tradition, after receiving a scholarship and completing his Master's degree at the University of Nottingham, Robert made the resolute decision to combine his passion for travel and education by pursuing a teaching career abroad.
He obtained his Cambridge CELTA certificate in the UK in 2014 and has worked at ILA for nearly a decade. Robert extended his qualifications by achieving the Cambridge Young Learners certificate and completing two DELTA modules. Over the years, he has held various positions within ILA and currently serves as the Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning.
"The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless" - Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Anastasia
Senior Product Development Manager
Anastasia
Senior Product Development Manager
After graduating from a pedagogical university with a degree in English teaching, Anastasia embarked on a career in education and ventured into teaching abroad. She commenced her journey at ILA as a teacher 8 years ago. Over the years, she also spent several years serving as the Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning at ILA. Anastasia later earned the Cambridge DELTA Module 1 certificate and a Master’s degree in Education Leadership and Management from Keele University. She is currently holding the position of Senior Product Development Manager.
“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world” - Malala Yousafzai
Jason
Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning
Jason
Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning
Jason has taken on teaching and managerial roles at ILA for over 10 years and is currently a Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning. Over the past decade, he has devoted himself to professional development, striving to gain a deeper understanding of how language learners can succeed. He holds the Cambridge CELTA certificate, the Young Learners extended to CELTA certificate, the Cambridge DELTA certificate, the Cambridge Trainer certificate, and a Bachelor's degree in Business. Each of these certifications has empowered Jason to provide better support for the management team and educators at ILA.
“Knowledge of languages is the doorway to wisdom” -Roger Bacon
Matthew
Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning
Matthew
Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning
Matthew currently holds the position of Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning for ILA Vietnam, overseeing the Hanoi centers and Northern provinces. He has been with ILA for 12 years. Matthew's passion for education stems from his parents, both of whom have been dedicated music teachers for over 40 years. Matthew holds the Cambridge CELTA certificate, an extended Young Learners certificate to CELTA, and DELTA certification.
“You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives” — Clay P. Bedford
Sammie
The principal of the ILO Preschool
Sammie
The principal of the ILO Preschool
After moving to Vietnam, Sammie started as a teacher with ILA. She has been a Manager of Teaching and Learning in Nha Trang for the past 5 years. She has completed the CELTA and DELTA, as well as Director of Studies and Train the Trainer certifications. She is currently serving as the principal of the ILO Preschool system.
“Teachers have three loves: love of learning, love of learners, and the love of bringing the first two loves together" - Scott Hayden
Nathan
Nathan
Senior Teaching and Learning Manager
Nathan attended Western Washington University and earned his Bachelor's degree in Psychology. He dedicated over 10 years to volunteering as a psychological counselor in the Seattle. This background served as the inspiration for Nathan to pursue an education career in Asia nearly 13 years ago. He holds a CELTA certificate, an extended Young Learners certificate to CELTA, and DELTA Module 1. Nathan has worked for ILA in various positions for over 6 years. Currently, he holds the position of Senior Teaching and Learning Manager in Ho Chi Minh City.
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today” - Malcolm X
Tara
Tara
Teaching and Learning Manager
Tara completed her Master's degree in business management and acquired a Celta Pass A over a decade ago. She has been teaching English for 17 years and has worked as an Academic Manager for 4 years. Her years of experience working at schools, language centers and universities have prepared her for the challenges faced in an academic management role. She has lived all over Vietnam for the past 10 years and is now settled in Ho Chi Minh city.
“I believe that education is all about being excited about something. Seeing passion and enthusiasm helps push an educational message" - Steve Irwin
Allen
Allen
Teaching and Learning Manager
Allen has a Bachelors Degree from an American University. Allen has completed a Cambridge CELTA, IH Certificate in Advanced Methodology and holds a TELF- Children (Advance Certificate) from Colombia College. He has been in the ELT industry for 9 years. Allen has worked at ILA since 2017 starting as a teacher, then Senior Teacher and is currently the Teaching and Learning Manager at ILA Can Tho 1&2 Centres.
“An investment in knowldege pays the best interest" - Benjamin Franklin
Barbora
Barbora
Teaching and Learning Manager
Barbora has been in the ESL field for over 10 years, working in Slovakia, Morocco, Indonesia and for the past 5 years in Vietnam. She has a TESOL from Trinity College London. Barbora has worked for ILA for 5 years and is a Teaching and Learning Manager for ILA Quang Trung and ILA Nguyen Anh Thu. She holds a Master's degree in Therapy Education with a focus on art therapy. Her experience in psychology and theater has been a great asset while delving into education.
“One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world" – Malala Yousafzai
David
David
Teaching and Learning Manager
David holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Management. Deciding to pursue a career in the field of education led him to move to Vietnam. He has since been working at ILA for over 7 years, starting as a teacher before moving into the role of Teaching and Learning Manager. During his time at ILA he has extended his qualifications by completing DELTA Module 1 and the Cambridge Train the Trainer course. He has worked at numerous ILA centres throughout Ho Chi Minh City and is currently based at ILA Cong Hoa, Tan Binh.
“Develop a passion for learning. If you do you will never cease to grow" - Anthony J. D'Angelo
Jesse
Jesse
Teaching and Learning Manager
Jesse has 23 years experience in the education industry, including 13 years in textbook publishing and 10 years in Teaching English as a Second Language. He holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature, a Master's degree in Philosophy, CELTA and DELTA Module 1 qualifications, and a Cambridge speaking examiner certification. He has worked at ILA Vietnam for 9 years.
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn” - Benjamin Franklin
Liam
Liam
Teaching and Learning Manager
Liam started as a teacher at ILA in 2018 in Ho Chi Minh. Due to his academic excellence and strong leadership skills, he became a senior teacher and moved to ILA Da Nang in 2019. He holds a Masters in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages & Applied Linguistics as well as the Cambridge English "Train the Trainer" certificate and the International House "Director of Studies" certificate. He is currently the Teaching and Learning Manager of two centers in Ho Chi Minh and is an IELTS speaking examiner.
“Learning is never done without errors and defeat” – Vladimir Lenin
Georges
Georges
Teaching and Learning Manager
Georges has been involved in training and education since 1999. After graduation from Manchester Metropolitan University with a degree in Software Engineering, he moved into training and teaching web-design at 6th form college. After leaving the UK, he moved into outdoor sports training (diving, sailing, outdoorsmanship, first aid), finally taking his CELTA in 2015 and discovering a passion for teaching English. He joined ILA in the same year and has since gone on to manage 3 different centres as TLM. He currently holds Cambridge Train the Trainer certificate and is part of the DELTA coaching team and is currently pursuing a full DELTA qualification himself.
“It surprises me how disinterested we are today about things like physics, space, the universe and philosophy of our existence, our purpose, our final destination. It’s a crazy world out there. Be curious" - Stephan Hawking
Kenyon
Kenyon
Teaching and Learning Manager
Kenyon is a TESOL & DELTA M1 certified English Language Teacher currently serving as the Teaching & Learning Manager for BD1 & 2. Before moving to Vietnam, he completed his History degree from the University of Huddersfield and worked as a Retention Specialist for the UK's largest telecommunications company - BT. In his 3 years working for ILA Vietnam, Kenyon has been a Teacher, Senior Teacher, & is now a Teaching & Learning Manager. Kenyon is passionate about delivering high quality teaching in Vietnam and promoting growth among teachers and students alike.
“The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery” - Mark Van Doren
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