ABOUT US

Mgr Alena Prochazkova (Czech citizen)
Alena is a Masters graduate of Social Science and Law from Olomouc University in the Czech Republic. Alena was born in Brno (Czech Republic), and upon graduating began firstly teaching and then directing for a major language school in Prague. Alena has traveled Central and South America and North Africa and due to her vast experience in EFL/ESOL education, she also enjoys responsibilities as Onsite Course Coordinator. Alena contributes to Cambridge University Press seminars as coordinator and speaker and is also currently working for a PhD in her field of education. Her interests include traveling, researching, and dressage.

Angela Zimmerman (U.S. citizen)
Angela holds a B.S. in Secondary Education and a Masters in French/Second Language Acquisition Angela has a strong background in foreign language education. During her graduate studies at Kansas State University, she taught undergraduate French language courses in the Department of Modern Languages. Angela also taught professionally at the secondary level before moving to Prague. Incorporating pedagogical foundations and explanations with creative teaching methods, Angela motivates trainees to become strong teachers of English who are confident in their abilities and approaches. Angela is a regular Cambridge University Press seminar speaker and recently presented the session - Taking Risks: Motivating your Students to Express Themselves in Extraordinary Ways. In addition to two graduate fellowship awards, she received nominations for awards in undergraduate teaching excellence. In her free time, Angela enjoys exploring Prague, cooking, watching DVDs from the U.S., spending time with her fiancé Karel, and talking on Skype with her family in Kansas. Angela is also a member of the ITTP Onsite TEFL/TESOL Head Trainer Team.

Neville David Thomas (British citizen)
A resident of Prague for 12 years to date, Neville has also traveled and taught in S. America/Middle East/Europe/Asia. He was educated in West Sussex at St Phillip Howard High School and then read Theology at Westminster Teacher Training College in Oxford (now Oxford Brookes University). He was initially drawn to Prague through EFL/ESOL research studies. Neville has written EFL/ESOL articles for Oxford University Press and continues to contribute to current international EFL/ESOL research and development. Neville has extensive travel experience and knowledge in EFL/ESOL education. He also enjoys responsibilities as Online TEFL/TESOL Managing Director. When he isn’t at his beloved computer he enjoys traveling/researching, playing guitar, and cooking.

Matthew Howe (US citizen)
Originally from Boston, Ma, USA, Matt studied at Berklee College in Boston and has traveled and taught extensively. His 12 years of teaching music and the English language have contributed to a highly effective and entertaining teaching style - Matt toured and played with some well-known Jazz players in the States, and taught for private schools in Massachusetts. Matt is a highly sought-after teacher in Prague in the areas of professional and business English. He has a wide range of TEFL/TESOL teaching experience that bring essential real-world knowledge into the classroom and believes in fully preparing students for their future teaching careers. Matt is also Teacher-Trainee Support Person and this position is a hugely significant role in helping new arrivals settle in and to be there to assist with tasks such as arranging mobile phones, transport passes, etc. In his free time he enjoys traveling Europe and seeking new mountains to snowboard. Matt is also a member of the ITTP Onsite TEFL/TESOL Head Trainer Team.

Olga Zhulinska (Ukrainian citizen).
Olga brings to the classroom a whole wealth of experience in teaching languages to both foreign students and TEFL/TESOL students. Fluent in Russian, German, English, Czech, and with basic Hebrew skills, Olga has become an extremely popular member of ITTP’s excellent onsite training team. Olga holds an MA in English Literature and has been particularly noted for her hands-on personal approach to instructing and for her energetic and fun activities which she uses in class.Olga Zhulinska (Ukrainian citizen). She is also an established speaker in Cambridge University Press educational seminars. Olga’s interests are yoga, cycling, traveling, reading, languages, philosophy.

Tasci Gibson (US citizen )
Tasci holds a B.A. in Linguistic theory and a Masters in Applied Linguistics from Ohio University. At OU Tasci taught undergraduate Introduction Linguistics, as well as developing curriculum for several ESL courses presented to the international community. After graduation Tasci accepted a teaching job in Prague and has been living and teaching here since autumn 2003. Tasci has traveled to Thailand, India, Bolivia, and Russia on short term charity projects. She has also traveled extensively throughout Europe since moving to Prague. In her free time Tasci enjoys traveling, exploring old castles, reading (anything!) and cooking.