Meet the Team

Kumi

Kumi has been the School Director of Norwich Study Centre, Flying Classrooms since 2000. She holds a Masters in English Literature at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto and a Masters in Culture and Communication at the University of East Anglia. She worked in the academia for 20 years before moving to Norwich.

Kumi has full responsibility for managing and directing Norwich Study Centre. She loves to communicate with people, and has a strong interest in intercultural communication and promoting inclusion and diversity.

A message from Kumi: "We are always sharing and learning from new experiences. We have a wonderful team, working to build and support our international school community to thrive. We learn together, help each other and have fun together, and we aim to bring that opportunity to as many people as possible."

Roni

• Cambridge CELTA
• Trinity Diploma in TESOL
• MA Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching (King's College London)
• BA English Language and Communication (King's College London)

Kumi

Kumi has been the School Director of Norwich Study Centre, Flying Classrooms since 2000. She holds a Masters in English Literature at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto and a Masters in Culture and Communication at the University of East Anglia. She worked in the academia for 20 years before moving to Norwich.

Kumi has full responsibility for managing and directing Norwich Study Centre. She loves to communicate with people, and has a strong interest in intercultural communication and promoting inclusion and diversity.

A message from Kumi: "We are always sharing and learning from new experiences. We have a wonderful team, working to build and support our international school community to thrive. We learn together, help each other and have fun together, and we aim to bring that opportunity to as many people as possible."

Renée

Hi! My name is Renée and I am originally from Australia. I have travelled to many countries and lived in China, Mexico and England. I have been teaching English for over seven years both abroad and at home. I enjoy making my English lessons visual and exciting through the use of modern films, music, games and discussion.

Qualifications

• Trinity Cert TESOL
• Cert in Teaching Business English
• BA Journalism (Griffith University, Australia)

Holly

Hello! My name is Holly and I have lived in Norwich since I was 6-years-old. I recently returned from America where I studied at university for four years. In my free time, I love to play and watch football, as well as going for walks on the Norfolk Coast. If you ever need help finding places to visit come and find me in the office and I will suggest my favourite places!⁠

Kumi

Kumi has been the School Director of Norwich Study Centre, Flying Classrooms since 2000. She holds a Masters in English Literature at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto and a Masters in Culture and Communication at the University of East Anglia. She worked in the academia for 20 years before moving to Norwich.

Kumi has full responsibility for managing and directing Norwich Study Centre. She loves to communicate with people, and has a strong interest in intercultural communication and promoting inclusion and diversity.

A message from Kumi: "We are always sharing and learning from new experiences. We have a wonderful team, working to build and support our international school community to thrive. We learn together, help each other and have fun together, and we aim to bring that opportunity to as many people as possible."

Roni

• Cambridge CELTA
• Trinity Diploma in TESOL
• MA Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching (King's College London)
• BA English Language and Communication (King's College London)

Holly

Hello! My name is Holly and I have lived in Norwich since I was 6-years-old. I recently returned from America where I studied at university for four years. In my free time, I love to play and watch football, as well as going for walks on the Norfolk Coast. If you ever need help finding places to visit come and find me in the office and I will suggest my favourite places!⁠

Roni

• Cambridge CELTA
• Trinity Diploma in TESOL
• MA Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching (King's College London)
• BA English Language and Communication (King's College London)

Andy

Hello, my name is Andy and I’ve been teaching English for 14 years. I started my teaching career in Istanbul in Turkey before moving on to Prague in the Czech Republic, but for the last five years, I’ve been based back in the UK. I have lots of experience teaching General English and Business English as well as FCE and CAE exam classes. These days I spend most of my time preparing students to take the IELTS exam and I particularly enjoy helping my students to improve their writing skills in this area.

Qualifications

• Cambridge DELTA
• Cambridge CELTA
• BA Journalism, Film and Broadcasting (Cardiff University)
• IELTS Specialist

Sandra

Renée

Hi! My name is Renée and I am originally from Australia. I have travelled to many countries and lived in China, Mexico and England. I have been teaching English for over seven years both abroad and at home. I enjoy making my English lessons visual and exciting through the use of modern films, music, games and discussion.

Qualifications

• Trinity Cert TESOL
• Cert in Teaching Business English
• BA Journalism (Griffith University, Australia)

Emma W

Hi, I'm Emma. I studied Modern Languages at university and have taught adults and young learners in the UK and in Italy. I returned to teaching in 2018 after working in the media for many years as a writer and editor. My specialist areas are teaching beginners, teaching in healthcare sector and teaching functional language. When I'm not working, I sing in a choir and enjoy running, cooking and gardening. 

Qualifications

• Cambridge CELTA
• BA Modern Languages (Cambridge University)
• OET Skills for Success

Emma E

Hi, my name is Emma and I've been teaching English for 7 years. I've traveled to many countries and I've taught in Thailand, Vietnam, and Spain. I have lots of experience teaching PET and FCE exam classes, as well as teaching English to younger learners. When I'm not working I enjoy long-distance running, yoga, and baking vegan cakes for my family and friends.

Qualifications

• Cambridge CELTA
• Cambridge TKT
• Cambridge Exams Preparation Specialist 
• BA International Relations and Modern History (University of East Anglia)
• TKT: Young Learners (Band 4)

Manuel

Hello! I am Manuel and I am originally from Spain, but I have been living and teaching English in the UK for 4 years now. As a teacher, I can use my knowledge and personal experience as a learner to help you develop your English skills. I particularly love teaching pronunciation and British culture to learners of all ages, from teens to adults. In my free time, I enjoy travelling, baking, and going for walks if the weather is nice.

Qualifications

• BA  English Studies (Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha)
• MA  English Applied Linguistics (Universidad de Educacion a Distancia)
• Cambridge CELTA