ST. ANDREW'S COLLEGE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Academic Recruitment Coordinator
Alison has taught EFL/ESOL in Italy, Spain, Portugal, and the UK. She has worked in UK summer schools as a Teacher, DOS and Centre Manager since 2004. Prior to joining St. Andrew's College, she worked at the head office of another multi-centre UK junior summer school provider and has also worked as a study abroad agent. She gained TEFLQ status in 2009. She is an alumna of the University of St. Andrews and the University of Stirling. She was Chair of the Scottish Association for the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (SATEFL) from 2021-2023.
Job Titles:
- Summer School Operations Manager
Ally completed his studies at the University of Glasgow in 2018, graduating in German and Music with an Honours Degree. He began working with St. Andrew's College Language Schools in summer 2015 as an Activity Leader in QMU. He was then promoted to Centre Manager, serving two years in our Edinburgh campuses. Joining the team in 2017 on a part-time basis while he finished his studies, Ally went on to be a Centre Coordinator for our English campuses before joining the team full-time as Operations Coordinator for England. He looks forward to preparing for the coming summer and continuing the growth of St. Andrew's College Language Schools.
Job Titles:
- Summer School Operations Coordinator
Amelia completed her studies at the University of Kent in 2020, graduating with a first-class Honours degree in English Language and Linguistics and Hispanic Studies. Having worked at St. Andrew's College Language School as Excursion Manager at our Canterbury campus in 2022, Amelia has joined the team full time as a Summer School Operations Coordinator: England. In her new role, Amelia is looking forward to helping the company grow and assisting in making unforgettable experiences for students.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Director of Studies
Andrew completed his studies at the University of Stirling in 2013, gaining a Masters in TESOL. He began working for St. Andrew's as a senior teacher at our Medway campus in 2018 and the following year took the position of Academic Manager at our Leeds campus. Having now joined the team full time, Andrew is looking forward to the prospect of developing and enhancing the academic experience for all students and teachers at St. Andrew's College Language Schools.
Caitlin first joined St. Andrew's College as an Apprentice in 2019. She is now back with the team as Administrative Assistant, currently working on a part-time basis whilst studying a Marketing Degree at Heriot Watt University. Caitlin is looking forward to supporting the company in preparing for successful summers to come.
Job Titles:
- Administration and Recruitment Coordinator
Dimitra has graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2021, earning an Honours Degree in Physics. She then moved to Glasgow and started working for St. Andrews College Language Schools in November 2021, as an Administrator. Having joined the team, she is eager to learn and progress in her position while helping the company flourish.
Elena has an Honours Degree in English Philology by the University of Jaén. She also has a degree in Tourism & Information by the University of Málaga and she is a qualified DELE examiner. She started her career teaching English in Jaén in 2003. She worked with the Junta de Andalucía as a group leader for Spanish students abroad during the summer periods for 5 years. She moved to Scotland in 2006 and since then she has been teaching Spanish at UWS, Glasgow & Strathclyde Universities. In 2004 Elena started being part of St. Andrews College as a group leader and has been a Spanish teacher, a Centre Manager, the Summer School Coordinator and General Manager before taking on the role of CEO.
Emilie gained her CELTA qualification in 2013 from International House in Budapest, where she lived for a time gaining valuable English teaching experience. Upon moving back to Glasgow, Emilie began working for St Andrew's Language College, where she has worked as a teacher, senior teacher, and curriculum co-ordinator at different points over the years. Emilie is passionate about creating interesting student-centred lessons, and looks forward to building upon the excellent curriculum at St Andrew's College.
Job Titles:
- Summer School Operations Manager: Scotland
Fraser completed his studies at the University of St. Andrews in 2018, graduating in History with a first-class Honours Degree. He began working with St. Andrew's College Language Schools in the summer of 2016 as an Activity Leader at our Napier Merchiston centre. He was subsequently promoted to Welfare Coordinator at QMU, and then to Centre Manager at our Colchester campus. Having now joined the team full-time, Fraser heads up Operations in Scotland and is now looking forward to helping the company continue its growth and success.
Gabby completed her studies at the University of Glasgow in June 2023, graduating with a Joint Honours degree in Politics and Social and Public Policy. She began working with St. Andrew's College Language Schools in Summer 2022 as a Welfare Coordinator at our Glasgow centre. She was then promoted Centre Manager at our Edinburgh QMU centre in 2023. Having now joined the team full-time as an Operations Coordinator, Gabby is really looking forward to learning and progressing in her new role and supporting the company as it continues to grow.
Jamie is a qualified English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher having completed both TEFL and CELTA, as well as holding a Masters Degree in Bilingual and Multicultural Education from the University of Alcalá de Henares in Madrid, Spain. He began working for St Andrew's College in the summer of 2015 as a teacher in our QMU campus. In 2018 he was promoted to Senior Teacher before becoming Academic Manager in the summer of 2019. Having now joined the team full-time, he is keen to further improve the quality of our Academic Program and ensure that students' English ability improves during their time on campus.
John was Director of the English Language Summer Courses at St Andrew's College, Bearsden, Glasgow, between 1988 and 2002. He was also Director of Commercial Services at the College over the same period. He was former Chief Executive Officer with Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce and was later made honorary President. Consequently, he related well to people and recognised the importance that care of visitors means to parents and guardians sending young people to the UK.
Job Titles:
- Administration and Recruitment Coordinator
Kalina completed her studies at the University of Glasgow in 2020, graduating in Psychology with an Honours Degree. She joined the team at St. Andrew's College Language Schools in 2021 as Administrator and she is looking forward to supporting the company in providing an exciting student experience.
Job Titles:
- Senior Summer School Operations Coordinator: Scotland
Kieren completed his studies in June 2019, graduating with an Honours degree in Sport Development at University of West of Scotland. Kieren started as an Activity Leader at our CGC campus in 2017, he then went on to become Excursion Manager in 2018 and Centre Manager in 2019. He worked at St Andrew's College Language Schools part-time as the Summer School Support Officer assisting with recruitment and social media. Kieren was previously the Student Experience Coordinator and he is looking forward to a new challenge as the Senior Operations Coordinator for Scotland.
Luis completed his studies in June 2023, graduating with an HND in Fashion Design & Manufacture at Glasgow Clyde College and he looks to start at Glasgow School of Art this autumn. Luis started working at St Andrew's College as an Activity Leader at our CGC & Paisley campuses in 2022 and then went on to become Residential Activity Leader at QMU in 2023. Luis is joining the full-time team as an office administrator before taking on the role of Activity Manager at the Dundee campus this summer.
Job Titles:
- Policy and Brand Development Officer
Matthew has worked with St. Andrew's College since 2017 in a variety of roles including Centre Manager for our London, Canterbury, and Edinburgh campuses. He graduated from the University of Dundee in 2021 with a Joint Honours degree in Scots Law and French Language. More recently, he completed his Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Edinburgh, as he looks to start his solicitor traineeship in late 2024. In this role, Matthew oversees the renewal of policy and delivery of brand development. He also assists the Operations team in the recruitment drive towards summer.
Job Titles:
- Summer School Operations Coordinator
Melissa graduated from the University of Nottingham with a Diploma of Higher Education in Medical Physiology and Therapeutics in 2021. She continued her studies with the Open University, graduating in 2022 with a BA/BSc (Honours) Open Degree focusing on Psychology and Sociology. She began as an Activity Leader in Summer 2019 at Leeds and was promoted to Welfare Coordinator at our Avery Hill centre in 2022. She worked most recently as a Centre Manager at our Canterbury Kent centre in Summer 2023. Melissa has now joined the full time team as a Summer School Operations Coordinator for England and is looking forward to continuing her growth with the company and providing students and staff with a fun and memorable experience.
Niall is a fully qualified English teacher having completed CELTA and DipTESOL as well as holding a degree in Physics from the University of Glasgow. He began working for St Andrew's College in summer 2018 as Senior Teacher and has since been Director of Studies at multiple campuses across Scotland and England. Having a keen interest in both teaching and youth work, he is keen to further improve the quality of instruction and foster good relationships with students, staff and leaders.
Job Titles:
- Summer School Operations Coordinator: Scotland
Robyn completed her studies in July 2022, graduating from Open University with a BSc Honours degree in Sport, Fitness and Coaching. She has experience working within schools in Scotland, England, and South Africa. Additionally, she has spent several summers coaching in America. Robyn worked at St Andrew's College Language Schools as Excursion Manager in 2022 and joined the full-time team in February 2023 in her new role as Summer School Operations Coordinator for Scotland.
Job Titles:
- Senior Summer School Operations Coordinator
Shannon completed her studies at Edinburgh Napier University in 2018, graduating in Sport and Exercise Science with an Honours Degree. She began working with St. Andrew's College Language Schools in Summer 2015 as an Activity Leader at our Ayr centre. She was then promoted to Activity and Excursion Manager at our Glasgow centre in 2016 and went on to be Centre Manager at Glasgow and most recently our Colchester centre in 2019. Having now joined the team full-time as Senior Operations Coordinator, she is really looking forward to helping continue the growth and success at St. Andrew's.
Simon is a fully qualified teacher within the Scottish Education System. He has been involved in English Language Summer Schools since 1997 and has been a driving force behind St Andrew's College Language Schools since its inception in 2002. Without his hard work and dedication, the company would not be where it is today. Simon is an extremely well liked member of the team and is known for building an excellent rapport with visiting students. His forte is ensuring that everyone enjoys the "Scottish Experience" in every respect.
Sonia completed her studies at the University of Stirling in 2021, graduating with a first-class Honours degree in International Politics and Languages. She is now studying towards her PhD in Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Glasgow. Having worked at St. Andrew's College Language School for two summers, as a Welfare Coordinator at our Colchester campus in 2019 and Centre Manager at the CGC campus In 2022, Sonia took on the role of Office Support Assistant on a part-time basis. Now, in her current position as Operations Coordinator for England, Sonia is hoping to support and encourage language learning in a fun and interactive way.
Sophie has a degree in English from the University of St Andrews (2015) and a PGDE in secondary teaching from the University of Edinburgh (2018). She began working with St Andrew's College Language Schools part time in 2023 while completing a HNC in Administration and IT at City of Glasgow College. That summer Sophie was the Admin Assistant at our Napier Merchiston campus and following this she was delighted to join the team full time. Sophie wishes to continue learning in her new role while supporting the company's growth and development.