 | Kevin: School Manager | Kevin, a qualified teacher of English, is the owner-manager of Annalivia. As an educationalist, his youth and energy, combined with his knowledge and experience of overseeing the complexities of running both adult and junior language schools, is an inspiration to all of his students both young and not-so-young at Wesley College and at Annalivia. Kevin works closely with his adult students at Annalivia but specialises in Sales and Marketing, always seeking new ways to improve and promote his school as one of the very best in these islands. |
 | Greg: Director of Studies | Greg has been involved in TEFL for over 30 years both in Ireland and abroad (having run his own language school, Bluefeather in Monkstown, for most of these years). Students are encouraged to chat with Greg at any time regarding their studies, progress, self-access, post-course support, and the many opportunitues available to do an internationally- recognised examination ( e.g. TIE, ETAPP,TOEIC, TOEFL, CAMBRIDGE) while they are here. |
 | | "Greg? I would call him a walking dictionary having all the knowledge in it!" , Donghun Choi, 25 from South Korea |
 | Jocelyne: Administrator | That person with the smiling face and infectious laugh you will meet first when you come in the door at Annalivia on Monday morning is Jocelyne, our Administrator. A qualified teacher of French, Jocelyne has been with Annalivia for many years and is warmly remembered by so many students who retain contact with her long after they have left. Jocelyne will ensure that your accommodation requirements meet your expectations and will help you with the red tape if you are from outside of the EU. |
| | "Jocelyne, Thank you for all! When I felt sad, you always help me and this is really important for me.Miguel, 21 from Spain |
 | Peter
Academic Director | Peter is the school's Academic Director. Head of our Teacher Training (TEFL) programmes, he works with ACELS, the Irish Department of Education's Recognising Body, as a TIE examiner. The student-friendly, internationally-recognised TIE (Test of Interactive English) can also be taken at Annalivia. Peter also directs teacher development programmes at the school and draws on his extensive knowledge and experience to offer his time as a consultant in all matters relating to best practice in the aspiration to academic excellence at the school. As a teacher, and in a school with students from more than twenty different nationalities and language backgrounds, he likes to focus on pronunciation practice and clear communication, from Beginners to Proficiency, ensuring a thorough assimilation of all the stages of development in language skills, as students progress towards fluency from level to level. |
| | ""Peter is very knowledgeable, understanding and has an obvious passion for English teaching" " Niamh from Dublin |
 | Barry | Barry is a writer, teacher, actor and musician - though not necessarily in that order! - and those are only some of his many talents and skills. His extensive professional knowledge and experience of English as it is used worldwide (he lived in New York for ten years)adds colour, entertainment and variey to his classes. Barry deepens and enhances the target language with his students by incorporating Irish literature, music and culture at every opportunity. He also enjoys taking the students out from time to time to experience the Irish way of life for themselves at first hand. |
| | "He makes us happier, more talkative, more studious and more energetic. When you are taught by Barry, you have to laugh. Boredom? That cannot happen with him. Let your brain play with him!" Selene, 23 from Italy |
 | Christopher | Christopher is Head Teacher at our busy summer school for junior learners at Wesley College in Dublin. Students warm to his gentle, friendly and persuasive approach when he motivates them to make the very best of their time while they are here.
At Annalivia, Christopher likes to specialise in teaching adults from all over the world at the earlier stages of their progress in English, ensuring that they have a sound foundation and confidence in their command of the language as they progress to Intermediate level and beyond. |
| | "Very good teacher, always ready to explain over and over the things you didn't understand and using different words and examples. His lessons are NEVER boring. I enjoy his classes." Serena, 21 from Italy |
 | Melanie | Melanie is a senior teacher at Annalivia and brings on board her extensive knowledge of teaching and expertise as a lecturer on our Teacher Training team which runs intensive, internationally-recognised courses for local teachers throughout the year. Not only is Melanie passionate about her work in the classroom, but she also loves to promote our little library facilities at the school. It is thanks to Melanie's encouragement and inspiration that students tell us they have made quantum leaps in their knowledge of English by being motivated to read more, read faster and read better. |
| | "Melanie is a passionate teacher. She is a professional in English!" Hyun ju, 24 from South Korea |
 | Jennifer F. | Many great language teachers have a background in theatre and Jennifer is no exception. Not only is she a qualified Teacher of English but she is also a qualified Drama Teacher and has spent many years travelling and teaching throughout the world. As you can guess, Jennifer specialises in clearly-articulated and well-spoken English, delivered with confidence and style. As class-size is restricted to relatively small numbers at Annalivia, Jennifer seizes every opportunity to ensure that students enjoy as much pronunciation and conversation practice as possible to enhance effective communication wherever and whenever in the world they will be using English, on holidays or at work. |
| | "She is a fantastic teacher. Her lessons are always funny, exciting and different She helps you whenever she can. She is more than a teacher, a friend." Christine, 22 from Italy |
 | Clare | Clare is Director of Studies for the junior programmes at Wesley College each summer. For more than fifteen years, she taught English to all levels in many countries throughout the world. She also lectures in Teacher Training and is involved in TEFL course design and teacher development programmes at Annalivia. As if that weren't enough, she helps manage the school accounts and is also Director of Studies at the Au-Pair Study Centre! Clare loves all the challenges involved in her busy life and it is that love of her work that makes everything possible. |
| | "She is a fantastic teacher. Her lessons are always funny, exciting and different She helps you whenever she can. She is more than a teacher, a friend." Christine, 22 from Italy |
 | Jennifer E | Jennifer is Annalivia's head-teacher. She brings to the school her extensive experience of teaching English abroad, particularly in Germany and Italy. Jennifer's professionalism embodies all the qualities of a model teacher and team-leader. Her experience enhances her skills at knowing and understanding the typical mistakes made by students from so many language and cultural backgrounds. Her work in corporate environments teaching Business English has enabled her to have a special understanding for students who need English at work but have only a short time to do it. Jennifer organises tailor-made courses for international business people at all levels and from all countries on a 1:1, 1:2 and group basis. A true professional, Jeniffer is an inspiration to all of us at Annalivia. |
 | Ciaran | Many language teachers throughout the world have a second string to their bow. Ciaran is one of them, and his other major occupation in life is art and the visual arts. His installations have become a regular feature at, among many other venues, the local Dun Laoghaire International Festival of the Arts. His knowledge and vast experience as a qualified English Language Teacher has singled him out as Annalivia's advanced classes and Cambridge Examinations expert. |
| Julie | Julie manages our very successful summer centre at Wesley College for junior learners. A qualified and experienced EFL teacher herself, Julie also manages the Au Pair Study Centre which specialises in au-pair placement and evening classes for au-pairs at Annalivia. These part-time classes include courses that lead to the internationally-recognised Cambridge Examinations which take place three times a year. |
| Diane | Diane is Annalivia's Social Co-ordinator. Every week, students enjoy the benefit of two outings with Diane to explore Dublin and its environment. This is a unique opportunity for students to get to know Ireland and the Irish with Diane's help, her wide knowledge of people and places, and her great sense of fun and humour. Nobody will forget Diane once they have got to know her, and some students are still in regular contact with her - even after twenty years! She loves her work and loves working with people from all over the world who bring with them a kaleidoscope of cultures and personalities! |
| | "Diane is our Bella, gorgeous Irish lady who shows us the real Irish life-style and how to interact with it." Caio, 19 from Brazil |
| Caroline |
Caroline is also an active member of our Teacher Training team, but it is her dedication to consistency and perseverance in the EFL classroom that students admire so much about her. Many of our students are long-term and it is thanks to the skilled and professional guidance of teachers like Caroline that they are enabled to reach their goals at the end of their stay. Caroline is the first of our TOEIC examiners at the school which offers its services as an authorised TOEIC Centre from January, 2008.
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| | "Focused and nice at the same time. Intelligent way of teaching. She always challenges us!" Camilla, 21 Brazil |
 | Rupert | Rupert is the newest addition to the Annalivia Team. Just before Christmas, Rupert was saved from a local charity shop by Clare. Rupert speaks 4 languages and offers administrative and moral support to the entire Annalivia team. He makes himself available to students to practise their speaking skills (although appointments should be made as he can be quite busy). He has taken up residency in our entrance hall and welcomes students as they come into the school. |
| | "Rupert was always there when I needed him, throughout my stay in Ireland, It's just a pity he wouldn't come out to play with us!" Christoph, 26 Germany |
