Our expert London-based team

Bill McLaughlin

Training in education

Bill McLaughlin is a consulting Civil & Geotechnical Engineer, Chartered Arbitrator and Accredited Mediator. He had his first arbitral appointment in 1978 and his first appointment as mediator in 1982. He continues to act as Expert, Expert Witness, Arbitrator and Mediator in a wide range of disputes both domestic and international. Bill is a founder member of the Mediators Institute Ireland and many of his current mediation and conciliation appointments, and some of his arbitral appointments, are for non-construction disputes. He lectures and tutors extensively on conflict management generally, especially on arbitration, mediation & conciliation, negotiation and auditing for conflict management. He designs and gives training courses in dispute resolution methods and skills worldwide for national and international, governmental and professional bodies, universities, trade associations and individuals

Branka Ranisavljevic 

High school teacher of math and computer science.

MSc Math and post graduate Computer science – Distance learning, Awarded - AKS AWARD - Global Teacher Award, The best teacher of exYu-Serbia - West Balkan, 17 National Quality label, 15 European Quality label for eTwinning projects, entered the 100 best SDG influensers in the world, SDG ambassador, T4 country ambassador, T4 Squad, T4 Social media, European Competition Move2learn, Learn2 move form European commission and Erasmus – 4 awards, MIE, Microsoft Tweet Meet , twice – Global Change Makers and Online learning, Founder of numerous European eTwinning projects, as well as a coordinator of projects around the world, Founder of the global world project : Let’s be humans, be one, facillitator Climate action, Participant Take action project, Kakuma, Rethink plastic, activist for SDG goals, worked on Professional teachers development over 8 years - online learning , special Education software.

Danielle Dymond

My passion for teaching courses on literature, composition, and critical thinking is matched only by my passion for writing, since I am both an educator and a poet. I work diligently to create a classroom environment that is inclusive, surprising, useful, interesting, and fun. My teaching philosophy is simple: All of my classes are designed in such a way that students can feel encouraged while also being challenged intellectually to be stronger writers and thinkers by the end of our semester together. My hope is that students who complete my classes take their newfound knowledge and apply it to both their professional and personal lives, because English education has so much to offer. As a professor, I promise to fully dedicate myself to the betterment of every student who joins my roster. Let’s learn something together!

Jason Maxwell

Educator ( Teach the Teachers).

My 20 years as an educator were spent in Thailand, Japan, and the U.S. My teaching expertise in explicit instruction, reading instruction and intervention, literacy initiatives, and student behavior management. My teacher coaching expertise is in explicit instruction and reading strategies, student behavior management, and using data to drive instruction. Continuing passion drives my teaching and coaching efforts, because your academic successes are vital. Please let me help you.

Mathew Worthington

Math, Physic, Chemistry lecturer

I studied Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering at Bath University. During my studies, I spent a year working on CERN: The Large Hadron Collider and was awarded the "Inspirational Leader" award by my university. Since then, I have tutored mathematics and physics to a large number of international students in Geneva, London, and online. I have tutored privately and also at two international schools: College du Leman in Versoix and St Dunstan's College in London. With over 3000 hours of teaching and tutoring experience, I am a highly decorated tutor and mentor. I specialize in preparing students for the best private schools and universities. I focus on IB diploma, A levels, IGCSEs, MYP, AP, entrance exams, home tutoring, and university exams. I have helped many students with learning difficulties and students from all over the world. I feel that my desire to help and my interest in meeting new people makes me successful when faced with new challenges.

Stephanie Lanoue

Master Science educator.

Professor Stephanie Lanoue. I have 27 years of teaching experience (both at the high school, community college and university level). I have written/ published 4 textbooks for college-level Anatomy & Physiology dealing with crime scenes (such as bone forensics, blood forensics, etc.). I have been recognized at the international level for teaching excellence. I love to teach and I am very passionate about my subject matter (Biology & Anatomy &Physiology) as well as helping my students be all they can be. It is my honor and privilege to instruct you! I use clever ways to help student remember things, relevant examples and meaningful activities to help you learn in a memorable and innovative way. My student tell me year after year that they still remember what I taught them whether it is our 206 bones or the innermost structures of a mitochondria.

Jeremy Smith

Sports Education.

I have Master’s in Sports Science, Teacher Certification in Phys Ed & English (High School), Bachelor’s with Honors in Sports Studies & English. I am certified in teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), Cambridge University Clare College.

Dr. Rubi Garcha

Committed to serving and supporting a diverse student population, have a strong background in traditional and non-traditional students including high school students, college students, working adults, veterans, 25+, LGBTQ, parents, and students needing accessibility services to accomplish their higher education and career goals. Educational has provided a brighter future for my students and their families to improve their quality of life. Being an advocate for higher education, including certification and degree programs, In my 13 years of experience, I have worked in a variety of capacities academic, career development, counselling, coaching, advising, program development, outreach engagement, and as an educator to provide effective student wraparound services. My Philosophy is student-centred and I practice consistent and on-going communication with my students. I am currently in the process of finishing my dissertation for Ed.D in Organizational Leadership in Education.

Jonathan Pugh

MA International Relations (with distinction)

University of Portsmouth

PhD researcher, International relations, University of Portsmouth. 

My interests lie in the realm of cross-disciplinary research, specifically focusing on comparative politics, historical analysis, and international relations theory. I am particularly intrigued by global politics, international organizations, as well as the foreign policies and domestic politics of Nordic states, as well as Nordic cooperation.

Teaching and academic experience

Associate Follow of the Higher Education Academy.

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Teaching and supervision

Preparing and designing teaching modules and programmes.

March 2021 teaching Politics and Ideology, Global Developments modules

and essay marker for the key themes in International Relations, Politics and

Ideology at University of Portsmouth.

September, 2021-May2022 lecturer/ seminar tutor/essay marker on British

Politics and Beyond module at University of Portsmouth.

 January, 2022- current, lecturer/ Module coordinator on Introduction to

Politics and International Relations, the Principles of Social Science and

International Relations and New Media at International College

Portsmouth.

September 2022- current, lecturer/module coordinator on Contemporary

Security Studies and Globalization & its Malcontents and lecturer on

Political Ideas Module at University of Chichester.

 August 2023 – current, Learning and Teaching Lead at International College

Portsmouth.

Dr Sam Louden-Cooke

Dr Sam Louden-Cooke is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations, Politics and Political Geography. She has over 10 years experience working in UK Higher Education and has a passion for helping students reach that ‘aha’ moment. Sam has taught on a wide range of topics including International Relations Theories, Security Studies, Political Thought, Human Rights, the Geopolitics of Climate Change, and Sustainable Futures. Her research explores secularism, gender equality and family law in early twentieth century Egypt and Iran; non-Western theories of international relations; decolonising the classroom; and AI in Higher Education. In addition to this, Sam is a qualified ESL teacher and has extensive experience teaching individual and group sessions for individuals at all levels, seeking to improve their language skills for personal, business, and academic purposes. She is also experienced in proof-reading and copy-editing . Alongside her pedagogical career, Sam has a lot of experience of working in local politics (UK setting) and tries to incorporate her experiences, where appropriate, into her teaching.