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Mark Nowaczyk - Teacher Mark studied Drama and English at Hull University, later becoming a journalist before moving into teaching. He has taught in the UK, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Saudi Arabia and Oman (where he was an IELTS examiner and a naval officer) and also set up a language school in Iraqi Kurdistan. He loves intensive language courses, especially business English and aviation English. He enjoys racquet sports, real ale and Tottenham Hotspur…oh, and singing, as he’s Welsh!

Aaron Dillon - IELTS Manager Aaron studied Environmental Policy at the University of Gloucestershire. He started teaching English in 2005 and has taught in England and South Korea and also worked for the British Council in France as an IELTS Test Day Manager. He enjoys cycling and playing football and is a keen Plymouth Argyle fan.

Adam Hearn Adam graduated from the University of the West of England and has been employed by Mayflower College since 2011. He has considerable experience in various roles including teaching general English, aviation English, IELTS and TEA preparation courses. As a senior TEA examiner, Adam has also been an IELTS examiner and senior IELTS invigilator. Adam has also assisted in the preparation of TEA test content. Adam enjoys travelling, enjoying the natural beauty of Devon with his family and supporting Bristol City FC.

Staff

Administration

Naomi Cousans - Student Services Naomi is a graduate of Bournemouth University where she completed a degree in Tourism Management. Since graduating she has worked for both small and large tour operators in Bournemouth but has decided to move back to her home town of Plymouth. Naomi enjoys travelling, shopping, eating out and socialising.

Melanie Gardner - IELTS Examiner Trainer Mel is a graduate from Plymouth University. She has taught in Spain and Mexico. She gained her diploma in English Language teaching in 2006 and is an IELTS examiner. She has two lively dogs called Chelsea and Lucy and loves walking, travelling and eating out.

Paul Stevens - Managing Director & owner Paul is a graduate of Cambridge University and worked for several years in the Middle East before starting the Mayflower College in 1989. He currently lives in USA with his wife and 2 sons. Paul is a keen rugby fan.

Jill Tyler - General Manager Jill is responsible for all non-academic aspects of the school. She graduated with a BA Hons in Business Studies from the University of Plymouth, completed a Cert TESOL and Diploma in ELT Management (DELTM). She has travelled around the world (including visits to Africa, Australia, Asia (Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia), India, NZ and USA). Her favourite pastimes are yoga, boot camp and eating!

Steve Voysey - Director of Studies Steve is a graduate in French, German and Politics (and enjoys talking about politics!). He has taught in Austria, Germany and the UK. He also spent several months working on a goat farm in France! Steve has a passion for learning languages as well as teaching them and is trying to improve his Spanish. He is a TEA rater and interlocutor. In his free time he enjoys travelling, cooking, swimming, cycling, driving and dog walking and also trying to keep (relatively) fit.

Magda Kwiatkowska - TEA Administration Manager Magda graduated in Tourism from the University of Poznan (Poland) and has been working at Mayflower College for seven years. She enjoys learning about British culture and loves the weather in Plymouth (not really!). She has recently returned from a sunny back- packing trip to Mexico and Guatemala.

Teaching

Liz Bell - Teacher Liz has a passion for supporting students of all ages to achieve their personal and professional language goals. She teaches General English, English for Aviation and IELTS preparation courses. As well as teaching English, Liz is a career coach and loves to share the secrets of Plymouth's history with all who visit Mayflower College.

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Lee Higgins - TEA Manager Lee has been teaching English since 1994 and joined Mayflower College in 2001. Since 2004 he has worked in aviation English as a teacher of aviation English, ICAO language proficiency examiner, teacher trainer and examiner trainer, Currently he is responsible for all aspects of TEA and oversees our test centre operations in more than 20 countries around the world. Lee lives in a small hamlet in a rural location with his wife Jo. They enjoy the countryside, looking after their gardens and their 5 chickens.

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