All our trainers are certified by SIT after completing a rigorous training program. This training is supervised by accredited Trainers of Trainers (ToTs) who themselves have been certified by the School for International Training in Vermont.

All of our trainers have extensive experience as ESL/EFL teachers and trainers in Asia and throughout the world.

As well as our resident trainers, AUA regularly recruits trainers from abroad. A full list of SIT trainers can be found at http://www.worldlearning.org/5599.htm

Steven Tait (Steve)
Nationality: Australian
Email: training@auathailand.org
Education: B.Comm in Economics from University of Wollongong, Australia; M.Ed (TESOL) from the University of Wollongong

Brief Bio
As well as overseeing administration and training for SIT courses, I work as the Supervisor responsible for Teacher Development at AUA Language Center in Bangkok, Thailand. I've been teaching EFL students for over 15 years and still love to teach regular classes at every opportunity. I also serve as a member of the Thailand TESOL executive committee (http://www.thaitesol.org/index.php). TESOL interests include the relationship between language and culture, identity formation, and the study of teacher belief systems. More relaxing interests include jogging, reading, and watching cricket.

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Siobhan Dean
Nationality: British
Email: cm-train@auathailand.org
Education: BA (Hons) in European Business, Nottingham Trent University, UK; Post-Graduate Certificate in Strategic Management, the Chartered Institute of Marketing; MA in Applied Linguistics, Macquarie University, Australia (in progress).                                                                                                                    

Brief Bio
I've been teaching for over five years and am currently the Lead Teacher at the AUA Language Center, Chiang Mai. In addition to teaching, I'm responsible for training and mentoring both new and established teachers. Outside of work, my interests include cuisine and spending time with my young son, preferably in the peaceful Lanna countryside. 

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Isabela Vasiliu
Nationality: Romanian
E-mail: isabela.vasiliu@gmail.com

Brief Bio
Before coming to Thailand in 2006, I was a university teacher for six years at the "Stefan cel Mare" University of Suceya, Romania. As such, I taught English majors and minors, most of who were looking at a teaching career. Since I joined AUA in April 2006, I have been teaching regular courses as well as ESP Courses. Outside of work, I enjoy reading language books and novels, traveling, dancing, and I love animals and nature.

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Lynne Coetzer
Nationality: South African
E-mail: lynnecoetzer@gmail.com
Education: BA in Development Administration from the University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town; Bachelor of Law from the University of South Africa.

Brief Bio
I’ve been teaching English in Thailand since completing a TEFL Certificate in London in 1998. For the last eight years I’ve taught at AUA Language Center, Hua Mark branch. When I’m not in the classroom I love traveling, mostly around Thailand, or just cooking decadent meals for friends. My special interests are music, books and the theatre, whenever the opportunity presents itself. 

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Michael McMillan
Nationality: American
E-mail: michael.mcmillan@auathailand.org
Education: SMAT TESOL from the School for International Training, Brattleboro, Vermont. MS in Urban Planning from Columbia University, New York City. BA in American History from SUNY Purchase, Purchase, NY.

Brief Bio
I'm an academic supervisor at AUA Language Center, where I oversee the Special Courses program, focusing on curriculum development, teacher training, and operations. I came to Thailand in 2003 after spending about 20 years in New York City, where I worked mostly in the music industry. I'm active with ThaiTESOL, love experiential learning, exploring the city and the countryside, and getting into the classroom as much as possible.

Brief Bio
Since 2002 I have lived in Thailand and have been part of the ELT community. Currently, I am the Branch Manager at the AUA Language Center, Chiang Rai. In this position, besides continuing to teach ESL, I deal with the everyday administration of the branch and focus heavily on teacher development. When I’m not involved with TESOL interests, I enjoy listening to music, reading, traveling and trying out different foods.

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