Full-Time Teachers

Colin Wilson
Colin Wilson is from Scotland in the UK and he has been teaching English for over 8 years in Japan,teaching general, business and academic English. Colin holds a Cambridge CELTA, has a joint honours degree in Human Resource Management with Political Science and is aiming to complete his DELTA teaching qualification this year. Colin in his free time enjoys traveling, sports and eating out.

Victoria Fury,
is a Canadian who has lived and worked in Singapore and Indonesia for 13 years. She has taught EGL at all levels, as well as Business and Hospitality English and IELTS. Victoria holds a TESOL Certificate with an educational background in English Lit. and Psychology. Her teaching approach is one of patient guidance, aid and encouragement, combined with a liberal dash of humor to make learning enjoyable. She firmly believes that the friendly, open, caring learning environment and experienced, committed teachers at Ascend are a key factor in the success of its students.

Annie Fosselius,
is a Danish citizen who has worked in Singapore for the last 14 years. Annie holds a Masters in Danish Language, Literature and History with a special focus on linguistics as well as a Cambridge CELTA. For the last eleven years Annie has been teaching EFL, IELTS and Simple Business Courses to a variety of students of all ages. In addition, Annie has also given private tuition to employees and diplomats from the Korean Embassy. She loves teaching and she especially enjoys learning about her students’ backgrounds and their countries cultures and religions. Annie has established informal movie and book clubs with her current and ex-students to help them to continue improving their English.

Caroline Buckley,
is from England and has been teaching English in Singapore for a year and a half. She holds a degree in Spanish and French from the University of Southampton and is a fully qualified teacher with 6 years teaching experience in England. She has taught mainly children and young adults, and is aware of the challenges that students face when starting to learn a new language away from home. She is an enthusiastic teacher who likes to create a fun and friendly atmosphere for students to gain their confidence in speaking English.

Linda Low,
is a Singaporean who holds a CELTA and a B.A in English Language and Theatre Studies. Having previously worked in the creative fields of fine arts and floristry, she appreciates the need for effective communication. Linda believes that language is the key to whole new worlds and tremendously enjoys interacting with adult learners of English. Well aware of the difficulties faced in learning a new language, Linda strongly feels that personalised lessons and a small class size are essential to an enjoyable learning experience.