Mike is a patient, enthusiastic, conscientious individual with a passion for creating positive, inclusive learning environments where students are encouraged, empowered and respected every day.

After graduating from Swansea University in the UK with a joint degree in Psychology and Sociology, Mike trained as a Learning Mentor and added a Level 4 Advice and Guidance qualification, going on to support learners accessing the British education system in Key Stages 3 and 4.

Over the course of a decade in roles in Nottingham, Blackpool and Manchester, he gained experience supporting amazing young people, families and organisations, working with wide-ranging situations.

Choosing to do an ESL qualification in 2011 eventually led Mike in a slightly different career direction. An opportunity to teach English in South Korea arose and he spent an illuminating 2 years working at a school in Busan before deciding to develop the ESL area a bit closer to home- in Spain, a country he'd always loved.

During the following years, Mike worked as a self-employed English teacher, teaching 1:1 and in small groups to help students at colleges and companies, combining personalised in-person and online classes to work with more students in different cities and countries.

Mike has an infectious spirit for learning and always puts the students' needs first.

Mike has a strong belief that everyone is on their own educational journey and should have the opportunity to develop their unique skills, including wider life skills.