Our Teachers
Stephen Trimble
Director of School
Native Speaker Educator
Stephen Trimble is British and comes from Belfast, Northern Ireland, from a family with an educational tradition (Stephen’s uncle, David Trimble, was nationwide well-regarded professor and politician and Nobel award winner). Stephen is a steel construction engineer by education, but he quickly left this professional path for his true passion: educating kids. Stephen has been teaching children in Warsaw since 2001. He started in a full immersion kindergarten and after a few years set up his own school, UK School, where he tested his innovative approach to the full language immersion. In his lessons, Stephen emphasizes mutual respect, full English immersion, and the introduction of students to Northern Irish culture. He believes that immersing students in the language and culture is key to their language acquisition and understanding of the world around them. Stephen is a decisive and people-oriented teacher who is known for his ability to inspire and motivate students. He creates a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and a love of learning. Over 700 students have been educated by Stephen since the beginning of his teaching. Stephen has a great attitude towards children, privately he is a father of three.
David Smith
Native Speaker Educator
David is a British/Nigerian who spent the first half of his life in the United Kingdom. He is a dedicated and professional private English Teacher with over 4 year extensive experience as an ESL. His teaching audience cuts across all ages, from kids, teenagers to adults. He is a Chemical Engineer and Financial Analyst by education, but his passion for impacting knowledge drew him closer to the teaching world. He also holds the position as an Online educator with a growing YouTube channel dedicated to education. David’s approach to teaching is founded on the premise of inclusion, participation and practicality.
David Prior
Native Speaker Educator
David Prior, a native of Ireland, is a seasoned ESL instructor who holds a TEFL certification and has been teaching for over 17 years. He is committed to making the learning experience as enjoyable and engaging as possible, using games and fun activities to teach his students. David firmly believes that learning is easier when it’s enjoyable.
David’s passion for teaching extends beyond just the English language. He enjoys teaching his students about his culture and learning about theirs. He has taught students of various ages, from young children to adults, and has earned a reputation for creating stimulating and entertaining lessons that inspire growth and learning.
In his free time, David indulges in a variety of hobbies such as art, cooking, and fishing. He is also an ardent rugby fan and enjoys reading about the sport. With his diverse interests and love for sharing his culture, David is a valuable asset to any classroom
Chris Bradbury
Native Speaker Educator
Christopher Bradbury comes from north of London and it was love that brought him initially to Poland. He is married with two teenage daughters and has been teaching English for over 15 years. Hence, he is a seasoned educator adept at preparing individuals for a range of ESL certifications, including Cambridge English Certificates like FCE, CAE, CPE, and specialized assessments for young learners such as YLE (Young Learners English). Further expertise includes guiding candidates through Business English Certificates (BEC), Test of Legal English Skills (TOLES), and other relevant assessments too. Chris has an experience teaching various business professionals including lawyers, engineers, and businessmen.
Sheree Nicholson
Native Speaker Educator
Sheree Nicholson comes from the Great White North, Canada, but has been living in Europe for the past five years. She has a bachelors in Criminology, and a masters in International, Social Welfare and Health Policy. An avid arts-and-craftswoman by day, and a tireless movie enthusiast by night. She has been teaching English for the past two years and has lived in highly diverse international environments. From Oslo, Norway to Warsaw, Poland, Sheree has accumulated a unique set of experiences and perspectives that allow her to come up with inclusive solutions to meet the educational needs of all her students. Do not be fooled by the places she’s lived, though! Despite having weathered all the negative temperatures in these cold, dark and snowy countries, her warm, positive and forthcoming personality resonates in the classroom and brings out the best in even the most reticent of students. Her creative approach to lessons spells anything but boredom!