Archives: Instructors

Mr. Gabriel E. Chelala

B.A. in Economics from Pace University M.S. in Management from The Stevens Institute of Technology M.A. in Education from Saint Peter’s College TESOL & TEFL certified Teaching Philosophy: I provide my students with an open mind, a positive attitude, and high expectations in the classroom every day. I believe I owe it to them to […]

Thomas Andolfo

I have been teaching English for more than thirteen years. It has been a rewarding experience for me as I meet new faces almost on an everyday basis. Most importantly, I feel a sense of pride when the students show their gratitude in return for my instructing them on all points of the English Language. […]

Artur Ujazdowski, TOEFL Preparation Teacher

Artur Ujazdowski

Artur is an energetic and enthusiastic teacher whose 30 years of experience in the classroom is highly valued by students and colleagues alike. A native of Poland, he holds an undergraduate degree in literature and a master’s degree in cultural anthropology and film criticism. Artur credits his students’ high rate of success on the TOEFL […]

Instructor Alexander Nikodem

Alexander Nikodem

A self-motivated and responsible instructor with a multidisciplinary background, Alex uses a communicative approach in his classes that strongly emphasizes speaking and understanding everyday English while also helping students develop their grammatical skills. He is currently completing his M.A. in speech language pathology. In addition, he received graduate TESOL certification in Korea where he spent […]

Cathy Degand Baptiste

A native of Haiti, Cathy has lived in the United States since she was nine years old. She has an associate degree in paralegal studies, a B.A. in Political Science and Journalism and is currently completing her master’s degree in education. She also taught ESL at the Haitian-American Institute in Port-au-Prince. Cathy has a passion […]

Nicole Quiñones

Holds an MA Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language from The New School and a BA Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from San Diego State University, and she possesses a TESOL Certificate. She is currently teaching General English Level 4 and Level 5.

Charles Prackler

Holds an MPS Degree in English as a Second Language from Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY, an MS Degree in Secondary Education from St. John’s University, and a BA Degree in French from Pace University. He is currently teaching General English Level 3.

Alexander M. Pitynski

Holds an MA Degree in English Literature from the City University of New York at Queens College and a BA Degree in English Literature from the State University of New York at Albany, and he possesses a TESOL Certificate. He is currently teaching Academic Preparation: Upper-Intermediate and Academic Preparation: Advanced.

Michael O’Neill

Holds a BA Degree in Liberal Arts from Empire State University, and he possesses a TESOL Certificate. He is currently teaching General English Level 2, Level 3, and Level 5.

Olga Nesbitt

Holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from University College, London, and she possesses a TESOL Certificate. She is currently teaching General English Level 1 and Level 3.