Secondary & High school

She is a dedicated teacher with many years of experience. In 2015-2016 school year, she won the 3rd prize for Excellent Teacher in district level. She has a passion for the finding of new and improved teaching methods, with the desire to train her students to become a knowledgeable, active, confident and creative citizen.

• Nationality: American
• Time in Hanoi: 8 years
• Time at HA: 7th year

Ms Joey Nghi Ho is a Vietnamese – American with more than 16 years experience in teaching in many countries such as Thailand, Spain, the USA, and Vietnam. This is the 7th year she has been with Hanoi Academy.The inspiration to her career is nurtured by her dedicated high school teachers. She has a special teaching approach that makes her students happy, interested and challenging.

• Nationality: Australian
• Time in Hanoi: 7 years
• Time at HA: 6th year

I hold a Masters of Applied Linguistics and have been teaching at Hanoi Academy since 2012. This year I’m looking forward to settling into my new role of PDQA Coordinator, and having the opportunity to facilitate collaborative workshops and sessions that can help teachers achieve their best with their students.

One final interesting thing about myself is that I speak French to an Intermediate level and I am currently learning Japanese. I try to stay active with language learning as it helps me to understand the experiences our students go through.

Nationality: American

Time in Hanoi: 12 years

Time at HA: 4th year

I have worked in many countries and taught a wide variety of students and subjects. I have been spending his academic career in Vietnam since 2007, focusing on the delivery of the International Foundation Diploma Program, which aids Vietnamese students in transitioning into domestic and international universities. With tools such as collaborative learning, demonstrative learning, group work and participation, students will be best equipped for university life.

This academic year, I aim to make lasting impressions on the students by providing academic knowledge that will help them grow and transferring the skills that they can use in their immediate educational goals and future careers.

Nationality: Ireland

Time at Hanoi Academy: 1 year

I believe learning should be fun and challenging. I’ve been a student all my life and will continue to be one for the rest of my life. I’m a curious person by nature and encourage my students to ask questions as much as possible. I’ve learned much through the mistakes I’ve made and cultivate a classroom where students are not afraid of asking questions or getting the answer wrong. In terms of material I like to keep it varied and relevant with good examples always backing up theory and concept. I’m an empathetic teacher who cares about his students. I want to nourish their growth and development and would hope they can always approach me with any issues they might have.

Nationality: Zimbabwe

Time at Hanoi Academy: 1 year

I am currently studying an Msc in Psychology. As a teacher, I want students to think creatively and critically about the world. I encourage them to apply what we learn in literature to their own experiences, and to develop their empathic and reasoning faculties when encountering new narratives. I believe that every student can fall in love with literature, and that mastery of language occurs when paired with a strong reading habit! I strive to ensure my classroom is a safe space for sharing opinions and allowing students to feel valued and respected as individuals.

I am most looking forward to seeing students develop not only their subject knowledge and academic skills, but also their self-confidence, growth, and sense of individuality.

Quốc tịch: South Africa

Time at HA: 1 year

I have wanted to become a teacher for as long as I can remember. I never had any ambition to be anything other than a teacher. I come from a long line of teachers and lecturers, so I suppose it runs in the blood. As an individual, I love to learn and acquire new skills; furthermore, it brings me great pleasure to share my knowledge with others. Teaching gives me the opportunity to learn new skills and educate others who wish to learn these skills as well. I am also a nurturing and optimistic person, as I enjoy seeing others succeed where they once failed. Furthermore, I am a positive person who prefers to see the best in people and I have a lot of faith in others. Teaching is my calling, I was born to teach… and it is what I will do for the rest of my life.

I am very eager to begin learning how to speak Vietnamese and to learn about the culture of the Vietnamese people. Growing up as a minority in an African country has not only taught me to be patient, given me a thick skin, and taught me to work hard; it has also taught me to be considerate towards others, especially those who are less fortunate than me. I am a very proud individual and what you see is what you get. My style of teaching is a “work smart” approach, and my discipline methods are firm but fair.

Nationality: British

Time in Hanoi: 3 years

Time at HA: 2nd year

My teaching Philosophy is to create an environment where students are cared for holistically and are able to express all aspects of themselves. I strive to promote student centred learning by empowering students to take responsibility for their learning. I believe students should be rewarded for all positive outcomes, and we should be flexible in our approach to education.

An interesting thing about me is that I began my teaching career working with young people who were disengaged with education and society and often had problematic backgrounds. This ignited my passion for helping young people overcome adversity and I learned skills which I have carried with me until now.

Nationality: South Africa

Time at HA: 2nd year

This is my second year at Hanoi Academy and I am really looking forward to working with the science team to expand our science program at the school. Our laboratories are ready and waiting for secondary school students to explore and learn more about the world around them through science.

For me, the ideal classroom environment is student-centered where I can facilitate and support students to be actively engaged in the learning process. I set high expectations for my students and encourage them to strive for improvement. I aim to cultivate a positive attitude towards learning in my science classroom and create a space for exploration and discovery. I believe every student is different and my goal is to help each student to use their unique skills and abilities to reach their full potential.

Nationality: Australian

Time at HA: 2nd year

My teaching philosophy involves a number of approaches aimed to keep lessons interesting and engaging. This involves putting the responsibility on students to think critically and discover knowledge themselves through individual and group activities, as well as other student centered approaches. Students are encouraged to work together and learn in a fun and caring manner.

Nationality: Filipino

Time in Hanoi: 6 years

Time at HA: 5th year

I have a Bachelor in Secondary Education in Mathematics. I have been teaching Maths for over seventeen years and this is my 7th year at Hanoi Academy. With my belief on the importance of creativity and high student performance, I would like to guide the students to develop their divergent thinking skills and provide them with meaningful learning activities that will also highlight their creative side. Also, motivation and collaboration are key factors for students to achieve learning retention and to be more passionate about their talents and skills in order to be successful in their future careers.

Nationality: Nigeria

Time at Hanoi Academy: 1 year

My teaching philosophy is that all children are unique and must have a stimulating educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. It is my desire to create this type of atmosphere where students can meet their full potential.

I’m multilingual. I can speak 4 languages fluently.

Master of Education in Educational Administration and Leadership (MED) – National Institute of Education Management

As a MED, Mr Hung Do has many years of teaching experiences. He has obtained many awards such as Excellent Homeroom Teacher (District level), District-level Initiative. Many of his students achieved high results in the graduation exams.

He is a passionate and friendly teacher, who always pays close attention to his students. With that passion for education, along with his enthusiasm, Mr Hung Do always tries his best to devote to the education work.

Bachelors Degree English Education – University of Languages & International Studies (ULIS)

Graduated from the Department of English Pedagogy – ULIS, with many years of experience, she has achieved many proud achievements including Excellent Homeroom Teacher of the District, Experimental Initiative at the City level. Many of her students achieve excellence awards in District and City level English exams.

Nationality: Vietnamese

Time at HA: 3rd year

Nationality: Vietnamese

Time at HA: 1st year

Physics Pedagogy Faculty - Hanoi Pedagogical University 2. 
Ms. Van has 4 years of teaching experience and being a head teacher at International Schools.