With a distinguished career centered on fostering clear communication in high-pressure environments, I offer a unique and effective approach to English language learning. My professional focus lies in equipping individuals and organisations with powerful strategies for navigating crisis situations and managing challenging behaviours, skills that are directly transferable to mastering confident and articulate English communication.

As the founder of the Timian programme, delivered through my role as General Manager of JL Academy, I have extensive experience in training professionals across the education, healthcare, and social care sectors. This nationally recognised, BILD ACT and Restraint Reduction Network certified training empowers individuals to communicate effectively and de-escalate complex situations with confidence—a cornerstone of my language teaching philosophy.

My leadership experience extends to serving as the CEO of the Sale FC Foundation, where I harness the power of sport for positive community impact. This, combined with over a decade of board-level leadership as Company Secretary for Sale FC Rugby Club—a period during which the club's turnover grew from £150k to £1.1 million—has provided me with a robust understanding of strategic communication and professional development.

Currently completing an MBA in Senior Leadership at Keele University, I am committed to integrating the latest management and communication practices into my teaching. My goal is to help you develop not just your English proficiency, but also the confidence to use it effectively in any personal or professional context.

My teaching approach focuses on developing:

Effective problem-solving and de-escalation skills through clear and precise language.

Customised learning solutions tailored to your specific personal or professional needs.

The ability to build strong relationships and community-focused initiatives through powerful communication.