MEET OUR COACHES
Keeratika L.
Managing Director | Coach
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Bachelor Degree in Communication Arts
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Masters Degree in Media & Communications
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15 years of professional writing experience
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More than 80 published written pieces in Singapore and Bangkok
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Ex-Youth Reporter for United Nations
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Experienced Creative writing instructor
Mae Rosukhon
Course Manager | Coach
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Bachelors in Soc.Sciences with honours in Linguistics.
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TEFL-certified English language teacher at university and language schools.
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Facilitator of intercultural training.
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Co-founder and host of Random Thainess events.
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Host of large-scale public, sports and children's events.
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Beyond Books Course Manager and teacher trainer.
Bhavna Khemlani
Coach
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Experienced Educator for over 15 years
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MBA/ PGCEi
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Lecturer for University (Teach Public Speaking and Guide young students too)
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Coaching students for MUN/TEDx for schools
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Certified NLP/ Mindfulness / Well-being Counselor / EQ Practitioner (Integrate to communicate better)
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Co-Leader of Bangkok Women Writers Group - BWWG (lead and speak to multicultural communities)
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Poet / Author / Creating Book launches / Doing workshops
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Academic & Creative Writing Coach (workshop and guest speaker in varied International Schools)
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Researcher and speak at varied conferences
Sean Elliott
Coach
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10+ years performance arts professional, working throughout East & South East Asia.
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Writer, director, producer & performer of 10+ original performance art theatre productions.
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10+ years performing spoken word poetry in Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Singapore & Malaysia.
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Guest lecturer presenting “The Performance of Public Speaking” workshop at Thammasat University Law Faculty & Empower Toastmasters Bangkok.
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Spoken Word Poetry, Storytelling & Playful Drama ECA Course Creator & Facilitator.
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TESOL certified.
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Experienced and trained public speaking instructor with Beyond Books.
Kristen Chuenchum
Coach
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Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Global Studies
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Written curriculum for adults & children used all over Thailand for family strengthening services
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Published articles and newsletters for the non-profit sector
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Written content for various websites & social media accounts of non-profits
Nathalia Guimarães
Coach
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Contributing writer for an academic research paper on strategies to develop EFL learners reading fluency
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Lecturer at Stamford International University in English Program - course introduces students to secondary research writing
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CELTA certificate teacher
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English Teacher at CULTURA INGLESA – Brazilian English School for Teens and Young Adults
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Diploma in Graphic Design
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Diploma in Education
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Build great rapport with students from different ages (Teens and Young Adults)
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Create graphic and digital design layouts
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Completed an IELTS course in England at London School of Business and Finance in London (2014)
Kennedy Creech
Coach
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Professional storyteller from the USA, featured at several prestigious festivals, community events and schools throughout the country
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Performing musician for over 30 years in multiple venues including, theater and musical accompaniment
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Poet, songwriter and lover of literature
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Poems and short stories featured in several independent publications
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Major in Jazz and Music Performance / Minor in English Literature and Creative Writing
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Experienced music, cultural studies and language teacher and educator with 20 years’ experience
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Creator of several curriculum-based courses taught through hand drumming and creative arts
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TEFL / TESOL / TEFL-YL certified with more than 15 years’ experience teaching immigrants in the USA and students in Haiti, Thailand, China, Korea and Japan.
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Encouraging teacher who inspires students to think “outside the box” and find different ways to express similar things – Favorite words include: adjectives and adverbs
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Aspiring author
Jessie Singh
Coach
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Bachelor Of Arts in TESOL
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Diploma in Marketing and Advertising
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Corporate training and development facilitator at a multinational company (British American Tobacco)
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Business development consultant (Diageo Beverages international)
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Corporate brand ambassador +3 years
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Founder of Curious Cubs tutoring services
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Kindergarten homeroom teacher.
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Runway and photographic model for IndoThai fashion designers
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Ted-Ed club facilitator
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Masala Magazine IT girl for innovative fashion and style.
Susanna Nicol
Coach
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Bachelors in Early Childhood Education and Child Developmental Psychology
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More than a decade of experience as an early childhood educator
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Parent and child EQ coach
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Expert in developing children's emotional intelligence (EQ) skills
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Author and presenter of published research paper
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Curriculum designer for creative writing course in Hong Kong
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Experienced content creator and script writer for Engcatcher, a company in Bangkok that makes your English "catchy"
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TEFL-certified English teacher and private tutor
Ania Wypijewska
Coach
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Bachelor in Early Years Education
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Masters in Tourism and Recreation
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over 16 years of teaching experience in countries such as the UK, Indonesia and Thailand
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Experience in different teaching philosophies such as Reggio Emilia, Montessori and eco-schools including world known Green School Bali
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Always looking for a creative way of stimulating student's learning
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Founder of YOGANIA Yoga Studio, yoga for adults and children
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Qualified yoga teacher
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Children's yoga teacher, telling stories through movement and art
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Teacher of mindfulness and written mediation (Journaling)
Kyle Louw
Coach
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Published author
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Mentored 10,000+ students. Equipping them to overcome personal, professional and creative obstacles
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Facilitated 100+ creative writing workshops designed to encourage creative and personal growth
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Lectured in 10 different international universities and schools
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Conducted creative writing workshops in the United States, South Africa, Thailand and India.
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Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans List
James Worden
Coach
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Bachelor in English
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Grad Dip in Teaching
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TESOL certified
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Over 15 years teaching experience in Thailand
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Experience in coaching for presentations, public speaking and job interviews
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Language school director
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ESL and ESP instructor for young learners and adults
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Corporate trainer at a series of multinational companies
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Merchant Marine Training Centre visiting instructor
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Royal Thai Navy visiting instructor
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Recruitment company interviewer and proof reader