Academic Team

Degrees & Qualifications:

• BA (Hons) in Spanish Philology and Literature (University of Oviedo, Spain), 
• CAP (PGCE Spanish equivalent), Universidad de Oviedo, Spain
• PGCE,  University of Greenwich, UK
• Senior A Level Spanish Examiner and Team Leader (Edexcel/Pearson), 
• AS/A Level Spanish Visiting Examiner (Eduqas/WJEC)

Profile:

Esmeralda brings over 25 years of teaching experience to Oxford Online School, specialising in Spanish language and literature. A native Spanish speaker, she has taught across KS3–KS5 in UK and online settings, combining academic rigour with a passion for cultural understanding.

Her career includes over two decades as Lead Spanish Teacher in charge of the Spanish department at one of London’s largest sixth form colleges. Esmeralda has also taught at an independent GDST school and lectured at Imperial College.

At Oxford Online School, she is committed to making language learning engaging and accessible, helping students develop confidence and fluency through dynamic, interactive lessons.

Impact:

Esmeralda has helped students to achieve exam success, with many progressing to top universities. She is particularly skilled at simplifying complex grammar concepts and inspiring a genuine love for Hispanic culture and language, while also nurturing independent study habits.  Her experience as a Senior Examiner and Team Leader has also contributed to maintaining rigorous academic standards and supporting examiner development nationwide.

Beyond the Classroom:

Outside teaching, Ms. Alonso-Ezbakh is passionate about travelling and discovering new cultures, reading, and cooking—interests that often enrich her lessons with authentic, real-world perspectives.

Degrees & Qualifications:

• BMus Ed HDE (University of Cape Town) AQA Examiner

Profile:

Nicole brings more than 30 years of teaching experience to Oxford Online School, specialising in Music at GCSE and A level. Her background includes heading up Music Departments in the UK in the state and independent sectors. Nicole has taught young people between the ages of 3 and 18.  She has also taught GCSE and A level Music internationally online, conducted and directed musical theatre productions with children and adults as well as having done marking for UK exam boards.

At Oxford Online School, Nicole is committed to encouraging her students to aim high, leaning into their strengths while developing an appreciation of a wide range of musical styles. Nicole instinctively adapts her style of learning for each individual, celebrating neurodiversity and encouraging each person  to find the gaps in their knowledge in order to strengthen these areas and ensure a smoother learning pathway.

Impact:

Nicole has helped students to achieve excellent exam results. Some have gone on to study at prestigious universities and others have followed a career in performance. Nicole takes time to work on all areas such as ear training, essay writing and composition techniques; all the while encouraging students to become independent learners, seeking out their weak spots and devising ways of turning these into strengths.

Beyond the Classroom:

Outside teaching, Nicole is surrounded by a family involved in a variety of musical study and activities. Music in all forms is central to her home life. She also enjoys cooking, baking and taking care of the family’s Siberian Forest cat. Nicole loves to walk in nature, travel and go to the theatre when time allows.

Degrees & Qualifications:

• BEd in Education (University of South Africa)
• TEFL certificate (teach TEFL).

Profile:

Mr. Mulock-Bentley brings over 10 years of teaching experience to Oxford Online School, specialising in Primary Education. His background spans UK schools, international schools, as well as online education, with a focus on preparing students for Secondary education.

At Oxford Online School, Mr. Mulock-Bentley is dedicated to building a strong foundation for young learners by encouraging them to discover, explore, and deepen their understanding through active learning.

Impact:

Mr. Mulock-Bentley’s students consistently make progress across a range of subjects. He excels at fostering confidence and helping students develop their reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities – skills that benefit them well beyond the classroom.

Beyond the Classroom:

Beyond teaching, Mr. Mulock-Bentley is passionate about travel, adventure activities, and sports. He often draws on these experiences in his lessons, giving students a broader, global perspective on life.

Degrees & Qualifications:

• BA in Philosophy, MA in Philosophy
• PGCE and QTS in Secondary Education
• AQA Certified Examiner 

Profile:

Aimee brings 5 years of teaching experience to Oxford Online School, specialising in History, Geography, Global Citizenship and PSHE. Their background includes UK and international teaching, with a focus on getting learners engaged with the Humanities subjects and preparing them for future exams.

At Oxford Online School, Aimee is committed to making learning engaging and accessible to all learners. 

Impact

Aimee has helped students to exam success and beyond. She are especially skilled at breaking down complex information to make it accessible to everyone. 

Beyond the Classroom

Outside teaching, Aimee is passionate about hiking in new parts of the world. This passion shapes their lessons, often drawing on travel to make learning engaging and relevant.

Degrees & Qualifications:

• BA Ancient History, King’s College London
• MSc Political Sociology, London School of Economics & Political Science
• MPhil Education (Knowledge, Power, Politics), University of Cambridge, Jesus College

Profile:

Avery J Benton is a sociologist and educationalist who has worked in the education sector for 5+ years. Avery specialises in humanities and social science subjects, specifically History and Sociology. She has tutored and taught students across History and Sociology from Year 7 to Year 13, both domestic and international students.

Avery J Benton is committed to ensuring that students have a fully rounded educational experience at OOS and brings a rigorous academic background from her experience. Avery is Oxford Online School’s EPQ Coordinator, and additionally supervises EPQ students herself in the realm of humanities and social science projects. Examples of the topics of past student projects she has supervised include analysis of environmental impact of fashion campaigns and greenwashing, the role of social media in music marketing, evaluation of portrayals of autism in visual media, the influence of history and religion on the construction of social morals, history of gender equality in the UK, and many more. 

Impact:

As Head of Academics, Avery works to help students achieve a holistic educational experience at Oxford Online School. From the day-to-day running of classes to the big picture planning of each individual student’s educational journey, Avery is available to teachers and students alike to ensure the best outcome. Avery is especially concerned with curricular development, and is always ensuring that Oxford Online School provides a unique, competitive, and holistic learning experience to all students at OOS. She is the designer of OOS’ curricular structure, the University Prep Programme (UPP). 

Beyond the Classroom:

Outside of school, Avery is a social researcher and has been accepted to and presented at six academic conferences across sociology, history, and education disciplines within the 2025 academic session. Avery’s research is especially concerned with the impacts of education on society and vice versa, the importance of history in society and politics, and the future of knowledge. Avery is also an avid traveler, and hit 40 countries visited in 2025. Avery is originally from the United States and has lived and studied across four different countries: the US, the UK, Finland, and China. 

Degrees & Qualifications:

• BCS Computer science secondary teaching certificate
• Bsc. Oxford Brookes University
• QTS and PGCE University Roehampton
• Cambridge International Examiner/assessment specialist 

Profile:

David is a Cambridge International Examination assessor and a highly experienced tutor who knows how to bring out the best in his students. After graduating from Oxford Brookes University and working for several years in the IT industry in London, David embarked on ICT Teacher Training (with QTS) and went on to achieve his Computer Science teaching certification (secondary) from the British Computing Society. He has taught various subjects, including Business Studies, Computer Science, ICT, and Economics, along with pastoral care in various keystages. 

His teaching experience spans a wide range of schools, from a high-performing UK comprehensive to an independent boarding school and he has taught in several countries, including Ascension Island, Sweden, and most recently, Romania. In his spare time, David enjoys spending time with his family, sailing, paddleboarding, and “tinkering,” whether it’s woodwork, model making, or electronics. 

Impact:

David has helped students to understand Computer science concepts and to achieve examination success. He has diverse and detailed experience in various settings and pedagogies of teaching and enjoys using technology to increase engagement and challenge learners.

Beyond the Classroom:

Outside teaching, David enjoys any activities on or in the water, loves spending time with his family and is enjoying training to become a volunteer chaplain. David enjoys growing his own vegetables on his allotments and learning how to preserve food in different ways.

Degrees & Qualifications:

• PhD in Phisics (Eotvos University, Budapest, Hungary)
• MSc in Mathematics and Physics
• PGCE in Secondary Mathematics and Physics (University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary)

Profile:

Dr Teiermayer brings 26 years of teaching experience to Oxford Online School, specialising in Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science. His background includes UK and Hungarian secondary, Hungarian university level and international online teaching, with a focus on exam preparation, extra- and crosscurricular subjects, and working with both giftend and talented pupils and students with additional needs.

At Oxford Online School, Dr Teiermayer is committed to provide personalised education in the online space helping students make their dreams come true. Let it be an EPQ reserach, an online classroom lesson or an extracurricular challenge, his passion is to support students in reaching their potential.

Impact:

Dr Teiermayer’s students usually pass their exams with high grades, some of them achieved awards in national and international competitions such as the BP STEM Challenge (UK) or the International Astro-Pi Challenge.  He is especially skilled at boosting students’ confidence, improving pupils’s attention to details and showing enthusiasm towards his subjects (which may be infectious).

Beyond the Classroom:

Outside teaching, Dr Teiermayer is passionate about reading, music and nature. This passion shapes his lessons, often drawing on real-world experiences or on placing the learning content in wider context.

Degrees & Qualifications: 

• BA (Hons) Linguistics and French
• PGDip Applied Linguistics
• PGCE in Modern Foreign Languages
• 120-Hour TEFL Certification.

Profile:

Issaiyanee brings over six years of teaching experience to Oxford Online School, specialising in French, English (ESL and 11+), and Verbal Reasoning. Her background spans UK secondary schools and international online education, where she has designed and delivered courses for learners of all ages and abilities.

At Oxford Online School, Issaiyanee is committed to making learning accessible and meaningful for every student, creating a safe, supportive space where learners feel confident to take risks, make mistakes, and grow. Her lessons combine structure and creativity, helping students build a deep understanding of language through real-world communication and cultural insight.

Impact:

Issaiyanee has guided students to outstanding exam results, successful grammar school and university placements, and increased confidence in language use. She is especially skilled at simplifying complex linguistic concepts, fostering independent learning, and helping students make steady, measurable progress toward fluency.

Beyond the Classroom:

Outside teaching, Issaiyanee is passionate about linguistics, cooking, and chihuahuas. She channels these interests into developing engaging educational resources and finding innovative digital language-learning tools that connect classroom learning with authentic cultural experiences.

• Sociology BA, PGCE

Profile:

James brings 11 years of teaching experience to Oxford Online School, specialising in Sociology and Psychology. His background includes teaching in UK schools and colleges and International Online schools, with a focus on GCSE and A Levels, exam preparation and SEND support.

At Oxford Online School, James is committed to providing structured lessons in an online learning environment that promotes and supports the development of every learner.

Impact:

James has helped students to exam success, university placements and personal growth. He is especially skilled at making complex theoretical concepts understandable.

Beyond the Classroom:

Outside teaching, James is passionate about football, sports, music, TV and model railways. 

Degrees & Qualifications

• BA Hons Geography (University of Strathclyde),
• PGCE Primary (Goldsmiths, University of London),
• Trinity TESOL London
• Diploma as an Early Years Educator (CACHE)
• B2 Diploma in Spanish, B2 Diploma in Portuguese.

Profile:

Madeleine brings 15 of teaching experience to Oxford Online School (22 years teaching EAL, 15 years teaching Primary), specialising in Primary and EAL. Her background includes UK / international / online teaching, with a focus on 11+ and SATS exam preparation and working with EAL learners.

At Oxford Online School, Madeleine is committed to helping children feel supported, comfortable and unafraid to make mistakes.

Impact:

Madeleine has helped students to improve their English and make the UK curriculum more accessible for speakers of other languages and also supported students through their SATS and 11+ exam entry into private grammar schools in the UK.

Beyond the Classroom:

Outside teaching, Madeleine is passionate about animal rescue, adopting several animals and fostering animals in Spain, learning languages and discovering new cultures. This passion shapes their lessons, often drawing on interest in other cultures and languages to make learning engaging and relevant.

Degrees & Qualifications:

• BA (Hons) English Literature
• PGCE Secondary English (QTS)
• PGDip in English and Language in Education
• MA in Education and PGCert in Children’s Literature acquired from both The University of Reading, Berkshire and Oxford Brookes University, Oxford. 

Profile:

Jessica brings over 17 years of teaching experience to Oxford Online School, specialising in iGCSE English Language, iAS Level English Language (Edexcel) and Key Stage Three English. Her background spans teaching within Berkshire, United Kingdom as well as international students globally online. Jessica has supported both EAL and ESL learners across diverse cultural and linguistic contexts. She has held senior roles in curriculum design, student mentorship and academic coordination; combining a deep understanding of pedagogy with a passion for innovative and inclusive learning.

At Oxford Online School, Jessica is committed to supporting international and multilingual learners to master English and thrive academically by using a personalised and creative approach which balances analytical skill with linguistic confidence.

Impact:

Jessica has helped students achieve outstanding results in iGCSE and iAS examinations, with many progressing to leading universities and scholarship programmes. She is particularly skilled at simplifying complex linguistic concepts, fostering intellectual curiosity as well as designing bespoke learning experiences that meet the individual needs of her learners.

Beyond the Classroom:

Outside teaching, Jessica is passionate about children’s literature and educational research. She draws on her postgraduate work in this field to inspire a love of reading and storytelling in her students. A keen writer herself, she is currently working on a semi-autobiographical children’s book and enjoys exploring the connections between literature, imagination, and identity.

Degrees & Qualifications: 

• High School German Diploma, Bachelor degree in Business

Profile:

Ms. Stephan brings over 15 years of teaching experience to Oxford Online School, specializing in German. She is a graduate of a German school, where she has not only learned the language from native German teachers but also had the opportunity to grow up in a bilingual environment and develop a deep understanding of German culture. Her background combines both classroom and online teaching, with a strong focus on making language learning enjoyable, confidence-building, and results-oriented.

At Oxford Online School, she helps students not only prepare effectively for their exams but also develop genuine conversational skills that allow them to use German confidently in real-life situations.

Impact:

Her students consistently achieve strong exam results and make impressive progress in their speaking and comprehension skills. Ms. Stephan’s approachable teaching style and structured methods enable learners of all levels to reach their full potential.

Beyond the Classroom:

Outside of teaching, Ms. Stephan enjoys cooking, traveling, and jogging. Her curiosity about cultures and cuisines often finds its way into her lessons, inspiring students to see language as a bridge to understanding the wider world.

Degrees & Qualifications:

• BA (Hons) International Development – King’s College London
• MSc Global Environment, Politics, and Society – University of Edinburgh

Profile:

Mariam brings three years of teaching experience to Oxford Online School, specialising in Geography, Politics, and academic writing. With a background in both UK-based online education and international tutoring, she focuses on helping students build critical thinking and lifelong learning skills that extend beyond the classroom.

Impact:

Mariam empowers students to approach challenges with confidence by connecting learning to real-world issues. She takes pride in helping learners grow through tackling topics that matter to them and developing the skills to think independently and creatively. Her motto with regard to education is “Inspiring curiosity and confidence through creative, real-world learning.”

Beyond the Classroom:

Outside teaching, Mariam enjoys nature illustration and policy research—interests that often inform her creative, hands-on teaching style. Her lessons emphasise learning by doing, helping students connect academic knowledge with real-world experiences.