Our Leadership
Ben Weinberg
Ben Weinberg is the founder of English from A to Z, an international English online learning platform designed to help students build real-world fluency in different proficiency areas of the English language.
With over a decade of experience in education and more than five years teaching English professionally, Ben has worked with learners from dozens of countries across Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. He earned his TEFL/TESOL certification from the International TEFL Academy in December 2013 and has since taught English in academic, corporate, and one-on-one settings.
Ben has taught for global language institutions including Berlitz Inc. and the Huntington Learning Center, working with students ranging from absolute beginners to advanced professionals. His teaching approach emphasizes practical communication, confidence-building, and cultural awareness, which are skills students actually use outside the classroom and in the real world.
Internationally, Ben spent a year living in Istanbul, Turkey, where he taught English to high school students and provided private instruction to Turkish adults. He later lived in Medellín, Colombia, volunteering at a public high school as part of Colombia’s national Bilingual Colombia initiative. There, he worked through a Bogotá-based non-governmental organization in partnership with the Ministry of Education, helping students improve their English proficiency and global readiness.
Today, Ben leads his business, English from A to Z, combining his classroom experience with curriculum design, teacher training, and innovative group-based learning models. His mission is simple: make high-quality English education accessible, practical, and human with no fluff, no busywork, and no cookie-cutter lessons.
When he’s not building courses or working with students, Ben is usually traveling, writing, taking photography, or plotting his next project to improve online ESL education.
Our Teachers
Check out our teachers’ biographies to learn more about the great team of instructors we have here at English from A to Z!
Amy
Hello! My name is Amy and I am a native English Speaker from the United States.
I have officially been teaching English as a Second Language since 2017, both online and in person, but I have been “unofficially” teaching English to speakers of other languages during the years I studied at the University I attended. I’ve taught on many different online platforms, so I would say that I have easily taught well over 10,000 classes!
I have earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, with a minor in Psychology, as well as a certification in Legal Assistant Studies. Later, I decided to pursue my love of teaching and I earned the 120 hour advanced TEFL Certification.
My experience ranges from my prior career in Human Resource Management, to my second, and current career as an ESL teacher, which encompasses public school substitute teacher, private language school ESL teacher for adults and online private and group ESL teacher.
I’ve taught both children and adults, private and group lessons, on site and online. I believe learning should be fun and should include a lot of laughter. TPR, facial expressions, body language, a lot of conversation and pronunciation practice, as well as reading, props and word games, are all used to aid in learning.
I can tell when a student isn't feeling comfortable, and I will work hard to change that, because I don't think learning truly begins until people feel relaxed and know that they aren't being judged. Mistakes are OK! Actually, they are part of the learning process! I look forward to seeing you in my virtual classroom soon!
kim
“Hello! My name is Kim. With nearly twenty years of experience in education, I am deeply committed to empowering English language learners. Since 2007, I have worked as a public high school ESL teacher and currently serve as the department lead. In this role, I design curriculum, lead professional development, and advocate for emergent bilinguals. I have taught English learners at all proficiency levels, from beginners to advanced.
I earned my 160-hour TESOL certification through the linguistics department at the University of North Texas, where I designed and taught lessons for adult learners and collaborated closely with faculty. This experience solidified my commitment to supporting English learners at every stage of their language journey.
In 2021, I was awarded a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on language and literacy studies and have published educational research on adolescent emergent bilinguals. I also have four years of experience as a university adjunct instructor, teaching courses on diversity, literacy, and pedagogy.
I’m passionate about helping you reach your language goals and look forward to seeing you in my virtual classroom!”
alex
“Hello, my name is Alex. I am originally from London, England and bilingual English/German, having grown up with both languages on account of my mother migrating there from Vienna, Austria. My father was a teacher like me and I think he ultimately inspired me to do what I am doing today.
Growing up with two cultures does change your perception of the world and makes you more global in outlook. So, after a number of years working in the financial services sector in the City, I embarked upon an EFL career. I wanted to help people communicate and teaching English as a second language has done this. It has taken me from Hong Kong to New Zealand, Munich, Vienna, Brussels and now the south of Spain.
EFL is a multifaceted profession with many avenues. I have taught children, academic writing to university students, business and medical English to business people and doctors respectively, and helped politicians with their speeches. I now teach exclusively online, as this gives the greatest flexibility of all. Learners come from all walks of life and cultures, as technology has rendered geography irrelevant. All one needs is an Internet connection, the teacher, student and the material.”
Gary
“Hi everyone, My name is Gary. With over seven years of experience teaching ESL both in-class and online, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my students. I hold a degree in Business Management and have completed a 120-hour TEFL certification, alongside a 60-hour Business English certification. Additionally, I have completed Cambridge University's courses on "How to Teach IELTS" and "How to Teach Cambridge English Preliminary (PET)."
I am also a certified PC Technician and a qualified network engineer. My teaching experience spans all age groups, from 4 years old to 65 years old, allowing me to adapt my methods to suit diverse learning needs. As a published author and a seasoned traveler with over 20 years of global exploration, I have been exposed to a myriad of cultures, enriching my teaching approach. I am proud to have excellent references from some of the top educational institutions in Asia, underscoring my commitment to quality education and cultural sensitivity.”
james
“Hello, my name is James and I am a Native English speaker with dual citizenship – British and New Zealander. I have been Teaching and Training, yes, they are different, for over thirty - five years. I have taught at international companies in South East Asia and leading Universities in the UK and Australia.
I have worked with the British Council as both an English language teacher and an IELTS Examiner, supporting candidates in achieving their goals for migration, employment, and postgraduate study. I hold a Master’s degree in Management, complemented by a range of qualifications in teaching and training.
As a fluent speaker of two foreign languages, I understand first-hand the challenges language learners face and how to overcome them. This experience allows me to relate closely to my students and tailor lessons to suit their needs.”
sharon
“Hello everyone, my name is Sharon. I have an outgoing personality, good inter-personal skills and love the interaction of teaching. I am an experienced, passionate and resourceful teacher with 30 years of educational experience. Furthermore, I am an independently published author and a developer of educational materials which are used as part of my teaching resources. I have a Master of Education Degree in Language and Literacy from the University of Cape Town. I am a qualified Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment Practitioner who accelerates cognitive functions by developing ‘Out of the Box’ critical thinking skills. I am also a Japanese abacus (Soroban) instructor as I believe that the development of strong mental math is vitally important for success.
I have diverse interests, from equestrian sport, running half marathons to knitting mini animals. I believe that life long learning and challenges are crucial to keep a person’s mind, body and perspective fresh. I know from my teaching experience that learning should be fun and engaging, hence I endeavour to teach through interaction and play. I believe that by nurturing and empowering people through developing their self esteem and skills, they will become independent, life long learners.”