Thomas and David are the trainers on all of our SIT TESOL Courses. You can find out about their backgrounds and qualifications here.

photo of Thomas TophamMessage from Thomas, our head trainer:

"About 15 years ago, I decided that I was done with the rat race in Canada and wanted to do something worthwhile, and to see the world. I took the CELTA course in my hometown of Vancouver, BC, and before I had even finished the course I had a job lined up in Myslenice, Poland.

Since that time I have never looked back, and I can honestly say that making the decision to become an ESOL teacher and to live and work abroad was the smartest decision that I've ever made. In my time abroad I've learned new languages, made many lifelong friends from other cultures, and have entered into a career that has been extremely rewarding.

As a teacher trainer providing the SIT TESOL Certificate Course, it's exciting to meet people who are making the same choice as I made - to expand their horizons internationally, and to make satisfying and interesting work a priority in their lives.

Go for it! Carpe diem! I hope to see you here in Sofia some day soon."