A lover of the English Language and inspired by her own teachers during her student years, Ms Esther has more than 20 years of experience and is an advocate of the Growth Mindset and believes that learning a language is an adventure that requires patience and creativity. She makes it a point to discuss current affairs with her students to ensure they are aware and informed about the world outside their oysters, and to share her love for reading with her students.

It is no secret that she loves Children’s Literature and fills the EN Library with books she has enjoyed. Ms Esther sees every student as a unique individual and cares deeply about their holistic development even as she equips them with thinking skills.

Ms Kelly is passionate about nurturing self-determined children to become empowered communicators and influencers, capable of shaping the world they live in. With this same philosophy, she has spent 10 years as an educator and learning resources editor, and another 10 years as a communications and brand specialist in the banking and technology industries.

Warm and inquisitive, Ms Kelly has won the Most Caring and Most Humorous Teacher awards while teaching in MOE schools. As an educator, she believes that children who are conscious of their potential, and who are curious and courageous, often grow up figuring out the kind of life they want and how to achieve it. She considers her students to be her greatest teachers, as she is privileged to witness her ex-students’ growth over the years.

Ms Gillian is a graduate in English Literature with a deep passion for the subject shaping not only her academic journey but also her career as an educator. It is important to her that her students feel supported in their learning and grow as individuals! In her free time, she enjoys immersing herself in the rich world of literature by exploring the works of great authors and diving into the themes that have shaped human thought throughout history.

Her students love interacting with her and having fun during lessons! As a teacher, Ms Gillian guides students through the complexities of the language, helping them find their voices and watching them develop a deeper appreciation for English and Literature. In her classes, Ms Gillian encourages students to ask questions and have meaningful discussions, using the language as a bridge to understanding the world.

Ms. Nicole's teaching philosophy is simple: every student has their own potential, and her job is to help them find it. She believes in connecting with her students and celebrating every small win along the way, treating each child's learning journey as a marathon, not a sprint. Whether it's picking up the latest playground slang to better relate to her primary schoolers or cheering on a hard-won breakthrough, she believes learning happens best when kids feel seen, encouraged, and understood. She creates a classroom environment where mistakes are just part of the journey and every student is given the time and space to find their voice in English.

At English Ninjas, she brings that same energy to every lesson: patient, encouraging, and always in her students' corner.

Ms Rebecca is a writer and an avid reader. As an English and Literature teacher, she comes with over a decade of experience in the classroom across O-Level/SEC and Integrated Programme settings, in independent, government, and private enrichment schools. In lessons, her students stay focused and engaged, not because they're told to, but because her classes are genuinely fun to be in.

She teaches with two goals running in parallel: critical thinking and creative thinking. Ms Rebecca calls this the "well-developed mind”: the ability to generate multiple perspectives on an idea, and then question each one rigorously. Years in the classroom have also made her attuned to the psychological barriers that quietly hold students back, and skilled at working through them, so that every student has room to become the strongest learner they can be.

Ms Catherine, an ardent believer of the well-known adage - 'Children must be taught how to think, not what to think' - encourages children to think for themselves, follow their interests and inclinations and explore ideas that arouse their curiosity. An enthusiastic, resourceful and engaging teacher with over 15 years of experience in both government schools and private enrichment centres teaching English, she has developed patience and understanding to work with children of differing learning abilities.

Ms Catherine considers her unique ability to connect easily with students from 'all walks of life’ one of her biggest strengths. She easily develops a rapport based on trust with her students. As a teacher, she utilises her unique brand of humour to get students into the optimal learning state while capturing their attention with her passionate delivery of content. She engages children to believe in themselves and overcome the odds to be the best that they can be!

Mr Lance believes in the importance of having the right attitude to learning. The moment that students come to the edge of their comfort zone is the precise moment where they can learn and develop as people and academics. His philosophy of teaching is to develop resilient, flexible and tough students that enjoy the process of growth and overcoming challenges. Any student in his class is given the opportunity to try, fail and try again, under his watchful care and detailed guidance. They thrive when faced with adversity, having been taught the methods and skills to ensure their own success.

As a teacher, Mr Lance has guided students through the most crucial parts of their academic journey, focusing on giving them key skills and techniques to allow them to naturally and instinctively showcase their own innate abilities. As a graduate of English Literature, Mr Lance is deeply passionate about English and Literature, and has even had some of his own writing published. He has five years of teaching experience, which includes teaching international students to excel at English.

Committed to shaping young lives, Ms. Simran aims to stimulate her students to actively think and participate in their own learning process. She believes that it is important to empower the child to feel confident in all areas, speaking, reading and writing.

Ms. Simran provides her students with an opportunity to grow and works to help overcome their weaknesses. As an avid reader, she encourages her students to cultivate a passion for reading.

Ms. Simran has over six years of teaching experience in private tuition and enrichment.

Mr Patrick believes that with the increasing pace of technological advancement, preparing young minds to thrive in an unpredictable future is more challenging than ever. By developing and using technology ourselves, we can both improve our delivery of education and set a good example in adapting to the changing ways in which we live, work, play and learn. These dual objectives of technology - organisational use and individual growth - makes EdTech (Educational Technology) especially unique and fulfilling.

Educated in the United States and then working for a few years at Agency for Science, Technology and Research Singapore, Mr Patrick then went on to start technology businesses where he led his teams to produce cutting edge products. At English Ninjas, Mr Patrick brings his experience in programming and technology, as well as his passion for young people to the team.