Our Team

At ABC School you will enjoy learning the language from experienced and friendly English teachers.

Their strong professional skills together with their caring attitude, sets our team apart from others.

Academic staff

Our academic staff are fully qualified according to our accreditation criteria.

Administration staff

As an ABC School student, you will find we have multinational, friendly, and supportive staff who are ready to make your study a pleasant, effective and worry free experience.

They are here to welcome you, give you information, arrange your course and give you any assistance you may need.

If they speak your language, you can deal directly with them if you prefer.

About Our Staff

Bircan Ay | Director of Studies

Bircan Ay brings over 15 years of teaching experience in the USA and Turkey to her role as Director of Studies. With a Bachelor’s in English Language and Literature, a Master’s in English, and certifications in CELTA and TESOL, she combines academic expertise with practical classroom experience to create dynamic, student-centred learning environments.

Passionate about fostering a love of language, Bircan inspires learners to grow confidently and continuously. She is also interested in the intersection of AI and education, writes articles for ELT magazines, and actively contributes to the professional growth of the teaching community.

Outside the classroom, she enjoys yoga, reading, and travelling experiences that enrich her teaching with diverse perspectives and cultural insights.

Meriem Jouti | Activities Coordinator & Welfare Officer

Meriem is the Activities Coordinator and Welfare Officer at GG Colleges. She plans fun events and trips for students to explore London, make new friends, and enjoy their time there. She is also available for a chat if students ever need support or advice, and her goal is to help them feel at home and have the best possible experience while studying.

Outside of her work, Meriem runs an art collective, dabbles in acting, and can sometimes be seen on a fashion runway or at a photoshoot. She is a polyglot who speaks Arabic, French, Korean, Darija, and English, and she is currently learning Spanish.

John Dawton | Teacher

John Dawton (CELTA) has been a certified teacher since 2018. Before starting his professional teaching journey, he was a teaching assistant in Austria and a volunteer teacher in Russia. John speaks 5 languages, English, French, German, Russian and Slovene, sings in a Slovene choir, and loves music, songwriting, singing, football and travel, having been to over 30 countries! John is passionate about helping his students improve in a friendly, fun and supportive environment.

Martin Di Maggio | Teacher

Martin Di Maggio was born in Worcester and grew up in Malvern. He has a Masters in Endangered language documentation and description and works with Wikitongues on minority and endangered language maintenance. His family speaks Arberesh, a variety of Albanian from Italy. He also speaks Ladino or Judeo-Spanish, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Sicilian, Albanian, and some Turkish, Hebrew, Persian, Catalan and Romani. Martin loves sci-fi, comedy, travel and cooking.

Bunmi | Teacher

Bunmi is a friendly and experienced English teacher from South West London. She’s taught both in London and abroad, bringing a global perspective to her lessons. She speaks in Spanish, Turkish, and Yoruba, Bunmi connects with students from all walks of life, helping them improve their English in a relaxed and supportive environment.