Odilia was born in Italy but has lived and travelled across Europe a lot during her studies. She has a master’s degree in Translation, but found her true calling in teaching, sharing her experience and knowledge with others. So, in September 2024, she became an English teacher.

Besides teaching and travelling, she loves painting. She’s held three art exhibitions in different cities in Italy, including an individual one as well as with other Italian artists. Don’t ask her to choose between a lazy Sunday afternoon with her cat or a Sunday morning bike trip outdoors, she won’t be able to choose between them easily.

She believes great communication is the key to success, that’s why she does her best to create a friendly and supportive environment for her students to help them thrive.

Eva is a CELTA- and DELTA-qualified English teacher from Slovakia, who spent much of her life in the UK before returning home to share her love for languages and culture. With a BA in English Language and Literature and extensive training in teaching and education, she has taught across a wide range of contexts — from secondary schools and adult education centres in London to international language schools in Slovakia. Over the years, she has prepared students for Cambridge exams (IGCSE, FCE, PET, KET), GCSE English, and Functional Skills English, while also supporting learners of all ages and backgrounds to develop their confidence and communication skills. Passionate about sparking curiosity, Eva creates engaging lessons that encourage collaboration, exploration, and play, helping students learn naturally and effectively. Outside the classroom, she finds joy in discovering new cultures and is an avid jazz and swing dancer, even teaching beginner groups in her hometown.

Gulnara is a CELTA- and DELTA-qualified English teacher from Kazakhstan with more than 25 years of experience in education. Holding a Master’s degree in English and French, as well as advanced certifications in IELTS preparation and C2 Proficiency, she has taught in schools, universities, and language centres across Russia, Kazakhstan, and Slovakia. Over the years, she has supported learners of all ages and backgrounds in achieving academic, professional, and exam success, including IELTS and Cambridge certifications. Known for her structured yet empathetic approach, Gulnara designs practical, goal-focused lessons that help students build confidence and stay motivated. She thrives in multicultural settings, bringing energy, curiosity, and encouragement into every class. Beyond teaching, she enjoys travel, nature, and exploring new perspectives — always looking for inspiration to enrich her work and connect with her students.

Ecaterina is an experienced English teacher originally from Moldova, with a Master’s degree in English Studies from Vilnius University. Her studies also took her to Belgium and the United States, enriching her international outlook and teaching approach. Over the past several years, she has taught teenagers and adults in Lithuania and Moldova, covering general, business, conversational English, and exam preparation for FCE, CAE, TOEFL, and IELTS. Ecaterina blends structure with creativity, making complex concepts clear and approachable through visuals, analogies, and games. She designs lessons around real-world contexts so students can practice English in ways that feel both relevant and practical. Passionate about literature, music, and science, she encourages curiosity across disciplines and fosters an inclusive, welcoming classroom where students feel comfortable sharing their ideas. In her free time, she enjoys long walks and hiking, recharging in nature while staying inspired for her work.

Claudie is a TEFL-certified English teacher from Cape Town, South Africa, with a degree in Design and Business. She began her teaching journey while working for an international humanitarian NGO, where she contributed to projects in poverty relief, community development, and youth empowerment. Drawing from her creative background and professional experience in communication and client relations, she designs interactive, real-life lessons that encourage students to take ownership of their learning and build confidence in using English. Compassionate and adventurous, Claudie believes in creating a safe and welcoming environment where everyone feels supported. Outside the classroom, she enjoys hiking, camping, water sports, and wildlife conservation, always eager to take on new challenges and explore the world with curiosity and courage.

Julia Mena Dobson is an ELT teacher, teacher trainer, and author. She specializes in Early Years, Young Learners, and Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). Based in Córdoba, Spain, Julia began her career as a teacher and as a department coordinator for the Early Years before starting her freelance role.

She is a regular conference speaker and international trainer. Julia collaborates with institutions such as NILE and ELT Consultants on British Council Projects across the globe. Additionally, she has created and delivered her own course on teaching CLIL in Primary education to teachers in the UK.

Her background in Fine Art has enabled her to combine her passion for art and teaching in her work. This interest has led to the development of diverse ELT and CLIL materials, including a recently published series of six Arts and Crafts primary CLIL books for Oxford University Press.

Julia’s commitment to the holistic education of young learners comes across in the creation of coursebooks which emphasise creativity, and self-expression whilst ensuring the values of equity, diversity and inclusion.

Mike Shreeve has taught in state schools, language schools and management academies. He has also worked  in a business and professional context as an accountant,  business owner, director of consultancy and training and in HR  The connecting principle  is an interest in people and what makes them tick psychologically speaking . He has his own coaching client base consisting of professionals (accountants and lawyers) , educators and entrepreneurs . His main approach is as a holistic coach recognising each part of our lives  is informed by the other.

Mike is  an EMCC qualified coach who aims to enable his clients to reach deeper levels of wellbeing  and use their own creativity to move forward in their life . He started the Bridge Coaching Partnership with Klaudia to enable her business clients to qualify as coaches.  This  year long programme  has recently been described as  “offering a comprehensive programme of tools, methodologies and teaching methods that give participants a unique perspective on providing high quality and effective coaching and mentoring, enhanced by the opportunity to practice on external clients with real world challenges ” It has a dual purpose of improving the English and people skills of the participants.

Andrea Záhumenská is a true professional and a strong personality with the necessary life insight. Andrea graduated from the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Comenius University in Bratislava, but from there she moved directly to teaching English. In 2020-2022 she extended her qualifications with a Trinity TESOL Diploma and EMCC coaching accreditation. At The Bridge she works as an L&D manager and as a coach and trainer. She specialises in coaching techniques for teachers, emotional intelligence and motivation for both teachers and students.