Immersive modern pedagogy
SAME brings together English teachers and Anglophone professionals with experience in a wide range of artistic and sporting fields.
Manuela
Lead Teacher
Manuela is a passionate educator with over twenty years of experience guiding children in a wide range of learning environments but specialising in Early Years education. She holds a Bachelor of Education, a Bachelor of Arts with Honours, an Early Childhood Education Diploma and a Montessori Diploma, all earned in Canada. Ms. Manu is passionate about immersive, holistic pedagogy and she seeks to create environments where young learners feel welcome, valued, and inspired. In addition to teaching, she has held roles in leadership, management, and customer service, which are skills that she weaves into her educational practice.
Jemma
Music
Jemma is a classically trained oboist and music educator with over 10 years of teaching experience. She studied at the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music in London before performing with leading orchestras including the BBC Concert Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and Bangkok Symphony Orchestra. Alongside her professional career in orchestras, West End musicals and film recording, Ms. Jemma loves sharing her passion for music with children and helping them discover the joy of learning an instrument. She encourages curiosity and creativity in every lesson, making music both educational and fun for young learners.
Yassin
Theatre
Yassin discovered his love for theater as a child and has spent the past decade working in stage and film productions across Egypt, England, Qatar, Turkey and Paris. A graduate of Cours Florent and former assistant director at the school, he now shares his passion for storytelling with children. Mr. Yassin’s classes nurture creativity, build confidence and inspire kids to explore their imaginations through play and performance. He believes that drama is a powerful way for children to express themselves and develop communication skills for life.
Gemma
Yoga
Gemma discovered yoga in 2004 while recovering from a serious back injury and has been teaching since 2011. Originally from Sydney and now based in Paris, she brings a playful, creative approach to yoga for kids, combining movement, mindfulness and fun. With extensive training in Vinyasa and Yin Yoga and years of experience teaching families and in schools, Ms. Gemma’s mission is to help children build confidence, focus and body awareness through joyful practice.