Ms. Alison was born and raised in sunny South Africa. She has lived and worked in Vietnam for the past eight years. Most of her teaching experience has been as a homeroom teacher for international schools, where witnessing the growth and development of her students has been incredibly rewarding. Ms. Alison’s passion for education and cross-cultural understanding has fueled her commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for all students. Her three year background in counseling has equipped her with the skills to provide empathetic support, guidance, and intervention, while her years of teaching experience have allowed her to develop effective instructional strategies. She is committed to helping students reach their full potential and building strong relationships with families and communities.

• Ms. Alison holds the following degrees and certifications:
• BA English literature Studies, Psychology and Sociology (triple major)
• American Elementary Teaching Certification
• TEFL 140 hours course
• Public Speaking and Presentation Skills (Dale Carnegie)
• Children’s Mindfulness and Yoga course
• College/Career Counseling certificate
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) certification

Ms. Alison likes to spend her free time outdoors with family and friends and strives to model a balanced lifestyle to her students. She loves cooking, exercising and reading in her free time. She hopes to inspire her students to make the most of the opportunities presented to them and to install a growth mindset. She is excited to be a part of our TAS family and she looks forward to contributing toward all her students’ learning journeys.