CONNECT TEACHERS

Ben Standish(He/Him)

Beginners Teacher

  • Ben has been with Compass since 2020 as a facilitator and English teacher. He trained as an actor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland after completing a BA in Chinese and French. Having witnessed the importance of language acquisition for both confidence and creativity, Ben decided to pursue a TEFL qualification to better understand language learning strategies.

    When Ben’s not working you can find him enjoying long bike rides and walking up hills.

    When he finds an opportunity, you would find Andrew absorbing sunlight somewhere, playing Darabuka, Cajun, or drumming basically on anything. He loves being on the road, hitchhiking, and sharing knowledge with strangers in different places around the globe. Holds an MA International Studies and Diplomacy at SOAS University of London and a BA Political science at Cairo University

Anna-Sophia Menato (She/Her)

Improvers Teacher

  • Anna-Sophia grew up in an international family and has always been captivated by traditions from her own cultures, and folklore from around the world. She graduated from Rose Bruford Drama School in 2014 with a BA (hons) in European Theatre Arts.

    Anna-Sophia sings Bulgarian Folklore, performing with Nusha Choir directed by Neli Andreeva, and Chemerika Choir directed by Sofia Yaneva. She Co-Founded Sedenkya, hosting Bulgarian singing residencies and masterclasses with Gergana Dimitrova, for singers from all over the world to celebrate, interpret and, pass on this vibrant music.

    Anna-Sophia has been a facilitator with Compass Collective since 2023 and is delighted to be supporting brilliant young people, building confidence with their English as they integrate into the UK.When he finds an opportunity, you would find Andrew absorbing sunlight somewhere, playing Darabuka, Cajun, or drumming basically on anything. He loves being on the road, hitchhiking, and sharing knowledge with strangers in different places around the globe. Holds an MA International Studies and Diplomacy at SOAS University of London and a BA Political science at Cairo University

Andrew Awad (He/Him)

Empowered Teacher

  • Andrew is an Educator, Actor, and Art Facilitator. He is passionate about exploring the self and potentials of social justice through accessible art forms. Working through alternative and critical pedagogy, He designs and executes workshop programmes for youth and adults, focusing primarily on refugees, asylum seekers and people with migrant backgrounds in the Uk and globally.

    When he finds an opportunity, you would find Andrew absorbing sunlight somewhere, playing Darabuka, Cajun, or drumming basically on anything. He loves being on the road, hitchhiking, and sharing knowledge with strangers in different places around the globe. Holds an MA International Studies and Diplomacy at SOAS University of London and a BA Political science at Cairo University