About London College of Teachers and Trainers
Our Academic Team
Morgon Florke-
She is originally from America but currently living in Europe teaching English! She became a ESP teacher 4 years ago and specializes in medical, business, speaking and pronunciation English. She has taught all students of all ages and nationalities. She loves teaching and connecting with them.
Jennifer Schmidt -
Jennifer Schmidt (New York) has been a professor in bilingual and international education master's programs in Spain for the past 14 years. She has been a teacher, trainer, and professor for over 23 years. She has created and taught over 120 courses in centers of teacher formation in all parts of Spain, Europe, and worldwide. She specializes in learning theory, teaching methods and CLIL.
Arpita Bhattacharyya -
Arpita Bhattacharyya (India ), Alma mater - Indian Psychoanalytical Society, is presently working as a Consultant for Autism Intervention & Educator ( Childhood Developmental Disorders ). She has been into handling cases with academic, socio- motor, sensory difficulties especially children with ASD, ADHD, LD & ID for the past 11 years in special school & psychiatric clinic set up. She had been Asstt Professor in RCI training college and Guest Faculty for various institutions like IIT Kharagpur ( Adaptive Devices in Special Needs ) for ASD (both at SPl D.Ed & B.Ed level ) for 9 years. She had been a member of the panel of NIEPMD, Chennai for setting question papers of All India External Examination under RCI & NBER regulations.
Sudipta Hore -
Sudipta Hore has a Master’s Degree in Sociology from Calcutta University. She has a B.Ed. and is also a certified TEFL/TESOL and a Phonics trainer. She has successfully completed sessions and workshops on “Special Education Needs Teachers’ Training” from ‘Mono Bikash Kendra’, Kolkata. Apart from these, Sudipta is also a trained Bharatnatyam dancer, having extensively toured and performed across India. She has more than 17 years of experience, spanning various academic roles as pre & primary Educator in International Schools, across Hyderabad, Delhi & Gurgaon.
Adrija Bhaduri -
Adrija Bhaduri has done her Post Graduation from Presidency College on Sociology. She has also done a Master in Social Work from Jadavpur University. She has been associated with Government Organisation in the survey for highway construction and social development.
She has done her Montessori Training and is presently working with the London College of Teachers and Trainers.
Patricia Franco -
Patricia Franco has a degree on Pedagogy and she’s currently a
Neuropsychopedagogy student. She’s been an ESL teacher for 5 years and she's also an
Early Years educator. She has been approved as a speaker on several international events
such as Oxford Education Research Symposium and 5th International Conference on
Advanced Research in Education held in Cambridge (UK). She has experience with Teacher
Training through webinars and workshops bringing attention to topics such as pedagogical
theories, lesson-planning, neuroscience, language teaching and several others. The goal is
always to inspire educators and broaden their minds towards the learning-teaching
process.
Swagata -
Swagata holds a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), showcasing her solid foundation in computer science and applications. Later, she enhanced her expertise by completing a Montessori and Teachers Training course at KMTI, equipping her with advanced pedagogical skills for early childhood education.
Teaching Experience
Swagata's teaching journey began as a computer faculty member in various schools, where she adeptly taught both primary and secondary level students. She also operated her own private tutorial center, supporting learners from school level to degree-level courses. For the past few years, she has been successfully handling students at the London College of Teachers Training, further solidifying her role as a dedicated and versatile educator.
Leadership Roles
In 2017, Swagata took on the role of principal at Tree House Montessori School. As a leader, she guided the institution in creating a nurturing learning environment, emphasizing the Montessori method's principles of hands-on, individualized education.
Key Skills and Attributes
- Strong proficiency in computer science and technology education across diverse age groups.
- Expertise in Montessori teaching methodology and early childhood development.
- Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills in her role as a school principal.
- Experience with teacher training programs, mentoring aspiring educators.
Contributions to Education
Swagata's career progression—from teaching in schools to managing her private tutorial center, serving as a principal, and instructing at the London College of Teachers Training—reflects her adaptability and commitment to advancing education. Her ability to connect with students across different academic stages and her dedication to continuous professional growth highlight her passion for teaching.
Vision and Philosophy
Swagata is dedicated to empowering students and educators through innovative teaching methods, focusing on personalized learning and holistic development. She believes in fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a love for lifelong learning in her students.