Meet Student Affairs Department - International TEFL Academy

Here to Serve Our Students

From the moment you complete your enrollment in a TEFL Certification course with International TEFL Academy, the Student Affairs Department will be your main point of contact for all things related to your TEFL course and job search overseas. We provide personalized, lifetime Job Search Guidance to all of International TEFL Academy's enrolled students and alumni. Job Search Guidance can begin from the moment a student enrolls in any TEFL Certification course. Student Affairs will also be your main point of contact for any questions you have related to your TEFL Certification course, whether it is an online or in-person course. NOTE: These services are available only to enrolled International TEFL Academy students.

Student Affairs Vision Statement:

Who We Are:
We are a team of unique individuals committed to bringing our diverse experiences skills and strengths to serve our students through expertise, empathy and innovation. We prioritize doing the right thing for our students, our team, and the company.

What We Do:
We are highly motivated and high achieving. We are always looking for the next best thing to help ensure our students success, and streamline our day to day processes. We understand that change is good, and necessary and we embrace it to make deliberate and effective changes that contribute to the success of our students, department and company.

Where We Are Going:
We will continue to build the most effective processes and resources to help students, support our staff and company. We will innovate to stay at the forefront of the job search process for the TEFL industry and to develop new products and services. We will develop our staff with opportunities for professional growth, development, and specializations.

MEET OUR TEAM

Ivana Karavdic
Student Affairs Manager

Originally from Bosnia, Ivana moved to Vermont when she was in middle school. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Vermont and later with an MA TESOL from Saint Michael's College before moving to Seoul, South Korea to teach university students for five years.

Meet Ivana

Sydney Daviston-Atkins
Student Affairs Advisor

As a child, Sydney's travels never went beyond her neighboring states. She spent her Saturday's watching Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball Z, and Pokemon which blossomed into a love for all things Japan, and later, a semester studying abroad there. Sydney spent 4 years teaching English in South Korea before returning home to the USA.

Meet Sydney

Aubrey Krzynski
Student Affairs Advisor

After a year of service with AmeriCorps: College Possible, Aubrey was itching to travel but also wanted to continue giving back... which led her to discover teaching abroad. She spent eight months teaching English in Thailand before returning home and beginning her career in the teach-abroad industry... and now here she is at ITA!

Meet Aubrey

Wesley Hobson
Student Affairs Advisor

Based in Kansas City, Missouri, with a background in Psychology, English Language Learning, Educational Leadership, and Policy Analysis, Wesley found teaching English abroad to be a transformative experience. It was his first time out of the country! He has spent extensive time working with international students and has lived and taught English in South Korea.

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Aubrey Van Allen
Student Affairs Advisor

Aubrey Van Allen | Student Affairs Advisor

Based in Connecticut, Aubrey holds a B.A. in Communications from Pace University in NYC and has built a life around teaching, travel, and inspiring others. She has studied abroad in Australia, taught English in Vietnam for six months, and lived in South Africa. At the heart of everything she does, Aubrey leads with warmth, empathy, and a genuine love for people's stories.

Meet Aubrey

MEET THE ITA
STUDENT AFFAIRS TEAM

Here to Serve Our Students

Student Affairs Vision Statement: