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Staff Profiles
At Ealing Independent College, we have a team of experienced tutors capable of motivating our students to reach their full academic potential. Some tutors are examiners and authors of revision books, and all are committed to giving their students the understanding, expertise and confidence to perform well in their examinations.
Tutors are chosen for their ability to communicate, their academic qualifications and not least their impressive record of helping students to achieve good examination grades.
Please see Teacher profiles below:
Dr Ian Moores – Principal
Dr Ian Moores has been a teacher, head of department and a member of the senior management team in some of the UK’s leading HMC independent boarding and day schools. Continue reading
Sylviane Martinon – Head of 6th Form
As Head of Sixth Form, Sylviane Martinon manages the Pastoral system within the College. After graduating in Spanish, she gained a teaching certificate, a Spanish DELE and a CELTA. Sylviane started teaching at the London French Institute and King’s College … Continue reading
James Adams – Head Business Studies and Economics, Director of Studies
In his role of Director of Studies, James Adams has responsibility for various aspects of the College management, including supporting teachers and students in improving learning. A graduate from the London School of Economics with a BSc Honours degree, James … Continue reading
James Thirtle – Head of ICT and GCSE
James Thirtle is Head of ICT and GCSE. Has taught here since 2007. As well as pastoral roles, he teaches both A-level ICT and Computing. James graduated from Sheffield Uni Physics Degree in 1993. Was previously a Managing Director of … Continue reading
Norman Hoyle – Head of Sciences
Norman Hoyle, Head of Science, BSc, BA, PhD.
Lakhvir Gill – Head of Chemistry
Lakhvir qualified with a First Class Honours degree from Queen Mary, University of London in 2001 and completed her PGCE at Kings’ College in 2002. She previously worked at Wallington County Grammar School as Head of Chemistry before joining Ealing … Continue reading
Vid Teparia – Head of Physics
Vid Terparia is Head of Physics; he has gained a BSc Theoretical Physics and a Cert in Education.
Umme Khanzada – Head of Biology
After graduating in Applied Biology, Umme Khanzada was awarded a PhD in Biochemistry followed by 7 years of post-doctoral research experience in cancer cell biology and developmental neurobiology at Imperial. She was then appointed senior post-doctoral researcher at King’s. She … Continue reading
Stephen Dace – Head of English
Stephen Dace, PGCE, MA (Hons) English Lit and Lang, has more than 25 years teaching experience in education. Stephen is dedicated to supporting his students and ensuring they all enjoy a high-quality learning experience.
Geoff Higginson – Head Of Maths
Geoff Higginson, Head of Mathematics, is The College’s maths specialist. Since completing a 1st class Honours degree, a MSc, and a PhD at Imperial College, he has focused his energies in the area of Pure Maths. His extensive knowledge and … Continue reading
Juliana Storey - Economics and Business Teacher
Juliana Storey BA, CertEd is a new member of staff and an extremely experienced Economics and Business teacher who was former Vice Principal of regent College, harrow. She also possesses vast experience of UCAS preparation. Previously she ran educational programmes … Continue reading
Kate Young – Art Teacher
Kate Young, Art Tutor, BA and MA in Art and Design, PGCE
John Walters – Maths Teacher
John Walters, Maths Tutor, PGCE in Maths Education, MA in Maths
Paul Dukes – Biology Teacher
Paul Dukes, Biology Tutor, BSc Science, brings many years’ experience teaching his subject in UK and in Iran.
Mary Crosland – History Teacher
Mary Crosland, History Tutor, MA BA Greek and English
Julie Bull – Physics Teacher
Julie Bull, Physics Teacher, PGCE Science,
Tooba Hamid – Business & Economics Teacher
Tooba Hamid, Business and Economics Tutor, CIMA, MA Business and IT, Bsc Business and IT.
Andrew Moore – Psychology Teacher
Andrew Moore, Psychology Tutor, Cert in FE Teaching, BSc, MSc
Chris Suckling – Geography Teacher
A new member of staff at The College, Chris Suckling is a Geography Tutor who holds a BA and a MSc in Human Geography. He is currently completing a PhD at LSE.
Melisa Rinaldi – EFL & Spanish Teacher
Melisa Rinaldi, originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, is an EFL and Spanish Tutor with a BA in TEFL. She is an examiner for Pearson’s tests of English and a Cambridge ESOL examiner. Melisa also has an interest in ballet.







