Sebastiano Favretto

Teacher Trainer

Master’s of Arts in Peace & Reconciliation Studies

Trinity Diploma in TESOL Studies

Cambridge Train the Trainer Certification

Sebastiano has over 18 years of experience in the ESL industry and has been living in Vietnam since 2007. He’s taught students of all ages and levels and taken on various management and leadership roles at well-known institutions in Vietnam. Most recently, he was the Senior Learning Experience Manager at one of Vietnam's top English education companies. When he's not working, Sebastiano loves taking photos, playing the guitar, traveling, and cooking Italian food.

Jordan Leach

Teacher Trainer

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

TESOL Certification in Teaching

Jordan has been an Online TEFL Trainer for Ninja Teacher since 2022. His TEFL journey began in 2018 when he moved to Vietnam with Ninja Teacher's support. Over the past six years, he has gained extensive ESL experience working as a teacher and academic manager at one of Vietnam's top language centres. Currently, Jordan is pursuing a Master's in Education to further enhance his qualifications.

In his free time, he enjoys traveling, watching sports, and attending music concerts.

Alex Stevenson

Founder and Director

Bachelor's in Psychology

Cambridge CELTA in Teaching

Alex has been working in the ESL education industry in Asia since 2014, with experience teaching English in South Korea and Vietnam. He then founded Ninja Teacher to help others start their own teach abroad journeys. He manages the programs Ninja Teacher offers to ensure the success of our program participants, and shares what life and teaching English through content creation.

Alex's hobbies include travel, exploring Vietnam by motorbike, reading, surfing and volleyball.

Chi Leach

Trainee Success & School Partners Manager

Bachelor's in International Business

Teaching Assistant Manager Experience

Chi manages our network of schools to set up practical teaching classes, observations, and to help set you up with jobs after your training and handles much of the behind-the-scenes operations. Chi was born and raised here in Ho Chi Minh City, and joined the Ninja Teacher team in 2019.

She loves to share about Vietnamese culture during their time here, and her hobbies include fitness, cooking, travel and watching F1 races.

Gem Le

Trainee Support Associate

Associate Degree in Japanese

TEFL Certification in Teaching (in-progress)

Gem is a seasoned educator with over seven years of experience, starting her journey as a Japanese language teacher. Her passion for language and learning eventually led her to specialize in English instruction, where she's been making an impact in the industry for the past five years. Her experience includes collaborating with numerous teachers and contributing to the operation quality of multiple educational institutions.

When she's not immersed in the world of education, you can find her exploring new places, listening to music, or striking up conversations with new people.

Ivy Nguyen

English Program Coordinator

Bachelor’s in English Linguistics and Literature

TESOL Certification in Teaching
Interpreter Experience

Ivy has over two years of experience as an English teacher at various centers and had an enriching stint as an interpreter, collaborating with various businesses, brands, and government institutions. As the English Program Coordinator, she is at the helm of exciting projects - running marketing campaigns to generate interest in classes, collaborating with teachers and assistants to ensure lessons are highly effective, and always on the lookout for new initiatives to help our center grow and thrive.

Outside of work, she loves hanging out with friends on the weekends, enjoying movie nights, and getting creative with crafting projects.

Miranda Houchens

Enrollment Manager

Bachelor's in Psychology

TESOL Certification in Teaching

Miranda is Ninja Teacher's Enrollment Manager and has been part of the team since early 2018, after originally coming to Vietnam and doing her TEFL through Ninja Teacher back in 2017. She’s here to answer any questions you have about getting started and ensuring you're prepared for your arrival in Vietnam.

She loves to explore the food and drink scene anywhere that she goes, and is known for her enormous Google Maps lists of note-worthy restaurants and cafes throughout Saigon. She also enjoys reading, playing video games, and watching terrible reality television in her free time.

Jarred Srot

Enrollment Advisor

Bachelor's Psychology & Bachelor's of Arts Honors in English Studies

TESOL Certification in Teaching

Jarred has been teaching English in Vietnam for over 5 years after completing his TEFL training through Ninja Teacher in 2018. As an Enrollment Advisor, he draws from his personal experience to offer insight and support to help others get started.

During his free time he can be found gaming, listening to an extensive list of podcasts, visiting new coffee shops in the city, or planning a trip to another location in the country - he's visited 8 different cities so far and wants to see more!

Naomi Warnock-Dumbell

Enrollment Advisor

Bachelor’s in Politics and International Relations

TEFL Certification in Teaching

Naomi has been teaching English in Vietnam since completing her TEFL training through Ninja Teacher in 2022. As Enrollment Advisor, she loves sharing helpful tips and recommendations about transitioning to life in Vietnam, inspired by her own experience.

She loves travelling, having visited 33 countries (and counting!) and loves reading non-fiction, doing Pilates and all things Star Wars.