An Nguyen is a current Admissions Coach at Spark Prep. As a former school counselor, she worked with high school students, both in Vietnam and the U.S., to help them strategize for their high school careers as well as for their college research and application. Additionally, she has taught courses dedicated to self-exploration, goals setting and future planning. She hopes to inspire students to explore and grow during the admissions process, and consequently to thrive during and after college. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Education from Mount Holyoke College, and a Master’s in Prevention Science and Practice (Adolescents Counseling) from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Jarrod is a University Admissions Coach at Spark Prep. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Harvard College and a Master of Science degree in Education and Educational Studies from the Johns Hopkins School of Education. Jarrod has four years of experience as an international tutor in Korea, Canada, China, and Vietnam. He also has five years of experience as an educator and college admissions coach in Hawai’i, Massachusetts, and other parts of the United States. Most recently, he has worked as a children’s television host teaching English to students across China.

Nga graduated with a bachelor degree from University of Social Sciences and Humanities (HCMUSSH) – HCMC National University. She has 16 years of working experience in various fields, but she found her passion in personal improvement and providing future guidance for adolescents.

Noah is a licensed social studies teacher with additional experience in college admissions coaching and SAT tutoring. Outside of Spark Prep, Noah teaches IB/IGCSE history and economics at an international school in Shanghai. He graduated from Columbia University with a BA in Economics and Political Science. During summer and winter breaks, he also helps run field programs throughout rural China that connect high school students with local organizations that aim to preserve traditional culture, develop local economies, and conserve natural habitats.

Oanh is an experienced recruitment expert, who is mainly working with Spark Prep students in southern Vietnam. Before joining Spark Prep in 2021, Oanh had had almost 10 years of experience working with students on their application.

Thuy is Spark Prep’s IELTS and TOEFL tutor. She has her master degree in Professional Studies in Education, and was awarded New Zealand Government Aids Scholarship. She has been working in English for Specific Purposes Department in Hanoi University since 2006. Her major areas of teaching are English and International Studies. Apart from regular work at the university, she also involves in training programs of the Ministry of Education in enhancing English capacity and teaching competence of English teachers nationwide.

Tim is a Spark Prep instructor in Saigon. He holds a Master of Arts degree in English Studies from Ohio University and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of Nottingham. Tim has been in international education for 10 years and has worked in English Test Prep and English Language Arts in international schools in Ho Chi Minh City. Tim has served as the SAT Test Coordinator at an international school in Saigon and has coached teams of students for World Scholar’s Cup who went on to reach the final round at Yale University.

Tran works as Spark Prep’s Student Experience Coordinator in Ho Chi Minh City. Before joining Spark Prep, Tran has worked as a freelance English writer, a general manager of a kindergarten, and a student mentor. She got her Master degree in Global Marketing Management and Bachelor in International Relations from Boston University. With her aligned value, dedication and wide range of experience, Tran will be a valuable asset not only to Spark Prep but also to our students and families.

Zoey is Spark Prep’s Admission Enrollment Manager. She graduated from University of Texas at Dallas with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a Mathematics Minor.

Jacob studied Architecture at UC Berkeley before working in private equity and as an executive during the first tech boom. Prior to business school, he was a policy researcher. He serves as Country Manager in Singapore and works on our curriculum development and pedagogy team.