Our People

Mr. Robin Klymow joined Yokohama International School for six years before being invited to be Secondary/Deputy Principal at International School of Penang, Malaysia. From there he moved to be Assistant Principal the Western Academy of Beijing helping in the set up and authorization of the IBDP programme. Following his time in Beijing he moved to Jakarta as the Middle and High School Principal at a new school, Samaras World Academy. The Board of Phuket International Academy Day School invited him to be Head of School where he worked on the growth and buildings plan. Most recently he worked at Nagoya International School (NIS) Japan.

– Mr Robin Klymow originally worked in education in London & Japan.

– He has held Principal and Deputy Principal positions in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia over 20 years.

– He has had experience of working on start-up projects in both Thailand and Indonesia as well as working in established schools in Japan and Malaysia.

– He is a Consultant, Team Leader and Examiner for the International Baccalaureate organisation and conducts verification, evaluation and consultation visits for the IB.

– His work has involved curriculum development in the UK and internationally as well as serving on accrediting teams for the Council of International Schools (CIS). He contributed to the establishment of the Jump Foundation and has worked closely to link international schools with charitable and community work.

PhD. Senior Research Fellow. Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering. Faculty of Engineering Science. University College London. UK

PhD. Lecturer in Strategy and International Business. Business school. Middlesex University. London. UK

Mr Tim Vanderpool has nearly 30 years of experience in education as a teacher. Mr Tim grew up in California, attended Occidental College, and spent the first 14 years of his educational career in a coastal suburb of Los Angeles. His international experience started in 2005 in Tokyo where he spent 9 more years teaching IB Physics and leading curriculum development. The last 6 years have been dedicated to the transformation of teaching and learning at international schools in Ho Chi Minh City as the Curriculum Director.

This will be the third time in his career that he has helped a school in their quest to become an IB World School and is looking forward to this exciting opportunity as Tesla.

Education background:

– MS in Instructional Design and Technology

– BA in Physics

– National Board Certified Teacher since 2003

Mr. Truong Ton has more than 15 years of experience working in Education and Training with many different roles such as Teaching Mathematics in Middle and High school, Educational Management. Before joining Tesla to take on the management position, Mr. Ton was Vice Principal in charge of Secondary School and the Specialized Vice Principal of the Inter Level School.

His educational philosophy is understanding students before teaching them, puting ourselves in their position so we can guide them in the ways that are relevant and effective to them.

Education background:

– BA in Pedagogy of Mathematics – An Giang University

– MA in Theory and Mathematical Methodology – Ho Chi Minh City Pedagogical University

– Certificate in High School Educational Management – Institute for Educational Management HCMC.

Mrs. Angela Baker has been living and working abroad for sixteen years. Angela grew up in Michigan, attended Michigan State University, and spent several years teaching Middle and High School Social Studies in Michigan before moving to China. She has been fortunate to work at International Schools in Shanghai and Chengdu, China, and Ho Chi Minh City during her time overseas. Mrs. Baker has been teaching social studies here in Ho Chi Minh City for the past five years and has two years of experience with the IB MYP curriculum.

She brings a passion for education, a strong work ethic, and a dedication to leadership to build educational programs where all students can be successful while developing their sense of self and instilling a commitment to their community.

Education background:

– BA in History from Michigan State University (East Lansing, Michigan, USA)

– MA in Teaching and Curriculum with an ESL specialization also from Michigan State University (East Lansing, Michigan, USA)

– State of North Carolina Professional Educator’s License (6-12)

– MYP Certificate: Individuals and Societies – Implementing the MYP (Cat 1)

“With more than 20 years of teaching experience in the international educational environment, I am very excited to take on the position of Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator at Tesla Education. Accompanying other teachers and school staff, I hope to provide the students with comprehensive development of knowledge, learning abilities, and skills necessary to become global citizens”.

Education background:

• Bachelor of Arts in Educational Management
• Bachelor of Arts in Primary Education
• Bachelor of Arts in English Applied Linguistics
• TESOL Certificate from GLOBAL TESOL AUSTRALIA

Ms. Hong Son is an experienced teacher in Early Childhood Education. She has worked in different educational enviroments, such as many Vietnamese and international schools.

Ms. Hong Son is Head of EY National Curriculum (HoENC) at Tesla. Along with her love for education and children, she wants to build a solid foundation of life skills and basic knowledge to get students ready for their future academic pathway.

Education background:

– BA in Early Childhood Education – Ho Chi Minh City University of Education

– Educational Management certificate – Ho Chi Minh City University of Education

Ms. Truc Ly is an experienced teacher in Early Childhood Education. Before joining Tesla, she was a great teacher, a Vice Principal, and a Principal in international schools.

With 12 years of experience in education, she is committed to providing comprehensive skills for children and building them a solid foundation of knowledge, so they can be well-equipped for future development.

Education background:

– BA in Early Childhood Education – Ho Chi Minh City University of Education

– Certification Course for Kindergarten Principals

Ms. Huong Tra is an experienced teacher at Kindergarten schools before joining Tesla as the Early Years Coordinator.

With the philosophy that “Education is a process of life”, Ms. Huong Tra is committed to making the school not only a place for learning but also providing opportunities for students to experience and discover interesting things, so students will always feel happy and eager for discoveries.

Education background:

– BA in Education – Ho Chi Minh City University of Education

– MA in Education – Ho Chi Minh City University of Education