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Graduating with highest distinction in English Language Teacher Education from Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Mr. Đỗ Nguyễn Đăng Khoa went on to secure two of the most prestigious scholarships in the field of English Language Teaching (ELT): the A.S. Hornby Educational Trust Scholarship for his Master’s in TESOL at the University of Warwick (UK), where he achieved a perfect dissertation score of 85/85 and the Chancellor’s International Scholarship for his PhD in Applied Linguistics at the same world-renowned institution.

His professional journey spans multiple roles: speaker at prestigious international conferences such as IATEFL (Belfast 2022; Edinburgh 2025), TESOL International (Florida 2024), and the British Council’s ASEAN TeachingEnglish Online Conference (2023), as well as major regional events including VietTESOL, CamTESOL, and LaoTESOL; trainer on technology integration and reflective practice for lecturers and teachers across various educational institutions domestically and abroad; and author/co-author of numerous publications with IGI Global and Springer, with his work also cited in the IATEFL and TESOL conference proceedings.

In addition, he is the founder of “People of TESOL”, a community of more than 25,000 English teachers who share knowledge, exchange experiences, and support one another in their teaching journeys. In 2024, he was honored with the TESOL Award for International Participation (USA) for his outstanding contributions in connecting teachers and fostering global professional dialogue in the field of ELT.

With a vision for equitable education, Mr. Khoa is committed to a long-term collaboration with Breakthrough IELTS: From Adversity to Achievement as a Writing Skills Advisor, providing underprivileged students with expert support, inspiration, and opportunities to reach the global stage.

  • Đỗ Nguyễn Đăng Khoa

Ms. Vương Quế Mai graduated with distinction in English Language Teacher Education from Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, ranking among the top 10% of her cohort. She has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Aspire Fellowship from Harvard University.

She is currently pursuing her M.S.Ed. in Learning Sciences and Technologies at the University of Pennsylvania, one of the eight prestigious Ivy League institutions in the United States. 

In her career journey, she has taught at several IELTS preparation centers, achieving a remarkable 93% success rate of students reaching their target band scores. She also served as a Learning Materials Editor at Đại Trường Phát Education Solutions, where she reviewed more than 8,000 questions for digital learning projects and led large-scale online training sessions attended by hundreds of thousands of teachers.

YOUREORG is honored to welcome Ms. Mai as an Academic Advisor for Vocabulary & Grammar in the IELTS Breakthrough: From Adversity to Achievement program. With a compassionate heart and a long-term commitment to inclusive education, Ms. Mai is not only accompanying our mission but also dedicating herself wholeheartedly to empowering disadvantaged students. Her guidance will help them overcome language barriers and open a solid pathway toward global learning and development opportunities.

  • Vương Quế Mai

Graduating with distinction from the M.A. in Applied Linguistics program at the University of Dublin, one of Ireland’s most prestigious institutions, under the Global Excellence Scholarship, Ms. Ngân has been actively contributing to the English Language Teaching (ELT) community both nationally and internationally.

In her professional journey, she has taught in multicultural environments such as International House Dublin, a member of the International House World Organisation with over 150 centers across 50 countries, globally renowned for English and teacher training, and accredited by respected bodies such as EAQUALS and ACELS. She has also worked at the public Technological University Dublin and currently serves as the Director of the Language Center at Van Hien University, Vietnam.

In terms of professional credentials, Ms. Ngân holds a robust portfolio of international teaching certifications issued by Cambridge Assessment English, including TKT Band 4 and CELTA Pass B, and has achieved an IELTS score of 8.5, demonstrating both a solid foundation in language theory and strong pedagogical practice.

She is the author of several in-depth studies on intercultural communicative competence in English language teaching, which have been presented at prestigious international conferences such as CamTESOL, OpenTESOL, and VietTESOL.

With a spirit of service and a mission to empower through education, Ms. Ngân is committed to a long-term role as a Listening Skills Advisor for Breakthrough IELTS: From Adversity to Achievement, a high-quality English program organized by YOUREORG, specially designed to support disadvantaged students across Vietnam.

  • Trịnh Thủy Ngân

Graduating with highest distinction in English Language Teacher Education from Can Tho University, Mr. Mai Tấn Thiện is now pursuing a Master of Education in Curriculum and Teaching at Teachers College, Columbia University, a member of the prestigious Ivy League and ranked the No. 1 graduate school of education in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.

In his role as a Graduate Researcher at Teachers College, Columbia University, Mr. Thiện designed and conducted a qualitative study on the educational impact of board games in history teaching. His work involved participant recruitment, semi-structured interviews, thematic coding with Atlas.ti, and triangulation with Constructivist Theory and Game-Based Learning Theory. The research was presented at academic conferences alongside detailed reports.

Previously, at the Harvard Innovation Challenge Conference II & III (2021), Mr. Thiện served as Team Leader and Honorary Delegate, spearheading research, solution design, and proposal presentations for global innovation challenges. His team went on to win First Prize in the Harvard Trivia Competition and Third Prize at HIC III.

With a strong academic foundation, international research experience, and proven team leadership, Mr. Mai Tấn Thiện is committed to advancing innovative educational initiatives. He strives to bridge research and practice, bringing creative, engaging, and effective learning experiences to students.

He is currently collaborating with Breakthrough IELTS: From Adversity to Achievement at YOUREORG as an Academic Advisor for Curriculum Development and Innovation, contributing to the creation of positive and sustainable changes for learners.

  • Mai Tấn Thiện