Simon Brown
About Simon Brown
Simon Brown is a Learning and Development Manager with extensive experience in English language instruction and training. He specializes in accent acquisition, public speaking, and preparing students for various English proficiency tests.
Work at Jellysmack
Simon Brown has been serving as the Learning and Development Manager at Jellysmack since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the learning experience for employees, particularly in the areas of language acquisition and communication skills. His expertise in public speaking and accent acquisition plays a crucial role in developing training programs that improve employee performance and confidence in various communication contexts.
Education and Expertise
Simon Brown holds an Associate's degree in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language from the University of Cambridge, which he completed in 2020. He also studied at Université de Lorraine, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he obtained an Associate's degree in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language from ITTT - International TEFL & TESOL Training in 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in accent acquisition, public speaking, and preparing students for various English proficiency tests.
Background
Before joining Jellysmack, Simon Brown held several teaching positions in France. He worked as a Professor of English at HEC Paris, Diderot Education, IGPN, and IBS Paris Media Traders Business School between 2017 and 2018. He also served as an English Tutor at Speaking-agency from 2013 to 2015 and as an English trainer at MyConnecting from 2017 to 2021. His diverse teaching experiences have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of language instruction and learner needs.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Simon Brown has specialized in preparing students for a range of English proficiency tests, including TOEIC, BULATS, BRIGHT, TOEFL, LinguaSkills, and Pipelette. He focuses on enhancing linguistic competence and lexis expansion for business English learners. Additionally, he provides training in negotiation skills and helps learners gain confidence in general conversation and human resources-related English.