This document outlines the professional qualifications and expertise of ITEFLOCA staff members who conduct course reviews and determine accreditation status. Our qualified team ensures that accreditation decisions are based on thorough knowledge of TEFL education standards and practices.

SECTION 1: LEADERSHIP

Director: Dominic Burdon

Educational Qualifications:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) – Qualified UK Teacher
• Master’s Degree in English Linguistics
• Bachelor’s Degree with Honours
• TEFL Certification

Professional Experience:

• Approximately 20 years of teaching experience
• International teaching experience in multiple countries
• Currently employed at a tier-1 international school in China
• Expertise in curriculum development and assessment design
• Extensive experience in English language teaching methodology

Role at ITEFLOCA:

• Overall leadership and strategic direction
• Final approval of accreditation decisions
• Development of accreditation standards
• Quality assurance oversight

SECTION 2: ACCREDITATION TEAM

ITEFLOCA’s accreditation team consists of qualified TEFL professionals with extensive experience in online and classroom-based TEFL education. All team members meet the following minimum requirements:

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education, English Literature, TESOL, Linguistics, or related field
• Teaching certification/license
• Ongoing professional development in language teaching
• (Optional) TEFL/TESOL certification 

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of teaching experience
• Experience with online TEFL course design or delivery
• Familiarity with various TEFL methodologies and assessment approaches

Specialized Expertise:
Our team collectively maintains expertise in English teaching in:

• Online course design and delivery
• Assessment methodology
• Materials development
• Teaching different age groups and proficiency levels
• Technology in language teaching
• Quality assurance in education

SECTION 3: ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTORS

ITEFLOCA also benefits from the expertise of:

Volunteer Teaching Professionals:

• Practicing TEFL teachers who contribute to the accreditation process
• Professionals seeking to enhance their teaching CVs through participation
• Specialists in specific areas of TEFL (Young Learners, Business English, etc.)
• Unpaid roles

Advisory Board:

• Industry professionals who provide guidance on accreditation standards
• Representatives from international education organizations
• Specialists in online education quality assurance
• Paid and/or unpaid roles

SECTION 4: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ITEFLOCA is committed to ongoing professional development for staff members in the form of any of the following, as required:

• Online training on advances in TEFL methodology 
• Workshops on online education best practices
• Participation in relevant educational conferences
• Continuous review and refinement of accreditation standards
• Collaboration with other quality assurance organizations

SECTION 5: ETHICAL STANDARDS

All ITEFLOCA staff members adhere to strict ethical guidelines:

• Commitment to impartiality in the accreditation process
• Declaration of any potential conflicts of interest
• Confidentiality regarding course materials reviewed
• Professional conduct in all communications with providers
• Evidence-based decision making

SECTION 6: ACCREDITATION PROCESS EXPERTISE

ITEFLOCA staff are specifically trained to:

• Thoroughly review online TEFL course content
• Evaluate assessment methods using standardized criteria
• Apply the “Meets,” “Almost,” or “Not Yet” rating system consistently
• Provide constructive feedback to course providers
• Verify that courses fulfill their advertised hour designations
• Assess student support systems and certification procedures

SECTION 7: CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about ITEFLOCA staff qualifications, please contact:

Email: accreditor@itefloca.com
Website: www.itefloca.com