LSA Team Members

Qualifications: * Masters in Arts and Design, Kingston University * BA in Art History and Archaeology, Eastern Mediterranean University *Arts course, The British Institute of Florence, Italy Melek studied Art History and Archaeology at Eastern Mediterranean University and has graduated with a first degree. Being such a successful student, she was given the opportunity to go to Italy on a scholarship at The British Institute of Florence, where she completed a short course in Arts. After her undergraduate, she has moved to London to do her Masters in Arts and Design at Kingston University. She has always kept developing herself by doing different art courses, such as Ceramic and Costume design courses. After completing her MA she volunteered to work as an assistant teacher at pre-school, primary, and secondary schools. Melek worked as an administrative and Art teacher at the London School of Arts for many years. She as tons of experience in teaching kids as well as adults. She is an incredible artist working and creating her own art projects in London. Melek is the Head of the Art Department and the course manager at the London School of Arts.

Ovgu was born and brought up in Cyprus but she has been living abroad since 2006. She holds a BA from the University of Wolverhampton in English Language Literature and Spanish. After she graduated she went off to live in Spain to master her Spanish. She studied Translation and Interpretation for a year at the University of Granada in Spain where she lived for 4 years working as an English teacher and a Coordinator at the Institue of Modern Languages teaching both kids and adults and preparing them for the Cambridge certificate exams. Ovgu completed her Masters at Kings College, London in English Language teaching and Applied Linguistics in 2014. After completing her master's degree, she started working at her current job, at the London School of Arts as a Manager where she is responsible for all the administrative and logistical aspects of running a school so that everything runs in the most effective and efficient way possible. Alongside Ovgu’s managerial position, she is a professional Latin Dance teacher based in London who travels around the world teaching dance and performing. She holds the UK Bachatastars Championships title with her dance partner Angus Perks alongside various other titles they had throughout the years of working together. Qualifications: * Masters in English Language Teaching & Applied Linguistics, Kings College London * BA in English and Spanish languages, Wolverhampton University * Translation and Interpretation Course, University of Granada. * Cambridge CELTY teaching certificate, CLIC International House Sevilla. * Cambridge CELTA teaching certificate, Stafford House International School, London

Elif graduated from the State Conservatory of Uludag University as a violinist. Then she got a pedagogical experience certificate from the Faculty of Music Education Department of Uludag University as a violin and piano teacher. She also had the opportunity to participate in some of the music authority’s masterclasses. Some of them were Maxim Vengerov, Valery Oistrakh, Itzhak Rashkovsky, Mihael Aranovich, Shlomo Mintz, Alexander Markov, Peter Fisher, Nathaniel Vallois, Cihat Askin, Suna Kan, Özcan Ulucan. She gave a concert as a soloist accompanied by the Academic Chamber Orchestra of Afyon University at the III. International Marsyas Culture-Art and Music Festival with Academic Chamber Orchestra of Nilufer in Bursa, Bolu, and with the Orchestra of Uludag University. Also, she did some recitals in some parts of Turkey. She has worked as a violin/piano teacher at the London School of Arts for over 8 years, and now she is a fantastic addition to our management team. To read more about her achievements visit https://www.londonschoolofarts.com/55/

Hasan is a talented and dedicated music teacher with a rich 15-year career in the music industry. Their expertise spans both classical and Turkish classical music, offering students a unique and diverse perspective. Hasan graduated in 2016 with a degree in Music from Eastern Mediterranean University and continued their studies at Canterbury Christ Church University, where they earned a Master’s degree in Music Composition. This advanced training has honed Hasan’s skills in composition and deepened their understanding of music theory, allowing them to create original works and mentor students effectively. Known for their passion for education and performance, Hasan inspires students to explore musical expression by blending traditional techniques with innovative approaches. We’re excited to announce that Hasan will also play a key role in our office performance management, bringing their expertise to support and enhance our team’s growth and development.