Merrin Shelton

Educational Background

• BA (Hons) Politics and Sociology, The University of Warwick, UK 
• Political Science and Sociology Intercalated Year, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver,  Canada 
• PGCE, Primary Education (Schools Direct), Sheffield Hallam University, UK

I joined BIS Hanoi in August 2024, having previously taught EYFS at a British International School in Doha, Qatar, and KS1 in the UK.

I've got over four years of whole-class teaching experience within the British National Curriculum, working with KS1 and EYFS. I've also worked as an EAL teacher and community organiser. I've predominantly specialised in Early Years age groups, working with children in the UK, Greece, and Qatar.

I hope to bring enthusiastic and creative energy to my work at BIS Hanoi through my classroom practice and wider commitment to the school community.

As my background’s in Political and Social Research, I prioritise keeping up to date with current global affairs and learning more about different international cultures. In my free time, I like to read, facilitate an online book club, attend yoga classes, and learn new recipes from around the world.