About Us
Tyler International is proud of their experienced team of dedicated specialist ESL Teachers, Homestay Coordinators, Consultants and Administration Staff. Our collective aim is to ensure our international students, partner schools and universities, homestay families and suppliers enjoy a first-class experience.
Angela Tyler
CEO / Academic Program Manager
Tyler International Pty Ltd
Angela Tyler is a registered teacher in Queensland with extensive teaching experience not only in Primary Education but also in Graduate Professional Year Programs for International students. With a passion for English as a Second Language (ESL), Angela has managed Junior and Senior High School Study Tour Groups who enjoy a blend of language, activities and authentic Australian cultural experiences.
Angela’s talent and experience with curriculum writing and design equips her perfectly for “tailor-making” each study tour program to match the appropriate English level and desired outcome for all students.
Her qualifications include a Graduate Diploma of Teaching, Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Marketing/Journalism), Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management), Cert. IV in TESOL and Cert. IV in Training and Assessment.
As a mother of three children, Angela understands the complexities and needs of children of all ages, especially when they are travelling away from their families. Her nurturing and kind nature, along with her academic experience is an asset to our Study Tour programs.
Angela Tyler
David Loft
Managing Director
David Loft has had a 25 year career in finance that has spanned the disciplines of Banking, Accounting and Financial Planning. David has worked with many large Australian corporates including National Australia Bank, St George, Suncorp and Macquarie Bank. He has been instrumental in assisting many not for profit organisations with his understanding of governance and finance. David served as President of the Labrador Football Club for six years and a board member for nine years. He served as Treasurer with a Gold Coast not-for-profit organisation, “The Watson Association”, over a period of six years and assisted in the development and construction of a hospital in West Africa through a partnership with Griffith University Health students. David completed his MBA through Central Queensland University and a holds a Diploma of Financial Services. He is a Director of Steward Funding, an independent commercial finance business and is now the Managing Director of Tyler International.
David Loft
Managing Director
Kevin & Lynn Tyler
Consultants
Since 1987, Kevin and Lynn Tyler, both registered teachers (Queensland Government and Private Schools) and former ELICOS and VET College Directors, have successfully managed Study Tour programs in Brisbane, Toowoomba, northern New South Wales and the Gold Coast regions for students from Japan, China, Taiwan, Korea, Indonesia, New Caledonia and Brazil. Many of these Study Tour programs continue to be linked with Primary and Secondary Schools (Private and Public), Kindergartens and Universities. Their collective and respected careers in education bring much experience, distinction and knowledge to Tyler International’s programs.
In their former roles as founding owners and Directors of Queensland International Business Academy (QIBA), an Australian Government Registered ELICOS and VET College on the Gold Coast, Kevin and Lynn have personally been responsible for several “sister/brother school” relationships which continue to operate successfully today. The most notable sister school relationship between Reitaku High School in Chiba (Japan) and Trinity Lutheran College in Ashmore (Gold Coast) celebrates its 25th year of a continuous 5-week Intensive English High School Program in 2017. This international experience for young students is not only motivational for English language development but also beneficial for future career preparation.
Kevin & Lynn Tyler
Founders / Consultants
Cristina Quick
Homestay Coordinator & Office Administration
Cristina has been working in administration, accounts and office management for more than 30 years and brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Working closely with our clients and suppliers from an administrative perspective, Cristina ensures the smooth process and delivery of each study tour program. Cristina understands the importance of her role in ensuring our international students, their accompanying staff, our international clients, local suppliers and homestay families all enjoy the benefits of a professional and successful implementation of Tyler International’s study programs.
Cristina Quick
Office Manager/ Accounts
Caroline Matheson
ESL Specialist Teacher
Caroline grew up in New Zealand and moved to Australia in 2009 due to her husband’s work. Once her children started school, Caroline decided she wanted to learn more about the Australian Education system, so she studied and successfully completed her Cert III in Education Support. Caroline gained valuable experience through her work in various schools around the Gold Coast, including working with children with special needs. With her love of meeting new people and a curiosity to learn about different cultures, Caroline was excited when an opportunity arose to work with International students. TESOL qualified and with a genuine love of people, Caroline brings a warmth and calmness in to the classroom, ensuring students feel comfortable, confident and inspired.
Caroline Matheson
ESL Specialist Teacher
Lorraine Patten
Homestay Coordinator / Office Administration
Lorraine has been working in administration and office management for more than 35 years on the Gold Coast. Lorraine’s background is in executive international travel coordination at one of Australia’s largest Theme Park operators, which puts her in good stead for her work at Tyler International.
Lorraine works closely with our extensive database of local Homestay families to ensure that each and every student who participates in one of our programs has an exceptional international experience in a real Australian home.
In addition, Lorraine looks after our international visitors and assists with coordinating their on-ground arrangements. As a mother and now grandmother, Lorraine personally understands the importance of her role in ensuring our homestay families, our international students and their accompanying teachers/leaders have a wonderful experience.
Lorraine Patten
Homestay Coordinator / Office Administration