Dr. Pellegrini established Central Overseas Education Services in 1994 and is a TESOL Instructor. He has an extensive education background holding a Bachelor's degree from the University of Waterloo, a Diploma in Technical Education and B.ED from the University of Toronto, a Masters of Education from Niagara University, and a PH.D. in Education from The University of New Mexico. He also holds a Certificate in Gerontology from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) and Music Teaching qualifications for both Choral and Instrumental Music.

As an academic, he has taught in teacher-training programs at York University and the University of Toronto, including post-graduate certification courses for licensed teachers, as well as in the Masters of Education program in New York State. He has also represented various American and Canadian Universities for the purpose of international overseas admission and served as a Mentor for adults wishing to fast-track their own personal degree studies. Being labelled as a "retarded child" in first grade gave rise to his passion for caring for special education children and for designing and assessing instruments for more accurate testing. Designing individual programs for children and post-graduate adults aspires from the "education from womb-to-tomb" model in coaxing and inspiring individuals to strive higher and higher in their personal and professional lives. And the role played by Morgan Freeman in the "Shawshank Redemption" brings out the famous line that inspires all of Jim's work: "get busy living or get busy dying".

Sarah is the Regional Director of Canada and a Certified TESOL Instructor for the Ottawa Area. She has been a TESOL Certified Instructor since 2020 leading students through their own TESOL experience and teaching journey in both in-person and online classrooms. Her approach is a sincere and personal one, that is engaging and supportive. Sarah wants to see her students succeed and you will feel empowered throughout her course.

Sarah has a Bachelor of Arts in History from Nipissing University, she has the widely recognized and respected Certified Fund Raising Executive credential from CFRE International (2018), and she is a Certified Wedding Coordinator through the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada.

In addition to this, Sarah is a multi-passionate and successful entrepreneur. She started a Wedding & Event Planning business in 2011, and brought it online in 2019 with clients across Canada and the United States. In February of 2020 she transitioned her online focus to Mindset & Business Coaching for Women, and quickly scaled her business during the pandemic by leading other women to find their true passion and the confidence to start their own businesses. She offers programs and private coaching to organize, plan and scale your business.

Erin is the Director of Marketing and Enrolment. She is a 2023 TESOL graduate, an experienced teacher, and holds a Bachelors degree in Health Sciences from Western University. Erin is currently expanding her education through her Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University, and training to be a TESOL Instructor with Central Overseas Education Services.

Erin is currently living in Melilla, Spain, where she is teaching English as a second language. She has taught students of all ages from infants to older adults, through engaging conversation classes, exam preparation courses, 1-1 lessons, and workshops. Erin is a certified A2 and B1 Cambridge Speaking Examiner.

She has 10 years of teaching experience working with students of all ages through swimming lessons, online and in-person ESL classes. Working with a broad range of non-native English students has enlightened Erin on the vast market and demand for Native English teachers.

Erin understands the unique aspects of the learning process and the dynamics of learning styles for all students. She believes the Central Overseas Education Services TESOL course adequately equips individuals with the necessary skills to be a memorable teacher online or overseas. She aspires to inspire future TESOL students and teachers to connect with individuals of other cultures by sharing and teaching the language of English.