Denise Mastro Administrative Director Universidade De Mogi Das Cruzes: Bachelors in Physical Education-Sao Paulo Universidade Santana E Sao Paulo: Master in Physical Education-Sao Paulo Other languages: Portuguese, Spanish Email: dmastro@ssu-us.org
Robert S. Tepper Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer
Robert has over 25 years of experience in starting and operating businesses, and is using that experience to strengthen the infrastructure, organization and programs at SSU. Prior to coming to SSU, Robert was the President of Day Elevator & Lift, a company that sells, installs, services and maintains residential elevators, stairlifts and wheelchair lifts. Before being recruited to Day, Robert was the President of UR Group, a sales rep organization that sold products from a variety of electronic component and test equipment manufacturers to customers throughout California. Prior to UR Group, Robert co-founded, raised money for, and was the first president of eBilities.com, an internet portal for people with disabilities, their caregivers, family and friends. Before founding eBilities.com, Robert held a variety of technical and management positions at AMCC, a semiconductor design company. Robert has an MSEE from Stanford University and a BSE from Duke University. Other languages: Portuguese, Spanish Email: rtepper@ssu-us.org
James Tesmer
Director
James is the site director of the Las Vegas West Sahara campus and has been at the International Academy of English since 2003. Before joining the academy, James taught English in Japanese public elementary and junior high schools through the JET Programme. He also taught in Brazil, where he led English language classes for professionals affiliated with the federal government. In addition to overseeing academy operations in Las Vegas, he advises students about immigration and school policy issues. Students can make appointments to speak with James by calling the Las Vegas West campus office.
Victor Teixeirais fromBrazil, and helps to manage the Las
Vegas East Sunset campus office. He has been at the International Academy of
English since April, 2008. InRio de Janeiro, Victor
taught English at several schools while pursuing his international business
career in the Sales and Marketing Department of Sheraton Hotel and Suites.
Victor works with campus office operations, administration, and advises
students on immigration issues, taking vacations, and school policy. Students
can contact Victor by calling or visiting the East campus office.
Kaylyn joined the IAE staff in 2010 as the Associate Site Director for the East Sunset Campus. She has lived in both Canada and France and started teaching English while living in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec. While pursuing her Master's Degree in International Business in France, she taught English to all different ages levels. She is very excited to be a part of IAE's international community and share her love for culture and language. She advises students on immigration, school policy, and attendance. She enjoys traveling, watching movies and listening to music.
Pontificia Universidade Catolica: Bachelor of Mathematics-Sao Paulo Uniban: Teaching Certificate Mathematics Other languages: Portuguese, Spanish, Italian Email: ctepper@ssu-us.org
Interns
Samuel Tavares
Intern
As an Administrative Intern for IAE, Samuel assists with
office tasks, marketing and provides translation services. Samuel is from Sao Paulo, Brazil
and graduated with a degree in Accounting.
Samuel decided to come to Las
Vegas to study English and enjoys singing.
