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  • Our Lincoln Park Campus

    Our state-of-art facilities will inspire your children to be ambitious.

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    Our teachers are recruited for their ability to nurture lifelong learners and inspire each and every student

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  • Highest Quality Learning

    Our approach to learning gives each individual student the skills to thrive

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    Our students love to learn, and our curriculum encourages inquiring minds and to always aim high

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Tessa Cooke

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Tessa C.

Learning Assistant

I am originally from North-West London and am British-Filipino. I have always loved travelling and after university made the decision to teach abroad, mostly in Asia. I have been teaching for over 7 years in South Korea, New Zealand, Taiwan, China and Thailand! 

I’m so excited to continue my teaching career and join the team at BISC. I love Early Years because we are building the foundations for students’ learning and every day is a joy. I now live in Chicago with my husband and our dog Mochila and am so excited to explore the city and meet Oprah.

I believe Unique and global opportunities enhance every student’s learning experiences because these opportunities teach them tolerance and resilience and help them grow as individuals.

  • Universities Attended: University of Kent