Parroto Authors
Meet the people behind Parroto – the English speaking platform built on the Shadowing and Dictation methods
Nancy Nguyen is one of the founding members of Parroto – an English speaking platform built on the Shadowing and Dictation methods, developed from her own inspiring and practical language-learning journey.
Education & Achievements
Nancy's story is proof that starting late does not limit your ability to succeed – as long as you dare to learn again from scratch. Coming from a science background (Math – Physics – Chemistry), Nancy entered Hanoi University of Science and Technology having almost lost her English foundation. Recognizing this, she paid out of her own pocket to relearn English from zero, patiently building up her pronunciation, reflexes, and confidence in communication step by step.
Nancy graduated with both an Engineer's and a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics & Informatics at Hanoi University of Science and Technology, and also has scientific research experience with papers presented at international conferences.
International Certificates
Engineer & Master's degree in Applied Mathematics & Informatics – Hanoi University of Science and Technology
Scholarships
- Scholarship from Sumitomo Corporation (Japan)
- Academic encouragement scholarship from HUST for outstanding students
- Corporate scholarships from Rikkeisoft Corporation and BSS Group
Scientific Research
- An Integer Programming Model for Course Timetabling Problem – ICISN 2021
- A New Mathematical Model of the Exam Timetabling Problem – ICAMCS 2024
Teaching Experience
Before becoming a Product Manager in IT, Nancy worked directly with learners – an experience that helped her deeply understand the challenges of practicing reflexes, pronunciation, and staying motivated, which became the core foundation of Parroto.
- Teaching assistant and online English teacher at a major English center in Hanoi
- MC of Speaking clubs
- Content writer in the IELTS test-prep community
Product Development Experience
With over 5 years of experience working in international tech environments, Nancy has taken on the roles of Product Manager and Business Analyst across fields such as Edtech, HealthTech, AI, Ecommerce, and Martech at tech companies including One Mount, Belle Torus, and Zent.
Nancy has worked and collaborated with many large organizations across Asia, Europe, and America such as NIH, Pierre Fabre, Corius Group, Dermatologist On Call, DC Kliniken, MasterCard, and more.
Parroto – A Personal and Far-reaching Product
Parroto is the crystallization of a challenging language-learning journey, international product thinking, and a love for teaching and learning.
Nancy created Parroto as a simple, practical tool that can be sustained every day – for learners just like she once was: not naturally gifted, but always wanting to improve.
Speaking English well doesn't require talent – just the right tools and daily practice.
— Nancy Nguyen