Mariano: United States: Jan 20, 2027

I am an educator with over four years of experience teaching students of all ages, including non-native English speakers. I hold a B.A. in Psychology from California State University, Long Beach, a Level 5 TEFL certificate, and a 30-hour Business English certificate. Born and raised in Costa Rica, I acquired English alongside Spanish in childhood, and I have since lived and worked in Germany and Australia, giving me firsthand insight into language acquisition and cross-cultural communication. I am fluent in English and Spanish and hold B1-level German. My academic training in psychology and my experience designing individualized lesson plans allow me to engage learners effectively, build their confidence, and adapt instruction to diverse needs and backgrounds.