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Hi this is Antonella. I am fun-loving, friendly and goal-oriented. Striking a conversation with a stranger can be fun and engaging that works easy for me. Learning another culture and language interests me the most. And this lead me to cultivate my passion in Teaching English. For more than 15 years now, my extensive career in online ESL teaching gave me the opportunity to hone my skills with the following Certifications: TESOL certified Educator and TEFL with TEYL.
I also love to travel. Having a conversation or just meeting new people of different backgrounds can be fun and engaging as well. My personality speaks of being inspired to face up to challenges and adhere to enhance my capabilities and skills in teaching my favorite subject that is English. I make sure each class is fun and engaging. The greatest achievement si when a student, regardless of level (Elementary, Middle and High School, University and Professionals) would email or acknowledge my efforts when they give their Praise reports – “Teacher, I passed my English test! / I did it – Take one in IELTS with a score of 6.5 or 7. And this is more than rewarding for me as an e-Educator.
During my spare time, you would find me in the kitchen preparing a dish or a meal for my family and some friends. Long drives to the beach is what I love the most and I make sure that this happens once every month. Lastly, I find pleasure in making new friends and having a healthy lifestyle. But most important is spending quality time for yourself and those you love. Carpe Diem – Seize the day.

I have taught English formally in a school setting (Italian students) in the past and more recently on-line with both Chinese and Korean students.

I am a British citizen, so a native English speaker, and also a university graduate with a B.A. Honours Degree in History.
My academic qualifications also include GCSE O-Level and A-Level in English Language.

I have travelled extensively in the past, including periods living and working in both the USA – New York State and New Jersey – for 6 months and also in Germany – Berlin – for 2 years.
So I am quite comfortable living outside of my own culture and can adapt to new environments easily.

Being a mature professional with a lot of life experience, I can bring this as a benefit to any teaching environment.

I also have a lot of work experience, 29 years working the in the NHS – the Health Service in England, so I am used to being organised, responsible and prioritising my time and workload. These are all qualities I can bring to any teaching role.

I have been a grade 6 teachers assistant and a private Mathematics tutor. As a teachers assistant I helped plan lessons and graded tests and exams. I enjoy teaching children as well as young adults. I really enjoy seeing my students excel and become more confident in learning and using English. My strengths are that I am organized, patient and I love to use creative teaching techniques that include singing and dancing.

As a former tutor and dance instructor, I have a lot of experience in interacting with young students. I maintained positive relationships with the parents and caretakers of my students, and still am in contact with several of them. I'm extremely adept at breaking the barrier between student and instructor, creating a learning environment in which my students are able to be comfortable asking questions and growing. In general, I believe it is important for students to enjoy the education process, as it'll make them be excited to return and cause them to become invested in their own education. My personality as a teacher is geared towards this, as I truly want my students to be able to grow.

I am a hardworking and reliable person, who strives to complete every task to a high standard and quality. The knowledge and experience I have gained from working at a Middle School and two different Elementary Schools’ for a year has equipped me with a range of skills that allow me to thrive. Such as, excellent time keeping and a high level of commitment, together with an organized and enthusiastic approach to work. I enjoy being kept busy whether working alone using my own initiative or as a key member within a busy team.

Experience:

St. Brigid’s Camp Counselor (Elementary and Middle School Students) (4 months)
St. Brigid’s Camp, Low, Quebec

Teaching Assistant St. Paul Highschool, (Grade Nine Students) (6 months)
Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance Representative, University of Waterloo (8 months)

English Teacher Surat Thani School (June 2019), Donnok 8, Muang Surat Thani 84000

English Conversational Teacher (Business and SME specialization) Muang Surat Thani School (June 2019 – August 2019), Muang Surat Thani, Surat Thani

English Teacher Oxford Learning Centre (June 2019), 38 Thanon Talad Mai, Chang Wat SUrat Thani

Personality:

Adaptable. Adventurous. Intellectual.

Skills:

Developmental Linguistics.

Growing up, teachers didn’t understand that I had difficulty reading. This experience taught me that each student can be successful, but might need more attention and a personalized approach. Being a teacher allows me to help children overcome these learning struggles with an inspired passion. A passion for Teaching
The ability to nurture, guide and mentor your students
The ability to transfer your knowledge in a manner that all of your students can understand
The ability to create a classroom environment in which all of your students feel safe and can excel

I have a 9 months teaching experience, it has been an amazing 9 months of my life and challenging at the same time.

This past year I graduated with three degrees in English, International Studies, and Japanese Studies. All three of these degrees have enhanced my skill set in a way that would greatly benefit an ESL instructor. My English degree honed my understanding of the English language, my International Studies degree nurtured an appreciation for and desire to learn more about cultures outside of my own, and my Japanese Studies degree gave me a first hand grasp on what it means to be a student of a second language. Ultimately, my studies provided me with both the tools and the empathy necessary to be an ESL instructor abroad.

Beyond my educational background, I also have spent the past year as an English instructor to children aged 6-11. I teach several courses ranging from Elementary English to Speechwriting and Storytelling. Since my lessons are remote, I am able to give lessons to students outside of the country including one student I teach who is from Malaysia. These experiences as an instructor have given invaluable insight into what it means to be an English instructor, as well as what it means to be an English instructor for students who come from countries where English is not the primary language.

In my free time I enjoy traveling. One of my favorite travel experiences was to South Korea. I was lucky enough to spend a summer abroad in South Korea while taking courses at Yonsei University. I managed to spend some time traveling around the country and enjoyed the experience immensely. This trip also has prepared me for the next time I am in the country, in respect to cultural differences and possible struggles as a foreigner staying in Korea.

I have previous experience teaching English to students of a wide age range in Moscow. I have also taught several students online. Currently, I am completing my 188 hour TEFL course with the aim to have this completed by the end of July.

I am a very driven person and love a new challenge. I've always been inquisitive and love to inspire others to pursue their passion. I take work very seriously as I like to be the best I can be in a role but I also cherish the importance of personal time. It is important to me to build close relationships with people and to get the most put of life; be it having fun, experiencing something new or learning a new skill.

Personally, I have a rather eclectic set of skills. I have a gift for languages, having a degree in German, Italian, and Russian, which I feel would be a useful asset as a teacher myself. I also have 8 years experience in hospitality, which has allowed me to hone my social skills, improve on public speaking, and allowed by confidence to soar. My experience working in sales has allowed me to read the subtleties in people and how to connect with them. On a more creative now, over the past few years I have taught myself to crochet – a skill I use frequently to relax and take time for myself.