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From ZambiaLiving in Santander, Spain (20:58 UTC+01:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Apr 9, 2020

I was born in an English-speaking country (Zambia) and brought up in a bilingual family because my father spoke English and my mother Spanish. I've lived in Spain and in two English-speaking countries (Zambia and South Africa). I love travelling and I love learning languages. I speak French quite fluently and I've started learning Italian, therefore I also know what it's like to be a student of language learning.

Me as a Teacher

I started teaching English over 20 years ago in Spain. I began teaching kids but for the past 15 years I've been teaching English mainly to adults in companies. I enjoy teaching adults and I find it very rewarding to see how adults who had lost hope of ever speaking English, end up speaking it. In the past couple of years I've also taught Italians and French people and since I speak those languages, if my students need a quick explanation in their native tongue, I can give it to them.

My lessons & teaching style

My students say that my lessons are fun and entertaining. Adults, as well as children, must find lessons entertaining so as to be interested in learning, which is the first step in learning faster. That's why I make the lessons fun and do several activities during the lesson so that it doesn't drag. My students also mention how quick time goes by in my lessons. Since I've been teaching for so long, I also know why students make certain mistakes and warn them beforehand. Beginners do speaking activities and drills to practice the new structures; and with advanced students, I plan part of the following lesson with drills to correct mistakes they've made in the speaking activities.

Certificates

Employment history report - Ministry of Social Security - 2020This report shows how I've been teaching since 1993 (Alan Bray) upto 2003. And then how I became self-employed (Otra educación) from 2004 upto date.

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Reference Letter - Urbiola Formación - 2018Refered to courses given at hospital reseach centre (IDIVAL). Courses ongoing from 2014 upto date.

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Contract p.2 - Grupo Clave - 2016Lessons given to employees and executives at Teka, all levels, from 2011 to 2016

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Contract p.1 - Grupo Clave - 2016Lessons given to employees and executives at Teka, all levels, from 2011 to 2016

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Contract p.1 - IFES - 2013Lessons taught at the fund Fundación Valdecilla for 2 years

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Contract p.2 - IFES - 2013Lessons taught at the fund Fundación Valdecilla for 2 years

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Reference Letter - Prisma Publicidad - 2010In-company lessons from 2007 to 2017

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Reference Letter p.1 - Regional Government of Cantabria - 2010Course given to Local Police

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Reference Letter p.2 - Regional Government of Cantabria - 2010Course given to Local Police

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Reference letter - Bray's English School - 2010

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Teaching Methodolgy - Directorate of Labour - 2003(Front) Required to teach in Public/Government institutions and entities

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Contract p.1 - Bray's English School - 2003

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Contract p.3 - Bray's English School - 2003

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Contract p.2 - Bray's English School - 2003

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Teaching Methodolgy (back) - Directorate of Labour - 2003(Back) Required to teach in Public/Government institutions and entities

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Contract extension - Opening Language School - 2002Adults all levels

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Advanced Level in English - Official School of Languages - 1993C1 Level of English

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Education

1986 - 1995

Bachelor’s - LawUniversidad de Cantabria

Work Experience

2004 - 2020

English teacherSelf-employed - Santander, SpainAs a self-employed teacher I have worked in many different companies who have contacted me either directly or through a training provider company

1993 - 1998

English teacherBray's English Centre (Alan&Alicia) - Santander, SpainEnglish teacher and in some periods Centre Manager Assistant

2009 - 2010

English Teacher of local PoliceRegional Government of Cantabria - Santander, SpainTeach English to the local police (basic and intermediate levels) focusing especially on the different situations where they have to deal with English speakers.

2002 - 2003

English teacherOpening - Santander, SpainTeach English to all levels and prepare students for Cambridge First Certificate B2 exam

2012 - 2013

TeacherIFES (Institute for Training and Social Studies) - Santander, SpainTeacher for employees at Fundación Marqués de Valdecilla

2011 - 2016

English teacherGrupo Clave - Santander, SpainEnglish teacher for employees (intermediate and advanced groups) and executives (individual) at company Teka

2007 - 2017

English teacherPrisma - Santander, SpainTeach English to executives and employees (intermediate and advanced levels)

2014 - 2020

English teacherUrbiola Formación - Santander, SpainTeach English to employees at IDIVAL (medical reseach institute)

4.9

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Students

957

Lessons

100%

Attendance rate

100%

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4.9

Rating

Students

957

Lessons

100%

Attendance rate

100%

Response rate

English Lessons

Trial Lesson

64 lessons completed

USD 6.00+

English for Adult Beginners

A1 - A2

Language Essentials

136 lessons completed

USD 15.50+

Package with 4% off

English - All Levels

A1 - C2

Language Essentials

295 lessons completed

USD 15.50+

Package with 4% off

Conversation + Grammar (based on your own mistakes)

B1 - C2

Language Essentials

233 lessons completed

USD 9.50+

Package with 7% off

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509a82

1 English lesson

Teacher’s pick

Ana is the definition of what I consider the perfect teacher. She is kind, she listens to you and she makes you aware of everything you need to feel safe and comfortable to learn. Your mistakes and errors are embraced as part of the process (she is very gentle) while your successful results are celebrated, and she helps you reach the expected results by guiding you, motivating you to try, and she takes into account your background, which I believe are very important aspects of teaching. It was a great experience for me, a person who felt insecure about learning and searching for help, but who ended the class with the feeling that this is what I should've done before and feeling lucky about meeting Ana. Thanks, dear! You're amazing! ;)

Oct 29, 2020

c42287

17 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

excelente profesora!!!, se nota que es una profesional, me siento muy cómoda con ella y siento que aprendo mucho, me da la sensación de haber aprovechado mucho la clase...

Apr 29, 2020

ea183d

50 English lessons

Excellent class, always

Apr 23, 2021

191c0c

2 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

Ana es una excelente persona, dispuesta a hacer que aprendas y mejores tu nivel de inglés. Le agradezco su tiempo y paciencia. Tiene muy buen sentido del humor y eso hace que la interacción con ella sea agradable y llevadera. Muchas gracias Ana!

Aug 5, 2020

ea183d

50 English lessons

Excellent teacher

May 7, 2021

ea183d

50 English lessons

My favorite teacher,excellent class

Apr 15, 2021

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