Miquel Galiana

Hey! My name’s Miquel, but you can call me Mike. I’m a young philology student of multicultural background, having spent my childhood in England. I’ve always believed that learning should be fun, interactive, dynamic and a fundamentally satisfying experience. After getting my TESOL certification, I found my ideas to be empirically and pedagogically sound, having applied them alongside the practical nuances of classroom management.

I believe that to be a teacher is to be a guide. A teacher should know how to make a student feel curiosity, and thus pay attention. A teacher should know how to prod at students’ wishes to uncover what is not known, and to cultivate that feeling. A teacher should know not to give answers to unasked questions, but to grow that desire, so when the answer is either given or discovered, it sticks in the learner’s mind. This process makes learning satisfying, leading to increased attention, enjoyment and better results.

That aside, I find teacher-student rapport to be of utmost importance. It leads to far better dynamics and makes getting to know the students easier. The latter knowledge aids in personalising classes based on learners’ needs and interests. When combined with my diverse interests (be it of literature, business, history, sports…) creating fun, interactive classes becomes my forte.