Pilar

Hi! My name is Pilar and I'm a CELTA qualified English Teacher with over 7 years of teaching experience.

During these past seven years, I have been employed both as a YL and teens specialist and as a versatile teacher with the ability to teach all levels (beginner to advance), ages (VYL, YL, teens and adults) and types of classes (General English, Exam preparation, Business English, etc.).

Both roles have been essential in my development as an English teacher. Working with young learners has made me a more dynamic and creative teacher, and helped me to understand that I should constantly look for innovative ways to teach the same lessons. In contrast, teaching adults and exam preparation classes (YL exams, PET, FCE, CAE) has been more focused on assisting my students in setting achievable goals and following specific objectives and/ or a syllabus.

My ability to adapt to new situations and take on different teaching roles had always been an asset, but this skill proved to be essential during the pandemic.
My approach had to change to suit online and hybrid lessons, but I faced this teaching challenge as any previous ones; focusing on the learner and using the tools available both in the online classroom and the physical one.

Another valuable experience was my last year in Italy, where I was able to learn the language and customs, which renewed my interest as a language learner.

After this seven years, I now wish to become part of a team that shares my values and aims to provide quality lessons and a good environment where both teachers and learners can thrive.