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I graduated from the Pedagogical Institute with a qualification as a teacher of English and German languages, and I have completed my language proficiency in the UK in Dartford, Norwich, and Brighton. In addition, I have studied teaching English business language in Riga and Brighton and several advanced courses.
In 2008 I was selected as the Educator of the Year in Tallinn.
Since 2000, I have been working at Multilingua. I have been involved in group training, individual lessons, and Multi-Skype. I have taught both business language, specialty language and general language. An interesting experience was also giving English lessons to hearing impaired people. I have taught English in a specialist context for both top executives, top officials, pilots, taxi drivers, bank officials, construction specialists, accountants, rescue service providers, etc.
In my work I have tried to apply a methodology that allows you to learn a language in a free and pleasant atmosphere, highlighting the practical side. Studying does not necessarily have to be difficult and boring, but knowledge and skills can also be acquired easily and comfortably. The presentation of the historical background and the association of words and expressions with the actual language environment is also an important part.
The most important thing is to immediately practice the expressions and language constructions and use them for speaking. A language is primarily a communication tool, and it is important to understand and make yourself understood. Mistakes are mistakes only when they interfere with understanding.
Therefore, silence at the language lesson is not gold, but talk is!
As an adult educator, I:
- Identify the needs and expectations of a study group; prepare, compile, and adapt learning materials based on the curriculum/training programme;
- base my approach on the learners’ needs and adapt learning stages or working methods as required; provide feedback for learners;
- gather ongoing feedback from learners about the learning process, analyse the learning process, and assess learning outcomes;
- engage in continuous professional development, update training content and teaching methods, revising and modernizing them as needed; reflect on and analyse my professional role and behaviour; seek solutions when problems arise;
- use relevant information and communication technology (ICT) tools (e.g., interactive smartboards, online platforms such as Zoom and/or Teams, ML information system, cloud services such as Google Drive and/or OneDrive, e-learning platforms, etc.) in the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of the teaching and learning process, as well as for supporting my own professional development; I am able to search for information online using a critical approach to sources.
I have participated in Erasmus+ learning mobility programmes: Estepona (job shadowing, 2024), „Using Humour in the English Classroom” (United Kingdom, 2019), Teaching Business English (TBE 2) (United Kingdom, 2018), Teaching, Examining and Assessing Spoken English (United Kingdom, 2017).
I create my own study materials, e.g., role-play cards and images for description activities.
