{"id":12094,"date":"2019-01-02T09:47:22","date_gmt":"2019-01-02T07:47:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multilingua.ee\/?post_type=tribe_organizer&#038;p=12094"},"modified":"2026-07-21T16:51:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T13:51:14","slug":"jaana-sirel","status":"publish","type":"tribe_organizer","link":"https:\/\/multilingua.ee\/en\/teacher\/jaana-sirel\/","title":{"rendered":"Jaana Sirel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I graduated from the Tallinn Pedagogical University in 2001 with a degree in Russian language and literature. I also acquired an additional specialty as a teacher of Estonian as a second language.<\/p>\n<p>After graduation from the university, I immediately started working as a language teacher, and thanks to this, I have already achieved extensive practical experience. During my years of teaching, I have trained adults and taught both schoolchildren and pre-school children. For a long time, I have been teaching Estonian at a general education school with Russian as the language of instruction. In the framework of the project announced by the Ministry of Justice, I conducted Estonian language education at levels A2 to B1. I successfully prepared students for the Estonian language proficiency examinations. I have taught Russian as a foreign language in both individual and group settings. From 2017, I have been working as a teacher of Estonian and Russian in the Multilingua Language Center. I also like to teach through Skype &#8211; with our fast pace of life, this kind of learning method can save time and is suitable for people with an intense work schedule.<\/p>\n<p>I am inspired by many textbooks and study materials, but there is no definite preference. I adapt the existing teaching materials based on the needs of specific learners and I also constantly create new teaching materials. In the classes, I prefer to use a communicative teaching method that places emphasis on communication courage. My main goal is that the learner will start speaking already in the first lessons, I encourage them to interact in the language being taught, re-creating daily life situations and playing language games. My lessons are well-systematized, dynamic and fun. I believe that a sincere smile and the right choice of voice will open all the doors and conquer all hearts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As an adult educator, I:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"41\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">identify\u00a0the needs and expectations of the study group; prepare and adapt learning materials based on the curriculum\/training programme;\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"47\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"15\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">base my approach on the learners\u2019 needs and adapt learning stages or working methods as required; support the learners, notice and recognise changes in the learners\u2019 development, and respond to situations in the learning process in a supportive manner;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"47\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"16\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">analyse the learning process, assess learners\u2019 learning outcomes, and\u00a0inform both the learner and the contact person at Multilingua about the results of the language learning;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"47\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"17\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pay attention to my\u00a0physical, mental, and emotional well-being, maintain a healthy work-life balance; engage in continuous professional development; update training content and teaching methods, revising and modernizing them as needed;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"28\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">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;\u00a0am able to create, use, and share web-based learning materials.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I have participated in Erasmus+ learning mobility programme, job-shadowing\u00a0at EOI Estepona, in October 2025.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I have compiled study materials tailored to learners\u2019 needs.\u00a0These include flashcards (e.g. Quizlet), various grammar exercises, and tests. I also use simple language games and practical communication\u00a0scenarios so that the learners can use the language\u00a0confidently\u00a0outside the classroom as well.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I graduated from the Tallinn Pedagogical University in 2001 with a degree in Russian language and literature. 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