Case Studies: Teachers

What language do you teach, and why did you choose teaching as your career?

Teaching is something that has always come naturally to me; to my mother’s surprise, I taught my younger brother to read when I was 10 years old. Professionally, I also work as a translator and interpreter and when I was at university I used to help my peers with their Spanish grammar and always received excellent feedback so teaching felt like the right thing to do.

Where did you study, and how long have you been teaching, and what age group do you usually teach?

I studied my BA and MA at the University of Salford. I have been teaching for 9 years and the age of my students has ranged from 14 to 60.

What do you look for in a student?

I look for someone who is committed, someone who is eager to learn. Given that the student is motivated, together we can achieve great things!

What should students expect in you as a teacher?

I’m a very reliable person who will commit 100% to their teaching and will adapt each lesson to meet their needs and expectations. I try at all times to bridge the pre-conceived gap that exists between teacher and student. To me, we are two people working together towards a common goal, which is for them to grow in confidence, without feeling pressured whilst learning.

What is your favourite part of teaching?

Language Trainers’ staff has been very supportive from the start. My favourite aspect of teaching is to see the students’ reaction when they realise that they are able to hold a conversation in Spanish. That’s the best part of this job!