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Nina Blythe

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English
Native
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Turkish
C1
,
Spanish
C1

About Me

Hello! My name is Nina and I am a citizen of the world.

Let me explain. I was born in Istanbul, Turkey, my father is Scottish and my mother is Singaporean. I grew up speaking English and Turkish and attending an international school with a whole group of friends from different countries, cultures and backgrounds. I love interacting with people and learning more about where they're from and what motivates them.

I went to university in Nottingham, England where I studied Psychology. During my studies I also spent a year in Mexico on a university exchange program. This experience changed my life and I fell in love with the country. I have spent the last few years getting certified to teach English (TEFL) and worked with the British Council to improve English language teaching in public schools in Mexico City. I lived and worked in Guadalajara, Mexico, for 2 years before moving back the United Kingdom in June.

I believe every individual has the ability to learn a new language, we just have to find the right motivation for that person. My style is personal and sociable in terms of engaging the student in the activities at hand; bringing their own passion for what they are learning to the table is key as this is when they are most open to learning.

** NOTE: I will not be taking classes anymore starting September 2019 (09/19) If you are looking for conversational or more intensive short courses then feel free to get in touch! If you are wanting to continue for more than 6 weeks I wish you luck with another teacher! Thanks for understanding :) **
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Teaching Expertise

Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
American English
British English
Scottish English

Résumé

schoolEducation

2012 - 2016
BSc. Psychology (Hons) International Study
University of Nottingham - Nottingham, UK
Final project focused on cross-cultural differences in motivation with an educational theme
2014 - 2015
International Study Abroad
Tecnologico de Monterrey - Guadalajara, Mexico
Spent the year studying International Business, International Relations, Economics and Spanish

briefcaseWork Experience

2018 - 2018
Private English Language Teacher
Instituto de Comunicacion Internacional - ICI - Guadalajara, Mexico
Private language teacher giving English lessons in various companies to groups of employees. Levels ranged from beginners to advanced students and I taught both general and business English, depending on what the client was looking for.
2016 - 2017
English Language Teacher
Perfect Lingo - Mexico City, Mexico
Private English classes with variety of different groups and levels. Taught beginners English to school children, business English to executives and in various companies throughout the city.
2016 - 2017
English Language Teacher
British Council - Mexico City, Mexico
Worked with the English department in a large public secondary school, teaching groups, organising school events and improving the class structure
2016 - 2016
Youth Leader
National Citizen Service - Nottingham, UK
I was part of a 2 week summer program run by the NCS that focused on community building and ending with a social action project, chosen by and organised by the youth. As a leader, I worked with young people to help meet their own goals in personal growth as well as helping to coordinate fundraising efforts for the social action project.
2015 - 2016
Student Ambassador
University of Nottingham - Nottingham, UK
Represented the study body and Department of Psychology at the University of Nottingham, taking groups of prospective students on tours of the department and answering any questions they had regarding the course, establishment or university life.
2011 - 2012
English tutor
Private - Istanbul, Turkey
Gave frequent lessons 2 or 3 times a week to a 4 year old boy and his mother. Focused on interactive learning with the child and more on grammar with the mother as she was running a bilingual school and wanted to improve her professional appearance.
2011 - 2012
Classroom Assistant
International Gateway Academy - Istanbul, Turkey
Helped out with Primary School classes (age 8-12) in an English-speaking international school in Istanbul, Turkey. Also was part of the Drama and Arts department, assisting in classroom management and theatre direction.
2017 - 0
Director of Studies
Perfect Lingo - Mexico City, Mexico
In charge of organisation of hours between private teachers and clients requesting classes. Maintain a high level of professionalism in communication and organisation in representing the company to both potential and current clients.

diploma_2Certifications

2015 - 2016
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
TEFL Org - Nottingham, UK
Completed a 120-hour online and classroom based course to learn how to better teach English to various groups of students

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