Abel Wansink
@abelwansink
Passionate English teacher with expertise in linguistics and graphic design.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated English teacher with a strong passion for linguistics and graphic design. With a solid educational background in Sociology and English Literature and Linguistics from Rijskuniversiteit Groningen, I have developed a keen understanding of language and its nuances. My teaching experience spans over a decade, where I have worked in various roles, including as a personal English coach and language consultant, focusing on English for Special Purposes and Academic Purposes.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my commitment to education by obtaining several teaching certifications, including CELTA and Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test. I pride myself on my ability to adapt to different learning environments and my empathetic approach to teaching, which allows me to connect with students effectively. I am eager to bring my skills in English communication, business writing, and presentations to a new team, contributing to a positive learning experience.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
English Trainer
Inlingua International Indonesia
Nov 2017 - Present (7 years 6 months)
Currently training professionals in Business English, writing, and communication skills, focusing on practical applications in the workplace.
AI trainer
Outlier
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
I work as a trainer of Dutch LLMs.
Language Consultant/Trainer
ARCh Language Training
Apr 2014 - Nov 2016 (2 years 7 months)
Provided specialized training in English for Academic Purposes and English for Special Purposes, focusing on integrating language with content learning.
Interpreter
IPB
Sep 2016 - Sep 2016 (0 months)
Provided interpretation services for a research project, ensuring accurate communication between English and Indonesian participants.
Interpreter
Yuki Water Filter
Jul 2014 - Jul 2014 (0 months)
Served as an interpreter, facilitating communication between English and Indonesian speakers during business meetings.
English Teacher
ANEC
Jan 2007 - Dec 2010 (3 years 11 months)
Served as an English teacher and personal coach, focusing on enhancing students' language skills through personalized instruction and tailored lesson plans.
English Teacher
ILP Cimanggu
Jul 2012 - Nov 2015 (3 years 4 months)
Taught General English and prepared students for TOEFL and IELTS exams, emphasizing effective communication and language proficiency.
English Trainer
The Prime
Mar 2014 - Dec 2014 (9 months)
Trained students in TOEFL and conversational English, enhancing their language skills through interactive and practical exercises.
English Teacher
ILP Pondok Gede
Aug 2013 - Sep 2013 (1 month)
Focused on teaching General English to diverse groups, adapting lessons to meet varying student needs and learning styles.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Cambridge
CELTA
2017 - 2017
Obtained CELTA certification, a qualification for teaching English to speakers of other languages.
Cambridge
2016 - 2016
Grade: band 3
Achieved a band 3 in the Cambridge CLIL certification.
Cambridge
2015 - 2015
Grade: band 4
Achieved a band 4 in the Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test.
IALF
2015 - 2015
Participated in the CCELT Teaching program focused on IELTS preparation.
IALF
2014 - 2014
Completed a Teacher Training Workshop focused on Teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP).
IELTS
2013 - 2013
Grade: 8.5
Achieved a score of 8.5 in the IELTS exam.
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
English Literature and Linguistics
2003 - 2006
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Sociology
2000 - 2003
Praedinius Gymnasium
1991 - 1998
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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